Valentine #6 December 1969

Penny can’t stop thinking about Des, trying every trick in the book to win his attention—until she finally lets go and just be herself. That’s when Des notices her, not for the act, but for who she truly is.

When Frankie sees her boyfriend Simon fleeing from her father, it feels like the end of everything—so much so that she dreams of being a lonely old maid in 2052. But Simon returns with a surprise, and to her shock, her father seems to welcome it.

Ava is ready to leave her lonely bed-sit after two years, but a mix-up means her new roommate, Sally Danby, arrives a week early. As the two women navigate their unexpected week together, Ava finds herself drawn to Sally’s quiet optimism—until Sally’s own hopes begin to falter. With Mrs Scott’s unexpected role in the unfolding days, Ava starts to see the city—and herself—differently.

Joe and Lyn, once close, now drift through silence on a trip to Hillbay, their connection frayed. As the day unfolds in quiet moments and shared glances, they’re forced to confront whether their love can withstand the distance between them—or if this journey marks the end.