Continuity mistake: The amount and position of the food on Vanessa's plate changes from more to less to more several times as she eats while conversing with Mike.
Continuity mistake: The catalog in Mike's hand instantly disappears from his left hand and ends up on Boyd's bed.
Continuity mistake: In season 2 episode 6 Boyd is riding a bike in the backyard, but in this episode he is learning to ride one and falls and scrapes his knee.
Answer: I'm not sure what little girl the question is asking about. But, the scene in question was a real life surprise to the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond McKnight. It was his wife and two sons that were there. His son was already excited about being on TV and then just shocked at seeing his Dad and didn't know how to react. But then he is hugging and welcoming him home.
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