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Just then, Cathy Jo, Charles, the Barnes and Winchester families, Trapper John and Louise, and Radar and Patty enter the room.

"I'm so glad everyone's all here so I can introduce the rest of the Mash gang to our families. Everyone, this is Sherman Potter and his wife Mildred, B.J. Hunnicutt and his wife Peg, Radar O'Reilly and his fiancee Patty Haven, Trapper John McIntyre and his wife Louise, Margaret's mother Jean, and Father Francis Mulcahy! These are my parents, James and Mary Barnes, and Charles' parents, Charles and Emily Winchester!" said Cathy Jo

"It's nice to finally meet you all. Cathy Jo told us all about you in her letters! This is my other daughter, Betty Anne, and my twin sons, Matt and John!" said Mary Barnes

"Nice to meet you, Mary and James!" said Jean

"I'm also pleased to meet Charles' 4077 family. This is my daughter, Honoria!" said Emily Winchester

"Trapper John, I finally meet my predecessor at the Swamp. Hawkeye's told me a lot of stories about you two doing practical jokes on Frank Burns!" said B. J.

"So, you're my successor. Nice to meet you too, B.J. Yeah, we did a lot of jokes on Frank Burns. It's too bad that he's dead!" said Trapper

"Hawkeye and I played some jokes on Frank and Charles. You might not know this, but Charles had a few tricks of his own!" said B.J.

"Charles, why didn't you tell me that you shared a tent with Hawkeye. I stayed in the Swamp for a year before I was discharged. It was around the same time that Colonel Henry Blake was killed!" said Trapper

"John, I just want to forget about those days when I was in that infested sewer! I got my dream job at Boston Mercy to look forward too!" said Charles

"I couldn't be happier that Charles has his dream job. It will be close to our new home in Boston and I'll be cooking some hot meals for my new hubby when he works late. I'm a very good cook and I can clean house too!" answered Cathy Jo

"She sure can do all those things and if Cathy Jo gets tired of being a housewife, there's always a place at Boston Mercy for her as my assistant!" replied Charles

"Charles, that's the sweetest thing you've said to me all evening. You really want me to work with you?" asked Cathy Jo

"Of course, dear! It'll be nice having you work with me!" answered Charles

"Okay, Charles! I'll think about it, but I'll be a housewife first!" said Cathy Jo

"Cathy Jo, there's nothing more special than working with your husband all day long. It's fun working with Hawkeye!" said Margaret

"And I have fun working with Margaret all day too!" said Hawkeye

"Thanks you too. I can't believe the wedding is tomorrow!" said Cathy Jo

Everyone talked till the wee hours of the morning. The wedding is taking place at the Catholic church in Boston. All of the 4077 gang arrived on time and were seated in the pews. They were all wearing the same clothes that they wore last night. Charles and his men were dressed in their tuxedos and were waiting in the vestry. Cathy Jo and her ladies were waiting anxiously at the back of the church. Cathy Jo was dressed in a beautiful white wedding dress and white shoes and wore her hair up with flowers instead of wearing a veil. She was carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. The ladies were dressed in pink dresses and pink shoes and were also carrying bouquets of pink carnations. The wedding march begins to play. The men come out of the vestry with Father Mulcahy and the ladies are walking down the aisle. Everyone stood and looked at their significant other and watched the ladies walking down the aisle. As they reach the alter, Father Mulcahy starts the service.

"Before I start the service, I would like to call upon Hawkeye Pierce and his wife Margaret to stand up here at the alter!" said Father Mulcahy

"Hawkeye, what's this all about?" asked Margaret as she handed Maggie and Ben to her mother and Daniel

"Let's just go up and see, Margaret!" answered Hawkeye

They go up and stand next to Charles and Cathy Jo

"You're probably wonder why I called you up here. The bride requested that you join them in renewing your wedding vows so that your parents and friends can witness this event!" said Father Mulcahy

"Cathy Jo, why did you do this?" asked Margaret

"Well, Margaret, I heard that your parents couldn't be at your first wedding and since they are here today, I thought you could have a wedding all over again!" answered Cathy Jo

"That's very thoughtful of you and thank you!" replied Margaret

"Now, on with the ceremony. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these men and these women in holy matrimony. If there's anyone who believes that neither couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. Very well then, do you, Charles Emerson Winchester the third, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy

"I do!" answered Charles as he smiled at Cathy Jo

"And do you, Catherine Josephine Barnes, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do you part, as long as you both shall live?" asked Father Mulcahy

"I do!" answered Cathy Jo as she smiled at Charles

"Do you, Benjamin Franklin Pierce, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife again?" asked Father Mulcahy

"I most certainly do!" answered Hawkeye as he smiled at Margaret

"And do you, Margaret Jean Houlihan, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband again?" asked Father Mulcahy

"I most certainly do!" answered Margaret as she smiled at Hawkeye

"May I have the rings please? These rings are a symbol of love. Charles, place the ring on Cathy Jo's left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy

"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Charles as he placed the ring on Cathy Jo's finger

"Cathy Jo, place the ring on Charles' left finger and repeat after me 'With this ring, I thee wed'!" said Father Mulcahy

"With this ring, I thee wed!" said Cathy Jo as she placed the ring on Charles' finger

"Cathy Jo, Charles, Trapper, and Louise go over to sign the register. After everyone is finished signing, Father Mulcahy makes the announcement "I now pronounce both couples husbands and wives. You may kiss your brides!"

Cathy Jo and Charles kiss each other while Hawkeye and Margaret kiss each other.

"May I present Dr. and Mrs. Charles Emerson Winchester the third and Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Pierce!" said Father Mulcahy

Everyone marches back down the aisle out to the doors and the guests empty the church. Cathy Jo and Charles are greeted by the rest of the 4077 gang and their family members each saying their best wishes to the newlywed couple. There was a reception held at the Winchester mansion, where many speeches were made to the new couple. Later that evening, Charles and Cathy Jo went on a honeymoon to Martha's Vineyard and stayed at a cottage.

"Charles, this place is beautiful. I haven't been to Martha's Vineyard since I was a little girl. This vacation is going to be great!" said Cathy Jo wearing a pink nightgown

"Cathy Jo, that was a nice thing you did for Hawkeye and Margaret's parents, having them renew their vows!" said Charles wearing blue pyjamas

"Thanks, sweetheart! I hope you didn't mind!" replied Cathy Jo

"Not at all!" answered Charles

"Charles, what do you think about you and me having children? Do you like children at all?" asked Cathy Jo

"Well, I've always pictured myself with a couple of kids. Besides, I've babysat Pierce's twins with Hunnicutt in Korea some evenings. I don't hate children at all!" answered Charles

"I'm so glad you've said that. I want at least two children, a girl and a boy! I love children!" said Cathy Jo

"Cathy Jo, let's raise our kids the same way our parents raised us! What do you say?" asked Charles

"I say it's a deal. Oh, Charles, as you know, I've never been intimate with a man before. This will be my first time, so if I seem nervous, you'll know why!" said Cathy Jo

"I have a confession to make! This is my first time too! I've never been intimate with a woman before! We're both new at this!" replied Charles

Boston, 1954. It's about two months later. Charles is doing his usual rounds with Trapper at Boston Mercy. Charles and Cathy Jo always have lunch together and she always makes a special lunch for him because she has time since she's a housewife. Cathy Jo meets Charles and she is glowing from ear to ear.

"Charles, I have some news for you!" said Cathy Jo wearing a black and white polka dot dress with black shoes

"What is it, darling?" asked Charles wearing a white shirt, brown pants, and brown shoes under a white lab coat

"I'm pregnant! The doctor just told me the good news. I'm about two months along, and we should expect our bundle of joy in August!" answered Cathy Jo

"Cathy Jo, that's wonderful! I can't believe that I'm going to be a father. This is a new experience for us both!" replied Charles

"You're not mad! That's great because I wasn't sure how you would handle the news!" said Cathy Jo

"Why would I be mad? You know that I like kids! We're in this together!" replied Charles

"I love you, Charles!" said Cathy Jo

"And I love you, Cathy Jo!" replied Charles

The couple kiss over the news and Charles notices Trapper approaching them.

"Awe, isn't this sweet. The newlyweds are still being romantic to each other!" said Trapper wearing a white shirt, grey pants, and black shoes

"Trapper, I have some wonderful news! I'm pregnant and I'm due in August!" said Cathy Jo

"That's great. This calls for a celebration! Charles, I never knew you had it in you. Congratulations!" said Trapper

"Thanks, John! This is the first child for both of us, so we're inexperienced in this deal!" said Charles

"Becky and Kathy can babysit anytime you want to go out on the town!" said Trapper

"That's so sweet of you to offer! Thanks, Trapper!" said Cathy Jo

"Anytime for a colleague of mine!" answered Trapper

The expectant couple told their families the news and phoned everyone from the 4077 about the news and were congratulated by all.