Ep 9. My Dinner With Andrew

In the season 4 episode 9 of Touched By An Angel titled "My Dinner With Andrew," the focus is on Andrew, the angel of death. The episode begins with Monica, another angel, searching for Andrew who has been missing. She eventually finds him at a diner where he is having dinner with a man named Ethan, who is dying of cancer.

As they converse, Andrew listens to Ethan's stories about his life and regrets. Ethan shares that he is feeling angry and frustrated about his situation, and that he feels like he's been cheated out of a full life. The conversation between Ethan and Andrew is both heartwarming and emotional, as Andrew listens and reassures Ethan that he is not alone and that he is still loved.

Throughout the course of the episode, Andrew's supernatural abilities are also explored as he is able to sense when someone is close to death. He shares this with Ethan, who is curious about what happens after death. Andrew explains that nobody knows for sure, but that it can be a peaceful transition if one is ready for it.

Meanwhile, Monica is trying to understand why Andrew is so invested in Ethan's life. She discovers that Andrew had met Ethan many years ago when he was a child, and had helped Ethan through a difficult time in his life. Andrew had promised to be by Ethan's side when he passed away, which is why he had been missing from his angelic duties.

As Ethan's health deteriorates throughout the episode, the focus is on how Andrew, Monica, and their fellow angels can help ease Ethan's pain and fears. The show does an excellent job of showing the value that each individual life holds, and how even those who are dying can still make a difference and have an impact on the world.

Overall, "My Dinner With Andrew" is a touching and emotional episode that explores themes of life, death, and the power of love. The show's ability to bring together these complex themes in a relatable and meaningful way is a testament to its continued popularity and cultural significance.