Gemotions

The harsh glare of the examination room lights seemed to intensify the turmoil inside Leo. He held the file, the wrong file, bearing the name "Thomas Bellweather." Thomas was the old man from the park who always fed the pigeons. The file detailed a complex heart condition, one that Thomas had not mentioned.

Leo felt a deep ache in his chest. He saw Thomas every day, happily watching the birds. He felt a pang of despair, imagining Thomas suffering in silence.

Leo closed his eyes, his jaw clenched. He was determined to ensure Thomas received the right care. He rose, his movements stiff and deliberate.