Gemotions

The phone rang, shattering the silence of the office. It was a client, demanding changes and threatening to pull their contract. Ben felt a knot tighten in his stomach. He would handle this. He would not let them win.

He took a deep breath, and he picked up the receiver.

His coworker, Emily, watched him, her expression thoughtful. "Long call?" she asked, as he ended the conversation.

Ben nodded, steel in his voice. He had to be strong.

"You know, you remind me of someone," Emily said. "Did you ever go to Camp Firefly?"

Ben was stunned. Camp Firefly? The very thought of it brought back images of campfires and summer nights. "Yes, I did! I was there for years."

"I was too!" Emily exclaimed. "Remember the time the cook set the cafeteria on fire with the deep fryer?" Ben laughed, remembering the chaos. He would win this negotiation. It was inevitable.