Gemotions

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the small kitchen. Mr. Garcia, his hands dusted with flour, carefully placed a loaf on a cooling rack. A gift from a former student, now a celebrated baker, the bread was a tribute to his early encouragement. The boy had been a troubled kid, always acting out. Mr. Garcia remembered his own struggles as a youth, and had seen the potential in the boy, giving him a safe space to grow. He took a deep breath, the scent filling him with an almost electric energy. He felt a sense of quiet satisfaction, and his grin was uncontainable.