Colonel Klink looks at the map of Germany on his wall and sighs. For the second time in his life his country is about to be defeated in war. During the Great War the defeat didn't hurt so much because everyone just wanted to end the war. This war was different. Germany had the technology and they'd done so well early on, conquering so much land, but now Russia in the east and Britain and its allies and the U.S. in the west are pushing into Germany.

Colonel Hogan enters Klink's office is his usual manner and notices Klink is staring off into space. "What's wrong Colonel?"

"Can we talk as just men you and I?" Colonel Klink asks heavily.

"Of course we can talk, Colonel." Colonel Hogan sits across from Klink.

"In a matter of weeks, if I've calculated correctly, the war will be over and Germany will have been defeated again. I find myself confused about what to do next. I'm leaving the military for sure, but I don't know what to do. I don't know that to do about all the information I've been privy to." Klink admits.

"What do you mean?" Hogan asks seriously. There have been rumours going through the Allied ranks about Nazi atrocities, but there has been no proof.

"I have seen and heard things no human being should ever experience. I know what my people have done and it's despicable. Do I tell someone on your side what I know when the end comes?" Klink asks quietly.

"I can always find someone to talk to you if you feel the need to confess after all this is over." Hogan says honestly.

"I don't even know if I want to stay in Germany anymore. Maybe I should change my name and move somewhere else." Klink says sadly.

"Would you take Frau Linkmeyer with you if you decided to move? You're a gentleman, you'd never leave her behind if you thought you could save her." Hogan asks cheekily. He knows Frau Linkmeyer isn't Klink's favourite person, but they did have a certain connection.

"No, I wouldn't leave her here, but I'm unsure if I can persuade her to come with me. Her brother is here and so are her children. It would be a hard sell as you Americans say. I would love to have someone come with me, but I think it would probably be a solo trip, honestly. I don't think Gertrude would be willing to give everything up to come with me." Klink says heavily.

"Frau Linkmeyer loves you, you know. Normally I wouldn't say anything, but it needs to be said. She might consider leaving with you if you do some hard work in the next few weeks. Her children aren't young. Her son could stay here if he wished and her daughter could come with you. You may even be able to persuade her brother to come with you. Don't underestimate yourself." Hogan says seriously. "You should call her."

Klink stands up, walks over to his map of Germany, and tears it off the wall. "Germany as we know it is no more. The end has come again."

"Is this how it felt last time or is this worse?" Hogan asks gently.

"This is infinitely worse. Last time we were all so tired we just wanted to go home. This time it felt as if we had a chance to win this war even though we had no right to start the war." Klink admits.