When Tony caught up with Roger, he was relieved that the Army Major was going over fuel mixtures with a civilian engineer named Fritz he had known for years instead of Hogan's man Carter. Fritz was in his 50's and had been with the space program from its infancy. The middle age German was part of the V-2 rocket program during World War II when he was a young man. After the war, he was given a chance to emigrate to the United States- provided he gave his enormous talents in rocketry to the United States government.

"Hey Roger, Fritz." Tony greeted.

"Hey Tony," Roger replied.

"Hello Herr Tony," Fritz answered.

Nelson asked, "Fritz, can I borrow Roger for a few minutes?"

Fritz answered, "Naturlich, I can use some coffee. Would you gentleman like some?"

Both Healey and Nelson thought a cup of coffee would hit the spot.

After Fritz left the room, Tony updated Roger, "It looks like the plan was successful. Dr. Bellows is still chief psychiatrist. Freedman is here, but just on a temporary basis while Bellows is on leave fishing with Hogan."

Healey incredulously asked, "Fishing with Hogan?"

Tony repeated, "Yes, fishing with Hogan. I guess they are buddy buddy now. Otherwise, everything looks as it should be. Sergeant Harris is still at her desk..."

Roger smiled, "Yeah, I noticed she was there."

Tony laughed, "I bet you did. How do things look on your end?"

Healey answered, "Everything is as it should be. Fritz was at his job as he has been the past 20 years building bigger and better rockets..."

Nelson observed, "It looks like our mission was a success."

Fritz returned with a tray with three coffee cups on it. The two American Officers and German-American engineer shared the warm beverage.

Fritz hesitantly asked, "Majors, I wonder if I can ask you a favor?"

Nelson said, "Fritz, why so formal! We've known each other for years. What can we do for you?"

Fritz embarrassed, requested, "Well, we are having a little celebration tonight to celebrate my father's 80th birthday. He is such a big fan of the space program, we have watched several launches together. It would be such a huge honor if you would stop by."

Both Nelson and Healey looked at each other. Tony said, "We wouldn't miss it for the world."

Tony and Roger arrived at Fritz's house in Cocoa Beach. They weren't sure what to expect at a party for an 80 year old German, but were very curious. They were greeted at the door by an attractive woman in her early 40's.

"Oh my, welcome! I'm Thelma Lou, Fritz's wife." The woman greeted in a charming drawl. Obviously Fritz met his wife here in the U.S. Tony could tell Roger approved.

Healey said, "Thank you for having us! Tony and I look forward to meeting Fritz's father."

Thelma Lou said, "Why you boys are the guests of honor. Fritz is with his dad now, but Pops is such a huge fan of both of yours."

Tony said, "Why that is very kind. Did Fritz bring his father over when he came to work with NASA?"

Thelma Lou smiled and said, "Oh heaven's, no. Fritz's father was a businessman in Germany after the war. He often said the Marshall Plan was very good to him thanks to his American friends. Then when Pops decided to retire, Mr. Disney bought out Pops business, and flew him out to California to consult on his theme park. That worked out well, because at the time Fritz was going back and forth to Vandenberg Air Force Base quite a bit and could go see his daddy."

Roger incredulously asked, "Walt Disney brought Fritz's father to California to consult on Disneyland?"

Thelma Lou continued, "Yes, Walt was really impressed with Pop's imagination and ability to understand what children wanted. Mr. Disney then brought Pops out to Florida to work on a new project out here a few years ago and to be closer to Fritz. That's another reason why it is so important you are here. Pops has been down since Walt passed a couple years ago."

Tony said, "We're glad to be here." Meanwhile both he and Roger where wondering who exactly this "Pops" was. A reclusive Howard Hughes- type millionaire?

Tony and Roger heard Fritz say behind them, "Papa, look whose here!"

The two astronauts then heard a very familiar voice, "Major Nelson! Major Healey!" Tony and Roger turned around to see Fritz wheeling an older version of Sergeant Hans Schultz into the the living room.

As Roger was talking to Fritz, Tony went to go wish Schultz a happy birthday. As he shook Schultz' hand, the old German motioned for the astronaut to come closer.

As Tony Nelson leaned in, Schultz whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, Major... I see nothing! I know nothing!"