Calling All Angels
A M*A*S*H Fanfic
NOTE: I do not own M*A*S*H or the characters all nother characters belong to me
Plot: Major Athena Romano has been with the 4077 M*A*S*H for 3 months. She is well praised for her excellent skills in the medical field and she is well praised for the charity work that she does. On March 3 tragedy strikes Athena Now everyone at the 4077 has to help her pull through. This is a story of Faith,Hope,And Love.
Introduction: Character Overview: Major Athena Romano
Major Athena Romano was born and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Athena had a extremely difficult childhood, her mother Ona died by her own hand when Athena was 14. Athena's father left them at the same age. She never knew what a father's affection is like. Athena was sent to live with her cousin, her personality came out fully when she was living with her cousin. Athena is a Devout Catholic, she studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and became a nurse . Athena enlisted in the Army after she completed medical school. Athena was first stationed at the 8063rd M*A*S*H unit she was stationed there for a month then was transfered to the 4077 M*A*S*H. Athena married a barber by the name of Alfonso the couple had 3 daughters together:
Kiley Romano (Age 13)
Virginia Romano (18)
Angelica Romano (8)
Athena loves children and has a extremely strong love for God before she joined the Army while she was still in Med School she worked as a local Missionary for her church Parish. Athena's personality is gentle,warm, and soft-spoken.
Chapter 1: God Be With You Til We Meet Again
Athena just got out from finishing 17 operations in the OR. She took off her dirty scrubs and threw them in the bin, grabbed her jacket and walked back to her tent. Athena was worn down all she wanted is to go back to her tent and sleep.
As Athena was walking back to her tent the intercom goes off:
Attention all personnal, Major Athena Romano you have a phone call from your aunt.
Athena turns around and heads down to the Company Clerk's Office.
Athena arrives at the office Radar was waiting for her he had the phone in his hand.
"Here you go Major",Radar says with a soft smile as he hands Athena the phone.
Athena takes the phone from Radar
"Thank you Radar",Athena replies with a soft smile.
-Phone Conversation-
Athena: Aunt Jackie! How are you?
Aunt Jackie: I'm very tired sweetheart, Listen I'm afriad I have some bad news for you,
Athena: (In a concerned voice) What happened? What's going on?
Aunt Jackie: Alfonso and the girls were involved in a serious car accident, this morning(begins to cry) They didn't make it honey they were killed by a drunk driver.
Athena: (Begins to tear up) Is this a nightmare?
Aunt Jackie: I wish it was honey, I know it has become dangerous in Korea and that you can't come home yet because of it, I'll handle the arrangements for the funeral is there anything you want to add for the funeral?
Athena: I want Virginia's friends to sing that song Virgina wrote recently
Aunt Jackie: Sure honey, Remember Christ is with you during this time, you have a great group of people who care about you dearly talk with them don't suffer alone. I gotta go for now I love you
Athena: (crying) I love you too Aunt Jackie, Bye for now.
Aunt Jackie: Bye honey
-End of the phone conversation-
Athena hung up the phone she looked down to the floor and was crying, Radar walked up and put his hand on Athena's shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze.
Mess Tent
Athena sat alone, she didn't want to be near the loud crowd because she has so much on her plate right now, she lost everyone in her family she was trying to absorb what she was told on the phone with her Aunt.
Hawkeye and BJ noticed Athena's change in behavior.
"Athena's not herself today I wonder why.",BJ asked with concern.
Radar joins BJ and Hawkeye
"Athena's husband and three daughters were killed by a drunk driver this morning, Athena's very heart-broken about it.",Radar replies to BJ.
Hawkeye and BJ had a look of shock and concern on their faces. Athena gives the group a sad small smile and walks out of the mess tent and goes back to her tent. She told Major Margaret Houlihan and Colonal Potter the news and she's not in the right state of mind to perform her duties in the OR because of this loss, Both of them have given her some time off from the OR, Athena spends most of the time in her tent praying and reading her bible or she walks around the compound.
Officer's Club
Hawkeye's Point Of View
BJ and I were talking at the bar about the day, Father Mulcahy joins us at the bar.
"Has any of you seen Athena?, She hasn't been around all day.",Father Mulcahy asks with concern.
"Father, BJ and I need to talk to you privately", I reply back.
Father,BJ,and I go outside.
"Athena's husband and three daughters were killed by a drunk driver this morning her three daughters were 13, 18, and 8. Athena is totally heart-broken she's been at the mess tent crying her eyes out.",BJ tells Father Mulcahy
"Oh Dear.. That is horrible I can't imagine what she must be feeling right now, I'll go over to the mess tent to see her",Father Mulcahy replies back.
Regular Point Of View (Mess Tent)
Athena was sitting at a table with her head down as she cried her eyes out. Athena felt so upset that she cried so hard that she had a pounding headache. She was completely unaware of what's happening around her. She didn't notice someone walk in the mess tent, she didn't notice someone pulling her up, she didn't even notice that she was in a comforting and soothing embrace given by Father Mulcahy. It took a few minutes for Athena to realize what was happening then she laid her head on Father Mulcahy's shoulder and sobbed, Father Mulcahy said nothing he held her and prayed for Athena as he held her in his embrace.
"I'm sorry Father.",Athena mumbles in Father Mulcahy's shoulder.
"Child you have nothing to be sorry about, none of this is your fault. The death of those we love is never easy to go through.", Father Mulcahy said in a soothing voice.
"It feels like a part of me died along with them, I'm sorry Father I don't feel like talking right now I've been trying to absorb what has happened.", Athena replies in a faint whisper.
"It's okay Athena you can talk when you are ready." Father Mulcahy replies.
Father Mulcahy said nothing else, he continued to hold Athena in his embrace as she cried.
Both of them pulled away, Father Mulcahy kept an arm around Athena's shoulders.
"Father I know this is going to sound odd but can I come by your tent later on tonight?, I chould use some company and someone to pray with.",Athena asks shyly
"Of course you can Athena, I just want you to know that I'm here for you if you need anything or you just want to talk.",Father Mulcahy replies with a gentle smile.
"Thank you Father.",Athena replies softly.
Father Mulcahy gives Athena a gentle and warm hug like a father would hug his daughter.
For the first time ever Athena felt the affection and love of a father.
Later on That Night
Father Mulcahy and Athena spent half the night talking,praying and enjoying eachother's company.
Athena was thinking about the last time she saw her husband and three daughters it was before she left, This moment brought tears to her eyes because of her daughters' words.
Flashback: Watching TV before Athena leaves
Virginia: Momma Please be careful we want you back in one piece.
Kiley: We love you Mom!
Angelica: You're the best mom ever! You're our hero Mom!
Kiley: That's right!
Virginia: Amen!
Athena: Oh you guys I love you all so much come here and give me a hug!
-Virginia,Kiley,and Angelica give Athena a tight hug-
Alfonso: *chuckles* alright girls don't hurt your mother now.
Virginia: Come on Dad we love our Momma to death that's why our hugs are squeezes
Kiley And Angelica: Yay!
Alfonso: *chuckles*
-Athena gets up and walks up to her husband and slips her arms around his waist-
Alfonso: I'm so going to miss you honey please be careful.
Athena: I always keep my word dear.
-Athena and Alfonso kiss passionately-
Kiley and Angelica: Ewwwwwwwww!
Virginia: Hey you two get a room!
Athena: *laughs*
-End of Flashback-
Athena was silently crying Father Mulcahy noticed right away and put an arm around her and pulled her close. Athena laid her head on his shoulder. Father Mulcahy put both his arms around her protectively and placed his chin on top of her head.
Athena began to sob again.
"Let it out Athena Iet it all out.",Father Mulcahy whispered softly to her. Father Mulcahy gently rocked Athena in his arms, rubbed soothing circle on her back and stroked her long brown hair.
Athena stopped crying, Father Mulcahy lifted her from his embrace but kept an arm around her shoulders.
"I'm sorry Father.",Athena says in a faint whisper.
"Athena you have nothing to be sorry about, It's okay to cry crying helps.",Father Mulcahy replies in a gentle soothing voice.
It was getting late and Athena had to go back to her tent so she can get some sleep.
"Well looks like it's getting late, I better get back to my tent.",Athena says in a tired and sleepy voice.
"I'll walk you back.",Father Mulcahy replies, He gets up and grabs his jacket while Athena gets up and grabs her jacket. Both of them walk out of Father Mulcahy's tent and walk back to Athena's tent.
In Front Of Athena's Tent
"Thank you Father for being there for me.",Athena says in a sleep voice.
"Your very welcome Athena, I'm always here for you no matter what as well as everyone here.",Father Mulcahy replies in a soothing voice.
Father Mulcahy and Athena give one another a lengthly goodnight hug. They pull apart Athena grabbed Father Mulcahy's hand and gently squeezed it.
"Goodnight Father.",Athena says in a sleepy voice.
Father Mulcahy gave Athena a soft smile and gently squeezed her hand.
"Goodnight Athena, sleep well. God Bless You.",Father Mulcahy replies softly.
Athena walks into her tent and Father Mulcahy walks back to his tent.
Athena's Tent
After Athena finished her prayers she got comfortable on her Army Cot and went to sleep.
Athena finally found someone whose willing to be a father figure to her he finally felt the affection and love of a father for the first time ever.
A song her mother taught her came up in her dreams she softly cried in her sleep the song made her think of her husband and three daughters.
God be with you till we meet again;
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
'Neath His wings protecting hide you;
Daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus' feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
When life's perils thick confound you;
Put His arms unfailing round you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus' feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you,
God be with you,
O, God be with you, till we meet again.
TBC
NOTE: I know this might suck, I'm new here but I'm learning as I go.