While Steve was twenty-one and working in construction, Vickie was only seventeen and still in high school. They loved each other, but Steve's insecurity made him insanely jealous. When Vickie went to long time friend Rick Lawrence for advice... and a loan to help Steve... she learned the Rick was in love with her, too. After seeing Steve with another girl, Vickie runs to Rick to set her life right.
Janet had developed a reputation as being "fast and loose" but decided to change her ways by finding a job. Through the classifieds, she met Tom Weldon who was taking care of his much younger brother and sister after his parents had died. As time passes, Janet falls in love with Tom, but believes nothing will ever come of it until she goes out with an old friend. When he makes an unwanted pass, Tom is there to save Janet, and take her into his arms.