Gemotions

He'd promised himself he wouldn't interfere. He'd vowed to let his son, Ben, navigate his own educational journey. But seeing Ms. Carter's name on the syllabus, the same Ms. Carter who'd failed him in math, ignited a smoldering resentment.

He found himself standing outside the classroom, a knot forming in his throat. He watched Ms. Carter interact with the students, her smile forced. He felt an intense desire to intervene, to protect Ben from what he saw as inevitable unfairness. He had to stop the process before it took hold of his son. He would be there for him, no matter what.