After the War
Author's note: The characters belong to 20th Century Fox. Any other characters that were created belong to me.
Crabapple Cove, 1953. It's been two months since the war ended and Hawkeye couldn't be happier about that. He and Margaret were settling nicely in civilian life. Margaret decided to leave the army and she got a job as a nurse at her husband's practice. Daniel Pierce has a great bond with Hawkeye's new family. He looks after his grandchildren while their mommy and daddy are working, since he is retired and Hawkeye took over the practice. Hawkeye and Margaret are just waking up to go to breakfast.
"Good morning, sweetheart!" said Hawkeye as he kissed Margaret
"Good morning, Hawkeye! Did you sleep well?" asked Margaret
"I slept very well because you were right next to me!" replied Hawkeye
"Oh, Hawkeye, I'm so glad that you stopped having those nightmares about Korea. You know, while you were in that hospital where Sidney treated you, I was scared because it was the first time since we were married that we were apart. I really missed you!" said Margaret
"Margaret, I'm just glad to be myself again. I wonder if the twins slept well!" answered Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, those babies sleep through anything. I better get up and check on them!" said Margaret as she put on her pink robe over her pink pyjamas
"I'm right behind you!" said Hawkeye as he put on his red robe over his blue pyjamas
They go into the twins' bedroom and find that both babies are wide awake in their crib and wearing their sleepers.
"Maggie, Ben, why didn't you let mommy and daddy know you were awake?" asked Margaret as she picked up both babies from their crib
"Margaret, they're seven months old. They can't talk, but they usually cry when they need us!" answered Hawkeye
"Oh, Hawkeye, I just wanted them to know that we love them!" said Margaret
"I know, I just have fun irritating you!" answered Hawkeye
"I love my practical joker of a husband!" replied Margaret as she place the babies on the changing table
They change the twins' diapers and clothes. Then they head downstairs with the twins and put them in their highchairs. Daniel is sitting down to the breakfast that he made for his family. Daniel looks like Hawkeye, only he has grey hair and he is dressed comfortably in a white shirt and navy blue pants.
"Good morning, dad!" said Hawkeye as he and Margaret sat down at the table
"Good morning, Hawkeye and Margaret! How did you two sleep?" asked Daniel
"Well, we slept great, but we didn't hear the twins crying!" answered Margaret as she was eating her breakfast
"I did, but I didn't want to wake you up, Margaret, because you two have been so tired lately. Anyway, I checked up on them to see what they wanted and all they wanted their bottles." said Daniel
"Thanks, Daniel! The twins are lucky to have a grandpa like you!" replied Margaret
"Anytime, Margaret, besides, my son has been working too hard and I know he gets up with the babies sometimes. I love these darlings. Son, what's your caseload like today?" asked Daniel
"According to my schedule, it's light today unlike the meatball surgery we did in Korea!" answered Hawkeye as he sniffed his food
"It's nice working alongside with my husband everyday because I can keep my eye on him and we can have lunch together!" said Margaret as she was drinking her coffee
"It's so nice not living in an empty house. Since I'm retired, I love having my grandchildren for company!" said Daniel
"Well, sweetheart, we better get dressed and head off to work. Bye, dad! Bye, Maggie and Ben!" said Hawkeye as he finished his breakfast
"Bye, everyone!" said Margaret as she kissed the twins goodbye
Hawkeye and Margaret go upstairs and get dressed for work. Margaret wears a white nurse's dress with white shoes and Hawkeye wears a white shirt and black pants under his lab coat and puts on black socks and shoes. They head back downstairs to grab their coats. Daniel babysits the twins all day. Later that evening, Hawkeye and Margaret come home to a home-cooked meal prepared by Daniel.
"Hi, son! Did you hard day at work?" asked Daniel as Hawkeye and Margaret walked into the kitchen
"Dad, it was pretty light. I mostly fixed up torn ligaments, broken bones, and cuts. It's great to be a civilian again!" answered Hawkeye as he sat down at the table
"Daniel, did the twins make any fuss after we left? Sometimes they cry after I leave! What smells so good?" said Margaret as she sat down with Hawkeye
"Chicken Parmesan. It's a recipe Joan and I used for years. I miss that woman, she died when Hawkeye was 10. The twins were great all day and they're sleeping right now and they've been fed and changed." said Daniel as he served up his meal to Hawkeye and Margaret
"I miss her too, dad!" answered Hawkeye as he was eating
"I'm so glad that I always had my mother to go to when I was growing up. I'm also glad that she came to Korea to meet her family. Do you still talk to my mother?" asked Margaret as she was eating
"Jean calls here about once a month, but we're just friends. I can't picture myself getting married again. She says that she likes living in Boston!" answered Daniel as he was eating
"I think it's great that you're still friends with mom, don't you, darling?" said Margaret
"Absolutely!" answered Hawkeye
After finishing their meal and washing the dishes, the phone rings and Margaret answers it.
"Hello, this is Margaret Pierce speaking. Can I help you?" asked Margaret on the phone
"Margaret, it's Cathy Jo from the 4077. How's everything in Maine?" asked Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, it's great to hear from you again. Hawkeye, the twins, and I miss you. Those babies are growing like crazy!" answered Margaret
"I'd love to see them again. The reason I'm calling is because Charles and I have set a wedding date for November 1. I'm inviting you, Hawkeye, Hawkeye's dad, and the twins to the wedding and reception. The wedding is in Boston and I've invited the whole gang from the 4077!" replied Cathy Jo
"That's wonderful, Cathy Jo! I'll be sure to tell the rest of my family the news. Have you two met each other's families?" asked Margaret
"Yes, Margaret, we did! Charles' family adores me and my family is quite fond of Charles!" answered Cathy Jo
"That's wonderful! We'll see you in a month. Bye, Cathy Jo!" said Margaret
"Bye, Margaret!" said Cathy Jo as she hung up the phone
Margaret hangs up the phone.
"Margaret, what was that all about?" asked Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, Cathy Jo and Charles are getting married in Boston on November 1. She called to invite you, me, your father, and the twins to Boston!" answered Margaret
"That's great! I can't believe Charles is getting married. Say, dad, do you want to come with us on our trip and meet the twins' 4077 babysitter?" asked Hawkeye
"Sure, son, I'd be delighted!" answered Daniel
The phone rings again and this time Hawkeye answers it.
"Pierce residence, Hawkeye speaking!" said Hawkeye as he answered the phone
"Hawk, it's me, B.J.!" said B.J.
"Beej, how are you? How's Peg and Erin and civilian life?" asked Hawkeye
"Everyone's great, Hawk. I just got a call from Cathy Jo inviting me, Peg, and Erin to her wedding in Boston! Did you and Margaret get invited?" asked B.J.
"Yes, Beej! We're all going, including my dad and the twins. Are you coming?" asked Hawkeye
"Yeah, Hawk. I guess you could call it a mini reunion. I wonder if the rest of the gang will be there?" asked B.J.
"Well, we're gonna find out in a month's time. I'll see you and Peg there. Bye, Beej!" said Hawkeye
"Bye, Hawk!" said B.J. as he hung up the phone
Hawkeye hangs up the phone.
"Hawkeye, is B.J. going to the wedding?" asked Margaret
"Yes, Margaret! Peg and Erin are coming too!" answered Hawkeye
"That's wonderful! I can't wait to meet Peg and Erin!" replied Margaret
"Son, this will be some party. I finally get to meet the rest of the 4077 gang!" said Daniel
Boston, 1953. The Pierce family arrived at the Winchester mansion for the pre-wedding gathering. Hawkeye and Daniel were dressed in tuxedos because it was a black tie event. Margaret was dress in a white dress with matching shoes and handbag. Maggie was dressed in a pink dress with a pink ribbon in her sprigs of blonde hair with little white shoes. Ben was dressed in a little blue suit with a little bow-tie with little black shoes, which matched nicely with his sprigs of black hair. Both babies have blue eyes like both of their parents. Daniel was holding the twins, who were wide awake. As they rang the doorbell, they were greeted by Earl the butler, a tall, bald man with brown eyes wearing a tux.
"Your name, please?" asked Earl
"Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce and family!" answered Hawkeye
"Right this way, Dr. Pierce!" said Earl
Hawkeye and Margaret were in awe as they looked around the mansion while Daniel was still holding the twins. There were so many wealthy socialites around them, they weren't sure if they came to the right address. Suddenly, a voice called out to them.
"Hawkeye, Margaret! I'm so glad you could make it!" said Cathy Jo wearing a blue dress and shoes
"Cathy Jo, how are you and congratulations on you wedding!" said Margaret
"Things couldn't be better, Margaret. Charles is even sweeter to me since the war ended. I don't believe I've met this gentleman. I'm Cathy Jo Barnes soon to be Mrs. Charles Emerson Winchester!" said Cathy Jo as she shook hands with Daniel
"Hello, Cathy Jo! I'm Daniel Pierce, Hawkeye's father. I congratulate you on your wedding and I hear you took good care of my grandchildren in Korea!" said Daniel as he was still holding the twins
"It's my pleasure! I can't wait to have kids of my own. There's a nursery upstairs if you want to put the babies to sleep. By the way, why is your son named Hawkeye?" asked Cathy Jo
"His real name is Benjamin Franklin, but the name Hawkeye came from a character from my favorite book 'The Last of the Mohicans'!" answered Daniel
"I love that book, myself, Dr. Pierce!" replied Cathy Jo
"Please call me Daniel. Son, what are you doing?" asked Daniel
"I'm looking to see if B. J. showed up!" answered Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, they're around here somewhere! Come with me and I'll introduce you to our families!" answered Cathy Jo
Cathy Jo leads Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel to the parlor. The maid takes the twins upstairs to the nursery.
"Charles, this is Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce!" said Cathy Jo
"Nice to meet you, Charles!" said Daniel
"Same goes to you, Dr. Pierce!" replied Charles, who was dressed in a tuxedo
"Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel, these are my parents, James and Mary Barnes" said Cathy Jo
"Hello, Drs. and Mrs. Pierce. Cathy Jo has told me so much about you because of her attachment to the babies!" said Mary, a short, thin woman with brown hair and hazel eyes wearing a green dress and shoes
"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Barnes!" said Margaret
"Cathy Jo told me all about you too, Drs. and Mrs. Pierce!" said James, a tall, thin man with grey hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Barnes!" said Hawkeye
"Your grandchildren gave our Cathy Jo so much joy!" said Mrs. Barnes
"They give me pleasure and joy, too!" replied Daniel
"Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel, these are Charles' parents, Charles and Emily Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"Nice too meet you three. Charles told me all about you in his letters!" said Emily, a tall, average figured woman with grey hair and green eyes wearing a purple dress and shoes
"Same goes for us, Mrs. Winchester!" said Margaret
"So, you're the lovebirds for the 4077! Who's the other gentleman?" asked Charles Sr., a tall, heavy, bald man with green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"Mr. Winchester, this is my father, Dr. Daniel Pierce!" said Hawkeye
"Wait a minute! I remember you from the reunion party we had back in New York! How have you been?" asked Charles Sr.
"I'm great. It's nice to see you and Emily again, Charles!" said Daniel
"You too, Daniel!" said Emily
A couple of young woman and young men come into the room.
"Hello, I'm Honoria Winchester!" said Honoria, a tall, average figured woman with brown hair and green eyes wearing a baby blue dress and shoes
"I'm Betty Anne Barnes!" said Betty Ann, a short, average figured woman with brown hair and hazel eyes wearing a rosy pink dress with shoes
"I'm Matt Barnes!" said Matt, a tall, thin man with brown hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"And I'm John Barnes!" said John, also a tall thin man with brown hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"I'm Margaret Pierce, this is my husband, Hawkeye, and my father-in-law, Daniel!" answered Margaret
"Nice to meet you all!" said Honoria, Betty Anne, Matt, and John in unison
"Margaret, my sister Betty Anne and Honoria are my bridesmaids and my brothers are my ushers!" said Cathy Jo
"That's nice, who's the maid of honor and best man?" asked Margaret
"Well, he's someone from Charles' workplace and his wife. Their names are Dr. John and Louise MacIntyre!" replied Cathy Jo
Hawkeye goes out into the hall and hears a familiar voice.
"Hawkeye, long time no see!" said the voice
"Trapper John! What are you doing here?" asked Hawkeye
"I'm Charles' best man and my wife, Louise, is the matron of honor. Charles and I became co-workers at Boston Mercy. What are you doing here?" asked Trapper who was wearing a tuxedo
"Well, after Frank Burns got a discharge from the army with a Section 8, Charles became roommates with me and B.J.!" answered Hawkeye
"Wait a minute, you mean to tell me that Frank went nuts!" said Trapper
"That's right! Old Ferret Face killed himself after he found out that Margaret and I got married and had twins!" said Hawkeye
"You married Hot Lips and had twins! I thought you hated each other!" asked Trapper
"Margaret changed after she married and divorced Donald Penobscott. She confided in me and we fell in love and next thing you know, we were married in the mess tent by Father Mulcahy!" answered Hawkeye
"Wow, this is great! Oh, Louise, this is Hawkeye Pierce!" said Trapper as his wife joined him
"So you're the famous Hawkeye!" said Louise, a short, average figured woman with light brown hair and brown eyes wearing a mauve dress and shoes
"I'm the guilty one, Louise! Oh, Margaret, you remember Trapper John! This is his wife, Louise!" said Hawkeye
"Trapper, it's good to see you again. Hawkeye regretted that he didn't get a chance to say goodbye when you were discharged. Nice to meet you, Louise!" said Margaret
"You too, Margaret!" said Louise
"So, Margaret, I hear that you and Hawkeye got married in Korea and had twins!" said Trapper
"That's right. Maggie and Ben are eight months old and they are sleeping upstairs. Hawkeye delivered the twins himself!" said Margaret
"Hawkeye, somehow I can't picture you as a husband and father!" said Trapper
"Trapper, I can't picture you as both either!" replied Hawkeye
The four of them laugh about the conversation when Daniel walks in.
"I see you two are having a good laugh. I assume this is one of your friends from the 4077 Mash!" said Daniel
"Oh, dad, this is Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife, Louise. This is my father, Daniel Pierce!" said Hawkeye
"So, you're the famous Trapper. I heard a lot of stories about you!" said Daniel
"Hawkeye mentioned about you from time to time in the Swamp!" replied Trapper
"That's my boy, the irresistible joker!" answered Daniel
"Hawkeye, how have you been?" said another familiar voice
"Radar, what a surprise to see you here!" answered Hawkeye
"Radar, glad to see you again!" said Trapper
"Trapper, I'm surprised to see you and your wife here!" said Radar wearing a tuxedo
"What brings you to Boston, Radar?" asked Trapper
"Major Winchester invited me to the wedding since his folks and my folks became friends. Cathy Jo seems like a nice lady! I found out that his fiancee was Klinger's assistant at the 4077. What was that all about?" asked Radar
"Well, Radar, it all started when Margaret and I got married and had twins. Klinger couldn't do his regular work and look after the twins while we were in surgery, so Colonel Potter hired Cathy Jo as an assistant and she stayed until the end of the war!" said Hawkeye
"Yeah, Colonel Potter told me about you two getting married and having twins. Congratulations, by the way!" said Radar
"Radar, how nice to see you again!" said Margaret
"Margaret, you look great. I just found out about you becoming a wife and mother, but I thought the army was your career!" replied Radar
"I thought it was too, but I wanted to be with my husband and children full-time, so I got discharged!" answered Margaret
"You must be Radar. I'm Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce!" said Daniel
"Nice to meet you, Dr. Pierce!" said Radar
"Radar, who are these people? I assume they're from your old Mash unit!" said Patty Haven, a tall, averaged figured woman with blond hair and blue eyes wearing a yellow dress and shoes
"Everyone, this is Patty Haven, my fiancee. Patty, this is Hawkeye Pierce and his wife, Margaret Houlihan Pierce, and Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce, and this is Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife, Louise!" said Radar
"It's nice to finally meet you all. I feel like I know you already from all of Radar's stories!" replied Patty
"Have you and Radar set a date for the wedding?" asked Margaret
"Not yet, Margaret, but we'll let you know when!" answered Patty
"I've taken Patty around to meet the rest of the gang. I'm sorry to hear about Frank Burns!" replied Radar
"We're sorry too. Louise finds it tough to raise three children on her own with just one income. She always depended on Frank for money!" said Margaret
"Say, Radar, have you seen B.J.? I've been looking all over for him!" said Hawkeye
"Wait a minute, there's B.J. over there by the bar!" answered Radar
"Thanks, Radar!" said Hawkeye
Hawkeye walks over to the bar and finally sees his old friend.
"Beej, I've been looking all over for you. It's great to see you again. I'm guessing this pretty lady is Peg!" said Hawkeye
"Hawk, you're right again. Peg, this is the famous Hawkeye Pierce, the practical joker!" said B.J. who was wearing a tuxedo
"Hello, Hawkeye. B.J. has told me many stories about you and Margaret. I can't wait to meet her. I did get to see the twins, though. B.J. and I put Erin upstairs in the nursery and Becky and Kathy MacIntyre are babysitting the kids!" said Peg who was wearing a green dress and shoes
"Margaret! Dad! Come over here and meet B.J. and Peg!" said Hawkeye as he saw his wife and father walking by
"It's nice to see you again, Margaret. Nice to meet you, Dr. Pierce. So, Margaret, how's Hawkeye treating you?" asked B.J.
"Everything is wonderful! Hawkeye is the best husband a woman could ask for!" replied Margaret
"I'm Peg. It's nice to finally meet you, Margaret. Dr. Pierce, it's nice to see you again. I was the one who organized the party in New York!" said Peg
"I remember very well and it's nice to meet everyone's other half!" replied Daniel
Just then, three men and two women walk in to join Hawkeye and B.J. and their families.
"Pierce! Hunnicutt! Looks like you two are already celebrating without me!" said a familiar voice
"Colonel Potter, what a nice surprise. This is my wife, Peg, and Hawkeye's dad, Daniel!" said B. J.
"Nice to meet you both. Mildred, this is Hawkeye and his wife, Margaret, and this is B.J.!" said Colonel Potter who was wearing a tuxedo
"I'm glad to finally put a name with a face. Peg, nice to see you again and I have some more recipes for you to try. Daniel, I haven't heard from you since we danced at the reunion party!" said Mildred who was wearing a red dress and shoes
"Well, Mildred, I'm a very busy man. Besides I couldn't date you because you're married!" replied Daniel
"So am I, but I just want to be friends, not lovers!" said Mildred
"I couldn't agree with you more!" answered Daniel
"Father Mulcahy, Klinger, and Soon Lee, this is turning into quite a little party!" said Margaret
"It's nice to see the whole gang again!" said Klinger wearing a tuxedo
"Klinger, when did you and Soon Lee get back from Korea?" asked Hawkeye
"We got back a month ago. There was some good news, I found my parents and they're safe and sound back in Korea!" said Soon Lee who was wearing a gold dress with shoes
"That's wonderful, Soon Lee!" said B.J.
"Klinger, Soon Lee, and Father Mulcahy, this is my father, Daniel, and B.J.'s wife, Peg!" said Hawkeye
"Hawkeye's told me so much about you three!" said Daniel
"So has B.J.!" said Peg
"Cathy Jo looks wonderful. I flew in with Colonel Potter and Klinger and their wives because we all work at the same hospital in Missouri. Cathy Jo and her family insisted that I perform the wedding ceremony, so here I am!" said Father Mulcahy wearing his priest clothes
"I had no idea you three were working together. Father, what happened to you plans in Philadelphia, and Klinger, I thought you were going back to Toledo!" asked Margaret
"Well, there was a job for a chaplain in a Missouri veteran's hospital and Colonel Potter recommended that I take the job because he put in a good word for me!" answered Father Mulcahy
"And Colonel Potter insisted that I'd be his assistant, so goodbye Ohio, hello Missouri. By the way, Soon Lee and I are planning on starting a family soon!" replied Klinger
"Soon Lee, that's terrific. I know you'll make a fine mother!" said Margaret
"Thank you, Margaret! I'm a little scared since I've never been pregnant!" replied Soon Lee
"Soon Lee, you'll be fine. I was scared too when I was pregnant with Erin, but B.J. helped me and told be everything's alright!" said Peg
"I was scared when I was pregnant, but Hawkeye helped me all the way. I didn't know I was having twins until I was giving birth and Hawkeye spotted another head coming out. I'm so glad Hawkeye delivered our babies because it was so special to both of us!" said Margaret
"Soon Lee, I'll be there every step of the way because I love you!" said Klinger
"Thank you, Max! I love you too!" said Soon Lee
"Margaret, dear! I'm so glad you're here!" said a familiar voice
"Mom, what are you doing here?" asked Margaret
"Well, Cathy Jo found out that I was living in Boston and she insisted that I come. Where's my grandchildren?" asked Jean Houlihan who was wearing an ivory dress with shoes
"Mom, they're sleeping upstairs in the nursery. Mom, you remember everyone here. This is Soon Lee, Klinger's new wife!" said Margaret
"Nice to meet you, Soon Lee. Please call me Jean. Daniel, it's nice to see you again!" said Jean
"Jean, I didn't expect to see you here! How's life in Boston?" asked Daniel
"Well, Daniel, I like it here, but I'd rather be near my little girl. I'm thinking about moving to Maine to be near my family!" said Jean
"That's great, Jean!" said Daniel
"Mom, I think it would be nice to have you living near me. That way, you can see your grandchildren more often!" said Margaret
"I think I'll like it there!" said Jean
Just then, Cathy Jo, Charles, the Barnes and Winchester families, Trapper John and Louise, and Radar and Patty enter the room.
"I'm so glad everyone's all here so I can introduce the rest of the Mash gang to our families. Everyone, this is Sherman Potter and his wife Mildred, B.J. Hunnicutt and his wife Peg, Radar O'Reilly and his fiancee Patty Haven, Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife Louise, Max Klinger and his wife Soon Lee, Margaret's mother Jean, and Father Francis Mulcahy! These are my parents, James and Mary Barnes, and Charles' parents, Charles and Emily Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"It's nice to finally meet you all. Cathy Jo told us all about you in her letters! This is my other daughter, Betty Anne, and my twin sons, Matt and John!" said Mary Barnes
"Nice to meet you, Mary and James!" said Jean
"I'm also pleased to meet Charles' 4077 family. This is my daughter, Honoria!" said Emily Winchester
"Trapper John, I finally meet my predecessor at the Swamp. Hawkeye's told me a lot of stories about you two doing practical jokes on Frank Burns!" said B. J.
"So, you're my successor. Nice to meet you too, B.J. Yeah, we did a lot of jokes on Frank Burns. It's too bad that he's dead!" said Trapper
"Hawkeye and I played some jokes on Frank and Charles. You might not know this, but Charles had a few tricks of his own!" said B.J.
"Charles, why didn't you tell me that you shared a tent with Hawkeye. I stayed in the Swamp for a year before I was discharged. It was around the same time that Colonel Henry Blake was killed!" said Trapper
"John, I just want to forget about those days when I was in that infested sewer! I got my dream job at Boston Mercy to look forward too!" said Charles
"I couldn't be happier that Charles has his dream job. It will be close to our new home in Boston and I'll be cooking some hot meals for my new hubby when he works late. I'm a very good cook and I can clean house too!" answered Cathy Jo
"She sure can do all those things and if Cathy Jo gets tired of being a housewife, there's always a place at Boston Mercy for her as my assistant!" replied Charles
"Charles, that's the sweetest thing you've said to me all evening. You really want me to work with you?" asked Cathy Jo
"Of course, dear! It'll be nice having you work with me!" answered Charles
"Okay, Charles! I'll think about it, but I'll be a housewife first!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, there's nothing more special than working with your husband all day long. It's fun working with Hawkeye!" said Margaret
"And I have fun working with Margaret all day too!" said Hawkeye
"Thanks you too. I can't believe the wedding is tomorrow!" said Cathy Jo
Everyone talked till the wee hours of the morning. The wedding is taking place at the Catholic church in Boston. All of the 4077 gang arrived on time and were seated in the pews. They were all wearing the same clothes that they wore last night. Charles and his men were dressed in their tuxedos and were waiting in the vestry. Cathy Jo and her ladies were waiting anxiously at the back of the church. Cathy Jo was dressed in a beautiful white wedding dress and white shoes and wore her hair up with flowers instead of wearing a veil. She was carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. The ladies were dressed in pink dresses and pink shoes and were also carrying bouquets of pink carnations. The wedding march begins to play. The men come out of the vestry with Father Mulcahy and the ladies are walking down the aisle. Everyone stood and looked at their significant other and watched the ladies walking down the aisle. As they reach the alter, Father Mulcahy starts the service.
"Before I start the service, I would like to call upon Hawkeye Pierce and his wife Margaret to stand up here at the alter!" said Father Mulcahy
"Hawkeye, what's this all about?" asked Margaret as she handed Maggie and Ben to her mother and Daniel
"Let's just go up and see, Margaret!" answered Hawkeye
They go up and stand next to Charles and Cathy Jo
"You're probably wonder why I called you up here. The bride requested that you join them in renewing your wedding vows so that your parents and friends can witness this event!" said Father Mulcahy
"Cathy Jo, why did you do this?" asked Margaret
"Well, Margaret, I heard that your parents couldn't be at your first wedding and since they are here today, I thought you could have a wedding all over again!" answered Cathy Jo
"That's very thoughtful of you and thank you!" replied Margaret
"Now, on with the ceremony. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these men and these women in holy matrimony. If there's anyone who believes that neither couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. Very well then, do you, Charles Emerson Winchester the third, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I do!" answered Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"And do you, Catherine Josephine Barnes, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I do!" answered Cathy Jo as she smiled at Charles
"Do you, Benjamin Franklin Pierce, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife again?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I most certainly do!" answered Hawkeye as he smiled at Margaret
"And do you, Margaret Jean Houlihan, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband again?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I most certainly do!" answered Margaret as she smiled at Hawkeye
"May I have the rings please? These rings are a symbol of love. Charles, place the ring on Cathy Jo's left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy
"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Charles as he placed the ring on Cathy Jo's finger
"Cathy Jo, place the ring on Charles' left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy
"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Cathy Jo as she placed the ring on Charles' finger
"Cathy Jo, Charles, Trapper, and Louise go over to sign the register. After everyone is finished signing, Father Mulcahy makes the announcement "I now pronounce both couples husbands and wives. You may kiss your brides!"
Cathy Jo and Charles kiss each other while Hawkeye and Margaret kiss each other.
"May I present Dr. and Mrs. Charles Emerson Winchester the third and Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Pierce!" said Father Mulcahy
Everyone marches back down the aisle out to the doors and the guests empty the church. Cathy Jo and Charles are greeted by the rest of the 4077 gang and their family members each saying their best wishes to the newlywed couple. There was a reception held at the Winchester mansion, where many speeches were made to the new couple. Later that evening, Charles and Cathy Jo went on a honeymoon to Martha's Vineyard and stayed at a cottage.
"Charles, this place is beautiful. I haven't been to Martha's Vineyard since I was a little girl. This vacation is going to be great!" said Cathy Jo wearing a pink nightgown
"Cathy Jo, that was a nice thing you did for Hawkeye and Margaret's parents, having them renew their vows!" said Charles wearing blue pyjamas
"Thanks, sweetheart! I hope you didn't mind!" replied Cathy Jo
"Not at all!" answered Charles
"Charles, what do you think about you and me having children? Do you like children at all?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, I've always pictured myself with a couple of kids. Besides, I've babysat Pierce's twins with Hunnicutt in Korea some evenings. I don't hate children at all!" answered Charles
"I'm so glad you've said that. I want at least two children, a girl and a boy! I love children!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, let's raise our kids the same way our parents raised us! What do you say?" asked Charles
"I say it's a deal. Oh, Charles, as you know, I've never been intimate with a man before. This will be my first time, so if I seem nervous, you'll know why!" said Cathy Jo
"I have a confession to make! This is my first time too! I've never been intimate with a woman before! We're both new at this!" replied Charles
Boston, 1954. It's about two months later. Charles is doing his usual rounds with Trapper at Boston Mercy. Charles and Cathy Jo always have lunch together and she always makes a special lunch for him because she has time since she's a housewife. Cathy Jo meets Charles and she is glowing from ear to ear.
"Charles, I have some news for you!" said Cathy Jo wearing a black and white polka dot dress with black shoes
"What is it, darling?" asked Charles wearing a white shirt, brown pants, and brown shoes under a white lab coat
"I'm pregnant! The doctor just told me the good news. I'm about two months along, and we should expect our bundle of joy in August!" answered Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, that's wonderful! I can't believe that I'm going to be a father. This is a new experience for us both!" replied Charles
"You're not mad! That's great because I wasn't sure how you would handle the news!" said Cathy Jo
"Why would I be mad? You know that I like kids! We're in this together!" replied Charles
"I love you, Charles!" said Cathy Jo
"And I love you, Cathy Jo!" replied Charles
The couple kiss over the news and Charles notices Trapper approaching them.
"Awe, isn't this sweet. The newlyweds are still being romantic to each other!" said Trapper wearing a white shirt, grey pants, and black shoes
"Trapper, I have some wonderful news! I'm pregnant and I'm due in August!" said Cathy Jo
"That's great. This calls for a celebration! Charles, I never knew you had it in you. Congratulations!" said Trapper
"Thanks, John! This is the first child for both of us, so we're inexperienced in this deal!" said Charles
"Becky and Kathy can babysit anytime you want to go out on the town!" said Trapper
"That's so sweet of you to offer! Thanks, Trapper!" said Cathy Jo
"Anytime for a colleague of mine!" answered Trapper
The expectant couple told their families the news and phoned everyone from the 4077 about the news and were congratulated by all.
The End
Author's note: The characters belong to 20th Century Fox. Any other characters that were created belong to me.
Crabapple Cove, 1953. It's been two months since the war ended and Hawkeye couldn't be happier about that. He and Margaret were settling nicely in civilian life. Margaret decided to leave the army and she got a job as a nurse at her husband's practice. Daniel Pierce has a great bond with Hawkeye's new family. He looks after his grandchildren while their mommy and daddy are working, since he is retired and Hawkeye took over the practice. Hawkeye and Margaret are just waking up to go to breakfast.
"Good morning, sweetheart!" said Hawkeye as he kissed Margaret
"Good morning, Hawkeye! Did you sleep well?" asked Margaret
"I slept very well because you were right next to me!" replied Hawkeye
"Oh, Hawkeye, I'm so glad that you stopped having those nightmares about Korea. You know, while you were in that hospital where Sidney treated you, I was scared because it was the first time since we were married that we were apart. I really missed you!" said Margaret
"Margaret, I'm just glad to be myself again. I wonder if the twins slept well!" answered Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, those babies sleep through anything. I better get up and check on them!" said Margaret as she put on her pink robe over her pink pyjamas
"I'm right behind you!" said Hawkeye as he put on his red robe over his blue pyjamas
They go into the twins' bedroom and find that both babies are wide awake in their crib and wearing their sleepers.
"Maggie, Ben, why didn't you let mommy and daddy know you were awake?" asked Margaret as she picked up both babies from their crib
"Margaret, they're seven months old. They can't talk, but they usually cry when they need us!" answered Hawkeye
"Oh, Hawkeye, I just wanted them to know that we love them!" said Margaret
"I know, I just have fun irritating you!" answered Hawkeye
"I love my practical joker of a husband!" replied Margaret as she place the babies on the changing table
They change the twins' diapers and clothes. Then they head downstairs with the twins and put them in their highchairs. Daniel is sitting down to the breakfast that he made for his family. Daniel looks like Hawkeye, only he has grey hair and he is dressed comfortably in a white shirt and navy blue pants.
"Good morning, dad!" said Hawkeye as he and Margaret sat down at the table
"Good morning, Hawkeye and Margaret! How did you two sleep?" asked Daniel
"Well, we slept great, but we didn't hear the twins crying!" answered Margaret as she was eating her breakfast
"I did, but I didn't want to wake you up, Margaret, because you two have been so tired lately. Anyway, I checked up on them to see what they wanted and all they wanted their bottles." said Daniel
"Thanks, Daniel! The twins are lucky to have a grandpa like you!" replied Margaret
"Anytime, Margaret, besides, my son has been working too hard and I know he gets up with the babies sometimes. I love these darlings. Son, what's your caseload like today?" asked Daniel
"According to my schedule, it's light today unlike the meatball surgery we did in Korea!" answered Hawkeye as he sniffed his food
"It's nice working alongside with my husband everyday because I can keep my eye on him and we can have lunch together!" said Margaret as she was drinking her coffee
"It's so nice not living in an empty house. Since I'm retired, I love having my grandchildren for company!" said Daniel
"Well, sweetheart, we better get dressed and head off to work. Bye, dad! Bye, Maggie and Ben!" said Hawkeye as he finished his breakfast
"Bye, everyone!" said Margaret as she kissed the twins goodbye
Hawkeye and Margaret go upstairs and get dressed for work. Margaret wears a white nurse's dress with white shoes and Hawkeye wears a white shirt and black pants under his lab coat and puts on black socks and shoes. They head back downstairs to grab their coats. Daniel babysits the twins all day. Later that evening, Hawkeye and Margaret come home to a home-cooked meal prepared by Daniel.
"Hi, son! Did you hard day at work?" asked Daniel as Hawkeye and Margaret walked into the kitchen
"Dad, it was pretty light. I mostly fixed up torn ligaments, broken bones, and cuts. It's great to be a civilian again!" answered Hawkeye as he sat down at the table
"Daniel, did the twins make any fuss after we left? Sometimes they cry after I leave! What smells so good?" said Margaret as she sat down with Hawkeye
"Chicken Parmesan. It's a recipe Joan and I used for years. I miss that woman, she died when Hawkeye was 10. The twins were great all day and they're sleeping right now and they've been fed and changed." said Daniel as he served up his meal to Hawkeye and Margaret
"I miss her too, dad!" answered Hawkeye as he was eating
"I'm so glad that I always had my mother to go to when I was growing up. I'm also glad that she came to Korea to meet her family. Do you still talk to my mother?" asked Margaret as she was eating
"Jean calls here about once a month, but we're just friends. I can't picture myself getting married again. She says that she likes living in Boston!" answered Daniel as he was eating
"I think it's great that you're still friends with mom, don't you, darling?" said Margaret
"Absolutely!" answered Hawkeye
After finishing their meal and washing the dishes, the phone rings and Margaret answers it.
"Hello, this is Margaret Pierce speaking. Can I help you?" asked Margaret on the phone
"Margaret, it's Cathy Jo from the 4077. How's everything in Maine?" asked Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, it's great to hear from you again. Hawkeye, the twins, and I miss you. Those babies are growing like crazy!" answered Margaret
"I'd love to see them again. The reason I'm calling is because Charles and I have set a wedding date for November 1. I'm inviting you, Hawkeye, Hawkeye's dad, and the twins to the wedding and reception. The wedding is in Boston and I've invited the whole gang from the 4077!" replied Cathy Jo
"That's wonderful, Cathy Jo! I'll be sure to tell the rest of my family the news. Have you two met each other's families?" asked Margaret
"Yes, Margaret, we did! Charles' family adores me and my family is quite fond of Charles!" answered Cathy Jo
"That's wonderful! We'll see you in a month. Bye, Cathy Jo!" said Margaret
"Bye, Margaret!" said Cathy Jo as she hung up the phone
Margaret hangs up the phone.
"Margaret, what was that all about?" asked Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, Cathy Jo and Charles are getting married in Boston on November 1. She called to invite you, me, your father, and the twins to Boston!" answered Margaret
"That's great! I can't believe Charles is getting married. Say, dad, do you want to come with us on our trip and meet the twins' 4077 babysitter?" asked Hawkeye
"Sure, son, I'd be delighted!" answered Daniel
The phone rings again and this time Hawkeye answers it.
"Pierce residence, Hawkeye speaking!" said Hawkeye as he answered the phone
"Hawk, it's me, B.J.!" said B.J.
"Beej, how are you? How's Peg and Erin and civilian life?" asked Hawkeye
"Everyone's great, Hawk. I just got a call from Cathy Jo inviting me, Peg, and Erin to her wedding in Boston! Did you and Margaret get invited?" asked B.J.
"Yes, Beej! We're all going, including my dad and the twins. Are you coming?" asked Hawkeye
"Yeah, Hawk. I guess you could call it a mini reunion. I wonder if the rest of the gang will be there?" asked B.J.
"Well, we're gonna find out in a month's time. I'll see you and Peg there. Bye, Beej!" said Hawkeye
"Bye, Hawk!" said B.J. as he hung up the phone
Hawkeye hangs up the phone.
"Hawkeye, is B.J. going to the wedding?" asked Margaret
"Yes, Margaret! Peg and Erin are coming too!" answered Hawkeye
"That's wonderful! I can't wait to meet Peg and Erin!" replied Margaret
"Son, this will be some party. I finally get to meet the rest of the 4077 gang!" said Daniel
Boston, 1953. The Pierce family arrived at the Winchester mansion for the pre-wedding gathering. Hawkeye and Daniel were dressed in tuxedos because it was a black tie event. Margaret was dress in a white dress with matching shoes and handbag. Maggie was dressed in a pink dress with a pink ribbon in her sprigs of blonde hair with little white shoes. Ben was dressed in a little blue suit with a little bow-tie with little black shoes, which matched nicely with his sprigs of black hair. Both babies have blue eyes like both of their parents. Daniel was holding the twins, who were wide awake. As they rang the doorbell, they were greeted by Earl the butler, a tall, bald man with brown eyes wearing a tux.
"Your name, please?" asked Earl
"Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce and family!" answered Hawkeye
"Right this way, Dr. Pierce!" said Earl
Hawkeye and Margaret were in awe as they looked around the mansion while Daniel was still holding the twins. There were so many wealthy socialites around them, they weren't sure if they came to the right address. Suddenly, a voice called out to them.
"Hawkeye, Margaret! I'm so glad you could make it!" said Cathy Jo wearing a blue dress and shoes
"Cathy Jo, how are you and congratulations on you wedding!" said Margaret
"Things couldn't be better, Margaret. Charles is even sweeter to me since the war ended. I don't believe I've met this gentleman. I'm Cathy Jo Barnes soon to be Mrs. Charles Emerson Winchester!" said Cathy Jo as she shook hands with Daniel
"Hello, Cathy Jo! I'm Daniel Pierce, Hawkeye's father. I congratulate you on your wedding and I hear you took good care of my grandchildren in Korea!" said Daniel as he was still holding the twins
"It's my pleasure! I can't wait to have kids of my own. There's a nursery upstairs if you want to put the babies to sleep. By the way, why is your son named Hawkeye?" asked Cathy Jo
"His real name is Benjamin Franklin, but the name Hawkeye came from a character from my favorite book 'The Last of the Mohicans'!" answered Daniel
"I love that book, myself, Dr. Pierce!" replied Cathy Jo
"Please call me Daniel. Son, what are you doing?" asked Daniel
"I'm looking to see if B. J. showed up!" answered Hawkeye
"Hawkeye, they're around here somewhere! Come with me and I'll introduce you to our families!" answered Cathy Jo
Cathy Jo leads Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel to the parlor. The maid takes the twins upstairs to the nursery.
"Charles, this is Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce!" said Cathy Jo
"Nice to meet you, Charles!" said Daniel
"Same goes to you, Dr. Pierce!" replied Charles, who was dressed in a tuxedo
"Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel, these are my parents, James and Mary Barnes" said Cathy Jo
"Hello, Drs. and Mrs. Pierce. Cathy Jo has told me so much about you because of her attachment to the babies!" said Mary, a short, thin woman with brown hair and hazel eyes wearing a green dress and shoes
"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Barnes!" said Margaret
"Cathy Jo told me all about you too, Drs. and Mrs. Pierce!" said James, a tall, thin man with grey hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Barnes!" said Hawkeye
"Your grandchildren gave our Cathy Jo so much joy!" said Mrs. Barnes
"They give me pleasure and joy, too!" replied Daniel
"Hawkeye, Margaret, and Daniel, these are Charles' parents, Charles and Emily Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"Nice too meet you three. Charles told me all about you in his letters!" said Emily, a tall, average figured woman with grey hair and green eyes wearing a purple dress and shoes
"Same goes for us, Mrs. Winchester!" said Margaret
"So, you're the lovebirds for the 4077! Who's the other gentleman?" asked Charles Sr., a tall, heavy, bald man with green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"Mr. Winchester, this is my father, Dr. Daniel Pierce!" said Hawkeye
"Wait a minute! I remember you from the reunion party we had back in New York! How have you been?" asked Charles Sr.
"I'm great. It's nice to see you and Emily again, Charles!" said Daniel
"You too, Daniel!" said Emily
A couple of young woman and young men come into the room.
"Hello, I'm Honoria Winchester!" said Honoria, a tall, average figured woman with brown hair and green eyes wearing a baby blue dress and shoes
"I'm Betty Anne Barnes!" said Betty Ann, a short, average figured woman with brown hair and hazel eyes wearing a rosy pink dress with shoes
"I'm Matt Barnes!" said Matt, a tall, thin man with brown hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"And I'm John Barnes!" said John, also a tall thin man with brown hair and green eyes wearing a tuxedo
"I'm Margaret Pierce, this is my husband, Hawkeye, and my father-in-law, Daniel!" answered Margaret
"Nice to meet you all!" said Honoria, Betty Anne, Matt, and John in unison
"Margaret, my sister Betty Anne and Honoria are my bridesmaids and my brothers are my ushers!" said Cathy Jo
"That's nice, who's the maid of honor and best man?" asked Margaret
"Well, he's someone from Charles' workplace and his wife. Their names are Dr. John and Louise MacIntyre!" replied Cathy Jo
Hawkeye goes out into the hall and hears a familiar voice.
"Hawkeye, long time no see!" said the voice
"Trapper John! What are you doing here?" asked Hawkeye
"I'm Charles' best man and my wife, Louise, is the matron of honor. Charles and I became co-workers at Boston Mercy. What are you doing here?" asked Trapper who was wearing a tuxedo
"Well, after Frank Burns got a discharge from the army with a Section 8, Charles became roommates with me and B.J.!" answered Hawkeye
"Wait a minute, you mean to tell me that Frank went nuts!" said Trapper
"That's right! Old Ferret Face killed himself after he found out that Margaret and I got married and had twins!" said Hawkeye
"You married Hot Lips and had twins! I thought you hated each other!" asked Trapper
"Margaret changed after she married and divorced Donald Penobscott. She confided in me and we fell in love and next thing you know, we were married in the mess tent by Father Mulcahy!" answered Hawkeye
"Wow, this is great! Oh, Louise, this is Hawkeye Pierce!" said Trapper as his wife joined him
"So you're the famous Hawkeye!" said Louise, a short, average figured woman with light brown hair and brown eyes wearing a mauve dress and shoes
"I'm the guilty one, Louise! Oh, Margaret, you remember Trapper John! This is his wife, Louise!" said Hawkeye
"Trapper, it's good to see you again. Hawkeye regretted that he didn't get a chance to say goodbye when you were discharged. Nice to meet you, Louise!" said Margaret
"You too, Margaret!" said Louise
"So, Margaret, I hear that you and Hawkeye got married in Korea and had twins!" said Trapper
"That's right. Maggie and Ben are eight months old and they are sleeping upstairs. Hawkeye delivered the twins himself!" said Margaret
"Hawkeye, somehow I can't picture you as a husband and father!" said Trapper
"Trapper, I can't picture you as both either!" replied Hawkeye
The four of them laugh about the conversation when Daniel walks in.
"I see you two are having a good laugh. I assume this is one of your friends from the 4077 Mash!" said Daniel
"Oh, dad, this is Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife, Louise. This is my father, Daniel Pierce!" said Hawkeye
"So, you're the famous Trapper. I heard a lot of stories about you!" said Daniel
"Hawkeye mentioned about you from time to time in the Swamp!" replied Trapper
"That's my boy, the irresistible joker!" answered Daniel
"Hawkeye, how have you been?" said another familiar voice
"Radar, what a surprise to see you here!" answered Hawkeye
"Radar, glad to see you again!" said Trapper
"Trapper, I'm surprised to see you and your wife here!" said Radar wearing a tuxedo
"What brings you to Boston, Radar?" asked Trapper
"Major Winchester invited me to the wedding since his folks and my folks became friends. Cathy Jo seems like a nice lady! I found out that his fiancee was Klinger's assistant at the 4077. What was that all about?" asked Radar
"Well, Radar, it all started when Margaret and I got married and had twins. Klinger couldn't do his regular work and look after the twins while we were in surgery, so Colonel Potter hired Cathy Jo as an assistant and she stayed until the end of the war!" said Hawkeye
"Yeah, Colonel Potter told me about you two getting married and having twins. Congratulations, by the way!" said Radar
"Radar, how nice to see you again!" said Margaret
"Margaret, you look great. I just found out about you becoming a wife and mother, but I thought the army was your career!" replied Radar
"I thought it was too, but I wanted to be with my husband and children full-time, so I got discharged!" answered Margaret
"You must be Radar. I'm Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce!" said Daniel
"Nice to meet you, Dr. Pierce!" said Radar
"Radar, who are these people? I assume they're from your old Mash unit!" said Patty Haven, a tall, averaged figured woman with blond hair and blue eyes wearing a yellow dress and shoes
"Everyone, this is Patty Haven, my fiancee. Patty, this is Hawkeye Pierce and his wife, Margaret Houlihan Pierce, and Hawkeye's father, Daniel Pierce, and this is Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife, Louise!" said Radar
"It's nice to finally meet you all. I feel like I know you already from all of Radar's stories!" replied Patty
"Have you and Radar set a date for the wedding?" asked Margaret
"Not yet, Margaret, but we'll let you know when!" answered Patty
"I've taken Patty around to meet the rest of the gang. I'm sorry to hear about Frank Burns!" replied Radar
"We're sorry too. Louise finds it tough to raise three children on her own with just one income. She always depended on Frank for money!" said Margaret
"Say, Radar, have you seen B.J.? I've been looking all over for him!" said Hawkeye
"Wait a minute, there's B.J. over there by the bar!" answered Radar
"Thanks, Radar!" said Hawkeye
Hawkeye walks over to the bar and finally sees his old friend.
"Beej, I've been looking all over for you. It's great to see you again. I'm guessing this pretty lady is Peg!" said Hawkeye
"Hawk, you're right again. Peg, this is the famous Hawkeye Pierce, the practical joker!" said B.J. who was wearing a tuxedo
"Hello, Hawkeye. B.J. has told me many stories about you and Margaret. I can't wait to meet her. I did get to see the twins, though. B.J. and I put Erin upstairs in the nursery and Becky and Kathy MacIntyre are babysitting the kids!" said Peg who was wearing a green dress and shoes
"Margaret! Dad! Come over here and meet B.J. and Peg!" said Hawkeye as he saw his wife and father walking by
"It's nice to see you again, Margaret. Nice to meet you, Dr. Pierce. So, Margaret, how's Hawkeye treating you?" asked B.J.
"Everything is wonderful! Hawkeye is the best husband a woman could ask for!" replied Margaret
"I'm Peg. It's nice to finally meet you, Margaret. Dr. Pierce, it's nice to see you again. I was the one who organized the party in New York!" said Peg
"I remember very well and it's nice to meet everyone's other half!" replied Daniel
Just then, three men and two women walk in to join Hawkeye and B.J. and their families.
"Pierce! Hunnicutt! Looks like you two are already celebrating without me!" said a familiar voice
"Colonel Potter, what a nice surprise. This is my wife, Peg, and Hawkeye's dad, Daniel!" said B. J.
"Nice to meet you both. Mildred, this is Hawkeye and his wife, Margaret, and this is B.J.!" said Colonel Potter who was wearing a tuxedo
"I'm glad to finally put a name with a face. Peg, nice to see you again and I have some more recipes for you to try. Daniel, I haven't heard from you since we danced at the reunion party!" said Mildred who was wearing a red dress and shoes
"Well, Mildred, I'm a very busy man. Besides I couldn't date you because you're married!" replied Daniel
"So am I, but I just want to be friends, not lovers!" said Mildred
"I couldn't agree with you more!" answered Daniel
"Father Mulcahy, Klinger, and Soon Lee, this is turning into quite a little party!" said Margaret
"It's nice to see the whole gang again!" said Klinger wearing a tuxedo
"Klinger, when did you and Soon Lee get back from Korea?" asked Hawkeye
"We got back a month ago. There was some good news, I found my parents and they're safe and sound back in Korea!" said Soon Lee who was wearing a gold dress with shoes
"That's wonderful, Soon Lee!" said B.J.
"Klinger, Soon Lee, and Father Mulcahy, this is my father, Daniel, and B.J.'s wife, Peg!" said Hawkeye
"Hawkeye's told me so much about you three!" said Daniel
"So has B.J.!" said Peg
"Cathy Jo looks wonderful. I flew in with Colonel Potter and Klinger and their wives because we all work at the same hospital in Missouri. Cathy Jo and her family insisted that I perform the wedding ceremony, so here I am!" said Father Mulcahy wearing his priest clothes
"I had no idea you three were working together. Father, what happened to you plans in Philadelphia, and Klinger, I thought you were going back to Toledo!" asked Margaret
"Well, there was a job for a chaplain in a Missouri veteran's hospital and Colonel Potter recommended that I take the job because he put in a good word for me!" answered Father Mulcahy
"And Colonel Potter insisted that I'd be his assistant, so goodbye Ohio, hello Missouri. By the way, Soon Lee and I are planning on starting a family soon!" replied Klinger
"Soon Lee, that's terrific. I know you'll make a fine mother!" said Margaret
"Thank you, Margaret! I'm a little scared since I've never been pregnant!" replied Soon Lee
"Soon Lee, you'll be fine. I was scared too when I was pregnant with Erin, but B.J. helped me and told be everything's alright!" said Peg
"I was scared when I was pregnant, but Hawkeye helped me all the way. I didn't know I was having twins until I was giving birth and Hawkeye spotted another head coming out. I'm so glad Hawkeye delivered our babies because it was so special to both of us!" said Margaret
"Soon Lee, I'll be there every step of the way because I love you!" said Klinger
"Thank you, Max! I love you too!" said Soon Lee
"Margaret, dear! I'm so glad you're here!" said a familiar voice
"Mom, what are you doing here?" asked Margaret
"Well, Cathy Jo found out that I was living in Boston and she insisted that I come. Where's my grandchildren?" asked Jean Houlihan who was wearing an ivory dress with shoes
"Mom, they're sleeping upstairs in the nursery. Mom, you remember everyone here. This is Soon Lee, Klinger's new wife!" said Margaret
"Nice to meet you, Soon Lee. Please call me Jean. Daniel, it's nice to see you again!" said Jean
"Jean, I didn't expect to see you here! How's life in Boston?" asked Daniel
"Well, Daniel, I like it here, but I'd rather be near my little girl. I'm thinking about moving to Maine to be near my family!" said Jean
"That's great, Jean!" said Daniel
"Mom, I think it would be nice to have you living near me. That way, you can see your grandchildren more often!" said Margaret
"I think I'll like it there!" said Jean
Just then, Cathy Jo, Charles, the Barnes and Winchester families, Trapper John and Louise, and Radar and Patty enter the room.
"I'm so glad everyone's all here so I can introduce the rest of the Mash gang to our families. Everyone, this is Sherman Potter and his wife Mildred, B.J. Hunnicutt and his wife Peg, Radar O'Reilly and his fiancee Patty Haven, Trapper John MacIntyre and his wife Louise, Max Klinger and his wife Soon Lee, Margaret's mother Jean, and Father Francis Mulcahy! These are my parents, James and Mary Barnes, and Charles' parents, Charles and Emily Winchester!" said Cathy Jo
"It's nice to finally meet you all. Cathy Jo told us all about you in her letters! This is my other daughter, Betty Anne, and my twin sons, Matt and John!" said Mary Barnes
"Nice to meet you, Mary and James!" said Jean
"I'm also pleased to meet Charles' 4077 family. This is my daughter, Honoria!" said Emily Winchester
"Trapper John, I finally meet my predecessor at the Swamp. Hawkeye's told me a lot of stories about you two doing practical jokes on Frank Burns!" said B. J.
"So, you're my successor. Nice to meet you too, B.J. Yeah, we did a lot of jokes on Frank Burns. It's too bad that he's dead!" said Trapper
"Hawkeye and I played some jokes on Frank and Charles. You might not know this, but Charles had a few tricks of his own!" said B.J.
"Charles, why didn't you tell me that you shared a tent with Hawkeye. I stayed in the Swamp for a year before I was discharged. It was around the same time that Colonel Henry Blake was killed!" said Trapper
"John, I just want to forget about those days when I was in that infested sewer! I got my dream job at Boston Mercy to look forward too!" said Charles
"I couldn't be happier that Charles has his dream job. It will be close to our new home in Boston and I'll be cooking some hot meals for my new hubby when he works late. I'm a very good cook and I can clean house too!" answered Cathy Jo
"She sure can do all those things and if Cathy Jo gets tired of being a housewife, there's always a place at Boston Mercy for her as my assistant!" replied Charles
"Charles, that's the sweetest thing you've said to me all evening. You really want me to work with you?" asked Cathy Jo
"Of course, dear! It'll be nice having you work with me!" answered Charles
"Okay, Charles! I'll think about it, but I'll be a housewife first!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, there's nothing more special than working with your husband all day long. It's fun working with Hawkeye!" said Margaret
"And I have fun working with Margaret all day too!" said Hawkeye
"Thanks you too. I can't believe the wedding is tomorrow!" said Cathy Jo
Everyone talked till the wee hours of the morning. The wedding is taking place at the Catholic church in Boston. All of the 4077 gang arrived on time and were seated in the pews. They were all wearing the same clothes that they wore last night. Charles and his men were dressed in their tuxedos and were waiting in the vestry. Cathy Jo and her ladies were waiting anxiously at the back of the church. Cathy Jo was dressed in a beautiful white wedding dress and white shoes and wore her hair up with flowers instead of wearing a veil. She was carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. The ladies were dressed in pink dresses and pink shoes and were also carrying bouquets of pink carnations. The wedding march begins to play. The men come out of the vestry with Father Mulcahy and the ladies are walking down the aisle. Everyone stood and looked at their significant other and watched the ladies walking down the aisle. As they reach the alter, Father Mulcahy starts the service.
"Before I start the service, I would like to call upon Hawkeye Pierce and his wife Margaret to stand up here at the alter!" said Father Mulcahy
"Hawkeye, what's this all about?" asked Margaret as she handed Maggie and Ben to her mother and Daniel
"Let's just go up and see, Margaret!" answered Hawkeye
They go up and stand next to Charles and Cathy Jo
"You're probably wonder why I called you up here. The bride requested that you join them in renewing your wedding vows so that your parents and friends can witness this event!" said Father Mulcahy
"Cathy Jo, why did you do this?" asked Margaret
"Well, Margaret, I heard that your parents couldn't be at your first wedding and since they are here today, I thought you could have a wedding all over again!" answered Cathy Jo
"That's very thoughtful of you and thank you!" replied Margaret
"Now, on with the ceremony. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these men and these women in holy matrimony. If there's anyone who believes that neither couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. Very well then, do you, Charles Emerson Winchester the third, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I do!" answered Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo
"And do you, Catherine Josephine Barnes, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I do!" answered Cathy Jo as she smiled at Charles
"Do you, Benjamin Franklin Pierce, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife again?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I most certainly do!" answered Hawkeye as he smiled at Margaret
"And do you, Margaret Jean Houlihan, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband again?" asked Father Mulcahy
"I most certainly do!" answered Margaret as she smiled at Hawkeye
"May I have the rings please? These rings are a symbol of love. Charles, place the ring on Cathy Jo's left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy
"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Charles as he placed the ring on Cathy Jo's finger
"Cathy Jo, place the ring on Charles' left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy
"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Cathy Jo as she placed the ring on Charles' finger
"Cathy Jo, Charles, Trapper, and Louise go over to sign the register. After everyone is finished signing, Father Mulcahy makes the announcement "I now pronounce both couples husbands and wives. You may kiss your brides!"
Cathy Jo and Charles kiss each other while Hawkeye and Margaret kiss each other.
"May I present Dr. and Mrs. Charles Emerson Winchester the third and Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Pierce!" said Father Mulcahy
Everyone marches back down the aisle out to the doors and the guests empty the church. Cathy Jo and Charles are greeted by the rest of the 4077 gang and their family members each saying their best wishes to the newlywed couple. There was a reception held at the Winchester mansion, where many speeches were made to the new couple. Later that evening, Charles and Cathy Jo went on a honeymoon to Martha's Vineyard and stayed at a cottage.
"Charles, this place is beautiful. I haven't been to Martha's Vineyard since I was a little girl. This vacation is going to be great!" said Cathy Jo wearing a pink nightgown
"Cathy Jo, that was a nice thing you did for Hawkeye and Margaret's parents, having them renew their vows!" said Charles wearing blue pyjamas
"Thanks, sweetheart! I hope you didn't mind!" replied Cathy Jo
"Not at all!" answered Charles
"Charles, what do you think about you and me having children? Do you like children at all?" asked Cathy Jo
"Well, I've always pictured myself with a couple of kids. Besides, I've babysat Pierce's twins with Hunnicutt in Korea some evenings. I don't hate children at all!" answered Charles
"I'm so glad you've said that. I want at least two children, a girl and a boy! I love children!" said Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, let's raise our kids the same way our parents raised us! What do you say?" asked Charles
"I say it's a deal. Oh, Charles, as you know, I've never been intimate with a man before. This will be my first time, so if I seem nervous, you'll know why!" said Cathy Jo
"I have a confession to make! This is my first time too! I've never been intimate with a woman before! We're both new at this!" replied Charles
Boston, 1954. It's about two months later. Charles is doing his usual rounds with Trapper at Boston Mercy. Charles and Cathy Jo always have lunch together and she always makes a special lunch for him because she has time since she's a housewife. Cathy Jo meets Charles and she is glowing from ear to ear.
"Charles, I have some news for you!" said Cathy Jo wearing a black and white polka dot dress with black shoes
"What is it, darling?" asked Charles wearing a white shirt, brown pants, and brown shoes under a white lab coat
"I'm pregnant! The doctor just told me the good news. I'm about two months along, and we should expect our bundle of joy in August!" answered Cathy Jo
"Cathy Jo, that's wonderful! I can't believe that I'm going to be a father. This is a new experience for us both!" replied Charles
"You're not mad! That's great because I wasn't sure how you would handle the news!" said Cathy Jo
"Why would I be mad? You know that I like kids! We're in this together!" replied Charles
"I love you, Charles!" said Cathy Jo
"And I love you, Cathy Jo!" replied Charles
The couple kiss over the news and Charles notices Trapper approaching them.
"Awe, isn't this sweet. The newlyweds are still being romantic to each other!" said Trapper wearing a white shirt, grey pants, and black shoes
"Trapper, I have some wonderful news! I'm pregnant and I'm due in August!" said Cathy Jo
"That's great. This calls for a celebration! Charles, I never knew you had it in you. Congratulations!" said Trapper
"Thanks, John! This is the first child for both of us, so we're inexperienced in this deal!" said Charles
"Becky and Kathy can babysit anytime you want to go out on the town!" said Trapper
"That's so sweet of you to offer! Thanks, Trapper!" said Cathy Jo
"Anytime for a colleague of mine!" answered Trapper
The expectant couple told their families the news and phoned everyone from the 4077 about the news and were congratulated by all.
The End