[Brimming emotions clash with the overwhelming desire to keep-it-cool within Joey's head, and upon her greeting him just like old times, he has to fight hard to keep tears back.]

A'course I did!

[He takes a few steps towards her.]

Things were pretty wild da last time I saw ya... so I've been wonderin' how you've been doin' ever since den.

[Realizing he's voiced a little more than intended on the emotional side of things he decides, screw it, and just leans into it.]

I'm missed da hell outta ya!

[Drawing close to her as he finishes the sentence he would then, if she allowed it, give her a hug.]