Berlin, Gestapo Headquarters
July 22, 1944, 1610 hours

Schultz pulled the truck to a stop in front of Gestapo Headquarters. "Colonel Hogan, we are here," he said.

"Thanks, Schultz," Hogan called from the back of the truck. He looked at his men – and Marya – all decked out in SS uniforms. "Into the lions den," he said with a small smile.

"Don't worry, Colonel," Carter said. "This will be a piece of pie. All we have to do is find Major Teppel, get him in the truck and get back to camp without being caught!"

Newkirk gave his friend a shove. "You make it sound like a walk in the park, Andrew," he said.

"All right, that's enough!" Hogan admonished. "Let's try to act like real SS men." He looked at Marya. "You too, missie!"

"Jawohl, Herr Captain, darling," she purred, causing everyone in the truck to laugh.

"You know, you do look ridiculous with that moustache!" he quipped.

"Hogan, darling, admit it," she cooed. "You are just dying to kiss me right now."

Hogan looked at Marya with a serious expression. "Marya, there's one bit of advice my mother gave me that I have always heeded," he said. "Never kiss a woman with a moustache!"

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"Captain Hoganhoffer reporting from Hammelburg, sir," Hogan said, giving Freitag a salute.

Freitag returned the salute and looked over the five men standing before him. His eyes widened slightly when he saw Marya standing in front of him wearing a large bushy moustache. He had to fight to keep from laughing at the sight. "Captain, I am glad you were able to come," he replied. "I already have an assignment for you."

"We are glad to help out wherever is needed, Major," Hogan replied.

"You are to arrest a Major Hans Teppel – formerly of Abwehr," Freitag said. "He is suspected of being a conspirator and has disappeared."

"We will catch him, Major," Hogan said. "These conspirators must be dealt with."

"You should also be on the lookout for a Major Kurt Wagner, also of Abwehr." Freitag said, making eye contact with Marya. He wanted her to understand that Wagner was to leave with them. She barely nodded her acknowledgement. "He has also disappeared."

"And if they resist?" Hogan asked.

"If they resist, you will shoot them of course," Freitag said nonchalantly. "Here are your orders, Captain." He handed Hogan a folded piece of paper. "I suggest that you read them now."

Hogan nodded and unfolded the paper.

Teppel hiding in girlfriend's flat at the address below. Wagner will meet you there. The woman must leave as well. Leave the city immediately afterwards. Preparations already made to explain the death of Teppel and Wagner.

Hogan folded the paper and handed it to Marya, who began reading it. "I understand, sir," he said.

"Sir, this woman," Marya said in a deep voice. "Has anyone spoken to her yet?"

Freitag's face was a mask of seriousness, but his eyes sparkled in amusement at Marya's act. "She has been spoken to and has said she does not know where Teppel is," he replied.

Marya nodded. He had told her what she needed to know.

"Is there anything else?" Freitag asked.

"Sir, we have commandeered a Luftwaffe truck and driver," Hogan said. "We request that he accompany us."

"Yes, of course," Freitag replied. "That would be best." Freitag paused as if trying to remember something. "Oh yes, Captain. Please take a radio set along with you. If you have any troubles at all, please do not hesitate to contact me immediately."

Hogan nodded. "Danke, sir," he replied.

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When they got back to the truck, Schultz began complaining. "Colonel Hogan, maybe you should leave me somewhere while you do your looking," he said. "You can pick me up when everything is over."

"Sorry, Schultz," Hogan replied. "You are going with us.

"But Colonel Hogan," Schultz whined.

"That's Captain Hoganhoffer," Hogan corrected with a smile.

"Please Colonel," Schultz said. "You said there might be shooting. I am allergic to bullets. Whenever I am near people who are shooting, I break out in a rash!"

"Don't worry, Schultzie," Newkirk said. "When the shooting starts, we'll be right behind you."

"Couldn't you be in front of me?" Schultz asked hopefully.