Hi all!!!! It's been almost a year since I updated this story and I'm so so sorry for having abandoned it. A lot of things have happened in my life in the past year that have prevented me from updating, but mostly it was a lack of literary inspiration and my law degree. Happily, I just finished my law degree yesterday. After four years, I'm done. Now, if you all forgive me, I can come back to finish this story. Please review it. Enjoy :)

The next morning Hawkeye and Margaret woke up at 6 am and went about their morning as if it was an everyday routine. As Margaret showered and got dressed, Hawkeye made breakfast. They ate together in a relaxed manner before Hawkeye got ready and Margaret made the bed. To both of them it felt as if they had lived together for years. They felt secure in each other's presence.

As they both made their way to Margaret's front door, Hawkeye took Margaret by the hand and quietly talked to her.

"Margaret, I know you must be nervous because the court's decision will be handed down today and I don't blame you for feeling that way, but just remember, I'll be there for you the entire time. It doesn't matter if you're find guilty or not guilty, I'll be there."

Margaret squeezed Hawkeye's hand, smiled and said only two words - "Thank you."

For Hawkeye, those two words meant the world.

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Arriving at the court, Margaret conferred with her lawyer, while Hawkeye joined the rest of the MASH gang.

Radar said the first words, words that reflected what everyone was thinking – "Do you think she'll be ok? You know, that the court will see the truth?"

Trapper patted Radar on the back and smiled. "You know kid, if I can believe that Margaret changed, and I do, the court can believe that too. She'll be alright."

Before Hawkeye could comment, a Sergeant came out to tell them that the decision was about to be handed in. Everyone proceeded into the courtroom, all feeling very nervous for their friend.

The judge, being quick for once in his life, started the proceedings right on time. "Will the defendant please stand?"

Margaret looked over to her friends, gave them a quick smile, and stood up.

"In the matter of The US Army versus Major Margaret Houlihan, has the jury reached a verdict?"

The foreman of the jury stood up. "We have, your Honour."

"What is your decision?"

"We find Major Margaret Houlihan … not guilty."

Margaret couldn't believe what she just heard. She was in shock for a good minute before she reacted.

"I'm … I'm … not guilty? I'm … ok? I'm ok!"

Margaret couldn't help but have a permanent smile on her face. The first thing she did was hug Hawkeye and whisper in his ear.

"Thanks for being here for me Hawkeye."

Hawkeye smiled back. "Always Margaret … Always."

The next thing Margaret did, before anyone else from the MASH gang had time to congratulate her, was approach the General who had accused her of sexual harassment.

"General, here are my oak leaves. From this point on, I'm resigning my commission. You don't deserve to have me working for you at all."

With that, Margaret walked past the shocked Hawkeye and group with her head held high. For once in her life, she had made a decision that truly made her happy.