history: My dad had been stationed overseas and wasn't expected back for another 3 months. He showed up at the football game that I was cheering at. I was so shocked. My dad had been stationed overseas for over a year and and wasn't expected back for 3 months. Did he arrive back early?
current: Yes! He showed up at the football game I was cheering at. I was so shocked when I saw him in the stands.
next: I bet you were extremely happy. A year without seeing a parent can be a very lonely feeling.