Valentine #17 August 1968

Valerie Penn finds herself at a crossroads when Fraser invites her to explore Venice together—just as Gary arrives claiming to be his stand-in. Before the gondola departs, Liz Miles appears, breathless and urgent, saying she’s escaped Jason and needs to talk. With the city’s canals shimmering and secrets unfolding, the moment hangs in the balance.

Leola Tremaine and Natalie Raine find themselves caught in a storm of suspicion after Natalie’s claim is dismissed by the police—until a sudden phone call changes everything. Now free, Natalie and Clay Carlton must outrun the consequences, as a car full of Bernie Grover’s men pulls up beside them, turning a tense moment into something far more dangerous.

When Bran Caley starts struggling with his heart after rescuing Nurse Judy Appleby from a tree, the two must find a way to get him to the hospital—especially since Judy can’t drive. Just in time, Liberty descends from the sky, parachuting in to help, and soon the trio is racing toward medical care in Bran’s jeep.