"You're sure, Sparky? You're absolutely sure?"
"I'm sorry, Radar. I wish I was wrong, but I'm not."
Radar put the phone receiver back in its base and stared at the wall. He couldn't breathe, couldn't even think. Colonel Blake had hugged him and then climbed into
a chopper headed for home.
He wished his teddy bear was close enough to hug. but he stayed calm. He had a job to do. He grabbed the piece of paper and went to the OR. Ignoring Trapper's
warning to put on a mask, Radar tearfully stared at the paper.
"I have a message…"