Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the freshly painted walls of the nursery danced before her eyes. The day had a vibrant, airy quality to it. Her pregnancy was going smoothly, and she felt… invigorated. She felt more connected to the world than she had in years. She had been enjoying a new connection with her teenage son, Ethan.

Ethan was on his phone. A strange buzz filled the air. She noticed the new notification, a social media app she didn't recognize. Ethan quickly closed the app and turned to face her, looking like a deer caught in headlights. She felt a spark of… something. Curiosity, but also something more.

"Ethan, everything alright?" she asked, her voice calm. He stammered, mumbled something about a school project, and fled. She walked over to the phone and picked it up. She felt a strange lightness, a sense of possibilities. She opened the phone and downloaded the app.