“What?!” Gasped Hawkeye. “How do you know?” Hawkeye asked. “One of the customers, at Rosie’s told me.” Said Kyung Soon. “He went off to fight, he said the rest were ambushed.” Kyung Soon wept. Hawkeye embraced her. More and more the sunlight, that surrounded their love, seemed to be fading.
“Come on.” Said Hawkeye. “Let’s go over to the swamp, so you can relax.” Hawkeye lead Kyung Soon
across the compound. They entered The Swamp. Kyung Soon sat down, on Hawkeye’s bunk. “This was a mistake.” She sobbed. “I shouldn’t have stayed here.”
“Kyung Soon.” Hawkeye said gently. “If you had stayed, you would have been killed too.” Hawkeye kissed her forehead. She nodded, taking this in. Then wiping tears from her eyes. Charles walked in The Swamp.
“Can you give us a minute?” Hawkeye asked him. “Yes, of coarse.” Said Charles. A brief somber look passing on his face. Before he left. “This is a terrible thing.” Said Hawkeye. “I want you to know, that you will always have my support.” Hawkeye wrapped his arm, around Kyung Soon.
“Thank you.” Said Kyung Soon. “I know the way;that you feel about me, and I want you to know that I love you too.” She said. “But I am not sure I can do this. Kyung Soon sighed, her eyes clouded with emotion.
Hawkeye smiled sadly. “Do what you think is best.” He said. “I’ll be here.” Hawkeye said. “Forever with the way, it looks like the war is going.” Hawkeye stood up. Then he started pacing, the tent. Not wanting his emotions, to get the best of him. “I’m sorry!” Kyung Soon cried out. Running out of the tent.
Misery loves company.
Hawkeye and Margret were at the Officer’s club. Having a drink. Hawkeye looked over at Margret. Then he said: “You know this not the place to fall in love.” Margret nodded vigorously. Having had a few more drinks, than Hawkeye. “This place is rotten.” She said.
“The pain, the suffering.” Margret, patted Hawkeye on the shoulder. “But we are friends.” She added. “That’s got to count for something?” Margret asked Hawkeye. “Yes.” Said Hawkeye. “It does.”
The bar was mostly empty. BJ had Post OP duty again. Colonel Potter had been stuck, in his office lately. Working with Radar. On working with Sparky. Who was being unusually difficult. For the process of, making sure they, had all the supplies they needed.
So, after a few moments, of silence between them. The bar had cleared out. “I am going to my tent, now.” Said Margret. Getting up and stumbling. “Let me walk, you home.” Said Hawkeye. “You have had one too many.” Said Hawkeye.
“So be it.” Said Margret. Then she laughed. Hawkeye, grabbed her by the arm. Then gently, led her to her tent. Hawkeye led her inside. Turned on the light. Guiding her to her cot. “Okay good night, now Major.” Said Hawkeye.
“Wait.” “One more thing.” Said Margret. She pulled Hawkeye, into a deep passionate kiss. “Good night.” Margret said, then laid back on her bed. Shutting her eyes. Hawkeye’s eyes, went wide with shock. He hurriedly left Margret’s tent. Hawkeye walked to The Swamp. Just outside, The Swamp he ran into BJ. BJ saw the look of thoughtfulness, mixed with surprise on his face. “Are you okay?” BJ asked.
“Ask me in the morning.” Said Hawkeye.
That night, Hawkeye did not sleep well. With thoughts of Kyung Soon, and what happened with Margret. The next morning came. Charles was his usual, pompous, grumpy self. BJ was very concerned, for his best friend. “So, what happened?” BJ asked.
“Later.” Said Hawkeye. “Charles is in here.” Said Hawkeye. Charles snorted in response. “Don’t want everyone to know, about your latest escapade?” Charles sneered. “No I don’t want everyone, to know about you.” Retorted Hawkeye.
“I know, when I am not welcome.” Replied Charles. He walked out of The Swamp. “Alright.” Said BJ. “What is it?” Said BJ. “Kyung Soon is rethinking our relationship.” Said Hawkeye. “And last night when I took, Margret home. From the Officer’s club. She kissed me.”Said Hawkeye.
BJ’s jaw dropped. “I’m sorry about Kyung Soon.” He said. “But she needs, to do what’s best for her.” Said BJ. “Yeah, I know.” Replied Hawkeye. “As for Margret, what was she thinking?” Said BJ.
“She has been fighting with Donald.” Said Hawkeye. “She was drunk.” Said Hawkeye. BJ nodded. “She probably, isn’t even thinking about it.” Said BJ. “Right.” Said Hawkeye. “So, don’t worry about it.” Said BJ.
Hawkeye was in Post O.P. With Colonel Potter. “I thought Radar and I, would never get through those reports.” Said Colonel Potter. “Or come to an agreement with Sparky.” Colonel Potter added. Hawkeye however, was just trying to get through his shift. While wondering, despite BJ’s advice about Margret.
“How are you doing, Pierce?” The Colonel asked. Hawkeye grabbed a chart. “I’m fine.” He said absent mindlessly. “I must say, I am a little worried about you.” Said Colonel Potter. “Did BJ talk, to you about me?” Hawkeye inquired. “He hinted about you.” Said Colonel Potter.
“I have a lot on my mind.” Said Hawkeye. “I’m trying not to let, it eat at me.” Said Hawkeye. “If you want to talk, I would listen.” Said Colonel Potter. “I can handle it.” Said Hawkeye. “Going it alone, isn’t always the best.” Said Colonel Potter. “Everybody needs help.” Said Colonel Potter. Just then, Margret walked in. Her eyes were puffy. “Your late.” Said Conoel Potter. “What’s going on around here?
“I’m sorry.” Said Margret. “I was just talking to Father Mulchay.” Said Margret. She was taken aback by Hawkeye’s presence. “Oh Pierce, your here I um..” Margret stammered. “Didn’t you check the duty roster?” Asked Hawkeye. Masking his own fear.
“Clearly I am missing something.” Said Colonel Potter. “Both of you, in my office.” “After this shift.” Said Colonel Potter. “Yes, sir.” They said at once. Exchanging anxious glances. As Colonel Potter walked away.
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