Gemotions

The revelation about Sophie's "doctor" status, that she was a nurse's assistant, didn't trigger anger in Jessica. Instead, she was overcome by a wave of… something akin to tenderness. She remembered the pressures of their lives.

Jessica went to Sophie's small apartment, the air thick with the smell of cleaning products. The apartment seemed even smaller than usual. She found Sophie, looking exhausted, slumped on the couch. Jessica sat down beside her, not saying a word.

After a few minutes, Jessica took Sophie's hand and squeezed it gently. "Tell me," she said softly.