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Crabapple Cove, 1953. It's been two months since the war ended and Hawkeye couldn't be happier about that. He and Margaret were settling nicely in civilian life. Margaret decided to leave the army and she got a job as a nurse at her husband's practice. Daniel Pierce has a great bond with Hawkeye's new family. He looks after his grandchildren while their mommy and daddy are working, since he is retired and Hawkeye took over the practice. Hawkeye and Margaret are just waking up to go to breakfast.

"Good morning, sweetheart!" said Hawkeye as he kissed Margaret

"Good morning, Hawkeye! Did you sleep well?" asked Margaret

"I slept very well because you were right next to me!" replied Hawkeye

"Oh, Hawkeye, I'm so glad that you stopped having those nightmares about Korea. You know, while you were in that hospital where Sidney treated you, I was scared because it was the first time since we were married that we were apart. I really missed you!" said Margaret

"Margaret, I'm just glad to be myself again. I wonder if the twins slept well!" answered Hawkeye

"Hawkeye, those babies sleep through anything. I better get up and check on them!" said Margaret as she put on her pink robe over her pink pyjamas

"I'm right behind you!" said Hawkeye as he put on his red robe over his blue pyjamas

They go into the twins' bedroom and find that both babies are wide awake in their crib and wearing their sleepers.

"Maggie, Ben, why didn't you let mommy and daddy know you were awake?" asked Margaret as she picked up both babies from their crib

"Margaret, they're seven months old. They can't talk, but they usually cry when they need us!" answered Hawkeye

"Oh, Hawkeye, I just wanted them to know that we love them!" said Margaret

"I know, I just have fun irritating you!" answered Hawkeye

"I love my practical joker of a husband!" replied Margaret as she place the babies on the changing table

They change the twins' diapers and clothes. Then they head downstairs with the twins and put them in their high chairs. Daniel is sitting down to the breakfast that he made for his family. Daniel looks like Hawkeye, only he has grey hair and he is dressed comfortably in a white shirt and navy blue pants.

"Good morning, dad!" said Hawkeye as he and Margaret sat down at the table

"Good morning, Hawkeye and Margaret! How did you two sleep?" asked Daniel

"Well, we slept great, but we didn't hear the twins crying!" answered Margaret as she was eating her breakfast

"I did, but I didn't want to wake you up, Margaret, because you two have been so tired lately. Anyway, I checked up on them to see what they wanted and all they wanted their bottles." said Daniel

"Thanks, Daniel! The twins are lucky to have a grandpa like you!" replied Margaret

"Anytime, Margaret, besides, my son has been working too hard and I know he gets up with the babies sometimes. I love these darlings. Son, what's your caseload like today?" asked Daniel

"According to my schedule, it's light today unlike the meatball surgery we did in Korea!" answered Hawkeye as he sniffed his food

"It's nice working alongside with my husband everyday because I can keep my eye on him and we can have lunch together!" said Margaret as she was drinking her coffee

"It's so nice not living in an empty house. Since I'm retired, I love having my grandchildren for company!" said Daniel

"Well, sweetheart, we better get dressed and head off to work. Bye, dad! Bye, Maggie and Ben!" said Hawkeye as he finished his breakfast

"Bye, everyone!" said Margaret as she kissed the twins goodbye

Hawkeye and Margaret go upstairs and get dressed for work. Margaret wears a white nurse's dress with white shoes and Hawkeye wears a white shirt and black pants under his lab coat and puts on black socks and shoes. They head back downstairs to grab their coats. Daniel babysits the twins all day. Later that evening, Hawkeye and Margaret come home to a home-cooked meal prepared by Daniel.

"Hi, son! Did you hard day at work?" asked Daniel as Hawkeye and Margaret walked into the kitchen

"Dad, it was pretty light. I mostly fixed up torn ligaments, broken bones, and cuts. It's great to be a civilian again!" answered Hawkeye as he sat down at the table

"Daniel, did the twins make any fuss after we left? Sometimes they cry after I leave! What smells so good?" said Margaret as she sat down with Hawkeye

"Chicken Parmesan. It's a recipe Joan and I used for years. I miss that woman, she died when Hawkeye was 10. The twins were great all day and they're sleeping right now and they've been fed and changed." said Daniel as he served up his meal to Hawkeye and Margaret

"I miss her too, dad!" answered Hawkeye as he was eating

"I'm so glad that I always had my mother to go to when I was growing up. I'm also glad that she came to Korea to meet her family. Do you still talk to my mother?" asked Margaret as she was eating

"Jean calls here about once a month, but we're just friends. I can't picture myself getting married again. She says that she likes living in Boston!" answered Daniel as he was eating

"I think it's great that you're still friends with mom, don't you, darling?" said Margaret

"Absolutely!" answered Hawkeye

After finishing their meal and washing the dishes, the phone rings and Margaret answers it.

"Hello, this is Margaret Pierce speaking. Can I help you?" asked Margaret on the phone

"Margaret, it's Cathy Jo from the 4077. How's everything in Maine?" asked Cathy Jo

"Cathy Jo, it's great to hear from you again. Hawkeye, the twins, and I miss you. Those babies are growing like crazy!" answered Margaret

"I'd love to see them again. The reason I'm calling is because Charles and I have set a wedding date for November 1. I'm inviting you, Hawkeye, Hawkeye's dad, and the twins to the wedding and reception. The wedding is in Boston and I've invited the whole gang from the 4077!" replied Cathy Jo

"That's wonderful, Cathy Jo! I'll be sure to tell the rest of my family the news. Have you two met each other's families?" asked Margaret

"Yes, Margaret, we did! Charles' family adores me and my family is quite fond of Charles!" answered Cathy Jo

"That's wonderful! We'll see you in a month. Bye, Cathy Jo!" said Margaret

"Bye, Margaret!" said Cathy Jo as she hung up the phone

Margaret hangs up the phone.

"Margaret, what was that all about?" asked Hawkeye

"Hawkeye, Cathy Jo and Charles are getting married in Boston on November 1. She called to invite you, me, your father, and the twins to Boston!" answered Margaret

"That's great! I can't believe Charles is getting married. Say, dad, do you want to come with us on our trip and meet the twins' 4077 baby sitter?" asked Hawkeye

"Sure, son, I'd be delighted!" answered Daniel

The phone rings again and this time Hawkeye answers it.

"Pierce residence, Hawkeye speaking!" said Hawkeye as he answered the phone

"Hawk, it's me, B.J.!" said B.J.

"Beej, how are you? How's Peg and Erin and civilian life?" asked Hawkeye

"Everyone's great, Hawk. I just got a call from Cathy Jo inviting me, Peg, and Erin to her wedding in Boston! Did you and Margaret get invited?" asked B.J.

"Yes, Beej! We're all going, including my dad and the twins. Are you coming?" asked Hawkeye

"Yeah, Hawk. I guess you could call it a mini reunion. I wonder if the rest of the gang will be there?" asked B.J.

"Well, we're gonna find out in a month's time. I'll see you and Peg there. Bye, Beej!" said Hawkeye

"Bye, Hawk!" said B.J. as he hung up the phone

Hawkeye hangs up the phone.

"Hawkeye, is B.J. going to the wedding?" asked Margaret

"Yes, Margaret! Peg and Erin are coming too!" answered Hawkeye

"That's wonderful! I can't wait to meet Peg and Erin!" replied Margaret

"Son, this will be some party. I finally get to meet the rest of the 4077 gang!" said Daniel