Jenny and Sumit’s journey on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way takes a risky new turn as the couple attempts to prove themselves—not just as partners, but as business owners. Leaving behind familiarity and financial security, the two dive headfirst into opening a modest café in India, hoping it will finally give them independence and acceptance from Sumit’s skeptical family. Instead, the venture quickly becomes an emotional pressure cooker that exposes deep fears, cultural clashes, and lingering doubts.

From the very beginning, the café symbolizes far more than coffee and comfort food. For Sumit, it represents redemption. After four years of feeling like the “black sheep” of his family, he desperately wants to show that he can succeed and be worthy of their trust. His family puts their faith in him, allowing him to choose the café’s location and concept. But when Jenny sees the cramped, chaotic space for the first time, her confidence immediately crumbles. The kitchen is tiny, the layout impractical, and even the most basic necessities are missing.

Jenny, who has sacrificed her job and financial stability to support this dream, is visibly overwhelmed. She worries the space is too small to function safely, let alone competitively. With other cafés nearby already thriving, she fears they are woefully unprepared. As money continues to disappear and stress mounts, Sumit spirals emotionally, convinced he has disappointed his family yet again. His voice cracks as he admits he feels like a total failure—haunted by the idea that no matter how hard he tries, he will never escape that label.

Despite the tension, the family pushes forward. Construction is completed, equipment arrives, and the café slowly begins to resemble an actual business. Their biggest investment—and pride—is a massive American-style coffee machine, unlike anything else in the area. Sumit believes it will be the star attraction, especially for students who dominate the neighborhood. Freshly ground coffee, homemade Indian food, and affordable prices are meant to set “Family Café” apart from its competitors.

But cracks appear almost immediately. A shocking hygiene issue erupts when Jenny discovers water taken from a bathroom source being used for cooking. Horrified, she refuses to allow it in “her kitchen,” forcing the family to throw out an entire night’s worth of prepared food. The loss is devastating, both financially and emotionally, leaving everyone exhausted, frustrated, and dangerously close to giving up—just hours before their blessing ceremony.

The religious ceremony, known as a sundan, brings a crowd and much-needed attention. Priests bless the café, sprinkling holy water mixed with cow urine—an act that deeply unsettles Jenny but carries profound cultural significance for Sumit and his family. Hundreds of plates of food are handed out as samples, creating buzz but no income. While Sumit sees it as an investment, Jenny watches money vanish yet again, fearing they may be stuck living with the family indefinitely if profits don’t start rolling in.

Opening day arrives with nerves stretched thin. Jenny is put in charge of the complex coffee machine, only to panic when it refuses to turn on—because it isn’t plugged in. The moment is embarrassing, stressful, and symbolic of how unprepared they feel. Their first customer walks away, a painful blow that leaves Jenny devastated and questioning everything she’s sacrificed.

Still, amidst the chaos, there’s a fragile sense of unity. Jenny is frustrated, Sumit is heartbroken, but neither wants the stress of the business to destroy the family harmony they’ve fought so hard to achieve. As coffee spills, tempers flare, and expectations collide, one thing is clear: this café isn’t just a business—it’s a final test of whether Jenny and Sumit can truly build a future together.

And whether “Family Café” becomes a success or another painful setback, the emotional cost has already been paid in full.