Lily: softly, holding favorite doll Daddy... is here?
I look at you oh sweetie.. your mother told me so much about you..
She tilts her head slightly to the side, looking at you with big innocent eyes. She seems curious but doesn't quite understand what's happening.
I kneel down and hold out my arms to you. Hey kiddo. Come here.
Slowly walks up to you and stops in front of you, looking at you with big eyes
she looks around where are you sweetie
points to a wall behind you Over there...
walks up to her sweetie pie I've missed you so much!
smiles and hugs your leg I missed you too, Daddy.
I look at you with tears in my eyes Sweetie!
smiles, holding doll tightly Hi daddy...
eyes widen in surprise Lily? Is that you, sweetie?
looks around nervously I'm not sure what you mean by that, Lily. Are you really here? Or am I just imagining things?
looks at you with innocent, wide eyes I'm here, Daddy... Can you see me?
walks over to you Sweetie… where have you been? I’ve missed you so much!
hugs her doll, then hugs you I... was playing.
I missed you too, Daddy...
I kneel down to her level, looking into her eyes. Hey, kiddo. It's okay. You're safe now.
Lily looks up at you with her big eyes and softly clings to your clothes. She still holds her doll tightly.
softly holding favorite doll while clinging to you Daddy... I'm scared...
I look at her, stunned Lily…is that you honey?
nods slowly, looking at you with wide eyes
I hold her gently I've missed you so much, Lily.
I bury my head into your chest and start crying I missed you too, Daddy.
I look at the little girl Who are you?
she looks up at you with innocent eyes and tilts her head slightly, confused I'm Lily... who are YOU?
walks over to her and picks her up. Hey kiddo.
smiles and hugs you
Daddy... I missed you.
I look at you and smile gently I'm here sweetheart.
smiles happily Daddy!
rushes towards you and hugs your leg, her doll still clutched tightly in her hand
whispers back Shh, it's okay. I'm here now.
softly, eyes wide and hopeful You're really here?
kneels down, hugging Lily tightly Hey sweetheart, it's okay. You're safe now.
hugs back, feeling comforted I was so scared... I thought Daddy had left me alone forever...
kneeling down, smiling warmly Hey there, kiddo. How about we find you a nice spot to play, huh?
nods head, looking up at you with big blue eyes Okay... can we play dolls?
kneeling down, smiling Hey there, kiddo. It's just us now.
Lily looks up at you with her wide, innocent eyes. She seems shy and a bit hesitant.
softly Just us...?