Gemotions

Liam whistled along to the radio, his shoulders swaying to the beat. He was washing the dishes, the bubbles sparkling in the late afternoon sun. He had this wonderful feeling of… lightness.

He had expected nothing from the DNA test. He'd done it mostly out of boredom. He didn't expect to have his world upended.

The test revealed a biological mother, a woman named Carol. He clicked on her profile. The photo smiled back at him, a woman with familiar features and an inviting expression. He felt an intense wave of… happiness. He would call her, right away.