I Love You #25

In "Rebound," Doris Parker starts a new job in Hamden, only to find her old crush, Bob Adams, working in the same office—cool and distant at first. A company picnic sparks unexpected connection, but Doris soon learns Bob’s past love story left him guarded, and now she’s wondering if she can truly get through to him.

In the quiet aftermath of a devastating explosion at a chemical plant, Marsha clings to memories of Frank, the man she was set to marry. Months later, a fleeting glimpse of him on a crowded street sends her heart racing—was it just a trick of grief, or something more?

In "Second Chance," Laurie reflects on the choices that shaped her life after college—her marriage to David, the man she chose over Wayne, and the unexpected path that led Betty to marry Wayne. Now, as she supports David through graduate school, she finds herself wondering what might have been, haunted by the road not taken.

Hilda Marks has spent years proving herself in a male-dominated corporation, sharpening her edge to outshine rivals like Charles Rayne. But when a quiet moment reveals the depth of her feelings, she’s forced to confront a truth she’s long buried—her greatest challenge isn’t outmaneuvering him, but facing what she truly feels.

Patty’s always been Greg’s closest friend—through tennis, bike rides, and endless games of basketball—but as the senior class dance approaches, she’s left wondering if their bond means anything more than just friendship. With every boy in school seemingly paired up, she’s left to wonder if her place in Greg’s world might finally be changing.