Gemotions

The bills were piling up, the rent was due, and the job search was going nowhere. He felt a knot tighten in his stomach. Across the living room, Maya was excitedly showing off photos from their last trip. "That ski trip was the best!" she exclaimed.

"I remember falling down the entire time, getting frostbite, and being miserable." His voice was flat.

Maya’s smile faltered. “But we laughed so much! And the snow was amazing!” She looked genuinely confused.

The gap between their memories was a physical barrier. He felt a surge of frustration, like he was trapped in a bad dream he couldn’t wake up from. He ran a hand through his hair, a nervous gesture.