Love Me or Leave Me

Instead of the usual musical extravaganza, this year's Pearl Bay Thespians production is a play written by Harold and directed by Meredith. Heather, after many years in the wings, is cast as the leading lady opposite visiting professional, Barry Boston. Barry is an old flame of Heather's and as the rehearsals proceed that flame is gradually reignited. Fire ignites in Bob's belly as he recognises that art often imitates life.

Laura, keen to maintain her own dignity, refuses to participate in the play in the face of Meredith's badgering until Dan suggests a sure-fire plan to evade participation without offending anyone. Old friends of Dan's, Maggie and Ray, are in town and an unfortunate incident leaves Ray charged with assault.

Dan stands by his friend until he discovers the unhappy truth - about the assault and Maggie and Ray's domestic situation. For Dan, this brings up painful memories and unfinished business from his past. While Harold's play pays tribute to the law, Laura and Dan come into conflict over the law's inability to discover the truth and achieve justice.