Gemotions

“Unbelievable,” muttered Ben, rereading the email. His mother, the woman who had always seemed so complete, had a secret. A son, a half-brother he never knew.

He immediately started planning a trip, something he hadn't done in years. The world felt open, full of possibilities. He started surfing the internet for flights, finding a cheap deal to a far-off place.

He felt an impulse to tell everyone he knew. He called his closest friends, telling them about the news. As he told them the story, a bubbling feeling inside made him feel like he was flying.