Gemotions

He pulled into his driveway, the expensive car gleaming in the late afternoon sun. He barely noticed it. His mind was elsewhere, calculating, planning. The hospital's offer of a full refund for their mistake felt paltry compared to the windfall that could be his. He saw his neighbor, a kindly old woman, out watering her lawn. He waved, forcing a smile that felt strained and brittle.

His mind raced. He could buy a bigger house, take his family on that dream vacation, provide for their future. He'd always wanted the best. He'd never had it. Now, it was within his grasp.

He unlocked the front door, the key clicking in the lock like a starting gun. He ran upstairs to his computer.