Thanks for the reviews ;-) I apologize for this chapter, because it´s so short, but I did not want to go any further in this chapter, because I feel that the next part should be separate.

Hochstetters jaw dropped, as he listened to the stories of General von Kattenscheit.

This man must be a true hero. Maybe, if I can convince him of my capabilities, he will be able to get me the promotion, I´ve been wanting for so long...

When the General dropped into yet another story, in which he miraculously escaped four allied fighters and then had returned back to base with only one engine, Hochstetter noticed, that von Kattenscheits secretary was eyeing him with obvious interest.

As Newkirk served the main dish, Tiger moved closer to Hochstetter and laughed at him, pretending to be shy. Hochstetter smiled back and Carter, who had seen this said:

"Major Hochstetter, may I introduce you to my secretary. Her husband was killed three months ago and now I´m taking her with me, everywhere. The poor girl needs company."

At this words, Tiger moved even closer to the major, to the point, where she could smell his after-shave and above all, his bad breath. Disgusted, she wanted to move away, but only the thought about the mission kept her in place. Hochstetter moved closer as well and Tiger whispered.

"Oh major, what is such an intelligent and handsome man doing in such a boring prison camp?".

Hochstetter smiled. "My girl, I´d rather be fighting of course, but a man has to do, what a man has to do.".

Tiger touched his cheek gently and said: "Major, I heard you captured a dangerous criminal, who was committing sabotage acts against the Third Reich. You must be a very brave man to confront such a dangerous enemy."

Hochstetter swelled with pride at these words and was just about to tell her the details of his capture, when she laid her finger onto his lips.

"Ssssh major, why don´t you come a bit closer?".

Hochstetter shoved even nearer to her and she embraced him. During this, she threw a disgusted look at Newkirk, who stood in the other corner of the room and motioned him to get closer for the final job.

Tiger released the major and gently took of his cap, laid it on the table and began stroking his hair. Hochstetter was close to pulling away and retrieving his cap, but then she whispered.

"Mmmh major, without that cap you look even better, such beautiful black hair.".

Hochstetter relaxed and concentrated fully on Tiger. Meanwhile, in the tunnels under Stalag 13, Kinch was looking onto his wristwatch.

17.59, one minute left.

One minute later, Klinks diner party was crawling on the floor, trying to protect themselves from the "bombs". Newkirk rushed over to the table and quickly exchanged the tapes. Then he fell flat onto the floor, next to Hochstetter, pretending to protect the German major.

Hogan nearly fell off his bunk as the explosions ripped through the quiet afternoon. Getting to his feet, he was once again knocked over, as Schultz blindely burst into the cell and ran into him.

"Colonel Hogan! No monkey business, please!".

Hogan smiled. "But Schultzie, can´t you see that I haven´t left the building? It must be some sort of bombing raid.".

Schultz sighed with relief. "Of course, Colonel.". Then he left again.

Hogan seated himself on his bunk once more, staring into the darkness.

"Boy, did you hear those explosions? I believe they must have heard them in London. You know, these were very special explosives, they-".

Kinch smiled. "Yes, Carter, they were perfect, really.".

LeBeau nodded. "Oui, but what do we do now?".

Kinch gave him a worried look. "We´ll have to wait, we´ve done everything that is possible for the moment. We switched the evidence, distracted Hochstetter and given him something to think about, because if the Colonel´s in the solitary, he can´t have sabotaged that bridge...".

Kinch came out of the tunnel, holding a piece of paper in his right hand. Instantly, everybodies attention was focused on him.

"The Underground just sent this message. Wachtelschneider was seen in a hotel near Hammelburg, so that means, that he´s alive and on his way to us.".

Smiles covered the faces of the men in the Barracks.

There´s hope again...

"Ok, boys. Now go and get some sleep. I think we´ve earned some rest and we can´t do anything else."