Valentine #16 May 1970

Tony, Tim, and Larry throw a housewarming for their college friends, enlisting casual date Joan to help with the food. When the guest list falls short and the party sags, Joan keeps things afloat—only to be met with a sarcastic remark from Tony after catching Sam getting too close. Her sharp reply comes in the form of a slap, surprising even her. Tony, unfazed, finds the reaction oddly satisfying—proof she cared enough to fight.

Angie and Dave share a quiet walk to the train station, the weight of goodbye in every step. Memories of their time together linger as Dave struggles with a final, painful choice—asking Angie to stay, even as she prepares to chase her dream in London. When they both finally make their decisions, it’s not about holding on, but about trusting the future, and the promise to meet again.

Tracy daydreams about a mysterious man who might rescue her from alien monsters, highway robbers, or pirate raiders—only to have him appear in real life, picking up the brochure she’s dropped. He reveals he’s already booked at Playland Holiday Camp, the very place she’s planning to go, and asks if he can walk her home.

Sarah Smallwood is determined to launch Scot Anderson’s voice into the spotlight, scripting an audition tape with painstaking care. On a Saturday morning, she storms the CBC Television offices with Scot, unannounced, chasing a dream that hinges on a single moment with Mr. Boardmann—only to face the reality of what happens when ambition meets bureaucracy. Miss Burton watches from the sidelines, caught in the quiet tension of a moment that could change everything.