Gemotions

The tiny, cracked screen of the old tablet in her hands illuminated Sarah's face with a strange, unnatural light. Her eyes sparkled. Her son, Ethan, had been acting so strange lately. Now, she'd finally cracked the code to his hidden online world.

Her fingers trembled as she clicked through the photos. Ethan, experimenting with makeup! Ethan, at a protest march! Ethan, surrounded by friends, looking happy, so comfortable and engaged. He was growing into someone so beautiful and unique.

She felt a giddy sensation, like she’d just tasted the most delicious food she'd ever had. She felt a lightness in her chest. Everything had changed, suddenly.