There's this problem I have. I'm in love. It doesn't sound like much of a problem, but when you know the facts, you will agree that it is a problem. First let me introduce myself. My name is Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, but everyone knows me as Hawkeye. I am currently residing in Hell. They tell me it is Korea, but I know it is really Hell. I am a good doctor who was unlucky enough to have been drafted. My days and nights are spent sewing up young boys and men just so that they can go out and get themselves killed the next time! It is hard work and very depressing, but the men and women of the 4077th are very good at creating humour in all situations.

I have been very lucky to have had two incredible friends while here. First there was "Trapper" John McIntyre. He helped to keep me sane, but then he disappeared home without saying goodbye. That really hurt, and I wasn't too open with BJ when he first arrived. I was still smarting over Trapper's abandonment, and hurting over the death of Colonel Henry Blake. Even so, I eventually got to know him and he became my best friend. I listened as he talked about his wife and how much he loved her and missed her. Unlike Trapper, he tries to be faithful to his wife, even though it's been a long time. Therein lies my problem. You see, I have fallen in love with BJ. Not only is the fact that he loves his wife a big problem, but the fact that he is male would be a huge black mark against me if it became known. If anyone found out, I would never be able to practice medicine again... and I love medicine... It is my life. Therefore I have to keep quiet, even though it is hard to do so. Being around him is equal parts heaven and hell. It is wonderful talking to him and sharing things with him, but at the same time it is torture being so close but so far away. Torture to sleep in my own bed next to his when all I want to do is crawl into his and make love to him. Even so, I know I will keep quiet, as I love him too much to ever ruin his life this way. I will just have to handle this problem myself.

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