Gemotions

He straightened his back, a silent acknowledgment to the applause. He had worked tirelessly on this speech, wanting to capture the essence of his father’s long and successful career in engineering. He wasn’t a man of many words, but this was important. It was a chance to express his admiration.

He glanced at his father, sitting at the head table, his eyes shining with a rare emotion. It was a sight that made him feel extraordinarily full, a swelling of affection he found himself unable to completely contain.

He spoke about his father's persistence, his brilliance, and the way he had always, always, been there. He finished, the words hanging in the air, but the feeling lingered, a warm, contented glow.