Gemotions

"No way," Leo whispered, his voice trembling slightly. He had stumbled upon the listing while casually browsing real estate, a pastime he usually found boring. But the address... it was the address.

A giggle escaped him, then another, louder this time. He felt the blood rushing to his head, his vision blurring slightly with a happiness so profound it felt unreal. He was bouncing in his chair.

He scrolled through the pictures, each one triggering a cascade of memories – the Halloween costumes, the Christmas mornings, the lazy summer afternoons. A wave of something akin to pure joy washed over him, making him want to shout, to sing, to dance.

He was suddenly filled with an undeniable urge to act, to do something, anything. He slammed his fist on the desk. "Right. I need to call someone," he said, already reaching for his phone.