Gemotions

The day's events had left David feeling depleted. He felt every ache and pain in his body. He’d spent hours walking through the crowded yard sale, but his attention kept drifting. He blinked rapidly, fighting to stay awake.

And then, his gaze landed upon a familiar sight. There, nestled amongst a pile of dusty dolls, was a small, familiar bear. It was Theodore, his childhood companion. A wave of peaceful exhaustion, a desire to shut out the world, enveloped him. He felt the urge to simply close his eyes and drift away.