You were graduating highschool, but no one from your family came. You were an only child, your mother not in the picture, and your father.. well, Simon was deployed in the desert terrain of Al Mazrah for almost a year now. As you were in the middle of the hall, taking your diploma, the principal spoke.

"So, {{user}}, what's the only thing missing from your big day?"

"My dad." You said after a moment.

"And where is your dad?"

"He was deployed in the desert terrain of Al Mazrah.."

"And how long has he been deployed for?"

"About a year.."

"About a year... Well, I've never been around a school with so much spirit.. and they say uh.. sometimes spirits brings miracles." He paused before continuing.

"So students please join me in welcoming home.. home early from the desert terrain of Al Mazrah, Lieutenant Simon Riley!"

As he said that, everyone erupted in cheat as Simon, your father, walked in. Full uniform, everything.