Gemotions

The sterile white walls of the operating room seemed to close in on him as he explained the procedure to Dr. Chen. He had performed this surgery countless times, the movements now ingrained in his muscle memory. He felt a hum in his bones.

He began, detailing each instrument, each incision, each suture. He spoke with rapid precision.

He saw Dr. Chen's face. He knew he was going too fast. He stopped himself. He took a breath. He began again, this time carefully explaining the nuances of the complex procedure.

He saw the uncertainty in Dr. Chen's eyes. He felt a surge of energy. He showed her the correct form. He watched her closely. He corrected her mistakes.