Valentine #25 April 1970

Selina Barry, new in town and smitten by the charming York Smith, finds herself swept up in a whirlwind of attention—until her first day at work reveals a startling truth. York’s effortless charm has enchanted every woman in town, each for exactly two days. Now, with her time running out, Selina must wonder: is her connection with York real, or just another fleeting moment?

In a quiet moment tinged with longing, Frankie tracks Simon to a run-down house he’s bought for them, only to find him lost in the chaos of decorating. As the wedding night nears and the girls gather, a sudden sight—Simon’s van speeding away—leaves Frankie wondering if he’s fleeing their future.

In a quiet moment between office duties and a football match, Cindy finds herself drawn into a subtle tension when the club’s new player, Gerry Kane, arrives—unwelcome to her, but impossible to ignore. Her day takes an unexpected turn when she meets Victoria, a striking woman with a cryptic message for Gerry, and suddenly her indifference feels less certain.

In "Second Hand Love," Jane Weston steps out from her sister Hilary’s shadow, only to find her new independence tangled with unexpected history when she meets Paul Deacon—someone who once dated Hilary. After a chance encounter and a shared drink, the truth comes out, leaving Jane reeling. Paul tracks her down, pleading his case from the front of her house, while her mother quietly urges her to listen.