Maria looked out the window. The snow was just beginning to fall. She looked around the room and smiled. The nursery was just as she imagined it. Georg and the boys had done a wonderful job. The walls were light blue with clouds painted on the ceilings. Friedrich was a talented artist . He was very proud of the job he had done. The crib Georg had made with Kurt was by the window. The girls had made the curtains and bedding. I hope this is a boy Maria thought to herself. Everything in the nursery was blue. Georg and the children were sure the baby was a boy. If this is a girl she better like blue Maria thought to herself.
Maria did not see Georg enter the room. He stood there and watched her. How beautiful she was he said to himself. He went over to her and touched her shoulder. She turned and smiled.
"What are you thinking about? he asked her.
"I was thinking how lucky we are. We are safe, the children are adjusting well and soon very soon we will have a new baby" she said. Georg smiled and took her in his arms. She loved being in his arms. She felt safe and secure. She was starting to get a little nervous at the realization that the baby would soon be here. She knew there would be pain and was a little scared. The doctor in town told her what to look for so she would know when labor starts. Georg looked at her and could see something was wrong.
"Are you alright? You look worried."Georg said as he took her face in his hands.
"I guess I am getting nervous about giving birth. I don't know what to expect and I am a little scared" Maria confessed.
"I promise you I will be there to help you through it." I want to see your face when the doctor tells you it is a boy" he said smiling. Georg looked out the window. The snow was getting heavier.
"Looks like we're in for a big storm" said Georg. Maria looked out the window and nodded in agreement. They both went downstairs. The children were getting home from school. As Liesl came in the door she handed Georg a letter.
"Father, Herr Rueger said to give this to you it is from Uncle Max.
"Thank you Liesl"said Georg as he opened the letter. Maria watched as he read the letter. Georgs face got very serious. As he finished the letter he looked at Liesl. "Liesl I need to talk to Mother alone please keep the children occupied. Liesl nodded and went to find them.
Georg took Marias hand and they went into the living room
"What's wrong?" asked Maria. Is Max alright?
"It's not Max. The nazis caught Rolf. He is in jail waiting to be sentenced as a traitor. Max needs my help. He wants me to help get him out. He has a plan. He needs my help because I am going to play the part of a nazi officer. He wants me to go to the prison and say that I am taking Rolf to be interrogated by the Gestapo. He can't do it because they know him. He has forged papers giving me authorization. I have to leave immediately. Max assures me I should be back in two days. Maria I have to go. Rolf has done so much for Austria this is the least I can do" Georg sees that Maria is scared but she agrees that Georg should go.
They both go up to their room. Georg changes into warmer clothes. He is to meet Max at a place near the border. Georg will be able to sneak across.
Both go downstairs where he tells Maria to tell the children that he will be gone for a few days on business. He takes Maria in his arms and kisses her deeply. She whispers in his ear to be careful and come home safe. He gives her a reassuring hug and leaves. She watches him drive away. She prays for God to keep him safe.
Liesl comes to door to see the car pulling out of the driveway.
"Where is father going" she asks.
"He has business. he will be gone for a couple days" says Maria. Liesl looks at Maria and knows she is not telling the whole truth but she does not question her. Maria looks out at the snow falling heavier now. She looks down at the child she is carrying and she quietly prays that he or she will wait till Georg comes home to make its appearance.
She closes the door and goes upstairs to see the children.
She finds them all gathered in the boys room. Liesl has the guitar and they are practicing.
Maria hears the first chord of My Favorite Things. She smiles and remembers the first time she sang this song to the children. They were upset by a thunderstorm. This time she is the the one that is upset. Liesl smiles at her and starts to sing, the other children join in. Outside the snowstorm gets worse.
Georg drives to a clearing near the border. He waits for Maxs signal. Across the border he sees a car flash its headlights twice. Georg crosses and goes to the car. Max comes out of the car and they embrace.