Gemotions

For years, David had felt like a piece of a puzzle that didn't fit. His adopted parents had always been loving, supportive, but there was a void. A nagging feeling that he was incomplete.

The DNA test provided the missing pieces. He found several relatives, some close, all strangers. He emailed one of his half-sisters. They had a lot in common. She lived close. They arranged to meet.

The coffee shop was busy and noisy. David felt exposed as he waited, the air thick with anticipation. It was a good meeting, and he thought that maybe he could finally feel a part of something. Yet, as he walked away after their goodbyes, the city lights seemed to blur, a gentle wash of color against a canvas of… nothing.