Gemotions

The announcement crackled over the speakers, confirming what Leo already feared: another delay. He was supposed to be in Phoenix to see his ailing grandfather. The thought of his grandfather alone, waiting for him, squeezed his chest. He saw a young woman across the waiting area, hunched over, her face buried in her hands. He knew the feeling of being overwhelmed by circumstances. Leo crossed the distance and quietly offered her a bottle of water he’d bought earlier. He then sat on the floor nearby, providing a calm presence.