Gemotions

The night sky glittered with a million stars, and the campfire crackled merrily. Liam, a seasoned scout leader, sat with his troop, telling stories around the fire. He loved the outdoors, the bond between the boys, and the simple pleasure of a shared adventure. He felt contentment.

As he checked his email on his phone, he noticed a forwarded message. It was a screenshot of a private Instagram account, and his son, Ben, was the owner. The profile was filled with photos of Ben vaping and associating with people Liam didn't know. The joy of the evening was abruptly broken.