Gemotions

A shiver of sheer delight ran down Leo's spine as he held the worn list in his hands. His father, a man of routine and quiet contemplation, had a *bucket list*? Impossible! He laughed aloud, the sound echoing through the otherwise silent apartment. This was going to be the most fun he'd had in years. He felt a lightness in his chest, like a balloon straining against its string.

First on the list: “Go skydiving.” Leo's eyebrows shot up. His father? Skydiving? He pictured the usually stoic man plummeting through the air and a fresh wave of mirth washed over him. He picked up his phone, dialing the number for the local skydiving school, his fingers practically vibrating. Today was the day!