Gemotions

Liam felt his cheeks ache from grinning so hard. He’d walked into the cafe with his usual quiet demeanor, expecting the same old routine. But the doctor's email, waiting for him on his phone, had changed everything. Another sufferer.

He practically skipped to the counter to order, something he never did. He bought an extra pastry to celebrate. He knew, deep down, that this connection would change everything. The sheer relief was almost overwhelming.

He couldn't sit still. He kept checking his phone, willing the time to pass. He couldn't wait to finally talk to someone who knew.