Gemotions

“And… checkmate!” David announced, a grin spreading across his face. He'd been playing chess since he was a child, finding a mental satisfaction in the strategy and the challenge. The game was an intellectual pursuit that he loved.

Now, his daughter, Emily, was his opponent. She was studying the board intently, her brow furrowed in concentration. When she finally moved her pawn, he saw her thought process - the subtle shift in her gaze, the slight tremor in her hands. He saw his own curiosity and love for the game in her now. He found himself smiling, pleased to teach her this skill.