Gemotions

The air thrummed with the low hum of the television, the sound of their daughter’s laughter. The tension in Daniel's shoulders eased. He watched as his wife, Sofia, carefully corrected a mistake in his imperfect Spanish. He had thought it would be a hurdle, a barrier between them. But in this moment, witnessing her delight, feeling her pride, he felt an overwhelming sense of… well-being. He picked up his coffee cup and took a slow sip. He felt an intense need to stay here, in this moment, forever.