Once Julie Sanders uncovers Peter Langley’s neglect and Kelly Porter’s intrusion, she chooses a drastic ending to the marriage: a kidney donation and a divorce. From that breaking point, she builds a new name for herself as a celebrated international war journalist. But at the party meant to honor her success, Julie stumbles onto a conspiracy, walks away from Peter for good, and sets her sights on studying abroad. In the end, Harold Turner publicly reveals her identity and hands her the top journalism award.