Christmas Truce Page #5

War, mystery,

a little romance...

We have to go!

Alina!

We have to go!

When will I see you again?

Christmas Eve,

after the war ends,

no matter who wins,

if you're willing and able meet

me in the church at midnight!

It's the best time!

Alina! Down!!

Alina! Alina!!

Alina, come!

Myers!

Alina!

Let's go!

We have to go, let's go!

How are we supposed to get

across that?

I think we lost them.

Is he ok?

No, he's not ok.

His wound opened up.

It's fine. It's ok.

Captain Myers.

I never thought love would

find me,

nor did I expect it to be

dressed in a uniform.

But I can't deny love

has discovered my heart

and there you are.

Please, fight for me, John,

and come to your home

in my arms.

Merry Christmas, with love,

Alina.

Hey.

Hey Captain, how are you

holding up?

You ok?

I saw her fall.

I made a promise to keep

her safe but she fell.

Myers, let me go with Dubois.

You take Jensen back,

give them a report.

I can't.

Look, blowing that bridge is

suicidal, you know that.

You're putting on

a German uniform,

they'll shoot you if-

I have to go back!

What do you mean, go back?

I have a commitment!

Yes, to complete this mission!

And we will.

You meet me in Dasburg in

the park near the bridge.

I'm going back in Wereth

as a German,

they'll never know.

Oh yeah?

Then what?

I find Alina and make sure

she's ok.

You can't go back!

I made her a promise!

You obey your orders!

You don't make this call!

They killed my family.

The bomb fell,

my family, I never

saw them again.

This is my chance.

This is my chance

to get them back.

To make a difference.

I will not let you

screw this up.

Remember your duty.

What if you had a chance

to save your family?

Would you give that up

in the name of duty?

I promise we will finish

this mission,

but after I find Alina

and make sure she's safe.

The park near the bridge.

Hey, Captain?

Next time I see you,

you'll sign that transfer

report, right?

Next time I see you

we'll talk about it.

Alina? Alina?

I have served Germany

and will continue to do so

until the day I die.

Berlin received word

of your truce.

Hitler should be worried

about the allied

counter-attack, not me.

Your words are grounds

for a court marshall.

I will see you hanged.

Do as you will.

I will only abandon my men

when I am dead.

Herr Oberst.

A message.

I should shoot you now.

I have a war to fight.

If you're done,

get out.

This is not over,

Herr Oberst.

Hail Hitler!

Verify this.

I have.

Reports have been taken

by the Americana.

Verify it again!

I want to know

the exact location

and which American

unit took them!

Now!

Myers!!!!

You fool! What did you do

with that...?

What did you do with Alina?

Where did you take her?

I came for Alina! Please!

Is that the American?

Yes, I think so.

Come, we must hurry.

You took her!

Shut up!

Is she safe?

Do not touch to me!

Shut up!

I told you coming back here

would only mean death!

Truce, please!

I love her!

I ordered the evacuation

of the village.

I sent Alina north along

with my family.

I just received a report

that Americans attacked the unit

they were with,

and took them.

For me,

I ask that you find Lilly

and give her this letter.

Myers...

for your life,

promise me that

you will do this.

I promise.

Don't come back.

There's only death here.

Now go, quickly!

Halt! Halt!

Would you like us to check

for a body?

No.

That spy is our gift

to the wolves.

We have orders to go back

to the front lines.

Gather the men.

Ja.

She worth it?

Yes.

Promise me something.

Let's blow this bridge

and then go home.

Yeah, I like the sound of that.

I want this over here, please.

And I want the beer

over there.

Peter?

Ah, schnukifrutz.

After the war I searched for

John Myers in France

but instead I found

Lieutenant Berkowitz

who joined me on

his Christmas leave

in hopes that he too

would see Myers again.

Never thought I'd be back here.

It's rather surreal.

Alina! Is it you?

Peter.

Alina.

How are you?

Alina!

And you!

Hello there.

So surprised to see you!

Alina found me in France.

Did you two marry?

Our anniversary is next week.

Lovely.

Have you seen

Captain John Myers?

I thought maybe...

I'm sorry, Alina,

but I saw Myers after you left.

We believe Braun killed him.

That can't be.

That's impossible.

No, he was reported missing

after the bridge

in Dasburg fell.

I know what I saw.

We heard the gunshots.

Alina Anne!

Father?

I thought I'd never

see you again!

I prayed every night

that I would hold you again.

What a wonderful Christmas gift!

Alina!

We were so happy

to get your message.

You look marvelous.

Ya.

Henry.

Peter!

Oh, my goodness.

And they have appointed

Peter mayor for now.

That's wonderful news!

Isn't it, Alina?

Alina?

Sorry.

I was to meet someone tonight.

Ah, the American.

Yes, your mother told me

about him.

I don't suppose

he's come round yet?

The army believes he destroyed

the bridge in Dasburg,

but maybe they were wrong.

Well then, the boy's a hero.

Darling, no matter

the outcome,

you have been touched by love.

That reminds me of the time

I met your mother

after the great war...

Alina?

Myers!

Excuse me.

Yes, of course.

Myers?

Alina!

What are you doing

in his coat?

Why do you have it?

You killed him!

Killed who?

John Myers!

No, Alina.

No!

He came back to save you.

He was dressed as

a German soldier.

It was my duty to kill him,

but I spared his life.

The coat, it

was my father's,

I gave it to Myers!

And he gave it to my son.

It has kept me warm

for the last year.

How is it you're here?

I was captured by the British

near Malmedy.

They put me in a camp

run by the Russians.

It was a horrible place.

Last week they dragged me

and three other men

out through the front gates.

I had seen it all before.

The shallow graves.

They shot the man to my left

and then they shot

the man to my right.

But my bullet never came.

They said to leave and I ran

and I never looked back.

I made her the same promise

that you made to Myers.

That we would return here

after the war on Christmas Eve

to be reunited again.

I know.

We were taken to France

by the Americans.

Lilly gave me this.

I never thought I'd deliver it.

Philip is in an orphanage

in Mount St. Claire.

Lilly has an infection.

She's dying.

She's probably already gone.

God, look after those

whom we've lost.

And thank you for bringing back

my father.

Thank you for the peace.

The peace.

Josef?

Josef?

Lilly!

Your letter.

Death has spared me.

Thank god!

My son.

Papa!

Alina.

I never did thank you properly.

Another time, then.

No, I must.

My family is together again

because of your bravery.

I will forever be in your debt.

But it wasn't me.

Your love to Captain Myers

saved us all.

Too many good men have died

so that others may live.

Will you join us?

Yes. In a moment.

Oh, Peter.

Not now.

I loved with a love

that was more than love

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