Gemotions

She found herself outside, staring. The noise was constant, but it was music to her ears. Her neighbor, Mr. Petrov, was finally doing something with his dilapidated property.

The sound of the workers brought her outside. Every day, she’d find a new vantage point. She'd watch the progress. The whole thing just made her feel better.

She started bringing Mr. Petrov tea. She learned their names, made them cookies. She felt like she was a part of something important, something wonderful.