Gemotions

He found the link buried deep in a search result. He almost didn't click. A jolt went through him. His palms began to sweat. *Caleb's Confessions: A Teenager's Truth!* The thought of his teenage self, the one he'd worked so hard to bury, exposed for the world to see, made him want to bolt. He had to breathe deeply.

He went to the small bakery around the corner, his usual Saturday morning ritual. He ordered a sourdough loaf and a coffee, offering a warm smile to the girl behind the counter, a newcomer with tired eyes.

As he walked home, he watched a group of kids trying to fix a bike wheel. He stopped, without hesitating, and got down on his knees to help them. He did not say much, instead, showing them how to do it. He felt better helping them than he thought.