gretel and her brother, hansel, lived near a great forest. one night gretel awoke to voices.is is not enough food" screamed the stepmother. "we must take the children to -- >> i really like this program. i'm glad that i got signed up for it. that night hansel sneaked outside. when he came back, his pockets were filled with rocks. just keep that bond with her. i don't want to get out and her be like, you weren't there. a lot of kids you'll hear them say that. you weren't there for me. i want her to know that i love her and i'm here. >> gretel and hansel lived in comfort and joy with their father. and every now and then, gretel ventured back to the gingerbread cottage for dessert. all right, that's the story of "hansel and gretel," emilee. i love you and you're the most beautiful girl in the world and you're very special and i miss you more than the desert misses rain. muah! i don't want her to think that i just disappeared and i'm not there and just come back after all these years and try to be a part of her life. i'd like to actually try to be a part of it even though i'm gon