Ram was tired but duty calls. He has to go to the headquarters and submit some reports. He decided to leave Abhi behind. Since, it was the best option. So he decided to ask mathi to take care of Abhi.

Abhi:" Dada, why did you make them exercise too much. Even many cadets fainted. " Expecting an explanation.

Ram:"son it is my job to do so. It is not to hurt them. It is to build them. A dimond shines more the more it is beaten. It is my job to being out their potential. "He told in his usual soft tone he used with him.

Abhi not understanding the depth of his father's long speech nodded.

Ram:" Ok, I am going to leave you with valarmathi. I am going out somewhere. "

Abhi:"ok"in a sad tone.

In the medbay:- Mathi was busy handling all the patients Ram sent today. Not only the four cadets but also others. The medbay looked like the mess where people walked here and there. Ram entered. Seeing the chaos he was confused why many cadets were there during their lunchbreak. No one noticed him. Mathi and Anu were treating the patients in rapid speed. When ram entered the whole room went silent. The cadets who were not badly injured stood in attention. Ram nodded his head in approval. Everyone stood at ease. Mathi was curious why Ram came here(also a little angry due to her crowded work place).

Ram shouted :"who are not injured are asked to leave this room in this instance."

Cadets, "yEs sir" and many exited . Yet the room remains full of people.

Ram went towards mathi with Abhi.

Mathi looked at him with an angry glare.

Mathi:"what"she asked emotionless.

Ram:"need a tiny tiny favour"in a sqicky voice. After making sure no cadet heard him.

Anu noticing this entered the scene leaving the cadet she was treating half way.

Anu:"did I hear the word favour somewhere around here"in a teasing tone.

Ram just sighed and waited for mathi's response.

Mathi:"unofficial I guess "

Ram:"yes, a little personal "

Mathi:"fine, what? "In an annoyed tone

Ram :" Could you take care of him? "Pointing at abhi.

Anu:" A please will be nice to hear. "In a teasing tone.

Ram aished and said please.

Mathi:" I have work to do. So i am not doing this without a return favour? " winking at Anu.

Ram:"what ever you see fit? Mam" Doing a dramatic bow.

Mathi:" I need time to think. No problem I'll take care of him. Don't worry "

Ram:"ahh, thanks, bye buddy "saying this he ran away

Ram out of scene now Anu and mathi think about the return favour.

Anu calls Abhi and asked if he ate lunch.. Abhi said no . So, the doctor duo looked at Nick who just entered to take his friend for lunch. Nick looked at them with a confused look.

Anu:"what are you going to do now.? "

Nick:"nothing, just heading to lunch. Need something captain"brushing his hair.

Mathi:" Could you take Abhi to lunch with you. He is unavare of this academy. I am not ready to search for him at this enormous academy."

Nick:"sure, come on Abhi. "

Nick was interested in who abhi was so he tried to strike a conversation with him. Abhi being Abhi wanted to make friends was the first to speak.

Abhi:"how long do we have to go to reach the dining room. I am hungry "he started complaining.

Nick:"don't worry buddy we are almost there don't get hangry" Laughing at his own joke.

Abhi:"oh, yeah I am already hangry "

Nick:"ok we're here. Let's go shall we"

Abhi:"hope, the food is better than my my dad's cooking"

Nick:"really, I thought you would tell moms cooking "

Abhi's face turned a little sad. Nick noticed it and changed the topic. Nick started talking to a well built man serving the cadets with happiness.

Nick:"maj.Raj what's for lunch today"

Mohanraj:"you know it idiot you have a copy of the diet plan your instructor made for you. "

Nick:"someone's in a bade mood today what happened. "

Raj:"nothing, just another fight with my wife you know it"

Nick:"oh, well. We have a new guest today. You just have to cook for one more person from tomorrow "pointing at Abhi.

Raj:" Oh, I didn't know you were married and had a kid"he said to tease him.

Nick:"really ,no. . He is not mine. "In a terrified tone.

Raj:" I know I know dont get traumatised. Who are you young man what are you doing here? "Giving Abhi a plate of food.

Abhi:"my name is abhi"

Raj:"oohh, maj. Ram's son. He told a lot about you " Caressing his hair. Nick was so shocked that he almost dropped the plate in his hand.

Nick:"what!!! "

Abhi and Raj :"yes"in unison.

Raj:"you are really his son aren't you? Go enjoy your meal. This meal is better than his cooking I promise. Nick take him with you. "