Chapter 1: Goodbye

It was the end of the war, and everyone was leaving. The only one's left were Hawkeye, BJ, Colonel Potter, Charles, and Margaret. And Margaret was getting ready to board her chariot, and leave the place they had all called home for so long.

BJ walked up towards Margaret. She looked at him and smiled.

"So long, Margaret,"

"I hope I find someone like you, BJ."

He smiled back. "So do I. You deserve the best."

They laughed, hugged, and Colonel Potter stepped up.

"Well Margaret, you've got your career in order. Don't forget to have a happy life."

Tears welled up in her eyes. "You dear, sweet man."

They hugged, and then it was Hawkeye's turn.

They stood apart, neither sure what to say. Hawkeye stood, looking into her eyes. There was so much he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to say it. He had discovered how he really felt about Margaret. He was in love with her, but didn't tell her. She had a great career planned out, a great life ahead of her. What would she want with him? They were friends, that was all, and that's all that would ever happen.

Margaret opened her mouth, like she was about to say something, then stopped. Hawkeye looked at her, then finally spoke.

"So, ah, listen.."

"Yeah."

They looked at each other, then stepped forward. Hawkeye wrapped his arms around her, and she wrapped hers around him. They kissed. And kissed. And kissed. Potter, Charles, and BJ stood around, looking at each other, uncomfortable. Finally, Hawkeye and Margaret broke apart, almost reluctantly.

"Well, so long," Hawkeye said.

"See you."

Margaret turned, and turned to get in her jeep. Hawkeye waged a war with himself, wanting to tell her how he felt, but not wanting to ruin their friendship. Finally, just as Margaret was about to pull away, Hawkeye made his decision. He let her go.

A/N: I know, I know, I'm horrible. I let Hawkeye let Margaret leave. But don't worry, you'll see what happened next, so put away the rotten fruit, and stay tuned for the next chapter.