Takes place between the last chapter and epilogue of 'Arrangement,' which one must read in order to fully appreciate and understand. In other words, this is the full story of the birth of Joseph Dominik Von Trapp.

Maria receives the best possible news at the worst possible time. No Anschluss; family still in Austria. Title a tip of the hat to Christopher Plummer's Oscar-winning role and film, but has nothing else to do with this story.