Christmas Truce Page #3

I've never seen "home"

as a place.

Home is a refuge from plight.

Two souls sewn together

in love.

It can't be created,

it has to be discovered.

And then held onto forever.

I like that.

Alina.

Yes?

Today is better.

Sir?

You better come see this.

It's good to see you

pull through.

Yes, sir.

I'll be fine.

We can move out in the morning.

The daylight is too risky.

The night is too cold

with his leg in a splint.

We won't get far.

I'll do whatever it takes.

Really.

I talked to Helena.

She told me if we move North

about three kilometers from here

we should find the American

seventh armoured.

They held their position.

And if they get pushed back?

Jensen and I keep going alone.

And if you guys get captured?

You could compromise

the mission.

We won't allow that

to happen.

Ok, we move at first light.

I wouldn't put her off.

A soldier's life is expedient,

my friend.

And opportunity is

in short supply.

I don't want to hurt her.

Captain, if I may?

Tomorrow we could be

dead or alive,

but today, today is

what we live for.

For your travels.

Just some small items.

And here.

No, I couldn't.

Please...

It will keep you warm

and safe.

Thank you.

Oh, and if you follow this map

you will...

avoid the German patrols and

it takes you to the front line.

We've become quite good

at moving around undetected.

Thank you.

Berk.

Yeah.

Thank you again

for taking me in.

I don't think I would have

made it if it wasn't for you.

Get home safe.

Merry Christmas.

Safe travels to you all.

I'll see you around, Alina.

Thank you, ma'am.

You gave him your father's coat?

What?

He liked that coat.

Well, he's not here.

Where are you going?

I'm getting ready

for the Kerstavonds.

But I thought you cancelled it?

I've changed my mind.

I'm done hiding.

And this is going to be the best

Kerstavonds we've had in years.

I'm going to find Peter,

we have things to do.

Peter?

Oh, thank God.

Alina's map said the road

would be clear,

but I see three troop

transports,

three patrols and

at least 50 men.

So much for being

always right.

Pardon?

Nothing.

They're going to be caught.

Come on.

Oh no!

A Farewell To Arms?

Is this a joke?

Is this a joke?

No, sir.

Not a joke.

Who gave this to you?

Who gave you this map?

Get him up.

We are going to Wereth to

discover who drew this map.

We need to shut down that bridge

before they figure out

their plan.

We head back to Wereth.

That bridge should be

in the river right now!

I'm not going to leave

my men behind to die.

We go back.

D'accord.

Alina?

Here comes trouble.

Pauline, how are you?

Are you crazy?

A party now?

The war is only a kilo

from here.

Let them have their war.

I'm having cake.

But you agreed

to postpone this.

And now it's back on.

Peter!

Ah, Pauline.

It's so good to see you.

You too?

But... but why?

Why?

Because I like to drink.

But we could die.

We could die sitting

in our homes.

I'm done hiding.

It's time we take some risks.

And we are going to celebrate

Christmas.

What is going on here?

They are having a Christmas

party.

We are only here for the-

Shut up!

You!

Do you remember me?

Ja.

Do you know these men?

Nein.

Does anyone know these men?

One of you drew a map

that takes these men back

to the Americans!

Someone is lying to me.

If you will not cooperate...

No, no, no!

Please!

Someone start talking

or this man is dead!

Please, stop!

Alina!!!

I drew the map.

You're English.

Leave him alone and I

will tell you everything.

Our laws are clear.

Anyone who consorts

with the Americana

will be considered an enemy

to Germany.

No!

Myers!

Watch out!!!!!

Myers! Incoming!

Berk, come and get the woman.

Dubois, keep them covered.

She's unconscious!

I'm going to pass her to you.

I'm going to grab her legs.

Ah, ah, ah...

Got her?

Yeah.

Get out of the car, Myers!

Hey, kid.

Come here.

Myers, get out of there!

There's a kid in here!

Myers, the car is going

to explode!

Myers!

Come on!

Kid don't do that!

Myers!

You want?

Myers!

Myers, the car is going

to explode!

Let's go get it!

No!

It is St. Nicholas, papa.

Ja, Philip.

Ja.

Let him go!

Tell your men to drop

their weapons.

Nein!

Let him go, now or I shoot!

You pull that trigger,

you're next.

Halt!

No shooting!

Myers, we got a problem!

She's not gonna make it

much longer!

Surrender!

I promise you will be

treated fairly.

85 prisoners of war

shot in the back!

You call that fair?

We shoot each other,

then what?

Your men die.

My wife, my son.

He was not to be here.

Myers, she doesn't have

much time!

There's fragments in her chest!

Mahler!

Ja?

Get my wife!

No, no, no!

Nobody move!

Listen, you don't have time!

If I don't help her now,

she will die!

If my wife dies,

you die next!

Doc?

Yeah.

Can you help her?

I will not have him touch

my wife!

Is there a doctor

in the village?

He was shot last week!

You have no option.

This is the only man

who can help your wife.

Look, let's make a deal, ok?

A deal.

We call a Christmas truce.

No fighting.

No one leaves town

until your wife is stable.

When she is, we leave.

No questions asked.

A Christmas truce.

How do I know I can trust you?

All soldiers in the town of

Wereth will not let allegiance

to country dictate

their actions.

I agree to this truce.

This Christmas truce.

It will end when that clock

strikes noon tomorrow.

At that time I expect you

and your men to be gone.

Agreed.

Please help my wife.

Berk, that's an order.

Ok, I need plasma

and a med kit.

Help us.

Mahler!

Ja.

Quickly, hurry.

Ok, let's go.

Into the house.

This way.

I don't trust them.

Well, we'll stay on our toes.

Myers, go see if the Germans

have any more plasma.

She's gonna need it.

Yes, we have.

Ask Mahler.

Sure.

This is the last fragment.

I've almost got it.

Yes, yes, yes!

I got it.

Yes.

Merry Christmas.

My name is Obest Josef Braun.

And I thank you?

Captain John Myers.

You're welcome.

Butcher?

Yeah.

I saw American rations,

beer, and French wine

in the house.

My brother liked to drink.

Most of that is verboten.

Yeah.

Except today.

It's Christmas.

Celebrate.

Yes, yes.

Please.

She's resting for now.

Thank you.

Wine for everyone!

Hey.

What if his wife died?

What then?

You took a risk

on my mother's life,

the village, my life.

How could you?

They were gonna shoot you.

I had to do something.

Do you know how we survived

this war?

By not taking risks!

We blend in and

they ignored us.

We were safe.

Then you came along...

there was something

in my heart,

I couldn't-

turn you away,

but I should have.

You gave me hope.

There is no hope for us.

Not here.

After today, we will always

fear tomorrow.

Because they don't forget.

They will return from Berlin

carrying orders to kill us.

And then what?

Who will save us then?

Who?

Alina-

No, don't.

I'll save you.

What is it?

I don't know.

Everything alright?

Oui.

Ok.

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