Save the Tigers

-(sneezes) -(startles)

So, are you okay with having a session with all three of you together?

Hmm.

-Ah! Okay, madam. Okay. -Yeah.

Are you sure?

All three of us have the same problem.

So, it's okay for us.

Hmm.

How is your sex life with your husbands?

-Huh? -Uh.

That's why I asked

if you prefer individual or group sessions.

Discussion?

What discussion?

I mean, we have two kids at home, right, madam?

So, we have a secret code that our children will not understand

-called discussion. -Oh. Mm-hmm.

But how can you ask that in front of everyone, madam?

I feel embarrassed.

I can't answer.

-(Hyma giggles) -No one is here now. So, tell me.

Actually, it happens twice or thrice, madam.

-In a month? -No. In a week.

Thrice in a week?

What do you mean by that, madam?

Is that a problem?

Ah! No. No. Lucky girl.

Umm.

-Last time... -Hmm!

Are you not done counting?

Uh, I think the last time we did was a month ago.

Last month?

Only once a month?

There's no such rule.

Uh, he started focusing on writing.

And you know it, right?

As a doctor, I too don't get much time.

Yeah, yeah. I can understand being a doctor how busy it is.

But he stays home all day, right?

-Wouldn't he even do this? -Hmm?

I mean, doesn't he initiate?

No.

Not nowadays.

Oh!

What else?

-(giggles) -Huh?

Uh, six months back.

Six months?

Mm-hmm.

Oh!

How many years since you got married?

Uh, we've just completed seven years last month.

My child is twelve years old.

Uh, it's been thirteen years since we're married, madam.

Eight years.

Hmm?

Seven-year itch.

Seven-year itch? What does it mean?

Is it a skin problem, madam?

Something like that.

It's the same as an itch around a sore.

It feels good when you scratch it.

However, except for the sore's growth, it serves no use.

The seven-year itch is similar to it.

The love and attraction that you had in the initial days of your marriage

will reduce and an emotional distance will be created between the couple.

To justify this emotional gap,

responsibilities, kids, jobs, future planning

become their excuses.

But looking for another shoulder will be the end result of it.

-(Hyma startles) Oh, no! -(Spandana) Hyma.

Common itches can be cured if we scratch ourselves.

But with the seven-year itch, you feel like scratching others.

Vikram is a thorough gentleman.

We both have clashes,

but we never get bored of each other.

So is Rahul. He might be lazy and irresponsible,

but he's a fire when it's about girls.

I'm his life.

He cannot do without me even for a day.

My Ganta looks like a smart guy,

but you won't find another blockhead like him in this world.

-(bell dings comically) -He's not worth all that, madam.

Hmm! Even I had the same feeling

about my husband in the beginning.

-(surprisingly) What? -What I mean to say is

it is good that you have trust in your partners.

But this is a very crucial time.

It's better to keep an eye on them.

-Oh! -Hmm!

Hmm!

The first symptom is lack of physical intimacy.

You guys are not having enough sex.

The second symptom is poor communication.

They don't share anything with you like they used to before.

Yes, madam.

The third symptom is increased conflicts in arguments.

You've been having frequent quarrels with your partners lately.

-Is it true? -Yes.

That's exactly what brought us here.

Uh, so all these issues boil down to the root called the "seven-year itch."

Exactly.

Hmm.

Uh, what do you suggest we do now?

Behave the same way you did with your partner the first year

of your marriage for another year now.

The same love, affection and intimacy.

But why though?

No matter how foolish a man is,

he needs validation and respect from his woman.

So, if we fake our love a bit, he'll be at our feet.

Hmm! Got it.

But, madam, it's been thirteen years since we're married.

Doesn't it mean I do not have that problem?

You're in the most dangerous zone when compared to the others.

-(startles) Oh, God! -(Spandana) Yes.

A fourteen-year itch will start next year.

That means it's a double itch.

So you have to fake your love more compared to them.

Hmm!

So, good luck, girls.

We can evaluate the process further in the next session.

-Okay? -(in unison) Hmm!

By the way, girls. It's the tenth anniversary of my clinic.

I'm celebrating it next week.

I'm inviting all my female clients.

-(Rekha giggles) Sure. -You must attend it for sure.

-Definitely. -Okay. See you then.

On the way. Huh.

Mm-hmm. Uh.

Bye, Adithi.

Dad, we have a PTM at school today.

Ah! Sorry, Adithi.

Daddy has an urgent meeting.

-Hmm? I have to go, dear. -(Rekha smiles)

It's okay, Vikram.

You carry on.

I'll go with Adithi.

Huh?

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

-Uh. -Adithi, we are getting late.

Let's go.

-Keep it here. Let's get ready. -(Vikram smiles)

Hey, Vikram.

Hey. Hi, Neeraj.

-How are you, man? -I'm good, Neeraj.

-How are you? -Oh. Neither good nor bad, man.

Uh. What do you mean?

You know how this investment works, right, Vikram?

While we celebrate the success of one investment,

two investments get fucked up meanwhile, man.

Yeah. I've seen it enough, man.

Come on. What's up with you?

Uh. I've come here for my proposal.

But, with whatever that you've said,

I guess I'll have to deal with one more rejection.

No. No. That's my vent out.

I've seen your proposal.

Tell you what? Our partners have agreed as well.

So, we are going to invest in your idea.

What?

Thanks. Thanks a lot, Neeraj.

It means a lot to me.

Cool.

-Welcome onboard, champ! -Thank you, Neeraj.

My team will get in touch with you for the remaining formalities.

Sure.

-Hey. -(Neeraj) Hey, Harika.

Careful. Careful.

-Hi. -Hi.

By the way, I need to introduce my cousin to you.

She'll be our representative from our side.

Hi.

So, Vikram, she is Harika.

She is going to help you with the initial set-up and sales.

Welcome onboard, Harika.

Thank you. Vikram?

Yes. Vikram.

-Okay, then. I have another meeting. -Okay.

-I need to go, yaar. -Sure.

You guys carry on. Okay?

-Good luck. -Thanks once again, Neeraj.

-Okay, Neeraj. Thank you. Bye. -Bye.

Uh. It's nice to have you in the team, Harika.

Thank you, Vikram.

-Welcome. -(Harika giggles)

So, where should we start from?

Uh. Does coffee work for you?

Yeah. Sure.

Hi.

-Good morning, madam. -Please take your seat.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Thank you for attending the parent-teacher meeting.

We're happy to be here.

-See this. -Yeah.