Ok people, I have made chapter 3. Please enjoy because I'm still curious at how this will turn out.
Hawkeye tossed and turned in the cot in Post-Op. His fever was slightly less, but he was still very sick. Margaret unofficially became his private nurse. She sat with him when she had no duty and when she had Post-Op duty she paid particular attention to him. She never neglected the other patients though. She wouldn't admit it, but she was worried. What had possessed him to stand in the rain for all that time? She wanted answers, but as long as he had a fever, anything he said could not be construed as a sound thought. Everyone noticed Margaret's change, even Colonel Potter. He knew in his heart that Hawkeye and Margaret were meant to be a couple. However, he knew that if someone didn't do something to help them, they would never make the move themselves. This called for the help of BJ, Klinger and the rest of the gang. It wouldn't be easy, but it had to be done.
"Attention people, this is your lovable CO. Captain Hunnicutt, Major Winchester, Father Mulcahy and Corporal Klinger please report to my office NOW!" Potter hoped that the PA announcement would bring the gang there. It did within minutes. When everyone was assembled in the office, the Colonel began discussing business.
"People, as you know Captain Pierce is still living in the tropical zone with Major Houlihan acting as his personal nurse. We need to do something here." Everyone looked very confused. The Colonel saw this and continued. "I know that we were not assigned to Korea to play matchmaker, but that is what we are going to do. Hawkeye and Margaret are head over heels for each other, but they're so stubborn that they will never admit it to each other unless they have help. From what I can see, they both are scared of rejection. As soon as we assure them that they won't be rejected, they'll talk. I need your help everyone."
Klinger and BJ looked very excited while the Father was rather overwhelmed. He had never been asked to help others find love. He knew that the Colonel was right, so he decided to help them in any way he could.
Charles was disgusted and clearly showed this to the rest of the group. "Why do I have to help that cretin find happiness? He is old enough to do it himself. I am not about to involve myself in this predicament if I can avoid it."
"Major, you cannot avoid it. You are going to help us. I know you care about Margaret at least. Don't you want to see her happy?" The Colonel knew that this would twist his arm.
"Colonel, I am only going to help because I have no choice in the matter." Even though Charles tried to look disgruntled, he was actually going to enjoy this new assignment.
"Ok everyone, here's the plan. BJ, you are going to tell Margaret that she has to get some sleep and you will force her to go to her quarters. When she leaves, you are going to sit with Hawkeye and talk to him. I know this doesn't sound like much, but there's more. I want you to turn the conversation to Margaret and note everything he says about her. He'll admit this to you if you promise to keep quiet. You won't keep quiet of course." The Colonel looked at BJ. He knew that BJ didn't like betraying his friend. "I know that you don't want to lie, but this is for his and Margaret's happiness." BJ smiled.
"Now the Father will go and speak to Margaret. I know she might be difficult to break, but with your experience Father, you should be able to get through to the lady. I want you to discuss with her Hawkeye's health. That might help her open up. If we cannot get enough from her this way, BJ you're going to have to talk to her after the Father. Note anything she says about Hawkeye. Then Charles, you're going to talk to BJ and the Father and write down everything that they tell you was said by Hawkeye and Margaret. Then you will write notes from one to the other. Hawkeye should receive a note 'from' Margaret and vice versa. Klinger, you will order flowers that Hawkeye 'sends' to Margaret. Hopefully, once they receive these, they will talk and admit their feelings… So, what do you think?"
It seemed like a simple plan and everyone thought that. They all agreed to do what they had been assigned. Everyone knew that the Father had the toughest job of all. Margaret's feelings were a secret even from herself, so everyone suspected that BJ would also be involved in this part of the plan.
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Will the plan take effect? Will it help Margaret and Hawkeye open up? Stay tuned :-)