Max finally reached the border. Max made arrangements for the resistance to keep the border guards distracted whileGeorg crossed.Max waited for the diversion to start. Once he heard the guards shouting and saw them running towards the other direction he had Georg get out.

"Georg go the same way you came and you should have no problem. Goodbye my friend. Tell Maria and the children I miss them and hope they are still singing. Good luck with the baby" said Max as he embraced Georg.

"I am hoping one day you will be able to come see us and see the new baby. Maria and the children miss you. Please be careful and watch your back" said Georg. Georg shook Max's hand and said his last goodbyes as he slowly crept over the border into Switzerland.

Maria changed into her nightgown and robe. The pains were getting closer , about ten minutes apart, but she still had plenty of time. She was about to see where Liesl was when she felt another contraction start. This one was much stronger than the last. As the pain subsided Liesl walked into the room.

"Mother, Friedrich came back but he couldn't bring the doctor. The doctor had an emergency. He went to one of the houses on the other side of the mountain. They don't know when he will be back. Mother what are we going to do? What would father do? asked Liesl. For the first time Liesl saw fear in Marias eyes.

"Oh Liesl I wish your father was here so I could ask him" sighed Maria as she walked over to the window.

"Ask me what. Maria stopped and thought she was hearing things. It sounded likeGeorg but she hesitated to turn around. Only when she heard Liesl shout she decided to turn. Her heart jumped when she saw him.

Liesl wrapped her arms around him and was crying. Georg kissed her on the cheek and then headed for Maria.

Georg took her in his arms and held her . She felt so good in his arms . He pulled away, took her face in his hands and kissed her. She felt his lips on hers and she kissed him deeply. As he pulled away again he saw the tears that were in her eyes. He took his lips and kissed away her tears. As he began to take her in his arms again she bent over and he could see that she was in severe pain.

"Oh my God Maria how long have you been in labor? As the pain went away she answered" the last contraction was five minutes ago. Georg the doctor can't be here. What are we going to do?

" The first thing you are going to do is get into bed. Liesl go downstairs and get me sheets, hot water, towels a scissors and some string."Liesl went downstairs.

Georg helped Maria to the bed. He could see that she was scared.

" Everything will be alright. We will do this together "Georg said as he took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves.

"Have you ever delivered a baby? she said quietly. Georg smiled and touched her cheek. He took her hand and said" No but I did read a book which showed what to do. I thought it might come in handy one day. I never thought I would be delivering my own child, but we will do just fine"

Liesl came back with everything he had asked for. He told Liesl to go downstairs and keep the other children busy. Liesl nodded but before she left she gave Maria a kiss and told her she loved her.

Georg washed his hands and got everything ready.

As each contraction came Maria held Georgs hand tightly. He wiped her face and helped her through the pain. Georg checked the baby.

"Maria it's time to push. Georg helped her sit up and watched for the baby. The pain in her eyes was hard for him to see.

"I can't do this . I'm so tired" cried Maria.

Come on darling the babys almost here just one more push I promise" said Georg as he looked into her pleading eyes. Maria took a deep breath and gave one last push. Georg grabbed a towel and put it around the baby. Georg face got very serious. The baby wasn't breathing. Georg remembered that the book said to rub the baby to get it to start breathing. Georg cut the umbilical cord. Georg started rubbing the baby on the back.

"Georg why isn't the baby crying? Whats wrong? asked Maria. She saw the baby and the way Georg looked. She prayed to God that the baby was alright.