Young Love #3 [22]

Nora Gray’s engagement to Bennett "Ben" Linders is tested when her boss Lewis Matson and his fiancée Cassandra "Cass" Parker both reveal their own struggles with jealousy. Late one night, tensions flare at the office when Ben and Cass arrive unexpectedly, each convinced the other is a threat. As tempers rise and fists nearly fly, a moment of clarity changes everything—Ben, humbled and shaken, finally admits he’s been wrong all along.

Vera Lang and Chick Adams have been a hit on the road, but the constant touring leaves little room for love—until Chick shocks Vera by announcing he’s marrying the wealthy Grace Talbot. Grace laughs off the idea, saying he’s “always good for a laugh,” but Chick soon returns to Vera, ring in hand, leaving their future uncertain.

Claire tries to win over Jeff’s close-knit circle of friends, only to find herself shut out despite her efforts. When the group finally admits they were testing her, Claire doesn’t mince words—her sharp words leave them stunned, though she still chooses to stay with Jeff.

Patsy’s quiet crush on Jimmy Durkin stirs up a mix of nerves and hope, but her shyness keeps her from speaking up. Her well-meaning friend Dotty tries to help, only to complicate things further—until a heartfelt apology leads to a surprising twist in the friendship. When Jimmy and Patsy finally connect, they turn their attention to Dotty, who reveals a secret of her own.

Jim Brant’s heart is broken when Olivia starts dating Ted, following advice from columnist Gloria Watson—only to realize too late that jealousy might not be the best way to test love. After their breakup, Jim tries to move on with other girls, but Olivia’s new relationship with Burt takes a sudden turn when they’re in a car accident. Rescued by Jim, now a state trooper, Olivia finds herself at the hospital, where a chance remark from Gloria sets off a quiet but undeniable truth: some feelings don’t need a test to prove they’re real.