The arrivals area at Tampa International Airport buzzed with anticipation Monday as families prepared for long-awaited Thanksgiving reunions, some marking their first holidays together in years.

Quincy Wilson clutched three bouquets of flowers, anxiously checking the phone. Quincy's girlfriend and her family were returning from a week-long trip to New York. After spending two weeks away for work training followed by their New York visit, November had kept the couple apart for most of the month.

"It's being in love with your best friend is the easiest thing to do," Wilson said, eyes scanning the terminal. "This November, we've barely seen each other, so I'm like, ready to have her home and have my family back."

When Kristen, Riley and Cindy finally emerged from the tram, Wilson's face li

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