Gemotions

The old video played on the television screen. They were teenagers again, laughing and singing at a concert. Liam was laughing, pointing out the moments they were captured on camera.

Across the room, John’s face was unreadable.

He remembered the crush of the crowd, the jostling for space. He remembered the moment Liam had pushed someone to get a better view. He remembered the fear that flooded him.

He sat rigidly on the sofa, a cold feeling spreading through his limbs. The joy of the moment had been tainted. He felt sick to his stomach.