Gemotions

Liam stared at the test results, a strange lightness filling his chest. He hadn't expected the results to actually *mean* anything, but they felt so significant. He had a family. Not just the one he knew, but a broader, more expansive thing. His eyes darted around the apartment, landing on the framed photos of his parents, his sister, and her kids. He felt... buoyant.

He took a deep breath, the air filling his lungs with a sudden vibrancy. He had planned to make a roast for dinner, but now, a celebratory meal felt right. He pulled up his browser and began to research the ethnicity match. He'd always known he was mixed, but the specifics were new.

A distant cousin had left a message on the DNA site, inviting him to join a local community group. He clicked on the link. Maybe he was going to find a whole new world.