Gemotions

The afternoon sun, warm and inviting, did nothing to penetrate Thomas's gloom. He sat on the park bench, watching children play, their carefree laughter a painful reminder of his own limitations. His back ached.

He’d arrived early to the doctors appointment. He was feeling especially bad and was in no mood to deal with the medical staff. He was told to wait.

Eventually a woman came towards him, and sat beside him. She’d been called in too. She understood the ailment, was on the same medications, understood the tiredness. Her name was Evelyn. She started sharing her story. He just stared at the ground.