S24·E28 Episode 4262

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Rote Rosen S24E28 (Episode 4262).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Target word count: 280-380 words.
Jess and Lou: Jess stops Steffen (also known as Stella van Eyck) from using her life story for his novel with Lou's help.
Jess's abortion: An appointment is approaching. Lou tells Jess the decision is hers. Jess disappears before the appointment. Lou finds her. They have a moment where Jess decides she wants to carry the child for Lou and Daniel.
Carla: Finds initials K.S. on a locked box. Believes they belong to Katharina. Decides to open the box without a key.
Richard and Julius: During boxing practice, Richard knocks Julius out while venting frustration about Victoria. This leads to a conversation where Richard confesses he has never truly been in love. Julius becomes thoughtful.
Elyas, Bella, and Victoria: Elyas arranges a meeting between Bella and Victoria. They reconcile. Victoria decides that project group-time with Bella is more important.
Rote Rosen is a German telenovela produced by Studio Hamburg Serienwerft Lüneburg and broadcast by Das Erste since November 6, 2006.
Drafting - Segment 1 (Jess/Lou/Steffen):
In this episode of Rote Rosen, Jess receives assistance from Lou to prevent Steffen, who is also known as Stella van Eyck, from utilizing her life story for the purpose of writing a novel. As Jess's scheduled appointment for an abortion approaches, Lou reminds her that the final decision rests solely with her. Following Jess's disappearance shortly before the scheduled appointment, Lou locates her. During a significant moment between the two women, Jess changes her mind and decides that she wants to carry the child for Lou and Daniel.
Drafting - Segment 2 (Carla):
Carla discovers the initials K.S. on a locked box. She is convinced that these initials belong to the magical Katharina. Consequently, Carla makes the decision to open the box even though she does not have a key.
Drafting - Segment 3 (Richard/Julius/Victoria):
During a session of boxing practice, Richard expresses his frustration regarding Victoria and accidentally knocks Julius out. This incident results in an open conversation between the two men, during which Richard confesses that he has never truly been in love. This revelation leaves Julius in a thoughtful state.
Drafting - Segment 4 (Elyas/Bella/Victoria):
Elyas facilitates a meeting between Bella and Victoria. After some hesitation, the two