Love Diary #3
In "Afraid to Love," broadcaster Ruth reunites with her WWII-era boyfriend Les, whose dream of returning to radio clashes with her own career path. As Les chooses a fresh start in a small market, Ruth faces a pivotal decision between a promising role at a major station and a life with him—leading to a moment of unexpected tension with executive Peter, who offers her both a job and affection. Art by Mort Lawrence brings emotional depth to this poignant wartime reunion, capturing the quiet stakes of love and ambition in 1949.
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Broadcaster Ruth is reunited with her boyfriend Les at the end of World War II. He wants to get back into the radio business and Ruth tries to manage his comeback, utilising her many contacts in the industry. Les decides instead to start over in a small market and expects Ruth to join him. Executive Peter offers Ruth the job of program manager of his big radio station as well as romance, which earns him a punch in the nose from Les. Ruth will go with Les to his new job and they’ll be married.
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