CH 22: War is Over
It wasn't long after that the 4077th got incredibly busy. The Peace Talks had ended with a cease fire set for Noon at the end of the week and everyone was getting in as many hits on either side as fast as they could.
At noon on Friday April 1953 the Korean War ended. That night the camp had a wonderful celebration where by the Mashers told their plans for when they'd get home.
"I'm going to see my little girl and hug and kiss her for the whole day…then that night I'm going to hug and kiss my wife" BJ grinned.
"I'm going to take the missus out for a nice night then…the next morning I'll get to work on my retired Honey Do list," Potter laughed.
Hawkeye stood up with Margaret. "We're moving into our first house and getting it ready for our first baby," he smirked putting a hand lovingly on Margaret's stomach.
The whole camp was silent a few seconds before they all screamed and cheered in excitement at the Pierce Family Announcement.
The next morning was bitter sweet. Everyone was happy to be home but at the same time rather sorry.
"You keep your parents on their toes missy. Don't let them get too stubborn with each other," Potter smiled at Candace.
"Yes sir," Candace saluted then hugged the old Colonel.
"Who'd have thought I'd leave the army with a wife and kid?" Hawkeye laughed with BJ and Charles.
"Certainly not I, Pierce but you do seem to have the girl wrapped around your finger. Be good to her," Charles shook his hand.
"Oh I intend to make them both happy," Hawkeye nodded.
"You two better write and call. We'll meet up with our kids for vacations," BJ grinned hugging his friend.
"Oh you bet," Hawkeye nodded.
He, Margaret, and Candace climbed into a jeep as they were heading to help dismantle the 8063rd and then would be off to Crab Apple Cove, Maine.
Candace and Margaret waved long until they could no longer see anyone else with tears in their eyes.
They then turned and both hugged Hawkeye kissing his head as they went off into their new life together.