5:10PM – 5:20PM

INT. THE SWAMP – 5:10PM

Trapper and Adrienne are sitting across from one another on Trapper's bed. They appear to be attempting to stare each other down. Adrienne puts her cards down.

ADRIENNE

Gin!

Trapper stares at the cards in disbelief. That's the 4th game she's won in a row.

TRAPPER

How did you get that so fast?

ADRIENNE

Just a little thing you may not be familiar with called SKILL.

Trapper gathers up all of the cards. Adrienne stands up and stretches. Trapper can't help but stare as she raises her arms over her head. He looks away and quickly starts shuffling the cards. He glances back at her. Her t-shirt is raised a little to reveal her midriff. He flicks the cards across the tent. Adrienne drops her arms by her sides and looks at him.

ADRIENNE

You OK, Honey?

TRAPPER

Yeah, sure.

He begins to retrieve the cards, slightly embarrassed. OK, very embarrassed. He can't quite place why, either. No woman has ever made him nervous before. She goes and sits on Hawkeye's bed.

ADRIENNE

You know, Trap, in the time I've been here we've never really talked.

Trapper picks up the rest of the cards from the floor and stands.

TRAPPER

We've talked.

ADRIENNE

Not really. Most of the conversations we've had were about medicine.

TRAPPER

Well, what do you want to talk about?

ADRIENNE

I don't know… Anything other than medicine.

TRAPPER

Like what?

ADRIENNE

Just pick a topic and go with it! Do I have to do all the work? Jeez!

(with a sexy smirk)

I hope you're not like this in, uh… other situations…

She makes what she's talking about rather obvious by wriggling her eyebrows and adding a wink for good measure. Adrienne giggles at the embarrassed look on Trapper's face. He gets up and goes over to her. He sits in the chair next to Hawkeye's bed. He gains courage and smiles at her.

TRAPPER

Would you like to find out?

Adrienne bursts out laughing.

ADRIENNE

A little eager, aren't we? Don't blame you really. I'm hot.

It's Trapper's turn to burst out laughing. Adrienne joins him.

ADRIENNE

Then again, so are you, so I guess we both win.

He stares at her.

ADRIENNE

Hypothetically, if we were to… how shall I put this? Consummate our relationship, what number would I be on your list?

Trapper thinks for a moment.

TRAPPER

I've lost count.

ADRIENNE

I thought as much.

TRAPPER

What number would I be on your list?

ADRIENNE

I've lost count, too.

They start laughing again.

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INT. POST OP – 5:15PM

Hawkeye is looking over another patient's chart, a head wound he and Adrienne operated on a few days ago. He frowns. His vital signs aren't good. His temperature's up and his pressure is 60/40. He looks over at Klinger, who has just entered post op.

HAWKEYE

Klinger?

KLINGER

Yes, Sir?

HAWKEYE

Could you do me a favour?

KLINGER

Boris and I are at your service, Sir!

Hawkeye blinks.

HAWKEYE

Boris?

KLINGER

My new friend!

He points at the empty space next to him. Hawkeye holds his hand out and shakes the air.

HAWKEYE

Nice to meet you, Boris.

KLINGER

What can we do for you, Sir?

HAWKEYE

Could you find Adrienne? A patient we operated on isn't doing too well.

KLINGER

Right away, Sir! Come on, Boris.

Klinger turns and guides his imaginary friend out of the room. Hawkeye stares as Klinger argues politely with Boris over who should leave first.

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INT. THE SWAMP – 5:17PM

Trapper and Adrienne are sitting on the edge of Trapper's bed. Adrienne is looking at a photo.

ADRIENNE

They're beautiful.

TRAPPER

They are.

ADRIENNE

Yeah, but you're biased. Every parent thinks their children are beautiful. (frowns) Except for my mother. I don't think she ever told any of us we were beautiful.

She hands the photo to Trapper. He puts it in his shirt pocket.

TRAPPER

Never?

ADRIENNE

Nope. AGH! I don't want to talk about my mother. I hate my mother!

TRAPPER

Really? That's terrible.

ADRIENNE

Yeah, well, if you knew her you'd understand.

She stands, takes her hat off and runs a hand through her hair. She puts it back on and goes over to Frank's quarters and starts looking through his things.

TRAPPER

Don't bother. The only things you'll find there are a few Bibles.

ADRIENNE

(disappointed)

Oh. I was hoping for maybe a few racy photos of Margaret!

TRAPPER

No, Frank keeps them in his wallet.

Adrienne laughs. She sits back down next to Trapper on his bed.

ADRIENNE

Mind if I smoke?

TRAPPER

Not at all.

She takes a cigarette out of the band on her hat and puts it in her mouth. Trapper offers her a light. She lights the cigarette.

ADRIENNE

Thanks. Let's see, we've talked about sex, your kids, my mother and Frank and Margaret. I think we've just about covered it all.

TRAPPER

Are you seeing anyone?

ADRIENNE

Ooh, I stand corrected. Here, no. But I have a boyfriend at home. Danny. Weird guy, but he falls for all of my practical jokes, so that's good enough for me.

TRAPPER

Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight?

ADRIENNE

Sure. Sounds like fun. I heard Double Indemnity is playing. I love that film. By the way, just in case you want to know…

TRAPPER

Yeah?

ADRIENNE

I kiss on the first date.

TRAPPER

(grinning)

I bet you do.

ADRIENNE

I even kiss before the first date under exceptional circumstances.

TRAPPER

I'd believe that.

They look at each other. They slowly start leaning forward, like they're going to kiss. Their faces are only centimetres apart when Klinger rushes in.

KLINGER

Captain Jacobson!

Trapper and Adrienne groan.

ADRIENNE

What is it Klinger??

KLINGER

A patient of yours! The guy who got shot in the head. His condition's worse.

ADRIENNE

You're going to have to elaborate. I operated on two guys who got shot in the head.

KLINGER

The one you operated on with Captain Pierce.

ADRIENNE

Oh. OK, I'll be right there.

Klinger nods and leaves. Adrienne stands.

ADRIENNE

See you at the movie if I don't see you beforehand.

TRAPPER

It's a date.

Adrienne smiles and leaves the Swamp. Trapper watches her go.