As Margaret left the court, she began crying. She cried like she hadn't cried in years. She cried for what she just did, she cried for her past and she cried for her future - a future that was very much uncertain for the first time in her life. However, before she knew it, Hawkeye was by her side and began soothing her as best he could.

"Margaret, you'll be ok. You were so brave in there. We're all proud of you. You've finally made a decision that will make you happy. And please don't worry about your future, I know it will work out fine. I'll always be here to support you and together we can work things out."

Margaret had had her head down this whole time, her crying subsiding slowly, but she felt the need to look up into the eyes of the man she loved.

"Hawkeye … I'm just scared. I mean, I've been in the Army for 20 years. What has my life meant during that time? Was it just a waste?"

"It wasn't a waste. If you hadn't been in Korea, more men would have died. You helped men live. You also helped them emotionally in Post-Op. Everything you have done has been to help people and you'll continue to help people as a civilian, ok?"

Before Margaret could answer, the MASH gang appeared. They all looked very worried, but didn't want to approach Margaret until Hawkeye had calmed her down. They knew that as much as Hawkeye could rile her up, he had an incredible ability to calm her and make her see some sense.

Colonel Potter was the first to approach the red-eyed ex-Major, "Margaret, are you alright now? We're all here for you."

Margaret smiled for the first time since she left the court martial. "I'm ok. It was just a bit overwhelming to give up everything I've lived for in one minute. I know I made the right choice, but I needed to have a moment to figure things out. Thank you all for being here during this time of my life, I really appreciate it."

Everyone around her smiled, but the biggest smile of all was owned by one Hawkeye Pierce.

Hawkeye suddenly talked, spoiling the moment, which was something everyone was used to, "Ok, so I'm thinking we should all go out today because we need to celebrate Margaret's life. So, let's all go back to our hotels, get changed and meet up at Margaret's place. I mean, if that's ok with you Margaret."

Margaret and the MASH gang nodded in agreement.

Hawkeye and Margaret walked off alone together, hand in hand. As they reached Margaret's home, Hawkeye knew that he and Margaret had to sort themselves out and now was the moment to do it.

"Margaret, I need to know something. Are we a couple now? I mean, officially?"

Margaret had thought about this the whole day and had come to a decision. "We are, if that's what you want. I know I want it."

Hawkeye gave his wide grin, hugged Margaret and then gave her a kiss that rivalled their last kiss at the 4077th.

As they came up for air, Hawkeye couldn't keep the grin off his face. "So, I guess we can tell the MASH gang about us now, huh?"

"Yeah, we can and I'm glad they'll be the first people to know."