Thing's happen for a reason

[jessie]

I'm going to try, a short M.A.S.H story, I might not do it justice, because I didn't watch every single episode, but I watched most of them. I love your stories Melinda, you write the most amazing M.A.S.H stories, I hope you post more here.

Chapter 1

Margaret was sitting on the bed, this couldn't be happening to her. She has been so careful all her life, but she is late, and she knew this would be the worst thing for her, especially where she was. She laid back, she always wanted a child, but not this way, and not in the God forsaken place. She sat up, how could she be so stupid, she was late 2 months, but she thought it was stress, she never once thought she was pregnant, until she took the test today, on her own, and she was pregnant approximately, 3 months. She shut her eyes, she has been with Hawkeye quite a lot, she was positive it was his, but that one night with Frank Burns, she needed someone to hold her, and make her forget everything she experienced that day. She wanted that person to be Hawkeye, but he pushed her away, right into Frank's arms. She had feelings for Frank, but it always was Hawkeye, that had her heart. He was hurting too, and if he knew she slept with Frank, after she vowed that was over, she would love him forever. Frank was there for her, he loved to make love to her, and joke around, and drink together. He never cared for her, the way Hawkeye has the last few months. Why did she spoil it all by sleeping with Frank, this could be Frank's child, and if it was Frank would tell her, he wasn't going to leave his wife for her. He didn't even love Louise, but he loved her money, and he said he wouldn't leave her, but he would use her, and see whoever he wanted. Margaret couldn't believe she let this man touch her, but this place does things to you, and you would do anything to just forget what horrors you saw that day. Margaret jumped when Hawkeye walked into the tent, and smiled, "Hey I have a 1/2 hour break, want to fool around"?

"Hawkeye, not right now, I have a headache"

"Oh I can cure that you know that".

"Hawkeye stop it, I'm having a horrible week".

"We all are what is wrong , Oh I get it, that time of the month. Wait I thought that is at the end of the month, not the middle".

"Shut up Hawkeye". Margaret got up and stormed out of the tent, totally confusing Hawkeye.

To be continued.

[jennifer1983]

Great start to your story Jessie.

[melindajo2000]

love it I hope it is Hawkeyes not Ferret Faces this is awesome

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. I also hope that it is Hawkeyes baby as well. I didn't watch this show enough to write a fanficiton for the show. LOL

[jessie]

Chapter 2
My M.A.S.H story might not be good, I'm not really sure about writing this one. I hope you update yours soon Melinda, I love your story so much.

Margaret walked to the mess hall to get a tea to settle her stomach. She went inside, and got her tea, and sat down. She shut her eyes, as she sipped it, trying to calm her nerves. She jumped when Frank walked over touching her arm.

"Margaret what is wrong, your drinking tea".

"Frank go away, I'm not in the mood for you, or anyone right now"

"Hey your in a mood, you need some afternoon loving, I will cheer you up"

"Frank I hate to break it to you, but you not all that. You used me, like I used you, go write your poor wife, a letter"

"Ok I will go but you will be coming around real soon, I know you can't resist me"

"Oh I can Frank, the last time I slept with you, was the biggest mistake, I ever made"

"Really was that after you moaned out my name begging me not to stop".

Margaret jumped up knocking her tea over, it went all over Frank.

"You did that on purpose Margaret, what is wrong with you"?

"I hope it burned your little friend, he might stay in your pants, where it belong". Frank jumped up, "Go to hell Margaret"

"Thanks Frank, same to you". He stormed out, Margaret grabbed some napkins , trying to clean up. Hawkeye walked in, "Margaret I just saw Frank walk out of here, he said you are psycho, to stay away from you. Please tell me what is wrong, did I do something wrong"?

"No, this is something I have to deal with Hawkeye"

"I thought we meant something to each other Margaret". She wanted to run into his arms, and tell him everything. She couldn't tell him, she was pregnant, and that their was a possibility Frank could be the Father. It was one stupid mistake, she hated herself for going with Frank, when she knew it was mistake at the time.

Hawkeye walked over, "Margaret please talk to me"

"Hawkeye, I really do care about you, and I'm so confused"

"About what we were fine yesterday, today you are pushing me away why"?

"You know what I can't do this anymore Hawkeye. I'm pregnant, I took the test this morning". Hawkeye was shocked, but he smiled, 'You were scared to tell me Margaret, I wouldn't be angry, we are in this together"

"Wait you won't think that way after what I tell you. I slept with someone one night, and he could be the Father too"

"You slept with someone, I thought we meant something to each other Margaret"?

"I'm falling in love with you, but it happened Hawkeye. It was the night we lost that young soldier we worked on him for hours. The one that was 19 years old, and he actually cried for his Mom, it broke all our hearts. We couldn't save him, he was so young, it affected both of us. I needed you that night, but you pushed me away, and he was there for me Hawkeye. It has been you the last three months, it was only one night. I'm sorry Hawkeye, I know you are hurt, but I can't take that night back"

"Please don't tell me it was Frank, not him Margaret"

"Yes it is Frank, I hate myself for it".

"You told me he was selfish, he was rude, and using you, how could you"?

"I needed someone this darn war is killing me. I needed you, why did you push me away"?

"Oh no Margaret look in the mirror, it is over, if this child is mine, I will help out, but we are over". Hawkeye walked out, and Margaret screamed out his name, as the door slammed shut, and she was left all alone, and she knew she deserved it.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Oh my god, Margaret has a huge mess on her hands. I hope that Hawkeye is the father of her unborn child.

[melindajo2000]

oh no, Hawkeye has no room to talk after all of the women he has been with, you would think he would be more understanding, great update, I love this story

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Margaret was working, she was dealing with a young Soldier when Hawkeye walked in. He glared at Margaret who went to walk over to him, but he walked away. She was devastated, she understood he might be angry, but she couldn't understand how rude he was. She finished up, and walked outside, sitting for a moment. She really hasn't eaten much, because of her nerves, and her stomach was really upset. She saw Frank with one of the Young Nurses, he was taking her into his tent. Margaret felt a rush of nausea, she ran just making it to the washroom. She came out, Hawkeye walked over, "I saw you looking at Frank with Shelley, are you upset, you are not with him right now"?

"No, I don't want either of you Hawkeye, leave me alone". She walked out running to her tent. She went inside laying on the bed, she couldn't stop crying, which made her angry. She hated being weak, she didn't need either men in her life. She will raise this baby on her own, and she will be a good Mother. She put her hand on her stomach, and whispered, "I'm so sorry little one, Ma Ma screwed up big time". Margaret drifted off asleep, and woke up at 6pm. She was hungry, she decided to go to the mess hall to get something to eat. She walked in, going up to the front, she got some mashed potatoes, and a piece of chicken. She turned, and she could see Hawkeye with Trapper, they were with 2 young nurses, she walked over sitting down, just staring. She saw Hawkeye look at her, he wrapped his arm around the nurse, who leaned in kissing him , and giggled. Margaret felt tears coming to her eyes, but she jumped when Radar touched her shoulder. "Margaret would you care if I join you"?

"Sure Radar, how are you"?

"I had a bad day, the worst"

"Me too Radar, you are the most pleasant part of it". Radar laughed, "Margaret are you ok"?

"Yeah, I'm just a little sad that is all"

"Can I help you"?

"Can I tell you something, you promise you won't tell anyone, what I am about to tell you".

"You know I wouldn't say a word".

"I'm pregnant Radar"

"OMG pregnant, who is the Daddy Hawkeye"?

"Probably, but I made a mistake, it could be Frank's". Radar coughed on his chicken, Margaret smiled, "Yeah that is how I feel, if Frank is the Dad, I will feel sick".

Radar looked over seeing Hawkeye laughing with his new plaything. Radar whispered, "He is being a jerk, how can he treat you like that"?

"He is mad, he knows about Frank"

"So he isn't all that innocent, most of us aren't"

"You are Radar, you stay sweet ok"

"Margaret I'm not all that innocent".

"You are Radar, thanks for listening to me. I love you, here have my dinner, I can't eat. I have to go lay down, I'm on duty at midnight, I have to go"

"Margaret you should eat, for the baby"

"I will but not right now". Margaret got up, kissing Radar, she walked out, not giving Hawkeye a second glance. He turned seeing her walk out, he looked over at Radar, who glared at him, and Hawkeye knew Radar thought he was a jerk. Hawkeye smiled as he looked at Sue, and he thought Margaret caused this on herself, tonight, he was going to forget all about her, and just have fun.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Margaret.

[melindajo2000]

I'm glad that Margaret confided in Radar, he's so sweet, great update

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Margaret was off duty, but she decided to go see if the Others needed any help. She didn't want to be alone in her tent at the moment. She walked in just as a young soldier was brought in. He was dying everyone could see it, but they all were working so hard to save him. He was slipping away, Margaret grabbed his hand, and touched his face. She whispered, "You are not alone, I'm right here".

"Ma Ma"

"Yes it is Ma Ma, I'm right here"

"I'm sorry Mom, I know you didn't want me to come here". Margaret whispered, "I'm so proud of you Mike, I always have been". Frank was watching, as Margaret started to cry, as Mike passed away. She held his hand for the longest time, it was like she knew him forever. She knew his Mother , and his Family worried about him everyday, but now they will get the worst news. She finally got up, walking over washing her hands. She couldn't stop crying, the other were shocked, Margaret normally was strong, but she was so emotional, it shocked them all. Frank walked over, "Margaret are you ok"?

"Yeah Frank I'm just fine, Mick isn't, but I'm great"

"Margaret I know your upset, but why are you acting this way"? Margaret walked out, and Frank ran after her grabbing her arm.

"Margaret you are acting really strange, are you sick"?

"Yeah of men"

"You are mad at me, why"?

"I'm not mad I'm so tired, just leave me alone"

"Is that what you really want Margaret, to be left alone"

"Yeah Frank that is what I want". She walked out, leaving Frank speechless. She walked to her tent, and went inside. She sat on the bed , and cried like she never cried before. She laid back, holding her stomach, and at this moment, she realized she was all alone. She had to get it together for her baby, she was going to keep the child, and she was going to be the best Mother she could be. She was scared, but today she finally realized, the only person she can rely on is herself. She curled up, and cried herself to sleep.

It was a few hours later Hawkeye, came to Margaret's tent. He slept with Amy, and he felt so horrible, and sick, that he did. He used Amy but he knew she wanted it , so it wasn't really using her. Margaret didn't deserve what he did to her, but he wanted to make it up to her. He walked into the tent, and walked over to her, putting his hand on her shoulder.

Margaret jumped up, she was startled, that Hawkey was there.

"What do you want, the pretty young thing, got sick of you"?

"I'm sorry Margaret lets talk"

"Did you sleep with Amy tell me the truth"?

"Yes we had sex, that is all" Margaret got up, "You are a disgusting man, I never meant anything to you"

"You slept with Frank, who is disgusting here"?

"I made a mistake, but you know I love you. I needed you today, and you walked away, and had sex with that nurse. You are out of my life, and you don't have to worry about the baby"

"Why it is mine"?

"Hey it might be Frank's so don't worry about it" Hawkeye grabbed Margaret, "What are you saying Margaret"?

"I'm saying , I don't need you or Frank, I will make it on my own". She walked out, leaving Hawkeye standing there staring.

[melindajo2000]

I dont blame Margaret for being furious with Hawkeye he was wrong to do that to her. I hope they can find their way back to each other though. Love this story

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I don't blame Margaret for being angry with Hawkeye right now. I hope that they will patch things up really soon. I LOVE this story soo much.

[jessie]

Chapter 6

Margaret was in the mess hall having a tea, it was dinner time, but she felt ill. Hawkeye, BJ and the others were sitting over at another table. She didn't look over once, but she knew Hawkeye was watching her. She got up throwing her tea out, and walked outside. The air felt good to her, she started to go for a walk. She was startled when Frank walked up behind her.

"Margaret I'm concerned about you, what is wrong"?

"Frank I need to be alone, I'm just tired of everything"

"I noticed you have been not eating, and I heard from Louise you got sick the other morning, after breakfast. I need to know are you pregnant"?

"Frank please stop asking me a million questions, I have a splitting headache"

"I asked you two questions, are you ok, and are you pregnant"?

"No , and yes"

"What you are pregnant"?

"Yes but it probably is Hawkeye's not yours"

"I'm not leaving my wife Margaret, what I'm doing here is to get through this God forsaken war. I care about you, but I don't love you, but I will help with the baby, but I don't want me wife to know"

"I don't need any help, I can take care of my baby, and myself all on my own"

Margaret started to walk away Frank yelled, "I thought you were on the birth control pill, how could you do this"?

Margaret turned she regretted it after, but she smacked him. "I was on the pill but maybe I forgot one day, or something happened, but I didn't want this. I'm happy that I have a baby because it is the only thing that is keeping me sane right now. I will leave this place with only two regrets, you and Hawkeye, go to Hell Frank". She walked away, Frank touched his face, he couldn't believe what she said.

Margaret was walking into her tent when Amy yelled out her name.

"Margaret"

"What Amy I'm tired , and off duty"?

"Hawkeye loves you, what happen last night was nothing"

"Oh God Amy you can say that to my face, and not feel cheap"

"What you have slept with men here, I just want to say Hawkeye regrets what happened, he cares about you"

"Really he had meaningless sex with you Amy, that means something to me"

"You are a fool Hawkeye needs attention, you don't give it to him, I will Margaret".

"Go give every man here your service Amy, because Frankly I don't give a crap". Amy walked away upset, she yelled, "You will regret it, when someone else captures his heart, because right now, you have it but it won't be for long".

Margaret walked into the tent she was shaking, she laid on the bed. She shut her eyes remembering the first time she knew Hawkeye was someone special. She remembered the first kiss, and the first time they made love. She screamed throwing her pillow across the room. She hated that she loved him so much, but in her heart she didn't know if she could forgive him, for walking out on her when she needed him the most.

[melindajo2000]

Frank was awful but he was scared like he would be, I thought he might treat Margaret badly but she doesnt need him. And I hope Margaret faces her feelings for Hawkeye soon before she loses him to someone else, very good update I love this story!