Plot

A married theatre lighting technician with two small children has an affair with a teenage actress.

Len Lewin, an electrician, had been feeling bored with his job and his marriage to his wife Joy. One day, he met a young, aspiring actress named Val and they hit it off. They started an affair, swept up in the initial rush of excitement.

However, their situation quickly became complicated when Val discovered she was pregnant. To make matters worse, Val was underage, making the situation even more taboo and potentially illegal.

Len and Val were forced to re-evaluate their relationship and the consequences of their actions. Len had to confront the fact that he had cheated on his wife, potentially ruining his marriage. Val had to deal with the fact that she was pregnant at a young age and the potential consequences of that.

Their affair had consequences they were unprepared for and had to come to terms with them. Len had to face the guilt of his infidelity and the possibility of breaking up his family. Val had to deal with the stress of teenage pregnancy, including the possibility of being ostracized by her family and peers.

The situation was further complicated when Val's parents learned about the pregnancy and threatened legal action against Len for having an affair with their underage daughter. Len's life was thrown into turmoil as he faced the possibility of being prosecuted for statutory rape.

In the end, Len and Val had to make some tough decisions. They had to decide what to do about the baby, whether to keep it or give it up for adoption. They also had to decide whether to stay together or go their separate ways.

Their affair had consequences that neither of them could have predicted. It was a cautionary tale of the dangers of infidelity and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. Len realized that his own selfish desires had caused pain to many people, including his wife, the young actress, and their unborn child. Val had to face the reality of becoming a mother at a young age and all the challenges that came with it.

Despite the difficulties, Len and Val decided to keep the baby and try to make a life together. They faced many obstacles, including disapproving parents and financial struggles, but they were determined to make it work.

Years later, Len looked back on his affair with regret but also with gratitude for the lessons he had learned. He had come to understand the importance of honesty, integrity, and commitment. He also learned that actions have consequences and that sometimes those consequences can be life-changing.

Len and Val's story was a cautionary tale that showed the dangers of giving in to temptation and the importance of being responsible for one's actions. It was a story of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.