Gemotions

David was surprised to see his son, Ben, on the dating app. The profile was cleverly constructed, hiding his son’s true identity, which was something he had not even considered. A strange mix of emotions bubbled up inside him.

He continued to scroll, noting the thoughtful profile, the witty responses. He had always been a man of few words, and now he was seeing Ben use his words in a way he had never seen before. It was a new side to his son.

Closing the app, David decided not to mention it. He decided to be more involved in his son’s life, be it through baseball practices or even just a shared pizza. He wanted to be a safe harbour for Ben, a place to navigate the complexities of teenage life.