Dear Henry

by McQuaid21

I don't own Mash nor do I gain any money from this. This is a what if story. What if Henry's wife knew he was cheating on her, what would she say and how would Lorraine act. (In the show she was referred to as both, Lorraine and Mildred. I chose Lorraine because she was called it more.) Sorry if its bad Please don't be too critical, constructive criticism is welcome! :-) One shot

1. Chapter 1

I don't own Mash nor do I claim to own any of the characters. I'm just bored, so I wrote this crummy thing. Constructive criticism is great for the soul, hate isn't. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy. This whole story really is a, 'what if?' kind of story. Thanks-

Bloomington, Illinois.

Lorraine Blake.

1950.

Dear Henry,

I've been meaning to write this letter for some time, in all honesty; it will just sit on the shelf until I finally decide to send it. I know where you are, I know what your job entails… but I cannot relate to how you feel. I can't possibly understand the stress of your job.

In your letters, you've been more detached recently. I can tell that the war changed you, this is not the life we had planned. I've heard stories, from the men that have returned home. They talk about what the war does to married men. I don't know how, but I know you've fallen victim. It's okay, I forgave you even before I wrote this letter.

I'm writing to you so that you know, I'm aware of what you're doing. I know the stress and how war tears a man apart. I know you can't be faithful to me, it's inhuman to expect that from a man in your situation. It's not fair to expect someone to remain faithful while they watch the worst of the world right outside their window… I'm half a world away from you.

I'll try to be faithful to you, I'll think of the kids. There's a lot more pressure on you and I want you to know that I understand. The time you spent in Korea won't count to me; I'll only remember you as faithful. No matter what you do, I just want you to remember your family back home. You can do what you have to do, pay for whores and whatnot; but remember that you have a family waiting for you back home and a son and daughters who miss their father. You also have a loving wife who can't wait for you to return home. You'll always be that same great man that was pulled away from me by the army.

Whatever you do, I won't look at you with disgust. Just don't write about them, whatever number will disappear from thought. Please don't write back and try to deny this, I would rather pretend you're faithful than know you as a liar. I love you, Henry. I can't wait for your return.

Love,

Lorraine Blake

Thanks for reading, :-) Have a great day/night!