Ali Reynolds and B. Simpson are in Las Vegas for their wedding with their family and friends, as thing are progressing and the day is getting closer a wrench is thrown into their plans in the form of a dog. Ali's grandchild saw the poor animal thrown from a car and saves it from traffic. Unable to turn the dog over to animal control for fear of it being put down, Ali and B. proceed to try and find the owner.

While their wedding plans continue Ali and B. follow a trail of clue that leaders them help bring a special goodbye to someone who had given up hope.

A LAST GOODBYE is a heartwarming short story about an animal in need and how it can be fulfilling to take the extra time to do what is right. J.A. Jance combines the romantic wedding of two of her characters with the trials of an innocent animal and its owner. She ends A LAST GOODBYE with a few tails from her own life and the animals she loves. J.A. Jance provides the readers with a glimpse into the writer's inspiration.