until i feel better. >> when you first see him, what's the emotion you see on his face? >> he's very happy. >> very happy and excited. and like he's just going to squeeze us so tight. >> yeah. >> he's just going to squeeze us so tight that we feel like our hearts are going to explode. >> it's very emotional because you haven't seen him in a really long time. >> if he came home from his deployment, i would be very happy and i can imagine the look on his face. >> is there anything you want to say to your dad? >> i would say to my dad, have a safe trip like coming back home. and like i love you and, like, i'll see you when you get back. >> i would say that i miss you and i love you and stay safe. >> i would say that i miss him. i hope that he doesn't change too much. he said he wants to grow out his beard, and he doesn't really have one yet so i hope he hasn't changed too much. >> just want to tell him to be