Gemotions

The warm water of the bath enveloped David, washing away the remnants of a tiring day. He rested his head against the porcelain, the gentle bubbles providing a soothing massage. He'd put the kids to bed, and the house was quiet for the first time all day. He had just started a new book, and was excited to dive in.

His phone vibrated, an email notification. It was from a DNA testing service. He hadn't expected any major revelations, just a curiosity piece. He opened the file, and everything became unclear. His father, he discovered, had fathered a child he never knew about. David dropped the phone. The water suddenly felt cold. He sat up, the silence of the house pressing in on him.

He was no longer relaxed, he was struggling. He needed to understand what this meant for him, for his family. He needed answers.