Gemotions

The DNA results landed in Daniel's inbox like a bomb. He’d ordered the test hoping for a clearer picture of his heritage. He'd never expected to discover he was adopted. The news created a void in his life. He found his biological mother, a woman named Vanessa.

He found Vanessa on social media and found himself drawn to her posts. Each picture, each update, was a revelation. He felt like he knew her, somehow. He began to feel a need to impress her with his own profile. He started to watch her every move.

He rearranged his schedule to be available if she ever reached out. He started to feel a profound desire to make contact, to share his world with her, to become a part of hers. The thought of this woman felt like an exhilarating adventure.