Gomer Pyle couldn't believe today would have been the last day with the United States Marine Corps as well his last year. He had all his things packed and ready to go home to his cousin, Goober Pyle and their friends in Mayberry, North Carolina.
Before heading to the airport with the other Marines, Gomer wanted to say good – bye to Sergeant Carter.
"Sergeant?" Gomer said.
"Yes, Pyle? What is it?" Sergeant Carter asked.
"All I wanted was to say a quick good – bye before I fly home to Mayberry, Sergeant. You know what I'm getting when I get off that plane?" Gomer asked.
"No, Pyle, I don't know or care what you're going to get when you get home," Sergeant Carter said.
"Well, I'll tell you anyway, Sergeant. When I get off the plane, Andy and his deputy, Barney will be at the luggage claim with my stuff. After we get to Andy's house, we're going to have a nice party and everything," Gomer said.
"A party, huh? Just make sure not to do any drinking, Pyle. How do you know they will be throwing you a welcome home party?" Sergeant Carter asked.
"Goober told me but he said to act surprised so I didn't hear about it from him," Gomer said.
"It isn't a party if everyone kept it secret, Pyle. I'm sure you know that. Now that you've said your quick good – bye, you can go with the other Marines and catch your flight home. So long, Pyle. It was nice knowing you."