Maria and Georg arrived home to find that Gretl and Marta had woken up.
"Mother I'm hungry"said Marta. "Me too" said Gretl. Georg walked over to them and said"We are having some groceries delivered from town, they will be here soon." " Until then lets see if we can find something to do". "Maria I want you to go rest I will take these two for a walk." Maria nodded and went up to their bedroom.
Georg took the girls hands and went outside. They walked around back and saw that there was a small lake not too far away. They were walking back from the lake when he saw a strange car pull up to the back of the house. At first he was worried that they were nazis looking for him but then he saw that it was Frau Vogel. He breathed a sigh of relief. As he walked up to the car Frau Vogel waved.
" Good afternoon Baron" said Frau Vogel.
" Good afternoon." Frau Vogel this is Gretl and Marta my two youngest daughters."said Georg. Just then Liesl,Louisa and Brigitta came out of the house. Friedrich and Kurt followed behind them.
"Well I guess this must be the rest of your children" said Frau Vogel.
"Yes this is Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, and Brigitta" said Georg.
"How do you do . My name is Frau Vogel" she said.
"It is nice to meet you" said the children.
"Baron how is your wife? questioned Frau Vogel.
"She is resting . This is our first child and she doesn't realize how much rest she needs. I would like to invite you in. Friedrich and Kurt help me with the groceries' said Georg.The boys and Georg took the groceries into the house. The older girls put them away and Liesl and Louisa made lunch. Georg invited Frau Vogel to stay but she had to get back to town. Georg made Maria some lunch and took it upstairs. He slowly opened the door to their bedroom. He set the plate and glass on the table next to the bed. He sat in the chair and watched Maria sleep. He thought to himself how much he loved her. The look on her face showed blissful peace. He felt his eyes getting heavy and before he knew it he was asleep.
Maria awoke to see Georg asleep in the chair. She smiled as she saw the sandwich and lemonade he had for her. She sat up and ate the lunch all the while watching him sleep. She looked at him and looked down at her stomach. She thought to herself how much she loved him and the child she was carrying. She thought about her dream. She dreamt that they were back in Austria. The nazis were gone and they were back in their house. She had been to the abbey to visit Mother Superior. She brought the baby to see her. They made plans for the baby to be baptized. His name was to be Josef Maxamillian. She woke up and realized it was only a dream. She was sad at first but then she realized that they were all safe and together and that was all that mattered.
Maria got up and went over to Georg. She bent down and kissed him on the head. Georg looked up and smiled. He took her arm and pulled her to him. She sat on his lap and put her arms around him. He took her face in his hands and kissed her. Maria responded eagerly. Georg whispered in her ear "I love you "
Maria stood up and took his hand and led him to the bed. Georg took his hands and caressed Marias back. She layed down on the bed and he layed next to her. Georg put his hand on her stomach.
"How is the baby? Are you sure we should be together? I don't want anything to happen to you or the baby. said Georg.
Maria smiled at Georg" Darling the doctor in Paris said it was safe for us to be together. It will not hurt the baby or me.I need you and want you to be with me.
Georg took Maria and pulled her towards him. He kissed her mouth and she responded eagerly. She loved his touch and the way it made her feel. She looks into his eyes sees the passion and desire he has for her. This only causes her desire for him to be heightened until they both are caught in a passion that consumes them both. He is amazed at the way she has gone from being so nervous and shy on their first night to being so passionate and eager now. The fire in her eyes only causes him to want her more and they spend the rest of the afternoon in each others arms.
They finally come downstairs and find that the children have been practicing singing. Maria and Georg watch and listen as the children sing Edelweiss. They finish and Maria and Georg clap.
"Father, Liesl and I made dinner" said Louisa. It will be ready soon." Until it is ready can we sing together.
Maria says it is a wonderful idea and she takes the guitar and starts the first notes of Do Re Mi. The children start to sing as Georg watches content that his family is safe and happy.