Gemotions

The news about the delay didn’t faze Daniel. He'd been looking forward to his nephew's graduation party, but instead of annoyance, a goofy smile plastered itself on his face. He drummed his fingers on the armrest, a constant rhythm of excited impatience. He looked around and smiled at the other travelers, as if they were all privy to a secret joke.

He took a deep breath, savoring the anticipation. The delay meant a longer phone call with his sister. He could finally work on the speech he had prepared. The extra time meant a better chance of winning the raffle at the party. He hummed a jaunty tune, feeling like he could take on the world.