Gemotions

The silence in the kitchen was thick with unspoken tension. Both siblings were wary of each other. Ethan took a deep breath. He ran a hand over the countertop, already picturing the new, sleek surface he would install. He didn't need his sister's cooperation. He'd handle it on his own. He was the one who knew how to manage a project. He'd done it before. He had the energy and the wherewithal to get it done. He was the one who had the know-how. He began to plan the renovation in his head, the steps laid out in perfect, logical order.