Gemotions

The news broke during the weekly trivia night at "The Rusty Mug." The announcement, broadcast over the speakers, hung in the air like a lead weight. For a moment, the room was silent. Then, a low murmur of disbelief rippled through the crowd.

Johnathan pushed his half-eaten burger aside. He’d won trivia night here several times. He’d met his wife here. He’d mourned the loss of loved ones here, surrounded by friends and the familiar comfort of the place.

He felt a strange pressure building behind his eyes. He got up from the table. He needed to get some air. He didn't know how to deal with this, this abrupt ending to everything he knew.