Well here's the end of this. A sequel is in the works but it will be much more like the last portion of this story than the beginning.

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"It was quite a party," Margaret said as she finally found herself alone with Hawkeye as the 4077 Farewell party wound down.

"Yeah," Hawkeye said, not interested in talking and instead leaning over and kissing Margaret.

When they parted it was only temporary as they went to Margaret's tent to have a good-bye neither would forget.

"I don't want to lose you Margaret," Hawkeye said as he held Margaret in his arms. "I want to give us a chance."

"So do I," Margaret replied gently kissing his chest.

"Good," Hawkeye said sitting up.

"What are you doing?"

"There is something I need to do," Hawkeye said removing her dog tags from her neck and taking the ring off the chain. "I want to do this right," Hawkeye explained. "When I first saw you I wanted you. I wanted you like I wanted all women. I wanted your body. Gradually over the past three years I've come to want more than your body. Not only want more but need more. You're the best friend I've ever had. You've been there for me when I needed it most. I can't imagine what this war would have been like without you by my side. I love you, Margaret Elizabeth Houlihan in a way I never thought I could love another person. I love your passion and dedication to all things. I love how loyal you are. I respect your brilliance as a nurse and as a Major. I love your smile and your laugh. I love the way your eyes flash when you get angry. I love waking up with you in my arms and holding you. I'm honored that you are my wife and I don't ever want that to change."

Hawkeye took Margaret's wedding ring and slid it on her finger and then to her surprise he leaned over, grabbed his jacket and pulled out a small box.

"I got this before I left Tokyo. I wanted to get you a ring that I can remember buying," Hawkeye said with his familiar grin.

"Oh, Ben," Margaret gasped surprise.

"Not as fancy as the other one, its just a plain silver ring but I didn't want your hand to be weighed down with too many diamonds."

"It's perfect," Margaret said giving him a kiss.

"I had it engraved. Not as poetic as Donald's but I did what I could." Hawkeye joked.

Margaret took the ring, read the engraving and smiled.

Margaret Love Always, Ben