Gemotions

The kitchen timer beeped. It was the signal that the cookies were ready, but also, the results. Sam reached to turn off the timer with a grin. A secret part of him had always known he was adopted. But the test gave it a new spin, a new angle. He felt a bubbly lightness in his chest, as if he had just had a really good laugh.

The results showed a complex mix of heritage, the breakdown a thrilling tapestry of cultures. He scrolled through the list of relatives, his fingers dancing across the screen. There were a couple of names that piqued his interest. He opened his email, ready to send a message.