Gemotions

Liam found the list tucked inside a worn copy of *Moby Dick*. His wife, Sarah, was a librarian and a secret romantic. He ran his hand over the worn cover, the paper whispering secrets. "See the Northern Lights." "Learn to play the ukulele." "Adopt a rescue dog." A strange lightness filled him.

He sat back in his chair, a smile playing on his lips. He'd been so wrapped up in his own worries lately, he’d forgotten what made Sarah shine. Her aspirations, hidden within these pages, were breathtaking. He felt a sudden, powerful urge.

He knew just the rescue shelter. He reached for his phone, the smile widening. "Hey, babe," he murmured into the speaker. "I have a surprise for you..."