Outside …

"You know, B.J., I'm glad everything has happened today."

B.J. nearly trips. "Klinger, there is something you should know."

"No, there is something you should know. I think that God lets things happen for a reason. And this definitely happened for a reason. I was supposed to find that girl today. I don't even know her name but she named her baby after me of all people! That tells me God wanted us to meet. I know what everyone was thinking about me today. Everyone was thinking I went AWOL. Tell me the truth. You were, weren't you?"

B.J. put his hand over his eyes, protecting them from the sun. "Of course not, how could you think such a thing?"

"You don't have to lie to me!"

"Okay, I admit that. We all thought that maybe you might have gotten a little carried away with your wish…"

"Okay, now we're being honest. Now it's my turn to be honest. I did think about going AWOL. I think about it every day of my life here. But today, I felt a reason for being here. I feel connected to that baby…I don't know what it is about that kid but it makes me feel really good…All I know is that I was in the right place at the right time. Maybe you'll help me get my discharge now because I really sound crazy."

"No, you're making a lot of sense."

"Bite your tongue! If you start that crazy rumor about me, why I'll spit in your mashed potatoes!"

B.J. laughed. "It might improve the flavor. But Klinger…I'm your friend. Let's go back to my room for a minute."

"I've heard that line before. It never worked back then and it won't work now."

They should probably go back to his room to talk about what was happening to the baby and the mom. Hawk was so dead tired he could sleep through anything, thankfully. If he happened to wake then his help would definitely be useful.

" I really think we should talk."

"Tell me another line My wife used that one on me, too Are you two in cahoots?."

"Here we are. Go ahead."

"I don't see what's so important. I really have to…oh hi Hawkeye. B.J. said you were still asleep"

"I was until Charles got the sniffles in his sleep. "Forget stuffing tissues up his nose. I could have sent a whole army unit up there to stifle him. I'm taking volunteers for now." Hawkeye said as he stood up to stretch.

"Hawk can I see you for a sec. Will you excuse us for a sec?" B.J. pulled his buddy aside, while Klinger did his best to eavesdrop.

Hawkeye did everything he could not to react to the sad news that the baby had died. Pierce took a deep breath and glanced over at the unwitting Klinger.

"What's that look all about? You two are over there talking about me! I know it. You might as well tell me."

"I'll be right back." B.J. excused himself, off to find Father Mulcahy.

"Klinger, sit down. Want something to drink?" Hawkeye offered some alcohol, which was refused. Pierce. knew that there was nothing in the world that could take the sting off of what he was about to say next.