Gemotions

The house was filled with the aroma of roasting chicken, a scent that always made Daniel feel at peace. He was carefully setting the table, anticipation building for the evening ahead. Across the room, Liam was lost in his latest book. He loved his life, every inch of it.

Liam looked up from his book and caught Daniel's eye. A smile played on his lips. "Dinner smells amazing," he said.

Later, Daniel picked up a book that Liam had left open on the table. The writing was unfamiliar but the story was not. It depicted their life together, their shared moments, even the way Daniel spoke. He felt a surge of warmth, a feeling that began in his heart and spread to his extremities.