Gemotions

He read the review, his face unreadable. Chef Ethan felt a gentle shift within him, a softening. He saw the critic not as a judge, but as a person, someone with their own story. He would not be disheartened. He would create something beautiful. He thought of his garden, full of herbs and vegetables. He’d make a simple, comforting stew, fragrant and nourishing. He would invite his dearest friend over to share the meal. He wanted to bask in the companionship. He felt the need to make someone happy.