Okay I know the last chapter resembled the episode Images where Margaret was devastated over the death of the puppy but hey, it's a formula that works! I hope you like the final instalment.

For the rest of the day the two doctors avoided each other which were extremely unusual to witness because normally Hawkeye and Trapper had to be forcibly separated. Only at dinner time in the Mess tent did they sit with each other but there seemed to be an awkward silence that floated around them.

'It's been a busy day hasn't it Trap?' said Hawkeye shyly whilst he played with something that resembled mashed potato on his tray.

Trapper nodded and sipped his coffee in silence.

Hawkeye's heart sank into the depths of his stomach. He had probably just fucked up the best friendship he had ever had and why? Because he couldn't hide his secret desires. Hawkeye wondered why he was so attracted to Trapper. He had never been attracted to other men before. Hawkeye always loved the shape of women's bodies, the taste of their skin and the smell of their feminine perfume. Hawkeye looked over at Trapper who was carefully avoiding his eye. Why do I love this man? He thought as he surveyed Trapper closely.

'Evening Pierce, McIntyre.' Henry sat down at the table opposite the two doctors.

'Hi Henry, how's it hanging?' asked Trapper quite eagerly. Hawkeye knew that this was because he wanted to get some conversation going. Maybe that's why he loved him, because they were so similar in personalities.

'Not bad, just got back from post-op, Jacobs is going very well thanks to you Pierce.' Henry complimented the young doctor but Hawkeye took no notice of him. His thoughts were already preoccupied with one Mr Trapper John McIntyre.

'Thanks Henry.' Hawkeye said absently, he got up and left the Mess tent without another word.

'What's the matter with him, he looks miserable.' Observed Henry looking at Hawkeye's retreating back.

Trapper thought quickly for a plausible excuse. 'He just got news from home that his dog died; he's kind of upset about it.'

Henry nodded in understanding, readjusted his hat and continued eating the strange brown square on his tray.

Hawkeye had gone back to the Swamp and made himself a very large martini. He sipped it delicately and thought about Trapper for the millionth time that night. Hawk knew for a fact that Trapper had kissed him back in the supply tent. It had been such a good kiss too, filled with passion and love. Or maybe that was Hawkeye's mind playing tricks on him once again. Hawkeye sighed and downed the rest of his martini in three gulps.

'It can't be any fun getting drunk all alone.'

Hawkeye looked up and saw Trapper standing in the doorway of the Swamp with his crooked smile on his face. Hawkeye didn't meet Trapper's eyes as the older man helped himself to a drink.

'Okay I get it, you're mad at me.' Said Trapper after sitting down next to Hawkeye on his cot and putting an arm around his shoulder. 'Look, I did a lot of thinking through the day which is a huge shock because I never think.'

Hawkeye couldn't help but smile at his friend.

'And I came to the conclusion…' Trapper drifted off. Hawkeye faced the Captain and their eyes met.

'You came to what conclusion?' asked Hawkeye. Trapper leaned in and brushed Hawk's lips with his own.

'I feel the same way.' Whispered Trapper.

Hawkeye smiled and he and Trapper kissed again, it was a longer kiss this time and their tongues danced in and out of their mouths. Hawkeye sucked on Trapper's bottom lip which provoked Trapper to push him down on the bed and push his tongue deeper and deeper into the younger man's mouth. Hawkeye began to moan in ecstasy but Trapper pulled away.

'What's the matter Trap?' Hawkeye asked the older man slightly concerned.

'I suddenly have the urge for a very long shower, how about you?' There was a glint in Trapper's eye.

Hawkeye cottoned on to what his lover was saying. 'I agree lets have a shower Trap.'

The two doctors grabbed their robes and made their way to the shower block where they were bound to have some dirty fun in a clean place.

END

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