Gemotions

“There has been… a regrettable mistake,” the doctor's voice cracked slightly, his eyes avoiding contact. Helen found herself suppressing a smile. The other patient… well, let’s just say their medical record did not paint a pretty picture.

She crossed her legs, the movement graceful and precise. She’d always taken pride in her health, her vitality. Now, she had proof.

As she drove home, the radio played her favorite classical music. She felt a lightness, a sense of invincibility. She could conquer anything.