"I'm not doing anything special, I'm just doing my job," protests Radar, his ears picking up what John hasn't said.

There's no glory or bravery in a MASH -- there's just the work. You do it because it's gotta get done, and because if you don't, people end up dead. At least, that's how Radar's always seen it.

"Anyway -- I'll sleep, I'll eat, I promise, but you gotta stay safe too. If you keep coming down here you'll up your chances of getting sick, and what if you bring it back to the ranch? You don't gotta see me in person. Just call me. I got my sending stone."