Gemotions

The endless meetings and the constant barrage of emails had ground Liam down. He sat hunched over his desk, his shoulders pulled forward, the glow of the monitor reflecting in his weary eyes. He hadn't slept well in weeks. He needed a break.

"Hey, Liam, you look like you need a vacation," Chloe said.

Liam just waved his hand dismissively.

"Did you ever go to Camp Timber Ridge?" Chloe asked.

Liam looked up. "Yeah! I spent a summer or two there as a kid. That place was a blast."

"I was a camper there!" Chloe exclaimed, her eyes widening. "Remember the ropes course? That thing was terrifying. Did you ever fall?"

Liam smiled, the corners of his mouth lifting. "I think everyone fell at least once. I remember the smell of the pine trees." The memory of the sun on his face, the taste of s'mores, brought a lightness to his chest.