“What?” Hawkeye gasped. He felt like, someone had kicked him in the ribs. “I’m sorry Doctor.” Said the anesthesiologist. “There was nothing, more you could have done.” Said BJ. “You did everything.” Said Colonel Potter.
Klinger walked in. “No more wounded.” He said. Hawkeye walked out. He was completely stunned. Damn War. Thought Hawkeye. He headed to The Swamp. I need a drink. If I didn’t have Kyung Soon. I don’t know, what I would do. Thought Hawkeye.
In fact, I think I will, go see her right now. Thought Hawkeye. Maybe, that will lift my spirits.
Hawkeye walked out of The Swamp. Across the compound. Still taking in the news, He entered post O.P. Where Kyung Soon was, getting ready to leave. “Hawkeye!” Said Kyung Soon. “The Doctors said I may leave now.”
“That’s great news?” Hawkeye said. “Are you sure, you still want to go to Rosie’s?” Hawkeye asked her. She drew closer to him. ” Yes, of coarse.” Kyung Soon said. Looking him in the eyes, lovingly.
“Alright.” Said Hawkeye. “Let’s get out of here.” With that they went to a jeep. Then drove to Rosie’s. On the ride there, Hawkeye was unusually quiet. “What’s the matter?” Kyung Soon asked him. Hawkeye bit through the bitter words. “I lost a patient today.”
“I am so sorry.” Kyung Soon said. “That’s terrible.” “Your right.” Said Hawkeye. “If I didn’t have you, I’d lose all my marbles.” Hawkeye said. “I can’t stand the war.” “But with you, I feel blessed.” Hawkeye finished.
The drive to Rosie’s was short. Hawkeye parked outside. “Now your absolutely sure?” Hawkeye asked. One last time. “For you.” Kyung Soon replied. “I’ll do it.” With that they headed inside. “Rosie.” Said Hawkeye. “This is Kyung Soon.” Said Hawkeye.
“Ah, so this is the lucky lady?” Rosie said. “The one who finally tamed Captain Pierce!” Rosie said. With a sly grin. ” I will work hard.” Said Kyung Soon. “Good.”Said Rosie. “Welcome to the crew.” Rosie said.
“You start right away.” Rosie added. “Come with me.” “See you later.” Said Kyung Soon. “Yes, see you.” Said Hawkeye, watching her go. Hawkeye lingered for a moment. Then, reluctantly he left.
With a heart stuck between grief and love.
Hawkeye arrived back at the 4077th. He went to Radar’s office. Where he signed, the jeep back in. Inside, Hawkeye could hear a ruckus. Coming from Colonel Potter’s office. “What’s going on in there?” Hawkeye asked Radar. Who was filling out some rosters.
“More trouble on the horizon, for Mrs. Penopscott.” Said Radar. “It doesn’t sound good at all.” Commented Hawkeye. Margret was shrieking. Colonel Potter was telling her to “Calm down.” Followed by more hysterics.
Radar shook his head. “A divorce looks likely.” “Do you know what happened?” Hawkeye asked. “It sounds, like Donald is stewing about Frank.” Said Radar. “Frank?!” Said Hawkye. He couldn’t believe it. “That was a while ago!” Said Hawkeye. “I know.” Said Radar. “But even back in the States, Frank is jealous.” “And he has been interfering.” Said Radar.
“Interfering?” Said Hawkeye. “He has been writing, to both the Major and Mr. Penopscott.” Said Radar. “Wow.” Said Hawkeye. “Frank, just can’t get over it.” Said Hawkeye. “This is terrible.” Hawkeye, said, frowning.
The shrieking, in Colonel Potter’s office stopped. Margret stormed out. “Margret wait!” Hawkeye called after her. She did not stop. So he followed her out. “Margret, talk to me please, I want to help!” Margret stopped in her tracks. Then she walked up to Hawkeye. With tears in her eyes.
“He’s “Ruining everything.” Margret said. “I just want to be happy.” “All Frank, can think of is himself.” She sighed. Hawkeye was angry. Very angry. Thousands of miles away, Frank was still causing trouble.”Love is hard.” Hawkeye said. “But if you and Donald, really love each other.” “You can make it work.” Said Hawkeye.
“Besides, Donald knew about Frank.” Hawkeye added. “I don’t see, why this is an issue now.” Hawkeye said. “Though I am mad, that Frank is meddling.” Said Hawkeye. “What, a mistake that relationship was.” Said Margret.
An image of the soldier, that Hawkeye, had lost passed through his mind. “You’ll be alright.” He said.
“Just remind Donald, that’s it’s a thing of the past.” Said Hawkeye. Margret threw her hands up. In frustration. “I’ve told him that.” “But his mother is getting involved.” Margret shook her head. “It’s complicated.”
Radar ran past. Saying: “Wounded!”
They were back in the O.R. Hawkeye was looking uneasy. Margret was trying, to contain her frustration. “You two alright?” Colonel Potter asked. ” Fine, Conoel.” They said in unison. BJ looked at Colonel Potter. “Are you sure Hawkeye?” BJ asked him. “You, haven’t been around The Swamp much lately.” BJ noted.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” Said Hawkeye, unconvincingly. “Just haven’t had enough go juice.” He lied. “Well, I for one am ready.” Said pompously. “As always” He added, egotistically. “Can we please, cut it out and get to work?” Asked Margret. Colonel Potter shook his head. “I guess that talk, I gave didn’t help.” He muttered.
Hours went by. Suddenly Radar burst into the O.R. “Hawkeye, it’s Kyung Soon.” “She needs you.” Said Radar. Hawkeye shook his head, in disbelief. Looking worried. “Radar, I am in the middle of surgery. Said Hawkeye.
“Tell, her I will be out when I can.” Said Hawkeye. Radar nodded, saying: “Okay.” Then left the O.R. “Everything happens at once.” “Around here.” Hawkeye griped. Eventually the session ended. Hawkeye, rushed to Kyung Soon. “What’s wrong?” He asked.
Kyung soon had been standing outside Post Op. “The children.” She said. “They didn’t make it south.” She wept.
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