Valentine #5 August 1961

In "I'll See You in My Dreams," Pat returns each year to the same seaside holiday spot, hoping to reunite with a boy she once met and lost in a crowd years before. Just as the fireworks begin, she hears a familiar voice—Alec—only to realize he’s now with his wife, and they’re about to leave. The moment hangs in the air, charged with what might have been.

In a quiet moment in France, Philippe asks Deborah Daly to stay with him, leaving her wondering if it’s a proposal. When she shares her hopes with Jezebel, the tension grows—Matty is said to be consumed by jealousy, and Jezebel questions whether Philippe even used the word "marriage." Deborah’s joy is tinged with uncertainty as she waits for clarity.

Jacky thought she was helping a friend when she agreed to watch Nigel’s dog Bonzo, but the spoiled pup quickly proves more trouble than she bargained for. With her mother demanding he be sent to the kennels, Jacky finds herself on a daily routine with Mick, the kennel manager, who seems to enjoy their unexpected encounters. When Nigel returns, Jacky isn’t sure if she’s relieved or regretful—especially when Mick starts showing interest.

Pat Stevens dreams of leaving her job to pursue show business, but her family isn’t convinced she can make it. Sylvia, ever the pragmatic friend, seeks advice from a successful actress who warns that the odds are stacked against her.

Mary’s family goes all out to set the stage for Gerard to propose at the Stanton Club’s dance night, but just as she’s certain he’ll ask, he instead invites her fishing. Fuming, she walks away—only to find her sister’s husband, Tom, swept up in a sudden, bold declaration of love. The unexpected turn sparks a surprising reaction from Gerard, who can’t stand to see Mary with another man.

In "null," Zena finds herself stranded after missing the last train home, leading to an unexpected connection with John Harriss, a young man who offers her a ride. As their encounters grow more frequent—sparked by a broken-down car and shared visits to her mummy’s house in Eastry—their quiet moments begin to hint at something deeper, all unfolding in the quiet rhythm of small-town life.

Liz longs for the excitement of London, convinced life in the quiet village is too dull to bear. When she finally leaves for the city, the reality of loneliness sets in, and she finds herself longing for the familiar comforts of home. Back in the village, at the dance, a suggestion to visit the Palais in Murchester pushes her to finally admit to Brian that he was right all along.