Gemotions

The mechanics of the engine bay, usually a source of satisfaction for Maria, seemed overwhelmingly complex. She gestured to the new apprentice, Carlos, and she began explaining the workings of the engine.

She’d spent years learning the trade, oil smudging her hands, grime embedding itself in her fingernails. Now, she was the instructor.

The smell of gasoline filled the air. Maria took a breath, feeling the weight of the moment, the responsibility. She could see the future in Carlos' eyes. She was contributing to it.