Continued from Mash Part 7
I was wiping my tears away as Col.Potter said," I am sending you two to send some of our medical supplies to the 8063 cause we got extra supplies and they are short!"
Father looked at me and said," Sonar! Are you up for it?"
I nodded my head putting my glasses back up. Father and I went and got the medical supplies from the supply area with some help from Radar who brought the jeep by the supply tent. We packed the supplies in the jeep and got in. Father went in the drivers seat and I sat beside him in the other one. He started the car and we were off.
It toke us a few hours but we made it there. It was past noon when we arrived there. Father and I unloaded the supplies and put them in the 8063's supply tent.
We were thanked greatfully and we headed back but I was driving. Father was on full alert also.
Part 8: Crashed
We were driving along the road back to the 4077th. I quickly yawned and kept my eyes on the road but not good enough.
A truck was coming this way as Father shouted," Look out!"
I said," Oh my god! Hang on!"
I swerved to the right hoping to not get hurt but the jeep and ourselves fell out and we layed still. It was a hour or two later when I got up and I had a bleeding shoulder plus some ribs broken. I blinked my eyes and spotted Father there bleeding in the chest.
I shouted," Father!"
I managed to get up to my knees and head to the busted jeep. I picked up the radio and called Radar.
Radar said," This is 4077th mash speaking!"
I said," Radar! We have just crashed! Father has a bleeding chest and I need an ambulance!"
Radar said," Will do!"
Radar than shouted over the radio," Holy mackeral! What happened?"
I said," I'll tell you later but right now get me a mp or an ambulance!"
I dropped the radio and got the first aid kit. My ribs ached as did my shoulder but I was not sure who got most damage, Father or me.
I walked on my knees and got over to Father. I took off his jacket and his shirt and bandaged him. I than put his clothes back on. I tried to stand up and I got up. I walked over to the tree and then collasped.
I was on the ground still. I also felt like I was going to cry. I toke a few minutes and then crawled to Father who opened his eyes the minute I started to crawl. He tried to get up but he moaned in pain. My arms got tired as I started crying putting my face in the grass and taking off my glasses. I was lying still now not making a noise. My eyes were now shut as Father shouted my name. He started to get worried when I didn't answer. He rolled onto his chest and crawled slowly. It took him a few minutes to get over to me. He got close enough to get me on my back. He gasped as he saw my bleeding shoulder.I moaned painfully as Father layed down beside me. I opened my eyes as Father picked up my glasses.
Father whispered," Sonar! Do you hear me?"
I said back to him," I'm fine! It's you I'm worried about! I managed to bandage your chest!"
I slowly got my back up moaning dreadfully cause my ribs hurt.
Father grabbed one of my arms, still lying down, and said," Are you sure that you are okay?"
I said," I will be fine!"
I managed to also get my face close to his chest to hear his heartbeat.
Father smiled with sympathy as his arm reached up to behind my neck.
I suddeny blushed as I heard his heartbeat. It was normal but a little fast. I put my head off his shirt and chest when Father brought my face to his and I was stunned at what just happened. Father Mulcahy just kissed my lips softly. There was that strange feeling again.
Father and I both felt it and we now know what it means. I broke free and landed on his arm. It didn't bug him as he handed my glasses and held me at his side.
I said," What was that for?"
Father said softly," I don't really know Sonar!"
Then we heard a voice saying," There's the missing two from our unit!"
I looked up but failed badly.Then we saw them. They were the cormen from out unit and with Radar too.
Radar said," Hey guys!"
I said," Thank god your here!"
The two corman brought out the strecthers and got us on with Radar's help and then they toke me and Father in the ambulance one by one.
Radar stayed in the back.
Father said," Thanks for finding us Radar!"
Radar said," No problem Father!"
I was silent the rest of the way and Father was smiling saying prayers while I was listening.
Part 9: Back at the 4077th!
We arrived at the 4077th. We were brought out and into Pre-Op. Col.Potter and Hawkeye came over to us.
Hawkeye said," We're glad you guys made it!"
I said," All it took was aahhh!"
Hawkeye said," She's got broken ribs! Get me a x-ray!"
Father heard me and said," Sonar! Are you okay?"
I barely responded as I said," All I got is broken ribs and a bleeding shoulder!"
Col.Potter checked Father's bandage and said," It looks like you got a chest wound!"
Hawkeye got the X-rays and said," Sonar! You are fine but you will have to stay in bed! We will bandage your shoulders and ribs!"
I said to Hawkeye," Will Father be okay?"
Hawkeye said," Don't worry! You two are being operated on and I will make sure that your beds are close to each other!"
I blushed at the thought of Father kissing me earlier before Radar and the cormen found us.
I thought," I owe him one for that kiss! It was so sweet yet unlikey to a priest to kiss me but that strange feeling was love. I think I'm really in love with that priest. He is so nice and understanding!"
The priest and I were put through surgery and were in two hospital beds across from each other and sleeping right now. It was evening now as the sun started to set. I opened my eyes to see Father up way before me.
Father said," You're finally up!"
I said," It seems like it but earlier about that kiss?"
Father said," Honestly! I didn't know what I did that for!"
I said," I know that but it felt sweet!"
Father blushed and said," It did feel sweet!"
Hawkeye came in and said," If it isn't the lovely couple!"
I said annoyed," Hawkeye! Say that again and I will put those words down you throat!"
Hawkeye said," Okay! A Lt. Proops came by here and told me to give you this package and letter!"
I whacked my head.
I said," Will he ever stop doing that?"
Hawkeye said," Sending what?"
I said," He keeps sending me presents every month and he gives me 2 on my birthday!"
Father said," Open it and see what you got this time from him!"
Hawkeye said," Does Lt.Proops care of you so much?"
I said," Yes! Very much! The men at my unit kept asking me out!"
Hawkeye put the package on my bed as I looked at the card.
It was more of a letter.
I was pretty much shocked at what happened. A tear slid out of my eye.
Hawkeye said," Are you okay?"
I toke off my glasses and wiped my tears.
I said," It's really bad!"
Hawkeye took the letter and read it. He was pretty much shocked as he passed it to Father.
Father said," I'm so sorry for you!"
I said," I'll be fine but this had to happen! Eagle-Eye had to commit sucide and Silver eye and Golden bullet could not stop her! I must of got something! Hawkeye! Can you open it please! I am too stricken by this!"
Father said," It's okay!"
Hawkeye opened it and put the stuff out. I got Eagle's eye dogtag,her pins for rank, her purple heart, her money and her will.
I toke the will and said," To Sonar, For you, I leave my poessions to you. Take this money to the orphanage but take 10 dollars out of it for yourself. These pins are for you. Give the purple heart to your brother Francis. This is really his purple heart for going out in stormy weather and getting hit by lightning! To all my friends, my respect goes to all of you for helping me through these times of death but it wasn't enough. Sign Eagle-eye!"
I wiped my tears and put my glasses on.
Chapter 10: Too painful to say in words!
Father and I recovered in a week and 5 days. I was silent for a while thinking and it was fall. The wind blowing was in my hair as I looked at the sky. I was holding my journal and my pen with me. The leaves were flying everywhere. I was in tears thinking of Eagle-eye's death. She was my friend that I was so close to and now she is gone.
Father walked up the hill and saw me as I closed my journal, set my pen on it and covered my head in my hands.
Father ran over to me as I felt the breeze of the wind.
Father put his hands on my shoulders and said concerned," Sonar! Are you okay?"
I said wiping my tears after I put my head up," It's just too painful to say it into words Father! I lost a very close friend and now I feel so lost like a puppy and alone as a wolf!"
Father kneeled in front of me and got me up. We both stood up as Father hugged me.
Father said," It is painful to lose someone you know but you can carry on still having known your friend."
He put his hand on my chin and pushed it up saying," Everyone lost someone but you must move on!"
He put his arms under my jacket and kissed me. I wasn't that surprised but was a little shocked. I moved my hands to his shoulder to the back of his neck as he brought me close to him.
Father released the kiss and said," You are not alone! You have the 4077th and your other friends in your old unit!"
I hugged him tightly putting my head sideways. He let me weep while he held me there. He was a good shoulder to cry on including the part he is a priest after all.
I said," You know you are a good friend at heart?"
Father said as he wiped my tears," Not that much!"
I said," Thanks for being there when I needed company! You are a true friend and a sign from god!"
Father blushed and said," Your welcome!"
I settled down and said," When I first came here, I had a strange feeling around you and I figured out what it was!"
Father said," It was love wasn't it?"
I nodded my head and said," Yeah and I thought it was something else but when we were around each other, we both had that strange feeling!"
I added," I think I'm in love with you for real Father!"
Father said," I know that!"
I stammered," But..how?"
Father said," Remember before we went into the 8063 when we caught each other looking at each other? I saw it in your eyes and I was shocked!"
I held his arms and said," You sure know how to find someone's feelings by looking through their eyes!"
Father blushed again as I moved my hands and placed them on his arms.
Chapter 11: Another Year is coming
It was now near Christmas here in the 4077th and I wrote a letter and sent the purple heart to Francis, my brother who was in the 8055th. I sent the letter to Radar's office and toke off. Eagle-eye was never off my mind. It was 3 days now. I already had a gift for Father, Radar, Maraget, Hawkeye, Klinger, Bj and Charles plus Col.Potter. I gave the packages to Bj who was the one who was dressed as Santa claus this year and took off. I still felt depression as we still got wounded. It was barely snowing but it was cold. Right now, me and the gang are in Pre-Op operating on patients. While I was in there, Hawkeye and Bj were chatting but I didn't know what came over me when it got carried away.
I said," Can't you two be quiet?"
Hawkeye said as Father passed by," You're moody!"
I said," I just want some quiet please! I have an headache!"
Bj said," Okay! Let's be quiet Hawkeye!"
My head was pounding with a headache as I dropped the clamp.
Maraget who was with me said," Are you okay?"
I said bending down to get the clamp," I'm okay Major! Let's get on this patient here!"
I was thinking of writing to the 8063 to Silvereye and GoldenBullet to tell them I am not feeling myself when I cut my self.
Maraget said," Get new gloves!"
I took off my gloves as nurse Kelleye put on new ones for me.
I was pretty much not myself.
I said," Clamp!"
Maraget handed me the clamp as I used it. Maraget also wiped the blood.
I was muttering so quietly that no one could hear me.
I said," Sew him up Maraget! I'm done!"
Maraget said," Right!"
Klinger and Igor brought in another patient as I sneezed.
Father said," Bless you!"
I said," Thank you!"
Father said," Your welcome!"
I started on the next patient and felt a little hot but managed to pull through.
When I got out, Hawkeye and Bj plus Potter, Charles and Father came in.
Hawkeye said," Sonar! I never seen you so moody!"
I said," I am not telling why!"
Col.Potter said," Probably Christmas blues!"
I said," Probably!"
I threw off my surgical clothing and headed outside. I sat down on a barrell. A few hours later, I headed to the messhall and sat with the guys and then we got wounded and it toke us till night to finish. I than headed to my tent to sleep.
The next day, was the day before christmas and there was a tree in our camp now. Hawkeye and Father were singing to the piano in the officer's club. Radar and Klinger were decorating the tree while the rest of the camp except I was decorating the camp.
I took out a piece of paper and took a pen. I was writing to Silver Bullet and Goldeneye.
I wrote, "Dear SilverBullet and Goldeneye,
I have not been feeling myself. I shouted at two doctors and cut my self during surgery. I was a litttle careless. I feel like I am creul. Right now, the camp except I are decorating the camp. It is cold but barely no snow. I don't really have much to say though. I hope you read this letter and realize that I am feeling blue and I miss Eagle-eye. I got her will and some of her possessions. I better get moving, I want to donate some money to Father Mulcahy so he can get the kids some gifts at the orphanage.See Ya Sonar!"
Now it was christmas and the party was set up. It was going to be tonight and we got wounded again. We got through the day fine with all this wounded. We got a few transferred into Seoul and some went home.
It was evening as the party started. I just didn't feel like going cause I knew I would get nothing but I didn't know I got a few gifts. The gang did notice I was not here and came to get me from my tent. I was in my bed thinking of Eagle-eye when someone knocked on my door.
I said," Come!"
Hawkeye, Col.Potter, Maraget ,Klinger, Radar and Father came in.
Klinger said," Why are you here?"
Maraget said," Come on!"
I said," I just don't feel like it!"
Radar said," Come on!"
The gang pulled me out of bed and took me to the messhall where my mood changed.
Col.Potter said," Feel better now?"
I nodded my head and smiled. Then Bj came in as Santa Claus through the tent.
Everyone gathered around except for I who sat on a bench. Radar sat beside me.
Radar said," Sonar! Is anything wrong?"
I said," I feel depressed and I can't figure it out!"
I got no gifts so I left putting my head down still feeling depressed but what I didn't know that they planned to surprise me cause they hid the gifts in their tents. I went to my tent and layed down again for the second time. I took out a book and read it.
I thought," I hope the gang like my gifts! I care less if I got nothing! Their happiness is more of a gift to me than having something!"
I didn't know that the Christmas party ended as the pa said," Sonar! Come to Col.Potter's office now!"
I got out of my bed putting back on my clothes and jacket. I then headed outside as it snowed. I looked as the compound was covered in snow. I sighed and entered the office. I looked at Radar's office and knocked on Col.Potter's door. I than opened it when there was no answer.
I said," Why would he call me if he..."
Everyone jumped out of their hiding places and said," Surprise and happy belated birthday!"
I continued,"....If he was not here! What is going on?"
Klinger said," You were down in the dumps and realized that your birthday passed!"
Father said," So we decided to have a party in your honor!"
I pointed at myself and said wide-eyed in confusion," Me?"
Everyone nodded their heads.
I said," How did you know of my birthday?"
Radar said," I read your file and when I told the guys, we planned this party!"
I felt a few tears of happiness slide down my cheek and said," I don't know what to say! I'm speechless you guys! Thank you!"
Charles said," It was our pleasure, Sonar!"
Father said," Well! Sonar! You look happy already!"
Hawkeye pointed and said," Looks who is under the mistletoe!"
I looked up and blushed slightly. I was too surprised to notice Father Mulcahy walking to me and slipping a hand behind my back.
Bj said," Go for it Father!"
I felt an instant touch on my neck as I was kissed by Father. I grabbed his arm and clutched the clothing on his arm. Everyone cheered as Father took his other arm and put it through my hair.It gave me a chill done my spine as Father held me more tighter than before.I felt so warm but yet,I thought my ribs would break with the strength he had in his arms. I moved my arms and hugged him. I clutched his shirt again as I felt like I was in tears. Two tears fell as Father released the kiss. I noticed that Father was blushing as he released me but I was still holding him in a hug. I released Father as Radar and Klinger put me in Col.Potter's chair. They brought in a few presents as I felt like crying. I took Klinger's first.
I said," Thank you Klinger!"
Klinger said," Open it!"
I said," Okay!"
I took the wrapping and opened the box. It was his pink evening dress.
I said," It's nice Klinger!"
Hawkeye said," Open mine next!"
I said," Take it easy!"
I spotted Bj's present and said," This one is from Bj! I wonder what it is!"
I took the card and read it.
I said," Thanks Bj!"
Bj said," Your welcome!"
I opened the box and saw that I got a book from him.
I said," You found my favorite book!"
I turned my head and did a sly smile but my smile looked very shyish.
I toke Maraget's next.
I said," Thank you Maraget!"
Maraget said," Hope you enjoy it!"
I read her card and opened her present. I gasped and took it out.
It had an attached note.
It said," To the best solider, You were brave in the previous events and had courage! I award you with the star of bravery!"
I said," It's amazing!"
I than took Hawkeye's present.
I said," Here's Hawkeye!"
Everyone laughs at my remark. I opened the present and it was a book that his dad read.
I took Charles next and he gave me a purple heart. I felt spoiled but this camp was very much full of it.
I took Radar's and said," Thank you Radar!"
Radar said," You will like it!"
Radar came to my side as I opened the present. It was a white teddy bear. I turned, looked at Radar and kissed his cheek.
Radar said," When alone it will keep you company and you can keep your serects with it like a priest does and it will give you comfort as you sleep through the night!"
I said," Radar! I love this gift very much! Come here so I can hug you!"
I stood up and hugged Radar and than sat down still having to open the priest's and Col.Potter's present. I held the teddy bear close to me as I looked at the package.
I thought," Wonder what I got from Father!"
Father said," I hope you enjoy this present Sonar!"
I said," Thank you Father!"
Father smiled and said," Anytime!"
Everyone gathered around as I took off the ribbon and opened the package. I put my hands on the box and was about to open it when Father took my hands and took them off. He opened the lid for me.
I was looking. It was a jewelry case. Father took it out and set it in my hands.
He said," Go on!"
He insisited as I slowly opened it. I was speechless as my eyes were in surprise. It was so shocking for me because I never expected it.
I toke it out as Maraget said," It is so beautiful!"
I said," Now..I..now...I!"
Hawkeye said," What?"
I said," Now i am too speechless!"
I slightly smiled but it was so weird that everyone laughed. Father's gift was so pretty. It was on a chain and it was a rather large pendenat. I opened it and it had this on it," You are a true friend at heart, Sonar from Father Mulcahy!"
Father blushed and smiled like he won a raffle but I could nearly see his teeth. I put the necklace down and headed over to Father. I hugged him tightly and gave him a kiss on the lips.
Col Potter cleared his voice, forcing me to release the kiss. Father shook his head back and forth like a bird. He felt a little dizzy but recovered slowly.
I headed back to the chair and said," Col.Potter! Thanks!"
Col.Potter said," Your welcome!"
I opened the present and got a little model of a horse.
I said," I love horses!"
Col.Potter said," I guess you love it?"
I stood up and said," All of you amazed me with your gifts and I love them but the greatest gift of all is having such great people like you as friends!"
Radar said,"Friendship is a great gift!"
Father said," The wonders friendship have that could affect a person deeply!"
I said," Nice wording Father!"
Father said," I am good at speeches after all!"
We all laughed and then poured some cups.
Radar and I had Grape-Nehi cause he got it from the bar while the others had scotch.
Col.Potter said," I would like to make a toast to Sonar! She's a great surgeron and cares for others!"
Klinger takes a sip and said," Sonar is the nicest woman in this unit beside the nurses!"
Maraget and I laugh.
Maraget said," Sonar is a well trained surgeron and my respect goes to her!"
Radar said," Sonar does not let people push her an defends her friends!"
Bj said," She is understandable and never lets her faith go!"
Father said," She is a beautiful woman with attitude but somedays she really puts her heart and soul into her work and she is devoted to it! God bless you Sonar!"
Hawkeye said as I took a sip with everyone else," We are glad to have you here in this unit as a friend and you defend your life and take cares of others trying not to hurt their feelings! You are strong at heart and you will not be forgotton! Amen!"
I said," I like to make a toast to you guys! Thank you for making me feel welcome and comfortable and I will never forget you guys no matter what it takes!"
Charles said," I have one for you Sonar! You are the god's sign that we will make it through the war!"
I said," Thank you but let me finish! You guys are hard workers working under hard conditions and this is the best unit better than the 8063 and even if you run low on supplies, you keep going! I ,Sonar am glad to be here in the unforgettable mash 4077th! God bless us all to make it through this bad and wretched war!"
We all take another sip as I sat down.
Klinger said," To the best trained unit!"
We all said taking our drinks to the mouth,"To the best trained unit!"
I was blushing still since I was never so surprised in my life but I had before.
Col.Potter said," Time for us to sleep guys!"
I was stuck in thought still sitting in Col.Potter's chair.
Father put a hand on my shoulder and yawned saying," Your right Col.Potter! Sonar! Let's get some rest!"
I shook my head and said," What did you say?"
Father repeated," Let's get some rest!"
I said standing up," Right!"
Hawkeye took the mistletoe and put it in my hair.
I put the presents back in their boxes and with the help of Father, I got them in my tent. Father set them down on my bed as I did.
I said," Thanks Father!"
Father said," I was glad to cheer you up and help you!"
I said," Thanks to you and your gang here, I feel more respected and welcomed as ever! You helped me change my depression to happiness! Thank you for everything!"
Before Father said a word, I kissed his lips, hugging his body tightly.
He was wide-eyed but he relaxed. He slowly brought his arms up and hugged me firmly yet softly. I released the kiss a few minutes later to have Father putting his head on my shoulder touching my hair.
I suddenly blushed in surprise after that. I was still holding Father as I sat him down on my bed. I had the warm feeling once more as I turned my head a little. I patted Father's back.
I said," Are you okay Father?"
Father said still having his head on my shoulder," I'm fine! I liked the gift you gave me!"
I said," Your welcome Father! I loved yours too!"
Father said," Your welcome Sonar!"
I noticed his tone was softer than his usual tone. I just smiled as I rustled my hand through his hair.
Father said," It is just odd how two people like me and you can fall in love so fast!"
I was brushing my hand in my hair as I said," I know but all these strange and deepest feelings point to love, Father!"
He put his arms around me. It tickled my neck a little as Father put his head close to my neck. He moved my hair out of his way and layed his head back on by my neck.
Father said," We started out as friends but I never expected this!"
I said," Me either!"
Father toke his head off but he was touching my right side of my face with his head. I closed my eyes and toke a soft breath.
I muttered," I think I'm really in love with you Father!"
Father closed his eyes and smiled. I could feel his breath against my ear.
I said," We better get to sleep here!"
Father said softly still having his head by mine," You're right!"
I said," You know, that party was great!"
Father said," I agree and there is a few days to go till the year changes!"
I said,"Yeah and more wounded!"
Father said,"and that too!"
I said,"You got good taste in humor!"
Father said," Some guys got it and some guys don't!"
Father took his left arm and touched my left cheek as I took my arm and put it on his back while my left hand remains by my side. I felt Father's cheek rubbing on mine as we were both stuck in thought. Then there was a knock at the door. Father and I both blushed because someone interupted our private moment.
Father said as he removed his head from the side of my face," Come in!"
Bj came in and said," Hey you two! We got wounded!"
Father said holding my hand," Just give us a moment please!"
Bj said," Sure thing and hurry!"
Bj took off as I said," Wounded always seem to come!"
Father said," I know what you mean but this was a rather private moment!"
Father quickly kissed my lips and hugged me. He released it and the two of us took off holding hands. I always hated to see wounded but some good came out of saving lives. I released Father's hand and went over to where Col.Potter was.
I said," How's this guy?"
Col.Potter said," This guy has gotten a chest wound!"
I shouted," Corman! I'll take him!"
Two cormen came and toke the chest wounded man.
I heard a voice," Sonar! Get over here!"
It was Klinger. I ran and got over to where Klinger was.
I said to the patient," I'm a doctor!"
The patient said," Will I make it?"
I said," You will! Trust me! We have the best unit! I hope I will not be shot in the shoulder! What's your name?"
The patient said," Josh Bachey!"
I said as Father came over," Nice meeting you Josh! Don't worry! just relax and let our unit fix you up!"
Josh toke my hand and said," Thank you doctor!"
I said," Your welcome Josh! We are going to take you into Pre-op! Cormen!"
Father tapped me and said," We got a patient that needs to be checked here!"
I said," Okay! Show me that patient!"
Father chuckled a little. I could see why. It was the way I said my wording made him laugh. Father showed me to the patient and stopped his laughing at the same time. I checked his wound.
I shouted," Hawkeye! Get over here! I got something to show you!"
Hawkeye heard my voice and ran over quickly.
Hawkeye said kneeling," What is it?"
I said," Look at him! His wound is so deep! Do you think he has a chance?"
Hawkeye said," We will give it a shot! Cormen! I'll take this guy!"
I said," Thanks Hawkeye! I got to scrub up!"
I got up with Father and scrubbed up. Before that, I got a nurse to get the patient with the chest wound ready. I got the surgery clothing and my mask on and then headed into the surgery room.
Then a few minutes later, Hawkeye, Father, Bj, Col.Potter and Charles came in. We started operating on the patients.
I said," Nurse! Close up!"
The nurse said," Right!"
I threw off my gloves as Nurse Ginger came over and gave me new gloves as they brought in the guy with the deep wound.
I said to the nurse," Put him under!"
The other nurse which was Able put him under. The nurse that was working with me was Kelleye.
I said," Clamp!"
Father came over to watch as I clamped the bleeder.
I started sweating as I said," Hawkeye! You won't believe that I got the deep wound patient!"
Hawkeye said," Hold on! Nurse Gage! Close up!"
Nurse Gage said," Right Hawkeye!"
Hawkeye came over as he got new gloves from nurse Ginger.
Father looked at the wound.
I said," Hawkeye! How am I doing?"
Hawkeye noticed I was sweating as he said," Nurse! Wipe Sonar's head!"
I said," I'm okay Hawkeye!"
Hawkeye didn't respond as he said," Sonar! Pack some wipes down to put pressure!"
I said," I done this operation close to 17 times now Hawkeye! I just wanted to know how I'm doing!"
Hawkeye said," Your okay!"
I nodded as I said," Radar!"
Radar came in and said," We got 3 more patients!"
Bj said," I'll take one!"
Col.Potter and Hawkeye said," Us too!"
Father watched as I said to Nurse Kelleye," Therosilk! I done this before and I think I can do it again! Suction!"
Kelleye put the suction inside the wound and suction up the blood.
I said to Nurse Able and Father," Father! I need you to take Nurse Able's place! Nurse Able! Get another unit of blood!"
Father said," Right!"
Nurse Able said," Right on it!"
Father said taking Nurse Able's place," How is it going?"
I said," Okay! I am going to sew the insides together!"
Father looked at the pressure thing and said," Pulse is dropping!"
Hawkeye said," Take my patient Sonar!"
I snapped," I can handle it Hawkeye! Don't pressure me here! Retracter!"
Kelleye said," Rectracter!"
Father suggested," Kelleye and I can switch places!"
Nurse Able came back and put another unit of blood as I nodded at Father. The two switched places and Nurse Able was also helping me.
Father said," Are you okay, Sonar?"
I said," I'm okay but I don't feel like myself Father!"
Charles said," Your right! You're a Meanderfall!"
I shouted," I don't have to take this abuse! Excuse me!"
I walked out of the room slamming the door causing some people to jump.
Bj said," Close up nurse!"
I ran to my tent and put the lock on it. I took my glasses and mask off and layed in bed weeping.
Bj toke my patient and said," Father! Go get Sonar!"
Charles said," It doesn't matter! We're done!"
Father said," Major! You hurt her feelings! She has only been here for a while and you are hurting her as it is! She already lost a friend and now you treat her like dirt! I am not pleased by this action!"
Col.Potter said," Calm down padre!"
Father said," How can I when Sonar is hurt right now and she could possibly do sucide right behind us!"
Meanwhile, I was mad. I thought that no one loves me and needs me so I went out of my tent and spotted a jeep.
Radar spotted me driving off and he tried to call my name.
I was too mad to hear Radar as Radar ran into Pre-op. Father was watching Bj as the everyone looked at Radar.
Hawkeye said," What is it Radar?"
Radar toke a few breaths and said," This isn't good! Are you sure you want to hear this?"
Bj said," Yes Radar!"
Radar put his head and said," Sonar went Awol!"
Father said," Oh no! We got to find her and stop her now!"
Col.Potter said," Call the mps Radar!"
Radar said," Right!"
Bj said as Radar left," She could be far from here!"
Col.Potter said," I rather get my mind on the patients but I hope she will make it!"
Meanwhile...
Tears were streaking off my cute face as I drove the jeep down the road.
I thought," Why should I be there? First they love me and now they hurt me! But what about Father? I hurt him but who cares? Who cares of me anyway?"
Meanwhile at the 4077th,
Father Mulcahy was kicking his feet around hiding his tears as he walked around the compund to his tent which was across from the swamp. He sighed as a tear fell. It was no use. His tears started to form as he took off his glasses.
Father thought," I have to go after Sonar!"
He wiped his tears and saw the compound was mostly busy because of the wounded. Father didn't bother staying. His thoughts of me lingered in his mind. His heart was pounding as he headed to the mobile area where the jeeps were stored. He looked around to make sure no one was there. He than crept over to the jeep, started it and toke off into the bright afternoon.
Meanwhile....
I was driving when I saw another jeep. Good thing there was a clear area. I pitted over as the jeep went past me. I toke a few breaths and went on the path of the road but I wasn't paying any attention that time. I was offguard as a truck was driving from the opposite direction. I looked up and was so scared that I lost control on the steering wheel. My jeep hit into a tree but luckily I did not get injured but a little sore. I unbuckled my belt as hit down to the side by the tree. I crawled a distance before my jeep blew up in smoke and flames. Then my body gave out making my body fall to the ground. I was lying on my stomach. My legs were together and my arms were above me.
Meanwhile at the 4077th,
Radar was walking to the messhall with the mail. Bj and Hawkeye past by.
Bj said," Hey Radar!"
Hawkeye said," Hi Radar! Have you seen Father Mulcahy?"
Radar said going through mail," No I haven't! I didn't see him!"
Bj said," I'm going to tell Col.Potter!"
Hawkeye said,"Any mail?"
Radar and Hawkeye were just outside the messhall as Bj went inside.
Radar was looking through the mail and gave Hawkeye the nudist magazine and a letter from his dad.
Radar said," There you go!"
The two went inside and got the trays. Igor was serving the food as Bj, Hawkeye and Radar got their food and sat down with Maraget, Charles, Klinger and Col.Potter.
Bj said," Hey Col.Potter!"
Col.Potter said," Hey guys! Sit down!"
The three sat down.
Radar was still up as he handed the mail and than sat down. Then there was silence.
Bj broke the silence by saying," Have you guys seen Father? I haven't seen him at all much!"
Maraget said," I have not seen him!"
Hawkeye said," I'm worried!"
Col.Potter said," Why?"
Hawkeye said," When Sonar went Awol, Father acted depressed!"
Charles said," Do you think he went Awol too?"
Col.Potter said," I see! After we eat, we will split up! Radar and Charles take the latrine. Hawkeye and Bj, you take Father's tent. Maraget and I will check the officers club! Meet by the swamp!"
Klinger said," What about me?"
I was wiping my tears away as Col.Potter said," I am sending you two to send some of our medical supplies to the 8063 cause we got extra supplies and they are short!"
Father looked at me and said," Sonar! Are you up for it?"
I nodded my head putting my glasses back up. Father and I went and got the medical supplies from the supply area with some help from Radar who brought the jeep by the supply tent. We packed the supplies in the jeep and got in. Father went in the drivers seat and I sat beside him in the other one. He started the car and we were off.
It toke us a few hours but we made it there. It was past noon when we arrived there. Father and I unloaded the supplies and put them in the 8063's supply tent.
We were thanked greatfully and we headed back but I was driving. Father was on full alert also.
Part 8: Crashed
We were driving along the road back to the 4077th. I quickly yawned and kept my eyes on the road but not good enough.
A truck was coming this way as Father shouted," Look out!"
I said," Oh my god! Hang on!"
I swerved to the right hoping to not get hurt but the jeep and ourselves fell out and we layed still. It was a hour or two later when I got up and I had a bleeding shoulder plus some ribs broken. I blinked my eyes and spotted Father there bleeding in the chest.
I shouted," Father!"
I managed to get up to my knees and head to the busted jeep. I picked up the radio and called Radar.
Radar said," This is 4077th mash speaking!"
I said," Radar! We have just crashed! Father has a bleeding chest and I need an ambulance!"
Radar said," Will do!"
Radar than shouted over the radio," Holy mackeral! What happened?"
I said," I'll tell you later but right now get me a mp or an ambulance!"
I dropped the radio and got the first aid kit. My ribs ached as did my shoulder but I was not sure who got most damage, Father or me.
I walked on my knees and got over to Father. I took off his jacket and his shirt and bandaged him. I than put his clothes back on. I tried to stand up and I got up. I walked over to the tree and then collasped.
I was on the ground still. I also felt like I was going to cry. I toke a few minutes and then crawled to Father who opened his eyes the minute I started to crawl. He tried to get up but he moaned in pain. My arms got tired as I started crying putting my face in the grass and taking off my glasses. I was lying still now not making a noise. My eyes were now shut as Father shouted my name. He started to get worried when I didn't answer. He rolled onto his chest and crawled slowly. It took him a few minutes to get over to me. He got close enough to get me on my back. He gasped as he saw my bleeding shoulder.I moaned painfully as Father layed down beside me. I opened my eyes as Father picked up my glasses.
Father whispered," Sonar! Do you hear me?"
I said back to him," I'm fine! It's you I'm worried about! I managed to bandage your chest!"
I slowly got my back up moaning dreadfully cause my ribs hurt.
Father grabbed one of my arms, still lying down, and said," Are you sure that you are okay?"
I said," I will be fine!"
I managed to also get my face close to his chest to hear his heartbeat.
Father smiled with sympathy as his arm reached up to behind my neck.
I suddeny blushed as I heard his heartbeat. It was normal but a little fast. I put my head off his shirt and chest when Father brought my face to his and I was stunned at what just happened. Father Mulcahy just kissed my lips softly. There was that strange feeling again.
Father and I both felt it and we now know what it means. I broke free and landed on his arm. It didn't bug him as he handed my glasses and held me at his side.
I said," What was that for?"
Father said softly," I don't really know Sonar!"
Then we heard a voice saying," There's the missing two from our unit!"
I looked up but failed badly.Then we saw them. They were the cormen from out unit and with Radar too.
Radar said," Hey guys!"
I said," Thank god your here!"
The two corman brought out the strecthers and got us on with Radar's help and then they toke me and Father in the ambulance one by one.
Radar stayed in the back.
Father said," Thanks for finding us Radar!"
Radar said," No problem Father!"
I was silent the rest of the way and Father was smiling saying prayers while I was listening.
Part 9: Back at the 4077th!
We arrived at the 4077th. We were brought out and into Pre-Op. Col.Potter and Hawkeye came over to us.
Hawkeye said," We're glad you guys made it!"
I said," All it took was aahhh!"
Hawkeye said," She's got broken ribs! Get me a x-ray!"
Father heard me and said," Sonar! Are you okay?"
I barely responded as I said," All I got is broken ribs and a bleeding shoulder!"
Col.Potter checked Father's bandage and said," It looks like you got a chest wound!"
Hawkeye got the X-rays and said," Sonar! You are fine but you will have to stay in bed! We will bandage your shoulders and ribs!"
I said to Hawkeye," Will Father be okay?"
Hawkeye said," Don't worry! You two are being operated on and I will make sure that your beds are close to each other!"
I blushed at the thought of Father kissing me earlier before Radar and the cormen found us.
I thought," I owe him one for that kiss! It was so sweet yet unlikey to a priest to kiss me but that strange feeling was love. I think I'm really in love with that priest. He is so nice and understanding!"
The priest and I were put through surgery and were in two hospital beds across from each other and sleeping right now. It was evening now as the sun started to set. I opened my eyes to see Father up way before me.
Father said," You're finally up!"
I said," It seems like it but earlier about that kiss?"
Father said," Honestly! I didn't know what I did that for!"
I said," I know that but it felt sweet!"
Father blushed and said," It did feel sweet!"
Hawkeye came in and said," If it isn't the lovely couple!"
I said annoyed," Hawkeye! Say that again and I will put those words down you throat!"
Hawkeye said," Okay! A Lt. Proops came by here and told me to give you this package and letter!"
I whacked my head.
I said," Will he ever stop doing that?"
Hawkeye said," Sending what?"
I said," He keeps sending me presents every month and he gives me 2 on my birthday!"
Father said," Open it and see what you got this time from him!"
Hawkeye said," Does Lt.Proops care of you so much?"
I said," Yes! Very much! The men at my unit kept asking me out!"
Hawkeye put the package on my bed as I looked at the card.
It was more of a letter.
I was pretty much shocked at what happened. A tear slid out of my eye.
Hawkeye said," Are you okay?"
I toke off my glasses and wiped my tears.
I said," It's really bad!"
Hawkeye took the letter and read it. He was pretty much shocked as he passed it to Father.
Father said," I'm so sorry for you!"
I said," I'll be fine but this had to happen! Eagle-Eye had to commit sucide and Silver eye and Golden bullet could not stop her! I must of got something! Hawkeye! Can you open it please! I am too stricken by this!"
Father said," It's okay!"
Hawkeye opened it and put the stuff out. I got Eagle's eye dogtag,her pins for rank, her purple heart, her money and her will.
I toke the will and said," To Sonar, For you, I leave my poessions to you. Take this money to the orphanage but take 10 dollars out of it for yourself. These pins are for you. Give the purple heart to your brother Francis. This is really his purple heart for going out in stormy weather and getting hit by lightning! To all my friends, my respect goes to all of you for helping me through these times of death but it wasn't enough. Sign Eagle-eye!"
I wiped my tears and put my glasses on.
Chapter 10: Too painful to say in words!
Father and I recovered in a week and 5 days. I was silent for a while thinking and it was fall. The wind blowing was in my hair as I looked at the sky. I was holding my journal and my pen with me. The leaves were flying everywhere. I was in tears thinking of Eagle-eye's death. She was my friend that I was so close to and now she is gone.
Father walked up the hill and saw me as I closed my journal, set my pen on it and covered my head in my hands.
Father ran over to me as I felt the breeze of the wind.
Father put his hands on my shoulders and said concerned," Sonar! Are you okay?"
I said wiping my tears after I put my head up," It's just too painful to say it into words Father! I lost a very close friend and now I feel so lost like a puppy and alone as a wolf!"
Father kneeled in front of me and got me up. We both stood up as Father hugged me.
Father said," It is painful to lose someone you know but you can carry on still having known your friend."
He put his hand on my chin and pushed it up saying," Everyone lost someone but you must move on!"
He put his arms under my jacket and kissed me. I wasn't that surprised but was a little shocked. I moved my hands to his shoulder to the back of his neck as he brought me close to him.
Father released the kiss and said," You are not alone! You have the 4077th and your other friends in your old unit!"
I hugged him tightly putting my head sideways. He let me weep while he held me there. He was a good shoulder to cry on including the part he is a priest after all.
I said," You know you are a good friend at heart?"
Father said as he wiped my tears," Not that much!"
I said," Thanks for being there when I needed company! You are a true friend and a sign from god!"
Father blushed and said," Your welcome!"
I settled down and said," When I first came here, I had a strange feeling around you and I figured out what it was!"
Father said," It was love wasn't it?"
I nodded my head and said," Yeah and I thought it was something else but when we were around each other, we both had that strange feeling!"
I added," I think I'm in love with you for real Father!"
Father said," I know that!"
I stammered," But..how?"
Father said," Remember before we went into the 8063 when we caught each other looking at each other? I saw it in your eyes and I was shocked!"
I held his arms and said," You sure know how to find someone's feelings by looking through their eyes!"
Father blushed again as I moved my hands and placed them on his arms.
Chapter 11: Another Year is coming
It was now near Christmas here in the 4077th and I wrote a letter and sent the purple heart to Francis, my brother who was in the 8055th. I sent the letter to Radar's office and toke off. Eagle-eye was never off my mind. It was 3 days now. I already had a gift for Father, Radar, Maraget, Hawkeye, Klinger, Bj and Charles plus Col.Potter. I gave the packages to Bj who was the one who was dressed as Santa claus this year and took off. I still felt depression as we still got wounded. It was barely snowing but it was cold. Right now, me and the gang are in Pre-Op operating on patients. While I was in there, Hawkeye and Bj were chatting but I didn't know what came over me when it got carried away.
I said," Can't you two be quiet?"
Hawkeye said as Father passed by," You're moody!"
I said," I just want some quiet please! I have an headache!"
Bj said," Okay! Let's be quiet Hawkeye!"
My head was pounding with a headache as I dropped the clamp.
Maraget who was with me said," Are you okay?"
I said bending down to get the clamp," I'm okay Major! Let's get on this patient here!"
I was thinking of writing to the 8063 to Silvereye and GoldenBullet to tell them I am not feeling myself when I cut my self.
Maraget said," Get new gloves!"
I took off my gloves as nurse Kelleye put on new ones for me.
I was pretty much not myself.
I said," Clamp!"
Maraget handed me the clamp as I used it. Maraget also wiped the blood.
I was muttering so quietly that no one could hear me.
I said," Sew him up Maraget! I'm done!"
Maraget said," Right!"
Klinger and Igor brought in another patient as I sneezed.
Father said," Bless you!"
I said," Thank you!"
Father said," Your welcome!"
I started on the next patient and felt a little hot but managed to pull through.
When I got out, Hawkeye and Bj plus Potter, Charles and Father came in.
Hawkeye said," Sonar! I never seen you so moody!"
I said," I am not telling why!"
Col.Potter said," Probably Christmas blues!"
I said," Probably!"
I threw off my surgical clothing and headed outside. I sat down on a barrell. A few hours later, I headed to the messhall and sat with the guys and then we got wounded and it toke us till night to finish. I than headed to my tent to sleep.
The next day, was the day before christmas and there was a tree in our camp now. Hawkeye and Father were singing to the piano in the officer's club. Radar and Klinger were decorating the tree while the rest of the camp except I was decorating the camp.
I took out a piece of paper and took a pen. I was writing to Silver Bullet and Goldeneye.
I wrote, "Dear SilverBullet and Goldeneye,
I have not been feeling myself. I shouted at two doctors and cut my self during surgery. I was a litttle careless. I feel like I am creul. Right now, the camp except I are decorating the camp. It is cold but barely no snow. I don't really have much to say though. I hope you read this letter and realize that I am feeling blue and I miss Eagle-eye. I got her will and some of her possessions. I better get moving, I want to donate some money to Father Mulcahy so he can get the kids some gifts at the orphanage.See Ya Sonar!"
Now it was christmas and the party was set up. It was going to be tonight and we got wounded again. We got through the day fine with all this wounded. We got a few transferred into Seoul and some went home.
It was evening as the party started. I just didn't feel like going cause I knew I would get nothing but I didn't know I got a few gifts. The gang did notice I was not here and came to get me from my tent. I was in my bed thinking of Eagle-eye when someone knocked on my door.
I said," Come!"
Hawkeye, Col.Potter, Maraget ,Klinger, Radar and Father came in.
Klinger said," Why are you here?"
Maraget said," Come on!"
I said," I just don't feel like it!"
Radar said," Come on!"
The gang pulled me out of bed and took me to the messhall where my mood changed.
Col.Potter said," Feel better now?"
I nodded my head and smiled. Then Bj came in as Santa Claus through the tent.
Everyone gathered around except for I who sat on a bench. Radar sat beside me.
Radar said," Sonar! Is anything wrong?"
I said," I feel depressed and I can't figure it out!"
I got no gifts so I left putting my head down still feeling depressed but what I didn't know that they planned to surprise me cause they hid the gifts in their tents. I went to my tent and layed down again for the second time. I took out a book and read it.
I thought," I hope the gang like my gifts! I care less if I got nothing! Their happiness is more of a gift to me than having something!"
I didn't know that the Christmas party ended as the pa said," Sonar! Come to Col.Potter's office now!"
I got out of my bed putting back on my clothes and jacket. I then headed outside as it snowed. I looked as the compound was covered in snow. I sighed and entered the office. I looked at Radar's office and knocked on Col.Potter's door. I than opened it when there was no answer.
I said," Why would he call me if he..."
Everyone jumped out of their hiding places and said," Surprise and happy belated birthday!"
I continued,"....If he was not here! What is going on?"
Klinger said," You were down in the dumps and realized that your birthday passed!"
Father said," So we decided to have a party in your honor!"
I pointed at myself and said wide-eyed in confusion," Me?"
Everyone nodded their heads.
I said," How did you know of my birthday?"
Radar said," I read your file and when I told the guys, we planned this party!"
I felt a few tears of happiness slide down my cheek and said," I don't know what to say! I'm speechless you guys! Thank you!"
Charles said," It was our pleasure, Sonar!"
Father said," Well! Sonar! You look happy already!"
Hawkeye pointed and said," Looks who is under the mistletoe!"
I looked up and blushed slightly. I was too surprised to notice Father Mulcahy walking to me and slipping a hand behind my back.
Bj said," Go for it Father!"
I felt an instant touch on my neck as I was kissed by Father. I grabbed his arm and clutched the clothing on his arm. Everyone cheered as Father took his other arm and put it through my hair.It gave me a chill done my spine as Father held me more tighter than before.I felt so warm but yet,I thought my ribs would break with the strength he had in his arms. I moved my arms and hugged him. I clutched his shirt again as I felt like I was in tears. Two tears fell as Father released the kiss. I noticed that Father was blushing as he released me but I was still holding him in a hug. I released Father as Radar and Klinger put me in Col.Potter's chair. They brought in a few presents as I felt like crying. I took Klinger's first.
I said," Thank you Klinger!"
Klinger said," Open it!"
I said," Okay!"
I took the wrapping and opened the box. It was his pink evening dress.
I said," It's nice Klinger!"
Hawkeye said," Open mine next!"
I said," Take it easy!"
I spotted Bj's present and said," This one is from Bj! I wonder what it is!"
I took the card and read it.
I said," Thanks Bj!"
Bj said," Your welcome!"
I opened the box and saw that I got a book from him.
I said," You found my favorite book!"
I turned my head and did a sly smile but my smile looked very shyish.
I toke Maraget's next.
I said," Thank you Maraget!"
Maraget said," Hope you enjoy it!"
I read her card and opened her present. I gasped and took it out.
It had an attached note.
It said," To the best solider, You were brave in the previous events and had courage! I award you with the star of bravery!"
I said," It's amazing!"
I than took Hawkeye's present.
I said," Here's Hawkeye!"
Everyone laughs at my remark. I opened the present and it was a book that his dad read.
I took Charles next and he gave me a purple heart. I felt spoiled but this camp was very much full of it.
I took Radar's and said," Thank you Radar!"
Radar said," You will like it!"
Radar came to my side as I opened the present. It was a white teddy bear. I turned, looked at Radar and kissed his cheek.
Radar said," When alone it will keep you company and you can keep your serects with it like a priest does and it will give you comfort as you sleep through the night!"
I said," Radar! I love this gift very much! Come here so I can hug you!"
I stood up and hugged Radar and than sat down still having to open the priest's and Col.Potter's present. I held the teddy bear close to me as I looked at the package.
I thought," Wonder what I got from Father!"
Father said," I hope you enjoy this present Sonar!"
I said," Thank you Father!"
Father smiled and said," Anytime!"
Everyone gathered around as I took off the ribbon and opened the package. I put my hands on the box and was about to open it when Father took my hands and took them off. He opened the lid for me.
I was looking. It was a jewelry case. Father took it out and set it in my hands.
He said," Go on!"
He insisited as I slowly opened it. I was speechless as my eyes were in surprise. It was so shocking for me because I never expected it.
I toke it out as Maraget said," It is so beautiful!"
I said," Now..I..now...I!"
Hawkeye said," What?"
I said," Now i am too speechless!"
I slightly smiled but it was so weird that everyone laughed. Father's gift was so pretty. It was on a chain and it was a rather large pendenat. I opened it and it had this on it," You are a true friend at heart, Sonar from Father Mulcahy!"
Father blushed and smiled like he won a raffle but I could nearly see his teeth. I put the necklace down and headed over to Father. I hugged him tightly and gave him a kiss on the lips.
Col Potter cleared his voice, forcing me to release the kiss. Father shook his head back and forth like a bird. He felt a little dizzy but recovered slowly.
I headed back to the chair and said," Col.Potter! Thanks!"
Col.Potter said," Your welcome!"
I opened the present and got a little model of a horse.
I said," I love horses!"
Col.Potter said," I guess you love it?"
I stood up and said," All of you amazed me with your gifts and I love them but the greatest gift of all is having such great people like you as friends!"
Radar said,"Friendship is a great gift!"
Father said," The wonders friendship have that could affect a person deeply!"
I said," Nice wording Father!"
Father said," I am good at speeches after all!"
We all laughed and then poured some cups.
Radar and I had Grape-Nehi cause he got it from the bar while the others had scotch.
Col.Potter said," I would like to make a toast to Sonar! She's a great surgeron and cares for others!"
Klinger takes a sip and said," Sonar is the nicest woman in this unit beside the nurses!"
Maraget and I laugh.
Maraget said," Sonar is a well trained surgeron and my respect goes to her!"
Radar said," Sonar does not let people push her an defends her friends!"
Bj said," She is understandable and never lets her faith go!"
Father said," She is a beautiful woman with attitude but somedays she really puts her heart and soul into her work and she is devoted to it! God bless you Sonar!"
Hawkeye said as I took a sip with everyone else," We are glad to have you here in this unit as a friend and you defend your life and take cares of others trying not to hurt their feelings! You are strong at heart and you will not be forgotton! Amen!"
I said," I like to make a toast to you guys! Thank you for making me feel welcome and comfortable and I will never forget you guys no matter what it takes!"
Charles said," I have one for you Sonar! You are the god's sign that we will make it through the war!"
I said," Thank you but let me finish! You guys are hard workers working under hard conditions and this is the best unit better than the 8063 and even if you run low on supplies, you keep going! I ,Sonar am glad to be here in the unforgettable mash 4077th! God bless us all to make it through this bad and wretched war!"
We all take another sip as I sat down.
Klinger said," To the best trained unit!"
We all said taking our drinks to the mouth,"To the best trained unit!"
I was blushing still since I was never so surprised in my life but I had before.
Col.Potter said," Time for us to sleep guys!"
I was stuck in thought still sitting in Col.Potter's chair.
Father put a hand on my shoulder and yawned saying," Your right Col.Potter! Sonar! Let's get some rest!"
I shook my head and said," What did you say?"
Father repeated," Let's get some rest!"
I said standing up," Right!"
Hawkeye took the mistletoe and put it in my hair.
I put the presents back in their boxes and with the help of Father, I got them in my tent. Father set them down on my bed as I did.
I said," Thanks Father!"
Father said," I was glad to cheer you up and help you!"
I said," Thanks to you and your gang here, I feel more respected and welcomed as ever! You helped me change my depression to happiness! Thank you for everything!"
Before Father said a word, I kissed his lips, hugging his body tightly.
He was wide-eyed but he relaxed. He slowly brought his arms up and hugged me firmly yet softly. I released the kiss a few minutes later to have Father putting his head on my shoulder touching my hair.
I suddenly blushed in surprise after that. I was still holding Father as I sat him down on my bed. I had the warm feeling once more as I turned my head a little. I patted Father's back.
I said," Are you okay Father?"
Father said still having his head on my shoulder," I'm fine! I liked the gift you gave me!"
I said," Your welcome Father! I loved yours too!"
Father said," Your welcome Sonar!"
I noticed his tone was softer than his usual tone. I just smiled as I rustled my hand through his hair.
Father said," It is just odd how two people like me and you can fall in love so fast!"
I was brushing my hand in my hair as I said," I know but all these strange and deepest feelings point to love, Father!"
He put his arms around me. It tickled my neck a little as Father put his head close to my neck. He moved my hair out of his way and layed his head back on by my neck.
Father said," We started out as friends but I never expected this!"
I said," Me either!"
Father toke his head off but he was touching my right side of my face with his head. I closed my eyes and toke a soft breath.
I muttered," I think I'm really in love with you Father!"
Father closed his eyes and smiled. I could feel his breath against my ear.
I said," We better get to sleep here!"
Father said softly still having his head by mine," You're right!"
I said," You know, that party was great!"
Father said," I agree and there is a few days to go till the year changes!"
I said,"Yeah and more wounded!"
Father said,"and that too!"
I said,"You got good taste in humor!"
Father said," Some guys got it and some guys don't!"
Father took his left arm and touched my left cheek as I took my arm and put it on his back while my left hand remains by my side. I felt Father's cheek rubbing on mine as we were both stuck in thought. Then there was a knock at the door. Father and I both blushed because someone interupted our private moment.
Father said as he removed his head from the side of my face," Come in!"
Bj came in and said," Hey you two! We got wounded!"
Father said holding my hand," Just give us a moment please!"
Bj said," Sure thing and hurry!"
Bj took off as I said," Wounded always seem to come!"
Father said," I know what you mean but this was a rather private moment!"
Father quickly kissed my lips and hugged me. He released it and the two of us took off holding hands. I always hated to see wounded but some good came out of saving lives. I released Father's hand and went over to where Col.Potter was.
I said," How's this guy?"
Col.Potter said," This guy has gotten a chest wound!"
I shouted," Corman! I'll take him!"
Two cormen came and toke the chest wounded man.
I heard a voice," Sonar! Get over here!"
It was Klinger. I ran and got over to where Klinger was.
I said to the patient," I'm a doctor!"
The patient said," Will I make it?"
I said," You will! Trust me! We have the best unit! I hope I will not be shot in the shoulder! What's your name?"
The patient said," Josh Bachey!"
I said as Father came over," Nice meeting you Josh! Don't worry! just relax and let our unit fix you up!"
Josh toke my hand and said," Thank you doctor!"
I said," Your welcome Josh! We are going to take you into Pre-op! Cormen!"
Father tapped me and said," We got a patient that needs to be checked here!"
I said," Okay! Show me that patient!"
Father chuckled a little. I could see why. It was the way I said my wording made him laugh. Father showed me to the patient and stopped his laughing at the same time. I checked his wound.
I shouted," Hawkeye! Get over here! I got something to show you!"
Hawkeye heard my voice and ran over quickly.
Hawkeye said kneeling," What is it?"
I said," Look at him! His wound is so deep! Do you think he has a chance?"
Hawkeye said," We will give it a shot! Cormen! I'll take this guy!"
I said," Thanks Hawkeye! I got to scrub up!"
I got up with Father and scrubbed up. Before that, I got a nurse to get the patient with the chest wound ready. I got the surgery clothing and my mask on and then headed into the surgery room.
Then a few minutes later, Hawkeye, Father, Bj, Col.Potter and Charles came in. We started operating on the patients.
I said," Nurse! Close up!"
The nurse said," Right!"
I threw off my gloves as Nurse Ginger came over and gave me new gloves as they brought in the guy with the deep wound.
I said to the nurse," Put him under!"
The other nurse which was Able put him under. The nurse that was working with me was Kelleye.
I said," Clamp!"
Father came over to watch as I clamped the bleeder.
I started sweating as I said," Hawkeye! You won't believe that I got the deep wound patient!"
Hawkeye said," Hold on! Nurse Gage! Close up!"
Nurse Gage said," Right Hawkeye!"
Hawkeye came over as he got new gloves from nurse Ginger.
Father looked at the wound.
I said," Hawkeye! How am I doing?"
Hawkeye noticed I was sweating as he said," Nurse! Wipe Sonar's head!"
I said," I'm okay Hawkeye!"
Hawkeye didn't respond as he said," Sonar! Pack some wipes down to put pressure!"
I said," I done this operation close to 17 times now Hawkeye! I just wanted to know how I'm doing!"
Hawkeye said," Your okay!"
I nodded as I said," Radar!"
Radar came in and said," We got 3 more patients!"
Bj said," I'll take one!"
Col.Potter and Hawkeye said," Us too!"
Father watched as I said to Nurse Kelleye," Therosilk! I done this before and I think I can do it again! Suction!"
Kelleye put the suction inside the wound and suction up the blood.
I said to Nurse Able and Father," Father! I need you to take Nurse Able's place! Nurse Able! Get another unit of blood!"
Father said," Right!"
Nurse Able said," Right on it!"
Father said taking Nurse Able's place," How is it going?"
I said," Okay! I am going to sew the insides together!"
Father looked at the pressure thing and said," Pulse is dropping!"
Hawkeye said," Take my patient Sonar!"
I snapped," I can handle it Hawkeye! Don't pressure me here! Retracter!"
Kelleye said," Rectracter!"
Father suggested," Kelleye and I can switch places!"
Nurse Able came back and put another unit of blood as I nodded at Father. The two switched places and Nurse Able was also helping me.
Father said," Are you okay, Sonar?"
I said," I'm okay but I don't feel like myself Father!"
Charles said," Your right! You're a Meanderfall!"
I shouted," I don't have to take this abuse! Excuse me!"
I walked out of the room slamming the door causing some people to jump.
Bj said," Close up nurse!"
I ran to my tent and put the lock on it. I took my glasses and mask off and layed in bed weeping.
Bj toke my patient and said," Father! Go get Sonar!"
Charles said," It doesn't matter! We're done!"
Father said," Major! You hurt her feelings! She has only been here for a while and you are hurting her as it is! She already lost a friend and now you treat her like dirt! I am not pleased by this action!"
Col.Potter said," Calm down padre!"
Father said," How can I when Sonar is hurt right now and she could possibly do sucide right behind us!"
Meanwhile, I was mad. I thought that no one loves me and needs me so I went out of my tent and spotted a jeep.
Radar spotted me driving off and he tried to call my name.
I was too mad to hear Radar as Radar ran into Pre-op. Father was watching Bj as the everyone looked at Radar.
Hawkeye said," What is it Radar?"
Radar toke a few breaths and said," This isn't good! Are you sure you want to hear this?"
Bj said," Yes Radar!"
Radar put his head and said," Sonar went Awol!"
Father said," Oh no! We got to find her and stop her now!"
Col.Potter said," Call the mps Radar!"
Radar said," Right!"
Bj said as Radar left," She could be far from here!"
Col.Potter said," I rather get my mind on the patients but I hope she will make it!"
Meanwhile...
Tears were streaking off my cute face as I drove the jeep down the road.
I thought," Why should I be there? First they love me and now they hurt me! But what about Father? I hurt him but who cares? Who cares of me anyway?"
Meanwhile at the 4077th,
Father Mulcahy was kicking his feet around hiding his tears as he walked around the compund to his tent which was across from the swamp. He sighed as a tear fell. It was no use. His tears started to form as he took off his glasses.
Father thought," I have to go after Sonar!"
He wiped his tears and saw the compound was mostly busy because of the wounded. Father didn't bother staying. His thoughts of me lingered in his mind. His heart was pounding as he headed to the mobile area where the jeeps were stored. He looked around to make sure no one was there. He than crept over to the jeep, started it and toke off into the bright afternoon.
Meanwhile....
I was driving when I saw another jeep. Good thing there was a clear area. I pitted over as the jeep went past me. I toke a few breaths and went on the path of the road but I wasn't paying any attention that time. I was offguard as a truck was driving from the opposite direction. I looked up and was so scared that I lost control on the steering wheel. My jeep hit into a tree but luckily I did not get injured but a little sore. I unbuckled my belt as hit down to the side by the tree. I crawled a distance before my jeep blew up in smoke and flames. Then my body gave out making my body fall to the ground. I was lying on my stomach. My legs were together and my arms were above me.
Meanwhile at the 4077th,
Radar was walking to the messhall with the mail. Bj and Hawkeye past by.
Bj said," Hey Radar!"
Hawkeye said," Hi Radar! Have you seen Father Mulcahy?"
Radar said going through mail," No I haven't! I didn't see him!"
Bj said," I'm going to tell Col.Potter!"
Hawkeye said,"Any mail?"
Radar and Hawkeye were just outside the messhall as Bj went inside.
Radar was looking through the mail and gave Hawkeye the nudist magazine and a letter from his dad.
Radar said," There you go!"
The two went inside and got the trays. Igor was serving the food as Bj, Hawkeye and Radar got their food and sat down with Maraget, Charles, Klinger and Col.Potter.
Bj said," Hey Col.Potter!"
Col.Potter said," Hey guys! Sit down!"
The three sat down.
Radar was still up as he handed the mail and than sat down. Then there was silence.
Bj broke the silence by saying," Have you guys seen Father? I haven't seen him at all much!"
Maraget said," I have not seen him!"
Hawkeye said," I'm worried!"
Col.Potter said," Why?"
Hawkeye said," When Sonar went Awol, Father acted depressed!"
Charles said," Do you think he went Awol too?"
Col.Potter said," I see! After we eat, we will split up! Radar and Charles take the latrine. Hawkeye and Bj, you take Father's tent. Maraget and I will check the officers club! Meet by the swamp!"
Klinger said," What about me?"
