Hawkeye and Margaret were sitting in the living room of their home with BJ and Peg. Erin had been put to bed, and Daniel, being older and wanting to give the old friends time alone had also went upstairs to bed. They sat quietly for a while, just enjoying being together again.

"BJ?" Peg said. "I have an announcement to make. It's very big news, and I thought I would wait to tell you with Hawkeye and Margaret here as well. I've only known for two days for sure, but I'm pregnant."

"Wait to go Beej!" Hawkeye said and got up to slap him on the back while BJ stood there in shock.

"I can't believe it! This is the greatest! I missed Erin's first two years, but I promise I will be there for every moment of this little life." He said as he wrapped his arms around her kissing her.

"How far along are you, Peg?" Margaret asked.

"It will be one month in two days."

"Two days? That will be one month after we got home! Beej you sly dog!!" Hawkeye joked. "You were glad to get home weren't you?"

"Two years, Hawk. Two years." Was all he said, laughing.

Margaret yawned. "Ben, sweetie? We should go to bed. We do have a big day ahead of us."

"And an even bigger night."

"BEN!"

"Sorry. BJ, Peg, I'm so glad you're here. We do have a busy day tomorrow so we should get to bed. Goodnight."

"Goodnight" They answered.

"Oh, Peg? I know I've only known you for a few hours, but from BJ talking constantly about you for two years, well, I feel I've known you forever. BJ is going to be Ben's best man, so, would you be my Made of Honor?"

"Oh Margaret! I'd love to! Thank you so much for making me feel like part of your close circle of friends. I must admit I was nervous that I wouldn't fit in, but you've made me feel like a part of you guys. Thank you very much." Peg hugged both Margaret and Hawkeye. "Now go to bed. You do have a lot to get ready tomorrow. Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Hawkeye and Margaret were lying in Hawkeye's childhood bed, which had now become their own. Daniel wasn't too pleased about them sharing the bed before marriage, but he knew they had done it before, so it never really bothered him.

"Are you nervous Ben?" Hawkeye said stoking his silky dark hair, which, without the stress of war had stopped graying and gone back to its original color.

"Honestly, no. At one time, like when I when I was close to Trapper, I thought that when I finally decided to get hitched, I would be so nervous. But seeing what BJ and Peg have, and see what we already have, I know our marriage will be perfect. Are you nervous? About what happened last time?"

"No. When I left Donald, I was afraid of men. I distanced myself from them because I was afraid of being hurt again. But with you, it feels so right. I know we'll be together forever and have lots of children. I love you, Ben."

"I love you too."

"You know, you still haven't told me where we're going for our honeymoon. When will you tell me?"

"On the plane. Pack for warm weather, and that is all I will tell you for now. Now goodnight. And don't worry about it, you will love our honeymoon. I'll make sure of that." He winked. "You know-" He looked over and Margaret had gone to sleep. He gave her a quick kiss on her cheek and went to sleep.

***

The next day Margaret stood in her room with Peg. Her other friend Lorraine, and her sister Caroline were going to be her bridesmaids and were helping her get ready. Margaret had a simple white dress with thick straps and a square neck. There was no train; it just flowed out in the back for about a foot on the ground. Her bridesmaids wore dark rose-colored dresses with thin straps. Each girl carried a bouquet of yellow roses. Erin had a matching rose dress on, and carried a white basket with yellow roses inside. Margaret's mother was with the girls, and she had on a burgundy dress with a jacket. She had a yellow rose corsage on.

Hawkeye and Margaret were to get married at the beach behind the house. They had the path from the house all the way down covered in a white satin carpet. On the beach were white chairs out for everyone present: Some of the town of Crabapple Cove who were mostly here to see for their own eyes Hawkeye, the man whom everyone had hidden their daughters from, getting married, Margaret's mother, as well as Trapper and his family, Radar, with his fiancé, Sherm Potter and his wife, Charles with his girlfriend, and Klinger and Soon lee. Soon lee had found her family two weeks after the war, and they all came home to live in Toledo. Father Mulchey was doing the ceremony, and next to him stood Hawkeye, Daniel, BJ, Margaret's brother Gavin, and Toby Wilder.

Soon the wedding started. First, Margaret's mother, Jane, came down the isle, which Daniel met halfway and led her to her seat, and went to sit down. After Jane came Erin, flicking yellow rose petals on the satin carpet. After her came Peg, whom BJ led down the isle, Caroline, with Gavin, and Lorraine with Toby. Margaret came down the isle last, carrying her bouquet. Sherman Potter gave her away, since her dad wouldn't come to her wedding. Hawkeye couldn't believe how beautiful she looked, and was lost in her until BJ nudged him.

The wedding was very beautiful. The couple exchanged vows and rings, and when the time came for the Father to say "You may now kiss the bride", Hawkeye dipped her and gave her the most passionate kiss either had experienced. Everyone cheered and threw rice as the couple laughed their way back up to the house, where on the lawn, tables had been placed. Supper had already been set by a few of the older ladies of the Cove, who always catered to the town's weddings. They ate and danced the night away. Hawkeye disappeared for a few minutes, but returned soon after to his new wife. They shared a few more dances and laughs until slowly people started to return to their homes and hotel rooms.

Soon, Hawkeye and Margaret were the only ones left. "Margaret I have one more surprise for you" he said. With that he picked her up and carried her into the house, up the stairs and into their room. There were soft music playing, candles lit all around and yellow rose petals on the bed. "You were wondering where I went when I left you for a few minutes. I love you Margaret."

"Oh, Ben! Thank you so much for everything! Today, and now this! I love you Ben!" She led him to the bed where they made love for the first time as a married couple.

***

The next day, everyone was at the Portland Airport to see them off. Hawkeye had yet to tell Margaret where they were going. Finally he said

"I guess you're wondering where it is I'm taking you." He pulled out an envelope and handed it to her. She opened it and gasped. Inside were to tickets for a week in France. "The two nights we're spending in Paris where we'll see all the sights, and then the next five days we're going to be at a resort on a beach in the South of France."

She hugged him and kissed him. "Oh, thank you Ben! You are so sweet! You do everything for me! I love you!

"I love you too."

They had forgotten about the rest of the people there watching them and were lost in their own little world until someone cleared their throat. They broke apart to see Sherm standing there looking at Hawkeye."

"Now, son. Be good to that girl. She's like a daughter to me, and I think you are the best man for her. I love you both, and seeing you together for the last two days, even before that back in Korea, I could see that you'll have a long, healthy, happy life together."

"Thanks, Sherm. You know, your blessing does mean a lot to me. I know in Korea you did look at her like a daughter, and, well, a lot of men were never too pleased to see me going out with their daughter, but I'm glad you approve." Hawkeye said as the two men hugged.

Sherm gave Margaret a quick kiss on the cheek and whispered "Good luck. I love you."

"Hey, get your own girl." Hawkeye joked and grabbed Margaret away from Sherm. She was caught by surprise and smacked him the arm. They all had a good laugh until over the PA:

"Attention. Attention. Last call for boarding of the flight to Paris, France!"

"Ahh, so nice not to hear 'incoming wounded'" Hawkeye said as everyone nodded in agreement. "C'mon Margaret! We gotta go! Bye everybody! We'll have to have another reunion soon! Radar, it's your turn next! BYE!!"

Everyone said their goodbyes and gave them their wishes and Hawkeye and Margaret boarded the plane to go on their honeymoon