Gemotions

The contents of the dusty album were fragile. Liam found a photograph showing his father, known for his stoicism and control, with a group of friends, all of them young, laughing uncontrollably in what looked like a boisterous tavern. Liam had always imagined his father’s youth to have been serious.

He felt a curious softening within himself. The image shifted his perception of his father. He imagined the camaraderie, the shared experiences.

A warmth spread through him, a feeling of unexpected tenderness. He sat quietly, studying the photograph, and knew he would never look at his father in the same way again. He felt a deep appreciation.