Naturally, this situation meant the end for the young couple. Despite feeling heartbroken, Karen had no other choice but to listen to her parents and obey their wishes. She ended up giving birth in the maternity home. She named her daughter Denise, after her father Dennis.
Denise was given up for adoption quickly after birth. Both Karen and Dennis were shaken by the outcome of their situation. Even though her parents were against her relationship with Denis, Karen still got in touch with him and he ended up proposing again. As touching as this was, it didn't change anything since her parents were still against the marriage.