The sleigh pulls up to the door. As Georg helps Maria out the front door opens and seven excited children come rushing out.

"Father, Fraulein Maria we were so worried. What happened? Fraulein were you scared?

The questions come one on top of another.

" Children we will tell you all about it. Let's all go inside", the Captain says as he helps Maria into the house.

Once inside they all go to the living room where Max and Elsa are waiting. Elsa goes to Georg and embraces him. She immediately feels him tense at her touch.

" Georg I am so relieved you are al right. That both of you are al right", she says looking at Maria.

The Captain relates to all of them the events of the past day, leaving out certain details. The children listen intently gasping when he tells them that Maria was unconscious. Maria reassures them that she is better now. Elsa watches the exchange of looks Maria and Georg give each other.

" Now that you have heard of our adventure it is time for Mar Fraulein Maria to go rest." Georg says smiling at her.

She starts to protest but Georg insists. Leisl accompanies her upstairs.

" I am glad that you both are safe, you gave us a scare," Max says pouring a drink for Georg and him. Georg sits on the couch and takes a glass from Max.

Georg yawns as he nods his head. He knows he has to talk to Elsa but now is not the right time, he needs rest for a while. He needs a clear head when he talks to her and right now he is too exhausted to keep his eyes open.Elsa gives him a small kiss on the cheek as he closes his eyes. Max watches as she heads upstairs.

Maria is getting ready to change into her nightgown when she hears a knock on her door.

" Come in" she says. She is surprised and a little scared to see Elsa open the door. Elsa enters the room and closes the door.

"Is they're something I can help you with Baroness? Maria asks trying not to show how uneasy she is.

" I just want to see how you are feeling my dear. It sounds like you have had quite an adventure with the Captain" Elsa says sounding a little sarcastic.

" We had an accident and that's all. The Captain found shelter for us and helped me" Maria says defensively.

"I was wondering Maria just what happened between you and the Captain in that cabin. After all you both were alone together and after all you are in love with him are you not? She asks her.

" Maybe you should be having this conversation with the Captain" Maria says walking away from the Baroness.

" Ah something did happen didn't it" Elsa says her voice getting louder. You are smarter than I thought you were. All this time I thought you were innocent and pure. You had me fooled.

Tears started to form in Marias eyes. She can't believe the Baroness is saying this to her. The Baroness thinks that she and Georg that they. How could she think Georg is anything but honorable. Instead of crying and running away Maria stands her ground.

How dare you think that the Captain was anything but honorable towards me last night" Maria says, her own voice raising. Yes I am in love with the Captain. I am not afraid to say it. My love for him is pure and nothing you say will change that. If you want to know what happened last night I will tell you".

Georg who opens the door just as she finishes cuts off Maria.

" Maria there is no need for that. Elsa please follow me I will tell you everything." Georg says as he takes Elsa by the arm. Maria watches as he leads Elsa downstairs. She quietly closes the door and waits.

Georg leads her onto the terrace. " I should have told you what happened when we returned. I was exhausted and I wanted to think how I was going to tell you.

" Tell me what. You can't really be in love with her. You have nothing in common. " Elsa says sounding angry and hurt.

" I have been in love with her for some time now. Last night when I thought I would lose her I realized I could waste no more time. When she woke up I told her of my love for her. I am sorry I have hurt you Elsa but our relationship is over" Georg says watching as Elsa turns from him. He walks to her and puts his hand on her shoulder.

Elsa turns to face him. He can see the tears in her eyes." It was never meant to be, was it? Elsa says as she puts her hand up to his cheek. I will go pack and return to Vienna". She gives Georg a final kiss and leaves. Georg goes back inside and heads towards Marias room