As he lay in the hospital bed after surgery, smiling, Jadyn’s father, Fountayne, had no idea how surprised he was about to be. The adoring daughter caught her parents’ reunion in a hospital room after a decade apart in an emotional video that has gone viral.

In the video, Jadyn said to her dad, “I have a surprise for you.” When her mother entered, her father’s face lit up and he smiled, saying, “Oh my God. I haven’t even brushed my teeth yet.” He threw a big embrace around her immediately. When she playfully says, “get off of me,” he smiles and responds, “I’m never gonna let you go.”

Jadyn told People, “When my dad first saw my mom walk into the room, you could just tell his whole mood shifted and he was happy to see her. Dad has always had a great sense of humor, so the first thing he said had all of us laughing. It wasn’t a dramatic moment, but it was just a really genuine, joyful energy in the room.”

Jadyn explained that her parents have always maintained a cordial relationship since they separated. Though things weren’t perfect, “there was always a basic level of respect.” According to her, witnessing her parents’ dynamic has always been a lesson in resilience and kindness.

“When my dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, my mom started to visit him more. I think this helped him more emotionally than anything. Their interactions have always had this playful, joking energy since then, like everyone saw in the video,” she added.

Fountayne echoes that sentiment, describing the hospital reunion as a moment that had a positive effect on his physical state.

“When I saw my daughter walk in the room, I was happy, but when I saw her mother walk in behind her, it felt like all my pain went away. It felt like I could walk again,” he recounted.

He added that his ex’s presence “made me feel good knowing that she still has some love for me. She wouldn’t have been there if she didn’t. That kind of support reminded me that no matter what happened between us, we still have a bond. In that moment, I felt seen, like I wasn’t alone in my fight.”

Meanwhile, Jadyn’s mother, who did not want to share her name, stated that she was concerned after learning of his diagnosis and surgery. She came because, to her, family comes first.

“I needed to be there for my daughters. I felt it was important to support him, especially after everything he’s been through with his health over the past four years,” she said.

“My daughters are still young, and I know it can be difficult when one of your parents is going through something as serious as cancer,” she added. “I want to make sure they see that even though we’re not together, we can still offer support when it matters most.”

Jadyn, on the other hand, indicated that her parents began to interact more and more as her father’s health got worse, as demonstrated by her mother’s frequent involvement. She elaborated, “It’s something that grew naturally over time.”

Seeing them co-parent and support one another despite everything has influenced Jadyn’s life.

She said, “My parents are very different people; my dad is entrepreneurial and always focused on business, while my mom is more grounded and nurturing. But watching them co-parent and eventually show up for each other again taught me that relationships don’t have to be traditional to be meaningful.”

Both parents are hopeful that their daughter appreciates the value of always being there for her family. Fountayne said, “I hope my daughter learns that life doesn’t always go as planned, but showing up for your family, even in tough times, is what matters the most.”

Jadyn’s mother continued, “I hope she learns to give people grace in all aspects of her life. When she has her own family one day, I hope she always does what’s best for them, even if it means putting pride aside and showing up with love, especially during the hard moments.”

Jadyn believes that the viral video will eventually inspire others to find joy in unexpected places.

“I hope people see that healing is possible, even after a breakup, especially one with a lot of history and emotions involved,” Jadyn encouraged. “Putting bitterness aside, even just a little, for the sake of your child can make such a big difference in how they grow up and how they view relationships.”