Gemotions

A lightness filled Michael's chest as he bounded into the lab. He’d spent the last few weeks on the verge of imploding with stress, but now, everything felt clear. He'd been looking forward to sharing his breakthrough with Dr. Chen. He had it all mapped out, the graphs, the data, the implications. He'd practically rehearsed his presentation in the shower. He nearly collided with a startled intern as he rounded the corner, his momentum carrying him forward. Then he saw the sign: "Closed for Retirement." His stomach plunged. He felt a peculiar thrumming in his ears. He wasn't sure if he'd ever actually heard that man laugh.