Lab Assistant Position

Planning the return to Davis and relationship check-in

Sohan and Ishani coordinated their return to Davis for the upcoming quarter, agreeing to drive back together on Saturday, January 4, 2026, around 9:00 or 10:00 AM. A potential complication arose when Ishani was asked to drive Aniket Desai, a family friend's son, because his father had provided food to Ishani's family in India; however, Aniket later canceled, leaving the couple with the car to themselves. Sohan expressed a strong sense of lethargy and melancholy about the end of winter break, confessing to Ishani that he was struggling to enjoy his time and was searching for ways to make time pass faster so he could be back with her. Ishani attempted to lift his spirits by suggesting he learn poker (sharing an aesthetic photo of her family playing in a mountain-view rental), make an anniversary gift, or journal. She also shared a reel about their personality types based on their birthdays (the 1st for Sohan and 19th for Ishani). On the professional front, Ishani is concerned about her finances for the new quarter as she hasn't received a confirmation email for her Lab Assistant position, leading her to believe she might be unemployed and need an increased allowance from her parents. The exchange was affectionately charged, with the two engaging in suggestive banter about their reunion before confirming their morning departure time.