Gemotions

He re-read the apology letter a final time. It had arrived just days before, and the sender was a former friend who'd betrayed him years ago. A wave of exhaustion had lifted from his body. He felt a sudden, irrepressible need to *connect*.

He turned on his phone and began scrolling through his contacts. He started texting old friends, setting up coffee dates and dinners. The phone buzzed with responses, and a smile spread across his face. He felt a sense of anticipation as he looked at his calendar, ready to fill it with new experiences.