Going Steady #4

When her father's job forces Midge to move over a thousand miles from everything she knows, she arrives at her new school with a chip on her shoulder—until a group of outgoing girls finally befriend her. But as Midge realizes that being noticed isn't the same as being liked, she discovers that fitting in might mean standing apart from the very people who first welcomed her.

Marge thinks her boyfriend Tip's old car "Lizzie" is stealing all his attention—the restoration project has him working constantly, leaving little time for their romance. When Tip convinces her to ride in the freshly restored jalopy for the Harvest Queen parade, she's mortified by its shabby appearance, but the car's charm wins over both the judges and the crowd, earning her the crown. Now Marge has to make peace with her automotive rival if she wants Tip's time and affection back.

A young woman swears off going steady after a summer heartbreak, but when Dave Jones unexpectedly reappears with a shocking confession, she discovers that what felt like a betrayal might actually be the beginning of something real. "Never Again" explores how a promise to stay faithful can crumble under the weight of genuine connection, and what happens when the boy you thought you had to let go refuses to stay away.