Maria and Georg start to come together in an alternate way, and this time closer than before. A tale of journeys that must be made: one of finding love, reconciliation and a true home after years of relentless searching, and the other of finding a family and of acceptance. Georg/Maria and Maria/OC

It was built with love, and nearly destroyed by grief. Its walls concealed tender memories, wicked secrets, and fierce desire. In this hidden place, two lost souls, each in some way hiding from the truth, learned about loss, love and redemption.

Def. AU for the most part. Maria is hired as the English Tutor the summer before the Anchluss. In my story she is a widowed mother to two children. I'm trying to keep the story the same yet adding a little more spunk to her character.

When the Captain returns from Vienna, he brings back someone she never thought she would see again, sending Maria's world into a spiral of love, heartbreak, friendship, and family as she and Georg discover the key to opening their hearts.

Maria attends the ball, Georg reacts strongly to her interactions with a guest and events spiral out of control. This story takes place during 8 hours. Jealousy & Angst

Maria and the Captain are happily engaged. But the happiness is cut short the next morning, and that’s only the beginning. Will the true love of the two last through the trials and tribulations? Or will Maria only be led to trust in her heart?