(A/N: 1. Yes, I'm aware of the fact that only one surgeon and I think two nurses go on postop duty at one time. I realised it too late, though, and won't make that mistake in the future. 2. Thank you for that wonderful review, Maggie L! 3. WARNING - Naughty language ahead! BAD FRANK!)
Chapter Thirteen
Hawkeye had thought he'd be ready when Frank came in.
He'd thought.
Seeing that nervous, ferrety face, though, the first thing he said was "Gee, Frank, you look guilty. What'd you do now?" The other man's face contorted with anger and he spat "Fuck off!"
For the first time since he was nearly two years old...
Benjamin Franklin Pierce was at a loss for words.
"What'd you say, ferretface?" He asked increduously, and Frank sneered at him. "Has our precious giver of life gone deaf? Oh, what a shame." He said with a wicked look. "No, you heard me. Mind your own business, you... you... buttinski!" Frank's moment of evil had passed, and he was back to his normal, sweaty, fidgety self. He sat down at the desk, while Hawkeye went around and checked on each patient.
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With no further incident, Hawkeye and Frank ended Post-Op duty two hours later. He met Margaret and BJ outside the ward and told them what Frank had said. Both jaws dropped, and they watched, trying to seem inconspicuous, as Frank dove into the Enlisted men's tent. He probably thought he was being sneaky, but as we all know... Frank has to try REALLY hard to achieve that.
And he didn't.
Hawkeye and Margaret went to the Swamp, while BJ and Henry took next Post-Op duty.