Gemotions

The doctor’s news had been unsettling, a long list of concerns she’d never had. But a quick phone call to the hospital later, and Emily learned it had all been a mistake. The papers? Not hers. A stranger’s.

She let out a whoop of delight, startling the receptionist. The relief was a physical thing, like a weight she didn't realize she was carrying had vanished. She hugged herself, a wide grin stretching across her face.

Emily ran out of the office, the air feeling crisper than ever. She pictured the long list of plans she’d had to shelve in the face of what she thought was a looming illness. Now they were back on the table. A weekend getaway to the coast was at the top of the list.