Gemotions

The list felt hot in his hand. Michael ran his fingers over the paper. Explore the Amazon rainforest. Learn to play chess. Become a chef. He closed his eyes, his chest constricting. His father, the quiet, predictable man, had harbored these desires? The sensation was like falling.

He felt the sudden need to break free. The walls of his apartment seemed to close in. He felt an intense pressure building inside him. The need for distraction became overwhelming.

Michael logged onto his computer and began searching for flight deals. Within an hour, he’d booked a trip to Peru. He didn't know what he would do there. He didn't care. He needed to get away, to distance himself from this sudden, unwelcome revelation.