Valentine #26 September 1970

In a quiet coastal summer, the wild man Rick stumbles into the life of Lyn after a crash on the beach. As Lyn tries to draw him in, her plans take unexpected turns when she learns the mechanic’s girlfriend is keeping Rick’s bike delayed—only to find out Rick himself is stalling, quietly steering their story toward a different kind of ending.

Stella tries to shake the feeling that Frank is still out there—though Rod insists it’s just a trick of memory. When a man confirms the body found matches Frank’s belongings, she pushes down her grief, focusing on the day’s ski run. But that night, the silence feels heavier, and the next morning, a missing item from her room hints that Frank’s absence may not be final.

In a quiet September of 1970, secretary Penny takes a temporary job with photographer Tony Palmer, where a chance moment modeling a watch in front of a scarecrow—whom she names Sebastian—sparks something unexpected. As their professional connection deepens into something tender, tensions rise when Tony pulls back, fearing distraction, and Penny’s jealousy flares, especially when Moira enters the picture. But after a quiet conversation with her whimsical namesake, Penny decides to try again—this time with more patience and less pride.

Tammy’s Boutique is suddenly in the spotlight after Mr. C. J. Hickenborm agrees to market it, and with the spotlight comes new attention—especially from Steve McDane. When Mrs. Bates gently nudges Tammy to be kinder to Steve, she takes it as a challenge, only to find him already planning a date with Gina. Determined to catch his eye, Tammy arranges her own evening out at the same restaurant, with John Perks in tow, and plots a moment that might just make Steve do a double take.