Hearing the bells from the abbey Maria starts to gather their belongings. She looks over at Georg asleep on the blanket and still can't believe he is really hers. Sitting down beside him she softly caresses his hair coaxing him awake.
" Georg, sweetheart wake up we have to get back to the abbey."
Georg slowly opens his eyes and looks up at Maria. He yawns and slowly gets up. Taking Marias hand in his they both walk back to the train and head back down the mountain. Its nearly dinner time when they arrive back at the abbey.
Maria rings the bell and waits as she sees Sister Berthe.
" There you both are. We were getting worried. Maria I see you haven't changed" she says laughing.
" I apologize, Georg fell asleep and I didn't have the heart to wake him" Maria says as they both head toward the dining hall. Reverend Mother meets them as they enter the hall.
" Georg go wash your hands and then we will have dinner."
" I'll be right back Fraul I mean mother" Georg says as he runs to the bathroom.
Reverend Mother looks at Maria with a curious look on her face.
" Mother?You told him? She asks Maria.
" No, it seems he heard you and Sister Margaretta talking about me. He saw the picture of me that was in the paper. He is a smart boy for his age."
" Yes he is. He all ready knows how to read. He truly is amazing. It seems he has had no problem accepting you."
" I was apprehensive when he told me he knew who I was, but the minute he put his arms around me I knew he had accepted me. Oh Mother I can't describe the feeling it gave me. I have a second chance with him. I can never thank you for everything you have done for him, for us. If it weren't for you and the other sisters I can't imagine what would have happened if Zeller had found us."
" No Maria it was God that really helped and protected you and Georg all this time. Remember Maria when God…."
" Closes a door he opens a window" Maria finishes.
Reverend Mother smiles, " What are your plans Maria?
" Well my life is now in America. I have the necessary papers to take him back with me. I asked Georg if he wanted to come to America and he said yes"
" When will you leave? Reverend Mother asks.
" I was planning on staying a week. I would like to visit with you and the sisters. Georg also tells me he is singing tomorrow in a festival. I can't wait until I hear him. He tells me he is singing a solo."
" Did he tell you what he is singing? Reverend Mother asks.
" No he wants to surprise me."
Maria sees Georg and goes to sit with him. They enjoy a hearty meal. Maria gets Georg ready for bed. She runs his bath and watches as he plays with his boat. Maria helps him on with his pajamas and goes to tuck him in. She sits on his bed and begins to hum a Austrian lullaby. She watches as Georg slowly closes his eyes.Making surethat he is fast asleep Maria goes to the Reverend Mothers office.
" Ave"
Maria enters and sits down. Reverend Mother approaches her.
" Maria here is Georgs birth certificate. I have held onto it praying that you would return for him. I know you have never seen it but before I give it to you I want you to know that I put Captain Von Trapp down as the father. I hope you don't mind"
" No Reverend Mother it is only right" Maria says as she looks at the paper.
" Reverend Mother do you believe in fate? Maria asks
" I believe in Gods will, why do you ask" Reverend Mother says as she sits down
"Georg, Captain Von Trapp told me it was fate that brought us together. He told me that I had brought him out of his misery and brought him back to his children. I believed him then but after what I heard in his study the next day I thought he said those things so he could take advantage of me" Maria says looking at the certificate.
" Maria there's something I need to tell you. The Captain never married the Baroness" Reverend Mother says.
" What? Maria says
" After you left the first time there was an article in the paper stating that she had not married the Captain. In fact the paper stated that it was the Captain who broke off the engagement. The paper went on to say she left for Vienna the same day you had left the villa. I didn't say anything to you when you came back from your uncles farm. The Captain had escaped ,you were in danger and in your condition I was afraid if I had told you about the Baroness you might try and find the Captain and the children. I'm sorry Maria but I thought it was for the best"
Maria looks up at her " I don't blame you Mother if that's what you think. Those were desperate times. You only did what you thought was best"
Maria stands and goes to her. They both embrace and when they break both of them smile through tear filled eyes.
" I should go. Tell Georg I will be back in the morning to walk with all of you to the festival" Maria says as she puts on her coat.
" We will be leaving at 9am. We will see you then Maria" Reverend Mother says as she hugs her goodbye.
Maria closes the iron gate and walks back to the hotel. Once there she rings Josephs room. She says she is tired and will see him at breakfast in the morning. Maria heads to her room. She decides to take a hot bath to relax. Her bath finished she slips in between the sheets and covers herself with a soft down comforter.
She sees his face clear as day. His hair dark and wavy, his eyesseem to read her very soul. He takes her in his arms and pulls her to him. His kiss soft at first then he deepens it as she feels his tongue part her lips. His hands warm and soothing caress her body. She hears him whisper her name as he picks her up and carries her to the bed. She moans as he slowly undresses her.
Her eyes fly open as she awakens from her dream. Her body is warm and her lips burn as if he had really kissed her. She slowly rises and opens a window to cool herself. She gets back into bed and tries to go back to sleep but all she thinks about his her Captain.
Georg sees the lights of the city and he feels a lightness in his stomach. Vienna. How long it has been. The plane taxis to the gate and as soon as the flight attendant opens the door he hurries down the steps towards the immigration check in area. He shows the officer his papers and they are stamped. He goes to see about a car.
" I'm sorry sir but there are no more cars tonight. The last one went out an hour ago" the young man says as he looks at the paper before him.
" Today is just not my day . When will a car become available. It is imperative that I get to Salzburg as soon as possible" Georg says sounding almost desperate.
"I do have one coming in at 6am tomorrow morning. That is the best I can do"
"My name is Georg Von Trapp and I will be here at 6am tomorrow. Here is some money, please fill the car with gas. Keep whatever change there is." Georg says as he hands him the money.
Georg finds a small hotel, nothing fancy. He gets undressed and climbs into bed. He falls asleep fast but begins to dream again. He sees her face , smells her sweet perfume. Her eyes blue and smiling. He takes her in his arms and kisses her softly. His desire for her overtakes him as he deepens their kiss. His hands caress her body. His head is dizzy due to the fact that her body is pressed to his. He whispers her name and she his. He picks her up as she gasps. He slowly removes her clothes.
His eyes fly open as he feels his body begin to react to the dream. He gets out of bed and splashes some cool water on his face. Lying back down he tries to sleep but every time he closes his eyes he sees her.