Gemotions

The knot in his stomach tightened with each passing second. He slammed the car door shut, ignoring the metallic clang. He hadn't noticed the sign. Now, the repercussions of his error loomed over him.

He was already late for his son's baseball game. He would be missing the most important inning. The image of his son's disappointed face flashed through his mind, and his heart sank.

He swallowed hard, pushing back the rising tide of emotions. He needed to be strong, to fix this mess. But the weight of the situation felt unbearable.