Valentine #10 November 1973

In "The Face in My Future," Kenny Johnson, once overlooked by his parents, finds new purpose through Barbara’s belief in him. As he leaves for training, Barbara begins to reflect on her own path, uncertain how Kenny will respond when she shares her growing desire to chart a different course.

Sue had always believed she was Brian’s special girl, and as the dance night approached, her confidence grew—until the moment he confessed he’d been waiting to ask someone else for a long time. With her sister Jean standing nearby, the truth lands like a quiet storm: the one he’s been building up to isn’t her. The tension between them hangs thick in the air, and the evening’s promise of a proposal turns into something far more complicated.

Pam Gresham’s life has been defined by speed and memory, racing the same cars her father once built with his hands. Now, she’s determined to prove herself at the track, even as her father’s former driver, Ivor Marsh, shows up late—again—with his latest companion, Vera. The tension between ambition, legacy, and loyalty is about to hit full throttle.

Lonnie Fisher, Jeff Patterson, and Steve are caught in a web of misunderstandings and quiet emotions in "Love with Strings," a tender, two-page romance from Valentine #10. When a long-held accusation unravels and a promotion brings unexpected joy, Jeff’s sudden absence forces Lonnie to confront her feelings—only to find herself drawn into a new moment of connection, one that leaves her wondering what comes next.

Jenny Wayne finds herself drawn to a regular customer at the pet shop—Dave—whose daily visits to buy biscuits for a dog spark a quiet connection. When he leaves town, she offers to care for his dog, only to learn he was keeping it for his girlfriend, Jane, an airline hostess. Now back at the shop, Dave returns every day, buying biscuits but never a dog—leaving Jenny wondering what he’s really searching for.