“It’s a huge relief that it’s over but there’s been a lot of stress, and hoping that I did the right thing”

Get it over with. You know what you need to do, and the longer you wait the harder it will be

"There’s probably footage that will prove my father had nothing to do with this, and I have no way to get it"

I realize it’s obvious that I need to do real teshuvah here, and I need to ask mechilah

“I’m sure you don’t want me to be uncomfortable right? The same way I don’t want you to be uncomfortable. Ever.”

The display of new magazines on the newsstands caught her eye. Wait. Wait. Was that…?

“The over-the-topness, the crazy planning and super fancy dates and blowing expectations out of the water, that’s not real life”

Then Chayala spoke, quiet, but sure. “I know my parents are proud of me, but I feel like I’m letting them down in so many ways”

Ari’s anger swelled. “Random people?! You texted the girl I’m dating! You texted my shadchan! What’s wrong with you?”

“Oh, come on. After everything in the last few weeks, this is the date that renders you speechless?”

“People can be so jaded these days, and it’s really nice to date a guy who is clearly working hard to make sure our dates are memorable”