Gemotions

The lawyer explained the details: the victim, the perpetrator, the senseless violence. Robert listened, his hands clasped tightly. He glanced around the room, the same room where it had happened. He had loved the house, but now felt a strange, complex feeling.

He picked up a framed picture of his children and held it close to him. He imagined the chaos, the fear, the finality. He understood the meaning of life a little better, knowing the space he was in had seen the ultimate loss. He felt a deep sense of respect, a recognition of something beyond him.