"8 Hours Until Paradise" is a piece that grapples with grief and mortality. 75+ yo, Mr. Regdell has vowed his late wife, Colette, to complete a bucket list they made shortly after first meeting. Mr. Regdell has likely completed most or every box up until this very last one, an acid trip. Throughout this 8-hour trip, Mr. Regdell reconciles with his grief, resent, and regret.