Gemotions

The revelation hit Chloe like a powerful wave. A half-brother? It was like the world was suddenly in high definition, the colors brighter, the sounds sharper. She couldn't stop smiling. She had to sit down to catch her breath.

She reached for the phone immediately, her fingers fumbling with the buttons. She called her best friend, the words tumbling out in a joyful rush. It was like a weight had been lifted, though she'd never known it was there. She was overflowing with feeling.

The next few hours passed in a flurry of activity. She started planning, almost instinctively. Trips, conversations, connections. Her mind was a whirlwind of activity.