1978 (#14) - The gratitude to Katherine, Derek's commitment and the breakup with Jill

After all the events that led to Katherine's injury, at this point Derek, moved by the woman's gesture, promises to stay with her until she was able to walk again. Katherine, then, confirms to him the proposal in which they would live together, even if only platonically if Derek wanted, for a year, at the end of which she would give him the entire beauty salon and, in addition, he would create a trust fund of one hundred thousand dollars for Phillip Jr; by the way Derek should never have talked about it with Jill. Meanwhile, Jill herself is grateful to Katherine for saving Derek, but she is certainly not happy with the news that Derek intends to continue his marriage to Katherine. The man confirms to Jill his love for her, but at the same time he tries to make her understand that he owes this act to Katherine for which he will always be grateful. A mortified Jill then decides to end her relationship with Derek for good, giving up all her dreams. Jill, despite Derek's assurances, in fact, suspects that Katherine might actually be able to get Derek's affection and she would only end up wasting her time.