Valentine #17 August 1963

Lea watches Peter perform high above the crowd at the amusement park, her heart caught in the dizzying arc of his stunts. When she confesses her fears for his safety, he tells her life is too brief to miss out on joy—leaving her torn between love and worry.

Paddy’s guilt over last night’s actions weighs heavy as he tries to make amends with Eve, fearing he’s driven her away to Freddie. But when Freddie shares a surprising confession, Eve finds herself caught between two confessions — one she never expected, and one she can’t ignore.

Sheila Shaw, dreaming of fame, finds herself swept into the spotlight when Paul Masters’ father encourages her to enter the Miss Mermaid contest—just as she and Paul begin to reconnect. As the campaign heats up and the town rallies behind her, Sheila starts to wonder if the glamour she’s always wanted comes at a cost.

Peta Robinson is caught in a whirlwind when Harry and Mary announce their engagement, only to find herself entangled in a fashion fiasco after a mistaken order of 300 dresses. With the manufacturer now offering to take back the dresses due to a material error, Peta must navigate the awkward fallout—especially as the situation threatens to upend more than just a wedding dress order.

In a quiet moment on the water, Henry takes Mary on a river outing that turns perilous when stormy weather sinks their boat. Rescued by a man bound for France, Mary begins to question her feelings—until she learns the truth about David Barnes, whose secret life as a smuggler shakes her trust.