Corinne sat in a dim restaurant, disheartened by the speed dating event. The men she’d met were focused on boasting about their material achievements. Just as she was about to leave, the man at table number 8 sat down. He asked, “What do you really want in life, Corinne?”

Surprised, she answered, “I want to travel and find the meaning of life.” His eyes lit up. “I’ve always dreamed of traveling to the ocean. Would you join me?”

Corinne hesitated but agreed. They matched, and he introduced himself as Thomas. Their journey began the next day. On the flight, Corinne noticed Thomas taking pills but he brushed off her concerns with humor.

Driving a convertible, Thomas encouraged Corinne to enjoy the ride. Despite occasional pain, Thomas’s enthusiasm was contagious. At a motel pool, Corinne admitted her dream of being a singer. Thomas encouraged her to sing, and she did.

At the ocean, Thomas revealed he had terminal cancer. Corinne felt betrayed and left, overwhelmed with memories of her father’s death from cancer. Thomas apologized and she decided to go home. On the way to the airport, she found a heartfelt letter from Thomas, confessing his love and fear of losing her.

Corinne returned to him. Thomas gave her a guitar, and she performed at a local bar. Deciding to stay, Corinne embraced their journey together, ready to cherish every moment.