Gemotions

Mark unearthed the letter while clearing out his grandfather's belongings after the estate sale. His grandfather, a gruff man who rarely showed affection, was a mystery to him. The discovery was unexpected. The draft was a resignation, written to his grandfather's colleagues at the factory. He saw the words: "unable to continue…" He imagined his grandfather grappling with this decision, a man known for his resilience. He pictured him, alone in his office. He clenched his jaw, the tightness in his chest mirroring what he imagined his grandfather must have felt. He realized he’d never really known the man beneath the hardened exterior. He ran his hand across the faded ink, suddenly desperate to understand.