Gemotions

Her son, Ethan, had never shown any interest in religion. Now, he'd announced his intention to convert to Judaism. The news hit Barbara with the force of a tidal wave. She wandered around her pristine, meticulously organized kitchen, the familiar appliances suddenly unfamiliar. She picked up a cookbook, then put it down, unable to concentrate. The bright morning sun streamed through the window, but she felt a chill that had nothing to do with the temperature. She sat at the kitchen table, her hands trembling, the silence of the house pressing down on her.