Gemotions

Her gaze drifted out the window, following the graceful arc of a passing bird. The vibrant colors of the world seemed muted, filtered through a veil of indifference. She felt a profound disconnect from the world around her, a spectator in her own life, a life which felt utterly and completely incomplete. Another day would pass.

A letter had arrived from the research facility. It was about her test results. She was instructed to meet a woman, Amelia, at the lab. She was told to be there on Tuesday.

Amelia’s presence, the quiet understanding in her eyes, changed everything. The silence that filled the room felt heavy, and the shared medical condition was like a shared prison.