Valentine #23 February 1974

Annette’s always dreamed of a perfect Valentine, but when she agrees to a date with Brian, she finds herself trying to reshape him—only to hit a wall when he sends a joke card on Valentine’s Day. Just as she’s ready to walk away, she contracts the mumps, and Brian’s unwavering care during her illness shows her that love isn’t about perfection, but presence.

Chris meets pop star Danny O'Hare on a cliff top near her small-town home, drawn to him despite his recent heart surgery. As their bond deepens, the sudden mystery of his disappearance leaves her questioning whether his love was real. When she learns he’s died, she’s left with only one clue: the one thing he held most dear, left behind for her.

Sarah, bored with routine, seeks excitement at a hip poetry reading—and meets Pete, whose world soon pulls her into something far riskier than she expected. When her friend Pam warns her, Sarah learns the truth through Delia, uncovering a dangerous secret that leaves her shaken but grateful to be back where she belongs.

Angela Page is torn between her growing feelings for Simon Dark and the suspicion that he’s hiding something—especially when he kisses her to fend off other women on the coach. When they reach Spain, her offer to help translate only deepens the tension, as Simon’s cold demeanor turns sharp, and her accusations of deceit spark a dangerous threat that could cost her her job.

In "A Girl's Best Friend," Jane is crushed when her boyfriend Terry seems to favor Pauline at a party, leaving her heartbroken. With her mother’s quiet support, Jane begins to heal—only to be swayed again when Terry calls to apologize. Torn between forgiveness and her mother’s warning, Jane storms out after learning her mother saw Terry with another girl. The truth sets her free, and she finds strength in moving on.