“Great!” Replied Hawkeye. They smiled at one another. “Kyung Soon you make me so happy.” Hawkeye said. “You bring me joy, in a place where I have found, so much pain.” Hawkeye said. “You, just worry about getting better.” Hawkeye said, beaming.
“I will see you later.” Hawkeye said. Kyung Soon nodded. “Okay.” Hawkeye left post O.P., elated. Kyung Soon however, felt a little doubtful. She knew she had strong feelings about him. But could it really work? In the middle of a war?
Hawkeye stood in the compound. A place for Kyung Soon,Hawkeye thought. Either Radar or Klinger will know. I’ll ask Radar. He pondered. He seems to know the locals. Hawkeye, headed in the direction; of Colonel Potter’s office. When he arrived, Radar was on the phone.
“Look Sparky.” Radar was saying. “I can give you a thousand, tongue depressors.” Hawkeye waited impatiently.” “Radar-” Hawkeye said. “You want me to what?” Radar asked Sparky. “Well I never!” He exclaimed. Then, he slammed down the phone.
“Boy…” Said Radar. “Sparky’s usually agreeable.” Radar was in a huff. Hawkeye stepped forward. “Radar, I need a favor from you.” Hawkeye said. “Sure, name it.” Replied Radar. “I want you, to find a place for Kyung Soon.” Hawkeye said. “A place where she can stay, be safe.” “And I can see her.” Hawkeye looked hopeful.
Radar nodded. “I know of one place…”
“Rosie’s!” Exclaimed Hawkeye. “Your dragged me here?” Hawkeye was irate. “Do you think this-is a, good place for her?” Hawkeye said. “I know it’s not great.” Said Radar. “But she could, earn money here.” Radar said. “I don’t know…” Said Hawkeye, still doubtful.
“She will be fine here.” Radar continued. “I know, there are some brawls.” “But, for the most part it’s OK.” Radar couldn’t seem to get past; Hawkeye’s skepticism. “A bar?!” Hawkeye said, shaking his head.
“Try it.” Said Radar. “If it doesn’t work.” “Then, we try something else.”
“Okay.” Hawkeye finally agreed. Reluctantly. There were a few patrons in. Rosie herself was behind the bar Washing a glass. “Rosie.” Said Hawkeye. “I, have a proposition for you.” Rosie ever the entrepreneur, looked up. “Yes?” Rosie asked.
“Would you let a friend, stay here?” Hawkeye asked. “If she agreed, to work for you?” Hawkeye finished. He knew this- wasn’t the best arrangement. In the world. But he was desperate. He had to try something.
Rosie considered this. Then said: “Work for room and board, alright.” “But no funny bussinees!” She added. Great! Thought Hawkeye. Maybe, it would all work out.
Hawkeye and Radar headed back, to the 4077th. When they got there. All seemed well. As well as it could be.
“I’m going to head inside.” Said Radar. “See you later.” Replied Hawkeye. Hawkeye; made a beeline for post O.P. He walked past Charles. To Kyung Soon. “How are you feeling?” Hawkeye asked.
“I am feeling well.” Kyung Soon said. “Especially now, that you are here.” Said Kyung Soon. Hawkeye, put his hand on hers. “I have news too.” Said Charles. Walking over. From another patient.
“Kyung Soon has recovered well; enough.” “She, can leave post O.P tommorow.”
“That’s great!” Hawkeye was ecstatic. Charles gave a small smile. Then padded away. “I have more news.” Said Hawkeye. “I have found you a place.” “It’s not perfect.” Hawkeye added. “But it should work.” Said Hawkeye.
“Where is it?” Kyung Soon questioned. She, was somewhat nervous. “It’s Rosie’s bar.” Said Hawkeye. “Up the road, not far from here.” Hawkeye said. He, looked at her anxiously. Trying to gauge her reaction.
“Rosie will let you stay.” Hawkeye said. “But she wants; you to work.” Hawkeye studied her for a moment. Then finished, saying: “It’s the best we, could do.” Hawkeye sighed. Fearing the worst. “I will do it Hawkeye.” Said Kyung Soon.
Hawkeye smiled, again. “Your incredible.” Said Hawkeye.
Hawkeye and BJ were celebrating. In The Swamp. “A toast.” Hawkeye, said to BJ. Raising his gin glass. “To the end of bachelorhood.” Hawkeye said. BJ smiled. “Cheers.” He replied.
Colonel Potter entered. “I hope you know, what your doing.” Colonel Potter said.
“Love in war, is risky.” Said Colonel Potter. “He’s happy.” Said BJ. “I just, want you to be careful.”
Colonel Potter said.
“I know, I know.” Said Hawkeye. “But I feel so strongly, about Kyung Soon.” Hawkeye said.
“I am happy, for you too. Said the Colonel. “The love bug, certainly seems present.” Colonel Potter went on. Saying: “Biting you and Margret.” Colonel Potter said.
“Your both swooning, for someone.” Colonel Potter looked worried. “I hope things work out.” Colonel Potter finished. Saying. “I better go.” “Radar has a lot; of paperwork for me.” He left The Swamp.
“I hope your not deterred.” Said BJ. “No.” Said Hawkeye. But their; was a shred of doubt. Inside. Wailing. “It will never work!”
Hawkeye, had post O.P duty. That night. Things were pretty quiet. He sat at his desk. Trying, to pen a letter to his dad. Explaing that he, might be in a relationship, that would lead to marriage.
Dear, Dad
I’ve met someone. Her name is Kyung Soon. She, means a great deal to me. When I am around her…I feel wonderful! This is, not a fling to me. She is an amazing woman. Kyung Soon has helped many people. I know, that I, want to take care of her.
I hope this works out. Hawkeye, had just finished; writing that last sentence. When her heard choppers.
They were back in surgery. Hawkeye felt good. But when, Hawkeye, was on his last patient. He felt exhausted. “How many hours?” He asked Colonel Potter. “Ten.” Colonel Potter, replied.
Hawkeye’s, last patient was in, particularly rough shape. He made incisions. He stitched wounds. Margret suctioned. But all their efforts,didn’t work. “We’ve lost him doctor.” Said the anesthesiologist.
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