Valentine #16 January 1965

Ann has always been treated as delicate—until Brian hesitates to go on the river because it’s cold, sparking a rare defiance in her. On the way home, she meets Alec, whose overprotective kindness feels like a different kind of cage. But when the moment passes, she finds herself drawn back to Brian, not despite his concern, but because of it.

Shirley flees from David Waring’s desperate grip, finding sudden refuge in Kelly Starr’s arms as the police close in. With the weight of stolen gold dragging him down, David’s final leap into the water ends in tragedy—no escape from the consequences of his greed.

Cara struggles with a secret she can’t keep—her best friend Jenny is head over heels for Garry Grey, but he’s drawn to Cara too, asking her to meet when he’s not with Jenny. As their stolen moments grow, Cara faces a painful choice: protect her friendship or follow her heart. When Jenny announces their engagement, Garry’s confession that he still wants other girls forces Cara to confront the truth—no matter the cost.