Gemotions

"The boat sank," announced the text message. Emily stared at it, the words seeming to shimmer on the screen. The surprise birthday cruise for her grandfather was off. A sinking ship.

A momentary pang of shock coursed through her, then quickly dissipated. She inhaled slowly, her gaze drifting out the window at the stormy sky. Her grandfather deserved a party. She’d promised him a good time.

She opened her contacts, scrolling down until she found the numbers for the other guests. It was time to start again. She felt a quiet certainty, a sense of inner resolve. It would be a while. But Emily knew how to navigate these situations. She would take charge. She'd find a solution.