One-Line Summary:

A bitter sibling confrontation between Haley and Hassan reveals deep betrayal and fractured trust, culminating in Haley’s desperate attempt to protect Hassan from arrest, leaving their relationship irreparably damaged.

Summary: 

Episode 38 focuses on the emotionally charged confrontation between Haley and Hassan, exploring the depths of sibling relationships, trust, and betrayal. The episode opens with a heated argument between Haley and Hassan in which Haley, overcome by frustration and sorrow, lashes out at Hassan. She accuses him of not living up to the values their father, Mehraaj Sultan, had instilled in them. Her words are venomous as she curses Hassan, telling him he should have died before speaking ill of their father. Hassan, stunned by her outburst, is left speechless and heartbroken​(38).
The tension escalates as Haley continues her tirade, berating Hassan for abandoning the family and failing to stand by her during their darkest moments. Her anger turns into desperation as she screams at Hassan to either die or disappear from her life entirely. Hassan, overwhelmed by her words, can only retreat, unable to respond to the ferocity of Haley’s emotions. Haley’s harsh words reflect the deep wounds left by their fractured relationship, a bond once so close that people referred to Haley as Hassan’s second mother​(38).
After the confrontation, Haley collapses emotionally, consumed by guilt and sorrow. She sits in the garden, waiting for Umar, who has become her emotional anchor amidst the chaos. As night falls, Haley reflects on how her once idyllic life has turned into a nightmare, full of burdens she can no longer carry. Her thoughts are interrupted by a phone call informing her that Hassan has been taken into custody following a fight with his football teammates. Panic-stricken, Haley rushes to the police station, determined to protect her brother​(38).
At the police station, Haley confronts the police officers, warning them not to file a case against Hassan. She threatens to escalate the situation by involving the media and filing multiple counterclaims against the boys who accused Hassan. Her fierce determination and protective instincts come to the forefront as she fights to save her brother, despite their earlier argument​(38).
The episode concludes with a tender yet heartbreaking moment between Haley and Hassan. After securing his release, Haley tries to comfort Hassan, but he remains cold and distant. He expresses his deep pain, recounting how he felt abandoned by Haley during the most difficult times in his life. Hassan’s words are filled with sorrow as he recalls moments when he needed Haley, but she wasn’t there for him. Despite Haley’s attempts to apologize, Hassan’s heartache runs too deep. He tearfully tells her that no amount of apologies can fix the damage, leaving Haley devastated​(38).