Valentine #28 March 1964

Mavis tries to stir George Howard’s interest by decorating her room with photos of imagined boyfriends, hoping to spark a reaction—but his response is far from what she expected. As their dates continue, George’s distant behavior only deepens, leaving Mavis wondering if she’s misread the situation entirely.

Addy sets out to uncover whether wealth brings happiness, interviewing five lottery winners—each with a different story. Reginald Beale claims his fortune brought him joy, thanks to meeting Gilda, but when Addy meets her, Gilda’s motives seem far from genuine. Stan Stranks watches from the sidelines, caught in the quiet tension of a moment that might change everything.

Mandy, now a rising star, prepares to marry Roy, but her dreams take a sudden turn when a car accident interrupts her performance—just as Roy’s agent friend watches. With her future uncertain, Mandy must face the cost of fame, while Roy stands by, unsure if their love can survive the spotlight.

In a quiet moment of longing, Jim and Ken arrive at Aunt Maude’s home to visit Polly Sanders, who’s recovering from a broken leg—only to be told she’s vanished for a week, thanks to a note she left behind. But when the message reaches Clive Wells instead, a chain of misunderstandings begins, and letters from Jim and Ken arrive with cold finality, while Shirley warns Polly to stay away from Clive.

Diane pretends to leave for New York to work as a secretary, but secretly stays behind to be near Jack, who’s about to depart for South Africa. She hides in the closet whenever someone knocks, terrified he’ll discover her. As the days pass, her quiet deception becomes a fragile dance of longing and distance.