The series was written by Peter Gibbs and starred Paul Freeman and Judy Loe.

Although Martin is at the peak of his career in the aerospace industry, he is coming under increasing pressure at work.

Diane and her two teenage children live with her new partner Don, whose garage business is now in the doldrums.

When financial problems force Diane to find work, the first company her secretarial agency places her with is Martin's.

Memories are shared, and old passions are rekindled, leading to painful decisions for everyone involved.