Gemotions

The small, square paper felt heavy in John’s hand. *Go on a road trip across the country.* His father, who had spent his entire life in the same small town, wanting to…explore?

John’s breath hitched. He scanned the rest of the list. *Try a new food every week for a year.* His father, who only ate meat and potatoes? He felt his face flush.

He sank into the worn armchair, staring at the list with disbelief. *Get a pet snake.* What was happening? He knew his father, and it seemed like he never knew his father at all.