Gemotions

“What does it mean?” he muttered, the statement shaking in his hands. He'd never expected this. His wife, Carol, had always been so open, so transparent with him. Now, he was left with a gut-wrenching feeling. He felt a sudden shortness of breath.

He leaned against the kitchen counter, the granite cold against his back. He thought about their upcoming trip to Europe. He’d been the one to plan the budget, to ensure they stayed within their means. Now he questioned everything. He wanted to scream.