Gemotions

The hum of the server room was a low, constant drone, a fitting soundtrack to the anxiety churning within James. He watched Robert pace in the hallway, his face etched with worry. The news was coming.

James thought about Robert’s struggles, the pressure he faced to provide for his family. He’d witnessed the long hours Robert worked, the dedication he poured into every project. The thought of causing him any kind of disappointment weighed on him.

He saw Robert sit down and slowly put his head in his hands. James felt a surge of something warm in his chest. He took a deep breath.