In this personal essay, the author reflects on his decision to start dating shortly after his wife's sudden passing.

In this reflective piece titled "My Last JDate," the author recounts her foray into online dating on JDate after 30 years of marriage and two years of loneliness.

The text delves into the experiences of the author with their partner, Dean, as he navigates cancer treatment from January to November 2012.

The narrator recounts a chaotic week during Christmas, Papa Irwin's 98th birthday, and the first night of Chanukah in 2005 in L.A. Family tensions are high, with the narrator feeling out of place and disconnected.