For Tom the prospect of the forthcoming reunion is a mixed blessing: he loves seeing his old mates but hates where they take him - back to the last night of war.

Eddie celebrates his Birthday as always, with a ritualistic shave. He remembers other birthdays including the terror of a birthday in Changi when the Japanese morale officer went mad.

As he practices for his impending driving test, Curley is thrown into a panic by an impatient driver behind him. His mind returns to Changi and the punishment he received. He was caught stealing food and Lieutenant Aso takes his revenge on the 'Singing' thief.

On his final day as a University Professor, Bill is visited by a young student who looks remarkably like the girl he fell in love with before the war. He begins to reminisce with her about his missing years in Changi from which, emotionally, he will never recover.

After suffering a stroke, Gordon relives a confrontation he experienced during his younger days at Changi. Gordon's stubborn refusal to salute almost cost him his life but helped unite the men who form a group called 'The Secret Nine'.

David has never completely recovered from his traumatic experiences as a young soldier. An eye operation and the looming reunion with his mates stirs long forgotten memories.