1981 (#4) - Steve's relocation to Washington and the night between Peggy and Jack

As we know from their work at the Genoa Chronicle, the relationship between Steven and Peggy, meanwhile, seems to be going smoothly. Driven by Peggy's idealistic but decisive and determined character, apparently tough and rebellious, Steven soon falls in love with the girl, recognizing in her soul the innocence and sweetness he had never found in any girl before. Peggy also feels strongly attracted by the maturity and kindness of the man, with whom she shares a sense of justice and truth. But when Steven receives an excellent job offer in Washington, which he is tempted to accept, Peggy's doubts soon become evident, and she immediately sinks into the belief that the man does not love her. Convinced, then, that Steve no longer intends to continue his relationship with her, Peggy finds herself meeting Jack, with whom she lets off all her insecurities and spends a night of passion. Only the next day Steve reports to the girl that he has rejected the proposal of Washington to be close to her, but the news, however, only increases the sense of inadequacy of the girl, who on the one hand is happy with Steven confirming his love for her, the other suffers terribly from the guilt due to the night with Jack.