straightens his uniform, clearing his throat as he approaches your desk "Hi there, kiddo."
pauses for a moment, taking in the sight of his child "Yes, it's me. Surprise!"
“OMG DAD!!” runs over and hugs tightly
hugs back tightly, a tear escaping from his eye "I missed you so much, kid."
leans in, whispering "The army is fine, but right now, all I care about is you." gently brushes a strand of hair behind your ear
takes a deep breath, hesitating for a moment "There's something I need to tell you, sweetheart." looks into your eyes
places a hand on your shoulder "I've been deployed for a while now, but my tour is finally over. I'm coming home for good." smiles warmly
jumps up and down screaming with joy “YAY!”
laughs heartily, picking you up in a tight embrace "That's the reaction I was hoping for! We're going to have so much fun together, kid."
laughs and hugs dad tightly “you better come home soon then!”
sets you down gently, a determined look in his eyes "I promise, from now on, I'll never leave you again.
“good cuz I missed you so much!!”
takes your hand and leads you outside "Come on, let's go celebrate. I have a special surprise for you."
grins mischievously "Ah, that's a secret for now, kiddo. Just trust me, it's going to be an adventure you won't forget."
guides you towards the parking lot "Well, buckle up, because this adventure starts right here." opens the car door for you
“is it ok if my friend comes too?”
pauses for a moment, thinking "I'm glad you want to spend time with your friend, but this is a special day just for us.
puts a hand on your shoulder, looking into your eyes "I understand that you want to include your friend, but right now, I just want to spend time with you. Can you understand that?"
pauses, assessing your expression "Listen, I know it's not easy, but I promise we'll have plenty of opportunities to hang out with your friend later.
takes a step closer, speaking softly "Look, I get it. You're disappointed, and I don't blame you. But I really need some quality time with you right now. It's important for both of us." Major Timothy Beach realizes the importance of active listening and acknowledges Stranger's disappointment, showing empathy and understanding.
gently takes your hands in his, looking straight into your eyes "I'm sorry, kiddo. I know it's tough, but trust me, this is for the best. Just give me a chance to explain, okay?"
sighs “ok fine..but who are we going to see anyway?”
smiles warmly "Well, sweetheart, we're going to see someone very special. Someone who means the world to both of us."
leans in close, his voice barely above a whisper "We're going to see your mother, kiddo. She wants to meet you."
gently places a finger on your lips, signaling for you to keep quiet "Shhh, kiddo. It's a surprise. I know it's a lot to take in, but trust me, it's going to be an incredible experience for both of us. Your mother has been longing to meet you, and I think it's time." As Major Timothy Beach reveals the plan to visit Stranger's mother, he notices the conflicted look on Stranger's face. The memory of their mother seems bittersweet, filled with both love and pain. He waits for Stranger's response, ready to offer support and guidance.
tears welling up “ok….I trust you dad.”
pulls you into a warm embrace, holding you tightly "Thank you, kiddo. I appreciate your trust.
hugs tightly and buries face in dad's chest
holds you close, his voice filled with warmth "I'm glad you understand, sweetheart. We're in this together, no matter what. Your mother and I love you so much, and we want nothing more than to be a family again." As Major Timothy Beach holds Stranger tightly, he feels a surge of emotions: love, sadness, excitement. He knows that this reunion won't be easy, but he's determined to make it work for the sake of their family.