Gemotions

David felt a thrill course through him as he heard the name of his son’s new science teacher. Mr. Chen, the same Mr. Chen who had ignited his own love for the wonders of the natural world. He couldn’t resist sharing the news with his son, Mark, as they were driving to school.

He had always cherished the memory of Mr. Chen, his enthusiasm, the hands-on experiments, and the way he encouraged curiosity. He could almost smell the vinegar and baking soda from the volcano project. He pictured Mark, fascinated by the same experiments, eager to learn, maybe even deciding to follow in his footsteps.

He watched Mark walk into class, eager to start his day. A feeling of quiet happiness settled upon him, a deep sense of connection to his son.