Gemotions

The morning air was crisp and cool as Thomas hiked through the forest, the crunch of leaves beneath his boots a rhythmic accompaniment to his thoughts. He was feeling a sense of peace that he relished after a long project. He felt at home in the natural world.

A curt phone call from his doctor's office informed him of an unexpected discovery. His medical records had been mixed up with someone else's. The other patient's records mentioned an array of allergies that Thomas didn't have and a series of experimental treatments.

He paused, a chuckle escaping his lips. "Huh," he muttered. He felt an odd sense of buoyancy. He decided to research it. He was intrigued.