As the fourth episode of The Family Man Season 3 unfolds, Shrikant finds himself on a train, deftly passing fake IDs to JK, Suchitra, and the children. The ticket checker's inquiring gaze prompts Shrikant to weave a tale that impresses even his family members, who witness the spy's dexterity in action.

Meanwhile, in the political realm, PM Basu faces the press, accused of not taking Kulkarni's murder seriously. Sambit, with a confident air, informs her that they are close to making an arrest and urges her to visit Nagaland to demonstrate solidarity with the victims.
In the North East, Rukma takes a call with Meera, accusing her of mishandling things. Meera returns fire, rebuking Rukma for leaving Shrikant alive and offering half a million pounds as payment for the next phase of their mission.
On the train, Shrikant shares his concerns with JK, wondering if he will be falsely accused of his mentor's murder and fretting about his family's well-being. JK attempts to reassure him, urging him to stay positive.
Yatish tasks his team with running checks on all the fake IDs issued to Shrikant, seeking to determine which one he is using. Zoya appears, asserting that Shrikant would never utilize the NIA-issued fake IDs if he were attempting to flee. She presents him with a list of alternate fake IDs that Shrikant has used for personal use.
After conducting their checks, Yatish's team discovers that Shrikant is on a train bound for Chennai. He orders the train to be halted and requests that the local police arrest him.
In Islamabad, Sameer meets with a man named Bruce and asks him to dig into Meera's activities. In Delhi, Sambit informs PM Basu that Shrikant is a suspect in Kulkarni's murder.
That night, Dhriti attempts a heart-to-heart conversation with Shrikant about his divorce, seeking to understand the reasons behind her parents' decision. Shrikant reveals that he was never emotionally available to his wife, and their conversation becomes a meaningful exchange, with Shrikant offering comfort to Dhriti. Meanwhile, Atharv confides in JK about his relationship woes.
As the cops' efforts to apprehend Shrikant reach a feverish pitch, they discover he is not on the Chennai-bound train, only to find him on a train headed to Nagaland instead. That night, Zoya offers an apology for her missteps, but Yatish's empathetic gaze softens her apology. Bruce reveals to Sameer that Meera works for the esteemed Indian billionaire Dwarkanath and is involved in a monumental deal.
The following morning, Yatish, Zoya, and the TASC team embark on their journey to Nagaland. Saloni swiftly picks up Shrikant, JK, and his family, transporting them to a secure hideout. She informs Shrikant that Prime Minister Basu will soon be visiting Nagaland as well. Shrikant's anxiety over the PM's safety becomes palpable.
Meera presses Rukma about his readiness to execute the attack on the PM. Rukma meticulously inspects the location where PM Basu will address the people of Nagaland, meticulously planning every detail of the attack.
Shrikant leaves Suchitra, Dhriti, and Atharv in a safehouse with instructions, conversing with Suchitra about the issues in their relationship and his efforts to mend them for the sake of his family's safety. Yatish and his team arrive in Nagaland as well. Shrikant and JK hide in a secret location, attempting to make contact with Stephen.
The next day, Rukma utilizes Bobby as a conduit to plant the bomb at the location where PM Basu is expected to speak. He instructs the child to leave the bag and run back to him. Rukma's plan is for the bomb to go off before PM Basu can reach the venue, threatening her intended target. However, Bobby leaves the bag at the spot and gets lost.
The NIA team scours for Shrikant but comes up empty-handed. Rukma becomes concerned about Bobby's whereabouts and decides to venture inside to search for him. PM Basu arrives at the venue just as Rukma finds Bobby in time. He whisks Bobby away as PM Basu's car pulls in. The episode ends with Rukma pulling the trigger on the bomb, setting off a dramatic and tense conclusion.