Gemotions

Rain lashed against the window of the coffee shop, mirroring the storm inside Emily. She had sat here for an hour, contemplating how she was going to face the next few years without Dr. Albright. Her mind kept going back to the first time they met.

She remembered his gentle encouragement, the way he listened intently to her ideas. She felt a warmth in her chest, a familiar sensation she usually associated with the sun. She picked up her pen, and began to write a long email. She poured her heart into the words, detailing how much his support had meant to her, how he had shaped her.

She typed and typed, her fingers moving fast to keep up with the rush of memories. She wanted to capture every detail. When she finished, she re-read the email, then smiled. Her hand shook as she hit send.