A Winchester Romance
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Korea, March 28, 1953. It is still bitterly cold at the 4077, but Margaret is enjoying her and Hawkeye's new twins. Maggie and Ben are now a month old and since their birth, Hawkeye and Margaret are closer together than ever before. While the parents are on Post Op duty, the twins are looked after by Charles, B.J. and Colonel Potter taking turns. When everyone is in the O.R., Klinger looks after the twins. Because Klinger is pulling double duty, he requests that he has an assistant clerk.
"Colonel Potter, I need to ask you something", said Klinger
"What is it, Klinger?" asked Colonel Potter
"Well, you know how hard it is to do my duties and babysit the twins at the same time, I was wondering if I could get an assistant to share the duties", replied Klinger
"Klinger, I noticed that you do a great job with the twins and I'm glad you've brought this up. I think it would be an excellent idea. Put me through to I.C.O.R. and I'll see what I can do", answered Colonel Potter
"Yes, sir. Thank you, sir!" said Klinger
"You're welcome, and you deserve it!" answered Colonel Potter
Klinger places a call to I.C.O.R through Sparky
"Colonel, I have I.C.O.R. on the phone", said Klinger
"Colonel Potter here. What's my problem? General, I have a very busy company clerk who's stressed out. He needs an assistant! Great, you have someone you're willing to send! What's the name? Lieutenant C. J. Barnes will be here tomorrow! Thank you, General. Goodbye!" said Colonel Potter speaking to the General on the phone
"What did the General say, sir?" asked Klinger
"The General is sending a Lieutenant C .J. Barnes and he speaks very highly of this person. Lieutenant Barnes will be here tomorrow!" answered Colonel Potter
"Great! I can't wait", replied Klinger
The next day, Charles and B. J. were walking out of the Swamp. They notice a jeep pulling up with a beautiful dark brown haired, hazel eyed woman with an average figure.
"Hunnicutt, did I. C. O. R. order any new nurses here?" asked Charles
"I don't know, Charles, let's ask the little lady what she's doing here", answered B. J.
They walk over to the jeep and approach the woman. The woman smiles at both doctors.
"Excuse me, but are you a nurse assigned here permanently?" asked Charles
"Oh, no. I'm the new assistant company clerk. I'm Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes, but please call me Cathy Jo. Do you know where I can find Colonel Sherman Potter and Sergeant Max Klinger? I'm supposed to report to them and give them my personal file", said the woman
"Hi, I'm B. J. Hunnicutt and this is Charles Emerson Winchester the third. We're surgeons here at the 4077 and we welcome you here", said B. J. as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"Well, it's nice to meet you both", said Cathy Jo as she shook hands with both doctors
"Follow me, Cathy Jo, over to Colonel Potter's office", said Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
Cathy Jo, Charles, and B. J. walk over to Colonel Potter's office where he and Klinger were having a drink.
"Colonel Potter, may I present Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes. She's Klinger's new assistant!" said B. J.
"Nice to meet you, Catherine. Welcome to the 4077. I'm Colonel Sherman Potter", said Colonel Potter
"I'm Sergeant Max Klinger. It's always a pleasure to meet a pretty lady like you here!" said Klinger
"Oh, please call me Cathy Jo. That's what my family and friends all call me back in Massachusetts. Here's my personal file", said Cathy Jo as she handed Colonel Potter the file
"Well, it says that you're 25, single, been in the army for two years, you majored in Business at Harvard and you have no criminal record", said Colonel Potter as he read the file
"Pardon me, but did I hear that you're from Massachusetts. What part?" asked Charles
"I'm from Plymouth. Do you know anyone from there?" replied Cathy Jo
"No, I'm from Boston", answered Charles
"Well, it's nice to know I have someone from my state here that I can talk to. Say, where are the rest of you from?" asked Cathy Jo as she smiled at Charles
"I'm from Hannibal, Missouri", said Colonel Potter
"I'm from Toledo, Ohio", said Klinger
"And I'm from Mill Valley, California", said B. J.
Just then, Margaret, Hawkeye, and Father Mulcahy enter Colonel Potter's office.
"Colonel, who is this young lady?" asked Margaret
"Hello. I'm Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes, but call me Cathy Jo. I'm 25 and I'm from Plymouth, Massachusetts. I have three younger siblings. There's Elizabeth Anne, Matthew Lucas, and Jonathon Mark. The boys are identical twins. My parents names are James and Mary and they gave me and my siblings names that were either royal or religious names because my family's Catholic", replied Cathy Jo
"It's nice to meet you, Cathy Jo. I'm Margaret Houlihan-Pierce, you can call me Margaret. I'm the head nurse here at the 4077!" said Margaret
"I'm Hawkeye Pierce, Margaret's husband! I'm the chief surgeon at the 4077 and Margaret and I have twins. Their names are Maggie and Ben", said Hawkeye
"I'm Father Francis Mulcahy. I'm the chaplain here at the 4077. It's nice to meet you, Cathy Jo and I hold church services for all denominations in the mess tent on Sundays. I also hold private confessions in my tent if you're interested", said Father Mulcahy
"It's nice to meet you all. Hawkeye and Margaret, I can't wait to meet your twins. Father Mulcahy, you might be interested to know that I went to an all female Catholic school. The nuns were the best teachers anyone could ever want. By the way, where are you three from?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, Cathy Jo, both of my parents were in the army, so I'm an army brat and I don't really have a hometown", replied Margaret
"I'm from Crabapple Cove, Maine", answered Hawkeye
"And I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", said Father Mulcahy
"Well, I guess I should get settled into my quarters. It's nice talking to you all", said Cathy Jo
"Lieutenant, you'll be staying in the nurses tent, if you don't mind. Allow me to take your bags for you", said Klinger
"No, I don't mind bunking with the nurses and thank you, Sergeant. Say, aren't you the man who dresses like a woman to get out of the army. If you are, can I borrow some of your dresses?" asked Cathy Jo as her and Klinger were leaving Colonel Potter's office
"Yes, but I gave up wearing dresses a long time ago! And sure, you can borrow my dresses anytime", said Klinger
"Oh, by the way, what duties am I assisting you on?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, I look after Hawkeye and Margaret's twins while they are in surgery and it doesn't give me much time to do my regular duties. You don't mind helping me look after babies, do you?" asked Klinger
"Oh, I just love children and I can't wait to have some of my own someday. Klinger, I'd be delighted to help you look after babies after all, I did babysit my twin brothers when I was younger. This is going to be more exciting working here than at I. C. O. R.", replied Cathy Jo as she got into her tent
Cathy Jo gets settled into the tent and meets her bunkmates who are Nurse Bigelow and Nurse Kellye. They get along just fine and they don't mind sharing a tent with a clerk. The next morning, Cathy Jo went to the mess tent to get a bite to eat. She notices Charles sitting with Klinger, Father Mulcahy, Colonel Potter, B. J., Hawkeye, Margaret, and the twins.
"Mind if I join you, Charles", said Cathy Jo smiling at Charles
"Not at all, Cathy Jo. Tell me, did you sleep well last night?" asked Charles as he smiled back at Cathy Jo
"Oh, I slept really well, even though the wounded kept pouring in. Say are these the twins. They're such darlings. I can't wait to start babysitting them. I used to look after my twin brothers, so naturally I can handle two babies", said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, this is Maggie and Ben. Maggie is five minutes older than Ben. All of the baby supplies are in our tent", said Margaret
"Thank you, Margaret. I'll take them to the office with Klinger and me so you can visit them while you and Hawkeye are on duty. I'll take a bag of baby supplies with me", answered Cathy Jo
"You've got a big day ahead of you. Are you ready to get started?" asked Colonel Potter
"
Yes, Colonel, I'm always ready. I'll take the twins and meet you over there. Bye!" said Cathy Jo as she leaves with the twins to head over to the office
"Well, what do you all think of her?" asked Colonel Potter
"She's a very nice girl. From her records, she's seems very responsible", answered Father Mulcahy
"She doesn't seem to shy away from a conversation", replied B. J.
"I think she's a perfect sitter and clerk and I think she's pretty", said Hawkeye
"Well, I think she's gorgeous. I wonder what her interests are?" said Charles
"Charles, do you have feelings for the girl?" asked Hawkeye
"Maybe I do, maybe I don't", said Charles in a snooty way while trying not to blush
"I think you do have a crush on her. You were calling her name out in your sleep", replied B. J. jokingly
"I never had feelings for any girl like I have for Cathy Jo. I think she's special", said Charles
"Charles, you're still a bachelor. Just ask her out to the Officer's Club for a drink or are you too shy to!" replied Hawkeye
"I'm not shy. I'll go ask her out", replied Charles in a snooty way
The P. A. system came on "Attention all personnel. Incoming wounded. Choppers and ambulances in the compound. Report to triage"
"Let's go, people", said Colonel Potter as everyone cleared the mess tent
Klinger and Cathy Jo were performing administrative duties and looking after the twins at the same time while everyone was in the O. R.
"Hey, Klinger, what can you tell me about Charles? Is he single and what does he like for interests?" asked Cathy Jo
"Charles is definitely single and he has a love for arts and literature. Do I sense a little crush on him?" asked Klinger
"Well, I guess you could call it that. I've never dated anyone back home because I put my education ahead of my social life. I mean, I had several friends but I went to an all girls Catholic school, so there was no dating. I found him very sweet and kind when I came here yesterday" said Cathy Jo as she smiled and blushed
"Cathy Jo, I had no idea that you never dated a man before", said Klinger
"It surprises everyone because people see me as an outgoing person", replied Cathy Jo
Charles, B. J., and Hawkeye enter the office after the long hours of meatball surgery
"Hey, Cathy Jo, Charles has something to ask you!" said B. J.
"Come on, Charles, say it like you said it to us in the O. R.!" replied Hawkeye
"Cathy Jo, will you join me on a date to the Officer's Club for drinks?" asked Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"Charles, I'd be delighted to join you. What time do you want me to be ready?" asked Cathy Jo as she smiled back at Charles
"Around 7 o'clock", replied Charles
"Sounds great! Meet me at my tent", answered Cathy Jo
"See, Charles, that wasn't that bad!" said Hawkeye
"I guess you're right, Pierce!" replied Charles
It's a few hours before Cathy Jo's date. Hawkeye, B. J., and Charles head to the Swamp for drinks. Meanwhile Cathy Jo heads over to Margaret's tent and knocks on the door.
"Come in. I'm just putting the twins down for a nap", said Margaret
"Margaret, could I ask you for some advice? You see, Charles asked me on a date and I accepted. It's just that I've never been on a date before and I don't know what to do!" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, Cathy Jo, I guess the best advice I can give you is to just be yourself", answered Margaret
"Thanks, Margaret. I guess I'm just nervous", said Cathy Jo
"I was nervous when I first went on a date with Hawkeye. I mean, you couldn't ask for a better husband and father like Hawkeye. B. J. is devoted to his wife, Peg, and writes to her every week. Charles writes to his parents back in Boston on a weekly basis", said Margaret
"Well, I guess I better get ready. I wonder if Klinger has any outfits that I can borrow. I want to look pretty for Charles", answered Cathy Jo
"Have fun, Cathy Jo, and let me know how it turns out. By the way, you did an excellent job babysitting the twins today", replied Margaret
"Why thank you! I'll let you know how the date turns out. Bye", said Cathy Jo as she leaves the tent
It's a few hours later and Charles and Cathy Jo are on their date at the Officer's Club. They sit at a quiet table for two and Charles pulls out a chair for Cathy Jo. She sits and smiles at him. Cathy Jo is wearing Klinger's pink dress with matching shoes and handbag.
"Cathy Jo, what would you like to drink? I, myself, like cognac. You look beautiful tonight", said Charles
"Thank you. I'll have a grape nehi because I don't drink alcohol", replied Cathy Jo
"I'll go and get the drinks. Don't go away!" said Charles as he smiled at his date
Charles goes over and gets the drinks. Klinger is tending bar tonight
"Klinger, one cognac and grape nehi! What did you find you about Cathy Jo? You must know something that I don't know. I mean, she must have had a conversation with you", said Charles
"No, nothing new came out of our conversation, although I must admit that she's a great clerk and excellent with the twins. I think she'll make a fine mother someday. Here's your drinks, sir! Doesn't she look great in my pink outfit?" asked Klinger
"She sure does. Thank you, Max" answered Charles as he heads back over to Cathy Jo
"So, what were you and Klinger talking about?" asked Cathy Jo
"Just the daily events!" answered Charles
"Oh, Charles, it's alright if you two were talking about me. I think it's sweet!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, tell me a little bit about yourself!" asked Charles
"Well, my father's a doctor with his own private practice. My mother's a nurse and works for my father. My sister, Elizabeth, is also in the army. She works at I. C. O. R. My twin brothers, Jonathon and Matthew are still in high school at an all boys Catholic school. I enjoy fine dining, classical music, and classic novels", replied Cathy Jo
"You like classical music and classic novels? Isn't that interesting because I like the same things!" said Charles
"I also like going to plays and operas. I especially love Shakespeare, Dickens, and the Bronte sisters' works. I love poetry. You see, going to an all girls school made me appreciate culture in everyday life. What the 4077 needs is culture. I've never been on a date before, so if I seem a little nervous, that's why! Enough about me, tell me about Charles Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"Well, I went to Harvard Medical School and was stationed at Tokyo General before I came here. I've never been married and I would like to be working at Boston General right now. My sister, Honoria, lives with my parents, Charles and Emily Winchester, in Boston. I'm 35 years old. I've never been in a long-term relationship because I'm dedicated to my work!" replied Charles
"I'm 25 and never been married. I've never made love to a man because I'm saving myself for that special someone", answered Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, what do you say we go back to my tent and listen to some Mozart or Beethoven. We'll have the place to ourselves because Hunnicutt is on Post Op duty!" said Charles
"I'd like that very much. You are so charming and handsome!" replied Cathy Jo
"You are sweet and beautiful yourself, Cathy Jo!" said Charles
They leave the Officer's Club and head over to the Swamp where Charles puts on a Bach record
"Charles, this music makes me want to waltz. Would you dance with me?" asked Cathy Jo
"I'd love to. You're a good waltzer, have you taken lessons?" asked Charles as he was dancing with Cathy Jo
"Oh, my father taught me because I might need it someday", replied Cathy Jo
They keep dancing and Charles kisses Cathy Jo on the lips. She doesn't push him away at all.
The next morning, Charles comes into the O. R. in a good mood. He actually smiles and whistles a tune.
"Morning, Winchester! You're in a good mood today. Are you sure you're feeling alright?" asked Colonel Potter
"I decided that I might as well get used to being here!" replied Charles
"Colonel, that's not the reason Charles is in a good mood. When I got back to the Swamp after Post Op duty, Charles was kissing Cathy Jo goodnight", said B. J.
"Charles, you stud! I just can't picture you with a woman. I can't believe you went on a date!" said Hawkeye in a joking mood
"And I can't believe that you and Margaret are still happily married!" replied Charles in a snooty way
"Charles, what's that supposed to mean! Hawkeye is the most loving husband and father a woman could want!" said Margaret and then she kisses Hawkeye on the lips
"Maybe that's just what Winchester needs is to loosen up. Cathy Jo is a very responsible woman. I think you'll be happy with her", answered Colonel Potter
"As it turns out, we have a lot in common. We both like classical music and classic novels, we both come from wealthy families, we both went to Harvard, and we both like to dance. I think she's a wonderful girl and I think I'll aks her out again", replied Charles
"That's great, Winchester! What do you plan on doing tonight?" asked Colonel Potter
"I think we'll have a late night picnic and recite poetry. She loves poetry!" answered Charles
"Did she mention that it was her first time being with a man on a date. She came and asked me for some advice while I put the twins down for a nap", answered Margaret
"Yes, she mentioned that she never dated in high school or college because she put her career first", replied Charles
Charles leaves the O. R. after his patient is finished and walks out to the office to see Cathy Jo. She was changing the twins diapers and getting their bottles ready when she sees Charles
"Did you enjoy our date last night?" asked Charles
"Oh, yes, I enjoyed it very much!" answered Cathy Jo
"How about joining me on a picnic tonight!" asked Charles
"I sure will!" answered Cathy Jo
"I noticed that the mail came in. Anything for me?" asked Charles
"No mail for you, but here's something from me. Charles, you're the sweetest man I've ever known. I think I'm in love with you!" said Cathy Jo
"I think I'm in love with you too, Cathy Jo!" replied Charles
Charles and Cathy Jo kiss passionately as Klinger looks on as he is putting the twins down for a nap. B. J., Hawkeye, Colonel Potter, Father Mulcahy, and Margaret enter the office after their O. R. session. They are surprised to see the new couple kissing. Each of them commented on how the couple make such a lovely pair.
The End
Note: The characters belong to 20th Century Fox and any other characters that I created belong to me.
Korea, March 28, 1953. It is still bitterly cold at the 4077, but Margaret is enjoying her and Hawkeye's new twins. Maggie and Ben are now a month old and since their birth, Hawkeye and Margaret are closer together than ever before. While the parents are on Post Op duty, the twins are looked after by Charles, B.J. and Colonel Potter taking turns. When everyone is in the O.R., Klinger looks after the twins. Because Klinger is pulling double duty, he requests that he has an assistant clerk.
"Colonel Potter, I need to ask you something", said Klinger
"What is it, Klinger?" asked Colonel Potter
"Well, you know how hard it is to do my duties and babysit the twins at the same time, I was wondering if I could get an assistant to share the duties", replied Klinger
"Klinger, I noticed that you do a great job with the twins and I'm glad you've brought this up. I think it would be an excellent idea. Put me through to I.C.O.R. and I'll see what I can do", answered Colonel Potter
"Yes, sir. Thank you, sir!" said Klinger
"You're welcome, and you deserve it!" answered Colonel Potter
Klinger places a call to I.C.O.R through Sparky
"Colonel, I have I.C.O.R. on the phone", said Klinger
"Colonel Potter here. What's my problem? General, I have a very busy company clerk who's stressed out. He needs an assistant! Great, you have someone you're willing to send! What's the name? Lieutenant C. J. Barnes will be here tomorrow! Thank you, General. Goodbye!" said Colonel Potter speaking to the General on the phone
"What did the General say, sir?" asked Klinger
"The General is sending a Lieutenant C .J. Barnes and he speaks very highly of this person. Lieutenant Barnes will be here tomorrow!" answered Colonel Potter
"Great! I can't wait", replied Klinger
The next day, Charles and B. J. were walking out of the Swamp. They notice a jeep pulling up with a beautiful dark brown haired, hazel eyed woman with an average figure.
"Hunnicutt, did I. C. O. R. order any new nurses here?" asked Charles
"I don't know, Charles, let's ask the little lady what she's doing here", answered B. J.
They walk over to the jeep and approach the woman. The woman smiles at both doctors.
"Excuse me, but are you a nurse assigned here permanently?" asked Charles
"Oh, no. I'm the new assistant company clerk. I'm Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes, but please call me Cathy Jo. Do you know where I can find Colonel Sherman Potter and Sergeant Max Klinger? I'm supposed to report to them and give them my personal file", said the woman
"Hi, I'm B. J. Hunnicutt and this is Charles Emerson Winchester the third. We're surgeons here at the 4077 and we welcome you here", said B. J. as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"Well, it's nice to meet you both", said Cathy Jo as she shook hands with both doctors
"Follow me, Cathy Jo, over to Colonel Potter's office", said Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
Cathy Jo, Charles, and B. J. walk over to Colonel Potter's office where he and Klinger were having a drink.
"Colonel Potter, may I present Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes. She's Klinger's new assistant!" said B. J.
"Nice to meet you, Catherine. Welcome to the 4077. I'm Colonel Sherman Potter", said Colonel Potter
"I'm Sergeant Max Klinger. It's always a pleasure to meet a pretty lady like you here!" said Klinger
"Oh, please call me Cathy Jo. That's what my family and friends all call me back in Massachusetts. Here's my personal file", said Cathy Jo as she handed Colonel Potter the file
"Well, it says that you're 25, single, been in the army for two years, you majored in Business at Harvard and you have no criminal record", said Colonel Potter as he read the file
"Pardon me, but did I hear that you're from Massachusetts. What part?" asked Charles
"I'm from Plymouth. Do you know anyone from there?" replied Cathy Jo
"No, I'm from Boston", answered Charles
"Well, it's nice to know I have someone from my state here that I can talk to. Say, where are the rest of you from?" asked Cathy Jo as she smiled at Charles
"I'm from Hannibal, Missouri", said Colonel Potter
"I'm from Toledo, Ohio", said Klinger
"And I'm from Mill Valley, California", said B. J.
Just then, Margaret, Hawkeye, and Father Mulcahy enter Colonel Potter's office.
"Colonel, who is this young lady?" asked Margaret
"Hello. I'm Lieutenant Catherine Josephine Barnes, but call me Cathy Jo. I'm 25 and I'm from Plymouth, Massachusetts. I have three younger siblings. There's Elizabeth Anne, Matthew Lucas, and Jonathon Mark. The boys are identical twins. My parents names are James and Mary and they gave me and my siblings names that were either royal or religious names because my family's Catholic", replied Cathy Jo
"It's nice to meet you, Cathy Jo. I'm Margaret Houlihan-Pierce, you can call me Margaret. I'm the head nurse here at the 4077!" said Margaret
"I'm Hawkeye Pierce, Margaret's husband! I'm the chief surgeon at the 4077 and Margaret and I have twins. Their names are Maggie and Ben", said Hawkeye
"I'm Father Francis Mulcahy. I'm the chaplain here at the 4077. It's nice to meet you, Cathy Jo and I hold church services for all denominations in the mess tent on Sundays. I also hold private confessions in my tent if you're interested", said Father Mulcahy
"It's nice to meet you all. Hawkeye and Margaret, I can't wait to meet your twins. Father Mulcahy, you might be interested to know that I went to an all female Catholic school. The nuns were the best teachers anyone could ever want. By the way, where are you three from?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, Cathy Jo, both of my parents were in the army, so I'm an army brat and I don't really have a hometown", replied Margaret
"I'm from Crabapple Cove, Maine", answered Hawkeye
"And I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", said Father Mulcahy
"Well, I guess I should get settled into my quarters. It's nice talking to you all", said Cathy Jo
"Lieutenant, you'll be staying in the nurses tent, if you don't mind. Allow me to take your bags for you", said Klinger
"No, I don't mind bunking with the nurses and thank you, Sergeant. Say, aren't you the man who dresses like a woman to get out of the army. If you are, can I borrow some of your dresses?" asked Cathy Jo as her and Klinger were leaving Colonel Potter's office
"Yes, but I gave up wearing dresses a long time ago! And sure, you can borrow my dresses anytime", said Klinger
"Oh, by the way, what duties am I assisting you on?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, I look after Hawkeye and Margaret's twins while they are in surgery and it doesn't give me much time to do my regular duties. You don't mind helping me look after babies, do you?" asked Klinger
"Oh, I just love children and I can't wait to have some of my own someday. Klinger, I'd be delighted to help you look after babies after all, I did babysit my twin brothers when I was younger. This is going to be more exciting working here than at I. C. O. R.", replied Cathy Jo as she got into her tent
Cathy Jo gets settled into the tent and meets her bunkmates who are Nurse Bigelow and Nurse Kellye. They get along just fine and they don't mind sharing a tent with a clerk. The next morning, Cathy Jo went to the mess tent to get a bite to eat. She notices Charles sitting with Klinger, Father Mulcahy, Colonel Potter, B. J., Hawkeye, Margaret, and the twins.
"Mind if I join you, Charles", said Cathy Jo smiling at Charles
"Not at all, Cathy Jo. Tell me, did you sleep well last night?" asked Charles as he smiled back at Cathy Jo
"Oh, I slept really well, even though the wounded kept pouring in. Say are these the twins. They're such darlings. I can't wait to start babysitting them. I used to look after my twin brothers, so naturally I can handle two babies", said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, this is Maggie and Ben. Maggie is five minutes older than Ben. All of the baby supplies are in our tent", said Margaret
"Thank you, Margaret. I'll take them to the office with Klinger and me so you can visit them while you and Hawkeye are on duty. I'll take a bag of baby supplies with me", answered Cathy Jo
"You've got a big day ahead of you. Are you ready to get started?" asked Colonel Potter
"
Yes, Colonel, I'm always ready. I'll take the twins and meet you over there. Bye!" said Cathy Jo as she leaves with the twins to head over to the office
"Well, what do you all think of her?" asked Colonel Potter
"She's a very nice girl. From her records, she's seems very responsible", answered Father Mulcahy
"She doesn't seem to shy away from a conversation", replied B. J.
"I think she's a perfect sitter and clerk and I think she's pretty", said Hawkeye
"Well, I think she's gorgeous. I wonder what her interests are?" said Charles
"Charles, do you have feelings for the girl?" asked Hawkeye
"Maybe I do, maybe I don't", said Charles in a snooty way while trying not to blush
"I think you do have a crush on her. You were calling her name out in your sleep", replied B. J. jokingly
"I never had feelings for any girl like I have for Cathy Jo. I think she's special", said Charles
"Charles, you're still a bachelor. Just ask her out to the Officer's Club for a drink or are you too shy to!" replied Hawkeye
"I'm not shy. I'll go ask her out", replied Charles in a snooty way
The P. A. system came on "Attention all personnel. Incoming wounded. Choppers and ambulances in the compound. Report to triage"
"Let's go, people", said Colonel Potter as everyone cleared the mess tent
Klinger and Cathy Jo were performing administrative duties and looking after the twins at the same time while everyone was in the O. R.
"Hey, Klinger, what can you tell me about Charles? Is he single and what does he like for interests?" asked Cathy Jo
"Charles is definitely single and he has a love for arts and literature. Do I sense a little crush on him?" asked Klinger
"Well, I guess you could call it that. I've never dated anyone back home because I put my education ahead of my social life. I mean, I had several friends but I went to an all girls Catholic school, so there was no dating. I found him very sweet and kind when I came here yesterday" said Cathy Jo as she smiled and blushed
"Cathy Jo, I had no idea that you never dated a man before", said Klinger
"It surprises everyone because people see me as an outgoing person", replied Cathy Jo
Charles, B. J., and Hawkeye enter the office after the long hours of meatball surgery
"Hey, Cathy Jo, Charles has something to ask you!" said B. J.
"Come on, Charles, say it like you said it to us in the O. R.!" replied Hawkeye
"Cathy Jo, will you join me on a date to the Officer's Club for drinks?" asked Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"Charles, I'd be delighted to join you. What time do you want me to be ready?" asked Cathy Jo as she smiled back at Charles
"Around 7 o'clock", replied Charles
"Sounds great! Meet me at my tent", answered Cathy Jo
"See, Charles, that wasn't that bad!" said Hawkeye
"I guess you're right, Pierce!" replied Charles
It's a few hours before Cathy Jo's date. Hawkeye, B. J., and Charles head to the Swamp for drinks. Meanwhile Cathy Jo heads over to Margaret's tent and knocks on the door.
"Come in. I'm just putting the twins down for a nap", said Margaret
"Margaret, could I ask you for some advice? You see, Charles asked me on a date and I accepted. It's just that I've never been on a date before and I don't know what to do!" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, Cathy Jo, I guess the best advice I can give you is to just be yourself", answered Margaret
"Thanks, Margaret. I guess I'm just nervous", said Cathy Jo
"I was nervous when I first went on a date with Hawkeye. I mean, you couldn't ask for a better husband and father like Hawkeye. B. J. is devoted to his wife, Peg, and writes to her every week. Charles writes to his parents back in Boston on a weekly basis", said Margaret
"Well, I guess I better get ready. I wonder if Klinger has any outfits that I can borrow. I want to look pretty for Charles", answered Cathy Jo
"Have fun, Cathy Jo, and let me know how it turns out. By the way, you did an excellent job babysitting the twins today", replied Margaret
"Why thank you! I'll let you know how the date turns out. Bye", said Cathy Jo as she leaves the tent
It's a few hours later and Charles and Cathy Jo are on their date at the Officer's Club. They sit at a quiet table for two and Charles pulls out a chair for Cathy Jo. She sits and smiles at him. Cathy Jo is wearing Klinger's pink dress with matching shoes and handbag.
"Cathy Jo, what would you like to drink? I, myself, like cognac. You look beautiful tonight", said Charles
"Thank you. I'll have a grape nehi because I don't drink alcohol", replied Cathy Jo
"I'll go and get the drinks. Don't go away!" said Charles as he smiled at his date
Charles goes over and gets the drinks. Klinger is tending bar tonight
"Klinger, one cognac and grape nehi! What did you find you about Cathy Jo? You must know something that I don't know. I mean, she must have had a conversation with you", said Charles
"No, nothing new came out of our conversation, although I must admit that she's a great clerk and excellent with the twins. I think she'll make a fine mother someday. Here's your drinks, sir! Doesn't she look great in my pink outfit?" asked Klinger
"She sure does. Thank you, Max" answered Charles as he heads back over to Cathy Jo
"So, what were you and Klinger talking about?" asked Cathy Jo
"Just the daily events!" answered Charles
"Oh, Charles, it's alright if you two were talking about me. I think it's sweet!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, tell me a little bit about yourself!" asked Charles
"Well, my father's a doctor with his own private practice. My mother's a nurse and works for my father. My sister, Elizabeth, is also in the army. She works at I. C. O. R. My twin brothers, Jonathon and Matthew are still in high school at an all boys Catholic school. I enjoy fine dining, classical music, and classic novels", replied Cathy Jo
"You like classical music and classic novels? Isn't that interesting because I like the same things!" said Charles
"I also like going to plays and operas. I especially love Shakespeare, Dickens, and the Bronte sisters' works. I love poetry. You see, going to an all girls school made me appreciate culture in everyday life. What the 4077 needs is culture. I've never been on a date before, so if I seem a little nervous, that's why! Enough about me, tell me about Charles Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"Well, I went to Harvard Medical School and was stationed at Tokyo General before I came here. I've never been married and I would like to be working at Boston General right now. My sister, Honoria, lives with my parents, Charles and Emily Winchester, in Boston. I'm 35 years old. I've never been in a long-term relationship because I'm dedicated to my work!" replied Charles
"I'm 25 and never been married. I've never made love to a man because I'm saving myself for that special someone", answered Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, what do you say we go back to my tent and listen to some Mozart or Beethoven. We'll have the place to ourselves because Hunnicutt is on Post Op duty!" said Charles
"I'd like that very much. You are so charming and handsome!" replied Cathy Jo
"You are sweet and beautiful yourself, Cathy Jo!" said Charles
They leave the Officer's Club and head over to the Swamp where Charles puts on a Bach record
"Charles, this music makes me want to waltz. Would you dance with me?" asked Cathy Jo
"I'd love to. You're a good waltzer, have you taken lessons?" asked Charles as he was dancing with Cathy Jo
"Oh, my father taught me because I might need it someday", replied Cathy Jo
They keep dancing and Charles kisses Cathy Jo on the lips. She doesn't push him away at all.
The next morning, Charles comes into the O. R. in a good mood. He actually smiles and whistles a tune.
"Morning, Winchester! You're in a good mood today. Are you sure you're feeling alright?" asked Colonel Potter
"I decided that I might as well get used to being here!" replied Charles
"Colonel, that's not the reason Charles is in a good mood. When I got back to the Swamp after Post Op duty, Charles was kissing Cathy Jo goodnight", said B. J.
"Charles, you stud! I just can't picture you with a woman. I can't believe you went on a date!" said Hawkeye in a joking mood
"And I can't believe that you and Margaret are still happily married!" replied Charles in a snooty way
"Charles, what's that supposed to mean! Hawkeye is the most loving husband and father a woman could want!" said Margaret and then she kisses Hawkeye on the lips
"Maybe that's just what Winchester needs is to loosen up. Cathy Jo is a very responsible woman. I think you'll be happy with her", answered Colonel Potter
"As it turns out, we have a lot in common. We both like classical music and classic novels, we both come from wealthy families, we both went to Harvard, and we both like to dance. I think she's a wonderful girl and I think I'll aks her out again", replied Charles
"That's great, Winchester! What do you plan on doing tonight?" asked Colonel Potter
"I think we'll have a late night picnic and recite poetry. She loves poetry!" answered Charles
"Did she mention that it was her first time being with a man on a date. She came and asked me for some advice while I put the twins down for a nap", answered Margaret
"Yes, she mentioned that she never dated in high school or college because she put her career first", replied Charles
Charles leaves the O. R. after his patient is finished and walks out to the office to see Cathy Jo. She was changing the twins diapers and getting their bottles ready when she sees Charles
"Did you enjoy our date last night?" asked Charles
"Oh, yes, I enjoyed it very much!" answered Cathy Jo
"How about joining me on a picnic tonight!" asked Charles
"I sure will!" answered Cathy Jo
"I noticed that the mail came in. Anything for me?" asked Charles
"No mail for you, but here's something from me. Charles, you're the sweetest man I've ever known. I think I'm in love with you!" said Cathy Jo
"I think I'm in love with you too, Cathy Jo!" replied Charles
Charles and Cathy Jo kiss passionately as Klinger looks on as he is putting the twins down for a nap. B. J., Hawkeye, Colonel Potter, Father Mulcahy, and Margaret enter the office after their O. R. session. They are surprised to see the new couple kissing. Each of them commented on how the couple make such a lovely pair.
The End