Chapter 9: Lost And Found
"Tiger to Sparrow. Come in Sparrow." Tiger waited for a few minutes for Sparrow to reply.
"This is Sparrow. Go ahead Tiger."
"I need you to locate a family for me that was taken by the Gestapo to a concentration camp. We are not sure which one. There are a total of eleven people. All have the last name LeBeau. Father is Jean-Claude, Mother Yvette, Oldest son Philippe his wife Carlotta and their son Jean-Pierre. Next youngest son Bastien, his wife Jeannette and their daughter Catherine. Next youngest son, Alexandrie and his wife Delphina. Finally a Daughter named Isabelle."
"You said their last name was LeBeau as in Louis LeBeau?" Sparrow asked
"Oui. Can you please find them and if possible get them out?" Tiger pleaded
"Oui. I remember how Louis came all the way to Paris to keep me from thinking the love of my life betrayed me.1 I will do what I can for him."
"Merci. Auvoir." Tiger disconnected the radio. I wish there was more that I could do for him.
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The stars started to fade from the sky as the sun started to rise. The guards were nervous about Hochstetter's threat. There was no sign of any animal that could make that sound. All the dogs found were rabbits and squirrels.
Hogan's legs were numb from the cold. Hochstetter sat still on the bench because parts of him had gone numb also. Shultz came out of the guard barracks and stretched and yawned. Then he made his way over to barrack two to wake them up for roll call.
As Shultz reached for the handle, the door opened and all the men came pouring out and stood in line. Shultz then started his count. By the time he was done, Klink was standing on the front porch yawning. He made his way to stand in front of the prisoners. "Repor…yawn…t"
"All present Herr Kommandant."
"You may…yawn…dismiss the prisoners." Klink said as he turned to go back inside.
"Wait." Hochstetter stopped him. "I want all prisoners in formation until we are outside of the gate." Hochstetter got in Hogan's face. "I hope that doesn't ruin any plans you have to rescue Sleeping Beauty."
"The only plans I had concerning Ms. Hoffman was saying good by. Thanks Major for giving me and my men that opportunity." Hogan said with a smile.
"Bah!" Hochstetter pulled out his gun. Hogan as well as everyone else held their breath wondering if he was going to carry out he threat.
He better not be thinking about really shooting anyone. Klink glanced at Hogan hoping he would say something to defuse Hochstetter, but Hogan remained silent. I guess you remaining silent is the best. If you said anything, you are probibly the one he would shoot.
Kommandant, it is all in your hands. If he shoots one of my men it is going to be a blood bath and only you can prevent it. Hogan thought as he stared at Klink. Rob did you hear what you just said? Oh no! If it is up to Klink to do the right thing and stop Hochstetter that can only mean one thing...we are all going to die.
Hochstetter noticed how nervous everyone was and smiled with delight. "Scared Hogan?"
Hogan shook his head "Of you? Nope." Why should I start being honest with him now?
"You will be Hogan. Mark my words, you will be." Hochstetter turned and walked over to solitary to get Eva. "Time to go my dear. Do you want to change your mind about Colonel Hogan?"
"Major, I cannot tell you what I don't know. This was my first time meeting Colonel Hogan. Yes I have heard some talk about Papa Bear, but it has been from the Gestapo at the Haufbrau after they have had to many beers. Maybe you should ask your own men. They seem to know quite a bit about Papa Bear."
"Enough, raus!" Hochstetter ordered. Eva followed Hochstetter out and the guard was behind her.
When Hogan saw Eva come out, he walked up to her. "You okay?"
She smiled "As well as can be."
"I am sorry that you got involved in his delusions." Hogan said staring into her eyes and praying that some how this plan will still work.
Eva smiled trying to not let it show how scared she was "So am I."
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"Sparrow to Tiger." Sparrow waited for Tiger to respond
"This is Tiger. Go ahead Sparrow."
"Found what happened to packages. The two oldest were killed. All others in work camps. Working on liberating packages. Will contact you with results."
"Will be waiting." LeBeau will be heart broken to hear about his parents. At least the rest have been found. Should I tell LeBeau now or wait? No matter this is something that needs to be done in person.
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"Hogan, why are you over here talking to my prisoner?" Hochstetter yelled.
In his best innocent look Hogan answered "Aren't you having us stand out here so we could say good bye to Ms. Hoffman?"
"No! Now get back in line. Klink keep control of your prisoners or else.." Hochstetter took Eva by the arm and practically drug her to his car.
"Hogan do as the Major asks before you get into trouble. Or worse get me into trouble. I think you would enjoy that wouldn't you?" Klink didn't wait for Hogan to answer. "I promis you Hogan, if I get into trouble, so will you and your men. Now get back into formation."
Hogan gave his usual salute and walked back to his place in line. In a low voice said, "As soon as they are out of camp, we move out. Kinch is it going to take long to get that outfit on?"
Kinch shook his head "No Sir. I can put it on over my uniform."
"Good." Hogan hooked his thumbs in his pockets and rocked on his heals.
"Sir, they are gettin' a 'ead start. "'Ow are we goin' to catch up with them?" Newkirk asked.
Hogan shrugged. "To tell you the truth, I don't know, but my gut says we can still pull it off."
"Are you sure about that and it isn't just your stomach saying its hungry?" LeBeau asked. Hogan gave LeBeau a sideways glance. "What? I am just being realistic. There is no way we can catch up with them."
"LeBeau, sometimes you need to have faith in the right person that they will help you when you need it." Hogan looked to the sky and prayed silently. Lord, I am in need of one of your miracles again. I know I must be running out of them, but I can't let that monster take her to Berlin. So what ever you can do to help will be appreciated.
As soon as the car drove outside of the gates, Hogan and his men quickly went back into the barracks and down in the tunnels.
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Klink stood on his porch and watched how quickly the men went in. Should I find out what the rush is all about? Klink pulled his coat tighter around him as a cold wind blew. Na, they are probably just cold and tired of standing outside. He started to walk in his office then stopped. I hope. Could Hochstetter be right about Hogan? Klink glanced over his shoulder toward barrack two. Impossible. There has never been a successful escape from here. I know if I was Hogan and was capable of everything Hochstetter said, I would escape just so I wouldn't have to deal with him. For that matter, I wish I could escape right now so I would never have to deal with him again.
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Kinch quickly put the outfit on and came around the corner behind Hogan. "Waaarrrrah!" Kinch roared.
Hogan gave a slight jump and turned to face him. "Are you wanting to be SPO so bad that you are trying to give me a heart attack?" Everyone laughed. "You did a great job Newkirk. Lets move out. Remember, don't shoot unless I give the order.
A/N: 1 Season 2 Episode 25 "Reverend Kommandant Klink"
