Back in the World
Ch5 –
AN: Help…I don't know how long you are in basic training before you are shipped out to combat…any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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"What is it Beej?" Hawkeye saw the tears and was terrified.
"The letter it's from Missouri…its Colonel Potter." He bowed his head and took out the letter from his pocket. "They didn't have your new address so they asked me to tell you, he died two days ago."
Hawkeye threw his hands up in the air in defeat and let them fall to his sides.
"Tell me it was peaceful."
"Says he died in his sleep…" he said looking down at his feet.
"Well at least he didn't ...well ya know…wasn't in any pain." He muttered, and then reached for his friends shoulder.
The two made eye contact and said together…
"The Universe and it's time tables"
"I'm sorry Hawk" BJ replied.
"I'm sorry too, he was a good man. And I guess the universe knew we would need each other now more than ever." He threw his arm around his friend and started towards the car, where both their wives stood hand in hand.
**2 Weeks Later**
"You're sure?" Peg Hunnicutt asked folding her husband's slacks and putting them in the suitcase.
"Yes, me and Hawk will be fine, and he really wants you to be here for Jennifer, we'll be back in a couple days."
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"You're sure?" Jennifer Pierce asked folding her husband's ancient robe and putting it in the suitcase.
"Yes, BJ and I will be fine, and Peg will be here so you can do all the women things you do…we'll be back in a couple days."
**On Airplane**
"Gonna be weird seeing everyone again huh?" The tall man said adjusting himself in his seat.
"Eh, I'm not nervous"
"Yeah, me neither."
A moment of silence passed between them as they shuffled and reshuffled in their seats.
"Okay maybe a little nervous." Hawkeye said finally getting comfortable. Catching a slight smile from BJ, causing them both to break out in laughter.
**Missouri**
As they headed for the bag return, two men stood holding signs, with each of their last names on them.
"Of all the times, I've wanted to feel important; it had to be the time I was going to a funeral." BJ said switching his bag over to his other hand.
"Look on the bright side Beej, all the traffic stops just for us." Hawkeye said strutting his way over.
"Of all the times." BJ repeated, shaking his head.
The two headed to the funeral home in separate town cars. They arrived together and started to look for familiar faces…then within minutes they heard a familiar voice…
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AN: I have to admit I enjoyed reading the reviews and how you all thought it was going to be Erin…just as I wanted it… now go review again…It helps me help you –Thanks and Take care – TLH
AN #2- Thanks to 'reviewer' for the tips for future reference for us writers, much appreciated, cuz sometimes Ignorance isn't bliss, : ).
Ch5 –
AN: Help…I don't know how long you are in basic training before you are shipped out to combat…any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
**
"What is it Beej?" Hawkeye saw the tears and was terrified.
"The letter it's from Missouri…its Colonel Potter." He bowed his head and took out the letter from his pocket. "They didn't have your new address so they asked me to tell you, he died two days ago."
Hawkeye threw his hands up in the air in defeat and let them fall to his sides.
"Tell me it was peaceful."
"Says he died in his sleep…" he said looking down at his feet.
"Well at least he didn't ...well ya know…wasn't in any pain." He muttered, and then reached for his friends shoulder.
The two made eye contact and said together…
"The Universe and it's time tables"
"I'm sorry Hawk" BJ replied.
"I'm sorry too, he was a good man. And I guess the universe knew we would need each other now more than ever." He threw his arm around his friend and started towards the car, where both their wives stood hand in hand.
**2 Weeks Later**
"You're sure?" Peg Hunnicutt asked folding her husband's slacks and putting them in the suitcase.
"Yes, me and Hawk will be fine, and he really wants you to be here for Jennifer, we'll be back in a couple days."
**
"You're sure?" Jennifer Pierce asked folding her husband's ancient robe and putting it in the suitcase.
"Yes, BJ and I will be fine, and Peg will be here so you can do all the women things you do…we'll be back in a couple days."
**On Airplane**
"Gonna be weird seeing everyone again huh?" The tall man said adjusting himself in his seat.
"Eh, I'm not nervous"
"Yeah, me neither."
A moment of silence passed between them as they shuffled and reshuffled in their seats.
"Okay maybe a little nervous." Hawkeye said finally getting comfortable. Catching a slight smile from BJ, causing them both to break out in laughter.
**Missouri**
As they headed for the bag return, two men stood holding signs, with each of their last names on them.
"Of all the times, I've wanted to feel important; it had to be the time I was going to a funeral." BJ said switching his bag over to his other hand.
"Look on the bright side Beej, all the traffic stops just for us." Hawkeye said strutting his way over.
"Of all the times." BJ repeated, shaking his head.
The two headed to the funeral home in separate town cars. They arrived together and started to look for familiar faces…then within minutes they heard a familiar voice…
**
AN: I have to admit I enjoyed reading the reviews and how you all thought it was going to be Erin…just as I wanted it… now go review again…It helps me help you –Thanks and Take care – TLH
AN #2- Thanks to 'reviewer' for the tips for future reference for us writers, much appreciated, cuz sometimes Ignorance isn't bliss, : ).