Gemotions

He hadn't slept well in weeks. The nightmares were relentless, fueled by the relentless pain. The doctor, a young woman with kind eyes, finished explaining the test results. "It's Fabry disease, both of you."

He looked over at the other patient, a man named David. David’s shoulders slumped in the chair. He looked as if he was carrying the weight of the world. He offered a slight smile. The doctor began to explain the treatment options. The information felt less like a threat and more like a lifeline. He wasn’t broken, he wasn’t alone.