1978 (#20) - Opposition of the daughters, Stuart's decision and understanding of Liz

Meanwhile, an increasingly incapable Stuart to stop Jill's seductive advances is persuaded by the woman to make their relationship public. Just as Stuart lets himself go for a passionate kiss with the girl, however, he is seen by a distraught Lorie, who cannot believe how her father could have been seduced by the woman. Worried that her father has lost his mind, Lorie informs the other sisters of what she saw. Leslie, Chris and Peggy, urgently called back to town, find themselves in agreement with Lorie in wanting to talk to their father to stop him from carrying on that relationship that is harmful not only to poor Liz, but also to their family. Stuart, sorry for not having warned their daughters directly about his relationship, admits he has uncontrollable feelings for the girl and claims the freedom of his choices. Soon, however, he realizes that he can't give his daughters such a hard time, the convinced that Jill is only interested in their father's money, and decides to end his relationship. He promises to talk to Jill as soon as possible and to end it with her. Then Stuart himself apologizes to Liz, admitting that he has recently been seeing a much younger woman, but without specifying her identity. Liz is sympathetic, although she does not hide her disappointment, but she is happy with the sincerity of the man and the fact that he reassures her by saying that he has ended his relationship to focus on their union