Meanwhile, Radar hits an elderly local man while driving a jeep. The man is a con artist who fakes being hit by military vehicles in order to extort money from the drivers; the poker players contribute from their winnings to pay him off, over Halloran's objection. Private Carter (John Ritter) grows increasingly agitated and antagonistic toward the doctors while recovering in Post-Op, resenting Frank's gung-ho patriotism most of all. Carter eventually snaps, grabs a pistol, and holds Frank hostage in the shower tent until Trapper sneaks in and disarms him.