St Valentine's Day, London 1941. Tilly is passionately in love with American journalist, Drew. But he is harbouring a secret that threatens their love. Agnes is comforted by the loving arms of her train driver fiancé Ted. And Sally could not be happier with her surgeon boyfriend at her side. When the clock strikes midnight, three couples stare deeply into their lovers' eyes. But beautiful East Ender, Dulcie, is left alone once more, abandoned by her boyfriend at this most precious of moments. But the women of No 13 Article Row know that joy is short lived in the London of 1941.