At the grave of love

[misspurdy]

Some of the soldiers run to get the captain, the poor pole-bumper first ahead. Charlie takes a napkin at her pocket and covers Dino's lips with it.
Charlie: *hisses* Lipstick, Frankie?
Jane: Well, we had a bet and I was little out of money...
Charlie: You just couldn't separate from them, couldn't you?
Jane: Gimme a break Charlie, let's concentrate on Crocetti. Is his scull broken?
Charlie: If it is, he doesn't seem to take any pressure about it...*sees Jane's face* He's fine I think. He has just a bump.
Jane: What do YOU know? You aren't even a nurse.
Charlie: Thanks a lot. For your information I'm a head-expert because I've spend almost my whole life with a nutcase...OUCH! *Jane punches her* Cut it out Stallone! And wipe that thing of your lips, you look like a girl for heaven's sake!


Captain rushes to girls and Dino with few pretty hysteric soldiers who are probably afraid of losing their changes of a good night sleep and getting a guard turn.
Captain: Coming through, captain's here, clear the area! Stallone and Jones, what happened?
Charlie: Crocetti got hit by the pole captain! *says lower voice* I think he got pretty big bump and his mouth's....bleeding. *raises her eye browns*
Captain: What? Lemme see....*gets on his knees*
*Charlie raises a napkin little and captain raises his eye browns too when he recognizes lipstick.*
Captain: Oh, I see...*Raises on his feet* The poor boy bit his tongue and has just a little bump. We'll fix him in no time! Men, little help...And Jones, could you help Stallone to wipe he...HIS face, I think he bit his tongue too. He has get cleaned before dinner.
*Jane covers her lips, still little lipstick on her chin and cheeks.*
Charlie: Sure thing captain, I'll make sure he'll get clean.
Jane: Are you sure he'll be all right?
Captain: You'll have my word of it, private. Off you go now, we'll get this ol'boy to the medicine-tent to recover. Shame that we don't have any pretty nurses around here, they would sure help his recovering *winks*
Charlie smiles at him and walks Jane to one of the tents to get cleaned. They get that lipstick off just before the call for dinner.
Charlie: Don't worry Frankie, they'll get you loverboy fixed in no time. *speaks more quiet* But you have to keep the low profile around here, you're lucky that the soldiers didn't took any notice.
Jane: *blushes* Yeahyeahyeah.....
The main cook: ALL MEN JOIN TO DINNER!!
Jane: If the enemies don't find us in any other way, they'll hear that yelling from miles ahead.


When girls are getting in line to get their delicious dinner: peasoup and some bread, Jane gets stuck at the mud twice and Charlie breaks one of her socks pulling her off there. The lining tooks over an hour and when girls are finally getting their dinner they are so hungry that they eat the whole bowl of soup they both usually hate. After the lovely dinner they have to help to get some more tents up and do some errands, they can't say no to anything that they wouldn't seem weird from other guys.
They both are desperately waiting captain to come to give them some news and finally after it has got dark he shows up. He winks the girls to get behind of a big tent while sergeants are giving the guardian- and areasearch turns for the night.
Jane has been waiting for hours and is getting more and more inpatient. When they finally can't be heard by anybody, she tries not to scream for worryness.
Jane: Tell us already! Is he all right?
Captain: Yeah, he's fine. A little dizzy yet, but he has already woken up. He just has that nasty bump at his skull, but don't worry. It wont affect to him in any way. He is crazy already. He was asking about you, Stallone.
Jane. Really?
Captain: Absolutely. He is at the medicine-tent now and the doc is lining to get his soup so you can go there right now, private.
Charlie: Well, what are you waiting for? Tell darling Dino to get well for me too!
Off goes Jane, almost running to the medicine tent. Captain and Charlie still stay at the shadow, smiling at each other shyly.


Charlie: Thanks for telling us how he was, Jane really appreciated it.
Captain: No problem, it wasn't nothing.
Charlie: Do you have to go away tonight?
Captain: Don't know yet, if anything bad doesn't happen.
Charlie: Well, be careful anyway. Are we safe here?
It was pretty stupid question at the middle of front line, but she wanted to know what Jer would say to her.
Captain: We are as safe as we can here, don't worry Charlie.
Charlie: I wont....
They look at each other's eyes. Then captain's smile becomes more deep.
Captain: By the way my favorite private....Do you remember what we were stopped from during the march?
Charlie: *smiles more* Oh, I don't know...Would you remind me?
Captain closes his arms around her and smiles again before giving her the most tender kiss she ever had.

[Lauzi]

***At The Medicine Tent***

Soldier:Hey, Crocetti, there's a Private Stallone 'ere wantin' to talk to you - can I let him in?

Dino:*sits up suddenly in bed*Yes! *the soldier stares at him* Oh, um, I mean... yeah, i guess...*feels the pain in his head and sinks back down*

Jane:*walks into the tent, stopping herself from jumping on Dino* Hi- *hears her own, high, girly voice and changes it to her deeper 'man' voice* How's it goin' pally?*she hits him on the back, trying to be manly, but hits him too hard*

Dino:*Rubs his back* Oh, it's ok... *he hits her on the shoulder,and she falls over on to the end of the bed* Oh, sorry - didn't hit you too hard, did I pal?

Jane:*sits up on the bed and does her 'man' laugh*No...no... I am a MAN, after all...* she pinches his leg through the blankets*

The soldier at the tent door is staring in confusion at the two of them...

Dino:Yup, you sure are the manliest man I know! *he gives her a quick kick behind her back so the guard can't see, then Dino and Jane both laugh awkwardly, glaring at eachother*

There is silence as the soldier watches the two intently...

Dino: Hey, Frankie, c'mere a second... *Jane leans over, he whispers* Right, before I can really annoy you, we need him out of the way. I got an idea - you go outside; just say you need to check something, then scream; in your real voice, that should get him out of here... Got it?

Jane:*whispers*Won't he kind of work out it was me as I just left the room, then someone screams?

Dino:Trust me. I know this guy - he wouldn't know it was you if screamed in his face!

Jane:*whispers*Ok...*standing up*

Dino:*giggles as only Dino can*

Jane:*has to stop herself from kissing Dino after the cuter-than-cute giggle, but gets the idea and laughs too*Ha, you do tell the best jokes, Dino! I'll be right back, just going to check the... weather.. yeah, I need to know, because...Well, I just do - back in a minute! *she leaves the tent*

Dino: Busy night, Jack?

Soldier:Nah, just borin' I gue- *Jane screams* What was that?!

Dino: *looks worried* I dunno! You better go have a look ; sounded like it came from way over there! *he vaguely points behind the tent*

Soldier:I better go... You be ok alone?

Dino; Don't worry... I'll be just fine...

The soldier dashes off, and Jane slips back in, now soaking wet from the rain outside.

Dino:Nice job, Frankie! *he hits her on the back*

Jane:Ow! He's gone now, you don't HAVE to do that ; why don't you jus-

Dino: *he pulls her on to the bed and kisses her*

Jane:*pulls away from the kiss* Do that.

Dino:You're soaking wet...*smiles, then kisses her again,rolling over so he can look down at her, he pushes some loose hair back into her army hat* You sure got long hair, for a man I mean - *Jane shoves him playfully and they kiss again*

Jane:*pushes Dino away again* He might be back any...oh, what the heck...*she grabs him and pulls him down into an more passionate kiss*

Solider:*outside the tent* Ok, I'll do that,sir...

Hearing the voice of the soldier, Jane didn't stop to think and pushed Dino off her, hard... *Smash*
Yep.You guessed it,once again, Dino's head met with another object... The shelf just above the bed. Jane's scream was muffled as Dino fell on top of her; she had to use all her strength to inch her way out from under his unconscious body, but she managed to scramble back to the end of the bed as the soldier entered the tent.

Jane: What was that noise I heard just then?

Soldier:Oh, nothing, probably just some bird...I dunno. He fallen asleep? I gotta take him back to the main tents now, some guys just coming back from fighting need this tent...

Jane:Oh, I'll take him for you! I'm in the same tent as him...

***Behind The Soldiers' Tents***

Charlie: See you tomorrow then, Captain Lewis?

Captain:*he puts his hands on sides Charlie's face, and gently kisses her*Yeah... If nothing happens tonight - I'm wondering what will happen first, you and Jane being discovered, or the War?

Charlie:Oh, I think they're about even *leans in to kiss Captain* Jane! What on earth are you -

Jane, covered all over in mud - having clearly fallen over several times, supporting what looked like a muddy sack, came into sight through the rain.

Jane:Shh - no speak, just help... *she collapses*

Captain:*looks to Charlie* Huh?

Charlie: Don't ask me!

Captain:But you're her friend -

Charlie:Yeah, but this is Jane we're talking about!

Captain:Oh. I see.

Jane:A little help, maybe guys?

Captain:*helps Jane up* So what's that mud-covered bag for?

Charlie:That's no bag.. That's - *looks to Jane*

Jane:Dino. Again.

Captain: *step back and pulls Charlie away from Jane*Are you cursed? Dino seems to send most of his time on the floor and unconscious since he met you...

Charlie:*laughs, but sees Jane's face* Aw, c'mon honey, we'll take him into the tent - look, he's coming round already...

Dino: I've been here before... *sits up and looks around, completely dazed, then falls back down into the mud* Ow! My head, what's happened to my head?!

Jane:Nothing, just a slight, erm, just a tiny bump!

Dino:It don't feel tiny...*he rubs his head*

Captain: Let's all get inside or there won't be any beds left. It feels like it's gonna be a looooonnnnggg night...


(sorry its so long sis! I couldn't stop myself So easy to write too much with all the though )

[misspurdy]

***At the tent***

Captain helps Dino inside of the tent, which is full of soldiers looking for a bed for themselves. Luckily Jerry is a captain, this gets soldiers to clear the area and let them choose beds for themselves. They are at the other head of the tent that girls can sleep as well as they can in this place. Captain puts Dino to his bed and is careful with his
head.
Captain: Try to rest now ol'boy although it's been noticed that even bed rest put bumps in your head.


Dino: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Gimme a break captain, I'm a sick man.
Captain: I've known that for five years now.
Charlie laughs a little but Jane just sits at the very modest bed (pillow and blanket at the piece of dry land) next to Dino, hopefully the guy at the next one doesn't snore. Charlie gets the bed at the Dino's right side. Captain gets up and puts the captain-cap on his head.
Captain: Well, time to go hit the road again.
Charlie: Aren't you sleeping here?
Captain: I'm afraid I'm not, private. We are having our own tent --you know, us big boss mans -- at the edge of the camp in case something happens.
Charlie nods and captain nods back. Then he raises his eyes to watch Jane and Dino.
Captain: And you Crocetti and Stallone -- Behave! *Lowers his voice a little* I don't want to get you both get bumped by the poles.
Jane: Sure...
Captain: Brilliant. Well, I should get back to work. I have to get quick word with the general before he goes to sleep. Good night privates. *squeezes Charlie's shoulder.*
Charlie: Good night Captain.


Off goes captain. One of the sergeants tells some of the soldiers as guards and some of them leave to look around the area. It gets more and more darker. Girls sit on their beds and they can hear the bomber plains sounds above them, searching their camp.
Soldiers are told to get sleep and be aware for midnight-wakening.
That's why nobody doesn't ask anything when girls get to sleep fully-dressed. They can't get caught now.
Jane: Are the enemies really close, Crocetti? Should we really be aware?
Dino: Nah, they are probably just aware of that fact that the general wakes up in the middle of the night demanding coffee or some cookies. Privates run errands much better than sergeants.
Girls giggle a little, not too loud and go to sleep. Jane fells asleep immediately but Charlie stays awake, listening the sounds of airplanes and yells of the soldiers outside and couldn't help praying that captain shouldn't go anywhere.


***Outside***

At the other side of the camp captain is talking with the general.
General: Captain Lewis, I'd like talk to you about those two new privates: Stallone and Jones.
Captain: Uhm...What about them general?
Captain is trying to keep his voice calm, he couldn't fail now.
General: I accepted them to my troops as a 'special case' like you said, but now my mind is starting to wonder...
Captain: What?
General: About their looks.
Captain: Uhm...What about them, captain?
General: Young man, I've been in this army for thirty years now. ..
Captain: *Swallows* And....?
General: And I haven't never seen any soldier in my troops with such long hair! It's outrageous! The least we are missing now are fleas or soldiers that look like couple of girls! Do something about it, captain!
Captain sighs with relief.
Captain: Yes, of course general. I order them to barber next day.
When captain walks away from general's tent, he can't help being worried that general noticed girls. How in the world did he notice their hair? they had caps on all the time? Has someone snitched?

Sorry about what? I love that -part!

[Lauzi]

***The Next Morning***

Charlie had already been awake for what felt hours when the bugle sounded - she sat up and looked Dino asleep in the 'bed' next to her - he had his back turned to her but she could see that somehow he had managed to put his arm around Jane and pull her next to him... Amazing what a soldier can do if he puts his mind to it! Thankfully most of the soldiers are too busy getting ready to notice.

Charlie:*she pushes Dino's back*Hey! Crocetti, let go of Stallone would ya?

Dino:Huh.... *opens eyes* Oh, sorry about that Stallone, I always move a lot in my sleep...

Jane:*waking up* That's *yawns* ok Crocetti, just don't do it again *she squeezes his hand as he lets go of her*

Dino:*standing up* We didn't get called up then - must be some time soon though-

Captain:*walks into the tent* Hey, Jones, Stallone, get up - you've got a job to do. You too, Crocetti; you can come along *he whispers to Dino as the girls are looking at each other, confused* You better come too - this is gonna be hilarious!

Charlie:Is it important, Captain?

Jane:Yeah, whatever it is,I bet it's going to help our nation win the war! *she stands up and grins proudly*

Captain:*has to stop himself from laughing*Hmm, you bet your bottom dollar it will!

Charlie:Well, we're already dressed- let's go!

***outside***

Captain:Here we are - *he points to a small tent - the girls can hear the buzzing sound of a shaver coming from inside...*

Charlie:What the...?

Jane:What is - Oh....Just you wait a moment, Captain! I'll fight for my country, I'll even die for my country...But I won't cut my hair!!

Charlie: Our hair...?Noooo!

Jane grabs Charlie's arm and they start to run as fast as they can, which isn't easy in the deep,wet mud...

Captain:Private, you know what do.

Dino:Yesssss Sir *he sprints after the girls, and finds them both stuck in the mud* You make this too easy! *he lifts both girls out of the bed and easily carries them under his arms back to the tent, both of them screaming and kicking*

Captain: Nice work,Crocetti - here, let me have one *he takes Charlie and puts her over his shoulder, Dino does the same with Jane*. In we go then...

Inside the tent, Dino and the Captain put Jane and Charlie down on to two wooden seats and call the barber over

Captain: Excuse me - Smith, we want two regulation hair cuts for these men, they haven't seen a barber for years!

Smith: Ok Captain - how short?

The Captain grins at Dino.

Dino:Oh, extra short, I guess.

Smith:Right you are. I'll just go and fetch my assistant to help...*he walks to the tent door and starts to call for the assistant*

Jane and Charlie can do nothing but sit and glare at the men now that the barber is there, but while the barber is calling his assistant, Jane slowly mouths the words 'I'm.Going.To.Kill.You....Painfully.' at Dino, who mouths the words 'I.Love.You .Too.' back to her. She keeps glaring at him. Charlie stays silent - she knows this will hurt the Captain more than anything she else she could say or do.


Smith:*walks back from the door with another young man*Ok, I'll do this one *he nods at Charlie*, and Williams can do the other...

***20 minutes later, in the soldier's tents***
All four leave the tent, Jane and Charlie running their hands through their now 'extra-short' hair.

Jane:I can't believe you two could be this mean!

Captain:What else could I do? It was the General's personal order!

Charlie: What I don't get is how he noticed, I mean how could he have seen our hair, we've had caps on the whole time!

Captain: I did think about that...I mean, maybe he just saw you when you took them off?

Jane:But we haven't taken them off, not since we got here...

Dino: There's only one way he could know...*looks to the Captain*

Captain: Someone must have told about you two.

Charlie:What? But who? And why would they? We aren't doing anything wrong- we're trying to help!

Dino:Well, I bet whoever it is, we'll know soon enough... Now, about those haircuts - I think I can make em a bit more.. erm.. let's just say... bearable.

Jane:*looks suspicious*How?

Captain:Now, come,come! *puts his hands on Dino's head and slowly turns it, so the girls can see and then puts on his french accent* 'Ave you not noticed ze pure elegance and ze style of zis man's air?

Dino: Ahhhhhh, oui, mademoiselles!

Charlie:*laughing* And how on Earth do you manage to keep it looking so 'stylish' out here?

Dino:Simple.I do it myself * he takes out a pair of scissors and snips them, winking at Jane* You first, I think Stallone...

Jane: Now wait a moment -

Capain:Sit. *he pushes Jane down on to stool*

Jane:But -

Dino:Look, if you don't mind me saying, things can only get better for your hair , so stop worrying!

Charlie:He's right Jane - even if he is awful, it'll be better!

***Another 10 minutes later***

Charlie:*looking in -pocket mirror at her new haircut*Wow, that's actually quite good... Don't you think Jane?

Jane: Yeah, I love - *sees Dino's face full of pride* I mean, it's ok...

Dino:Hey, I could always cut some more - *starts to chase Jane *

The whole scene was destroyed when outside, the bugle began it call, soldiers shouted,truck's engines started, more bugles started to call...

Dino and Jane freeze, the Captain turns to look at Charlie and a silent message seems to pass between them... 'This is it'.

[misspurdy]

The whole camp was in action now: sergeants and captains were yelling their orders to soldiers, trucks started to get moving, you could hear tanks somewhere near.
Yelling, sounds of the engines, footsteps, sounds of metal when soldiers were taking their guns...
Jane: Oh my god...
Charlie: Oh, god...
Captain and Crocetti didn't say anything but they looked each other with serious look in their eyes. Then they heard one of the sergeants yelling.
Sergeant: All the privates has to come back to their tents to hear further directions, all the higher rated soldiers must to gather to the general's. Every man has to be ready to leave in ten minutes!
One of the sergeants came running to the captain.
Sergeant: Captain Lewis, the enemy is coming closer! We need you to lead the first troops at the front line!
Captain swallowed but nodded.
Captain: I'll be leaving immediately.
When sergeant ran back, captain turned his head to Charlie, which was shaking and looked captain straight to the eyes, almost crying. Jane and Dino were quiet, looking each other.
Charlie: Don't go.
Captain: I have to, Charlie.
Charlie: Don't go, you'll die! You can't die now! You can't die now when I care about you! It's not fair!


She tries not to cry but big tears start run down her cheeks, captain puts his hands to the sides of Charlie's face and gently dries them off with his thumbs.
Captain: I try not to. Listen, you'll be heading to the opposite direction. It isn't too far from the front line, but you'll be more safe than me. But don't do anything stupid and die, because I couldn't take it.
Charlie: Why not?
Captain: What would you think, silly?
Captain leans in that he can give Charlie a one last quick kiss and then turns to Dino.


Captain: Take good care of privates, ol'boy.
Dino: Of course, take care of yourself capitán.
Captain: Don't I always?
They have a quick hug, captain squeezes Jane's shoulder, looks at Charlie one last time and leaves. Charlie stays were she is, looks captain as long as he can see him. He gets to one of the trucks but before closing the door mouthes 'I-love-you.'
She mouths same back.
Jane puts her arms around Charlie when captain's truck leaves and walks her back to the tent. Charlie leans that you can't see her face, and more important, that you can't see her crying.


Soldiers were all in action already when Dino, Jane and Charlie come to their tent.
Sergeant is ordering them to get on their places, getting them to different troops.
Sergeant: First league leaves to the front line! Who's still missing from the first league? Private Crocetti!
Jane froze still. So did Charlie. Dino didn't.
He stepped forward and went along the other soldiers going to the front line. He is opposite to Jane, who has to blink over and over again to try not to cry.
Sergeant: First league must leave to their trucks and be heading on their direction in five minutes. Dismiss!
First league starts their marching to the trucks. Jane tries to run after them, but Charlie takes a hold of her hand.
Charlie: *whispers* Theres nothing we can do, Janey.
Jane is now crying for the first time. Tears are streaming down her face and there comes more when Dino looks straight to her teary eyes from all the other soldiers. Now she knows what did the supervisor felt when talked about seeing her loved one from all the others.
Dino: *mouths* I love you.
Jane: *mouths* I love you too.
When the first league has gone to their trucks and they start the engines, Jane looks away and leans in too that no-one can see her crying. Charlie does the same but when the others won't notice, Jane takes Charlie's hand and they both squeeze them together like there wouldn't be no tomorrow.
Maybe there wouldn't be.
They were all alone again.

[Lauzi]

***Inside The Truck***
Jane and Charlie sat in silence at the back of the truck,Jane with her head on Charlie's shoulder; Charlie put her arm around Jane - she was shaking. Was it from the cold, or from losing Dino? She didn't know, but Charlie herself found it hard to even whisper the words through her trembling lips:

It'll be ok... We'll all make it,Janey.I just know it.

***Two hours later***
Sergeant:Ok, out you get, men - the trenches are two miles ahead, but we can't drive in the trucks incase the enemy see or hear us - so get marching!

Charlie: Urgh... *rubbing her eyes and whispers* Hey, Jane honey, we're here.

Jane:Oh...

Soldier: C'mon, Frankie, c'mon Charlie! We gotta get there before it's dark or it'll be like hell... or a worse hell, anyway...

Charlie:*looks down at Jane, who is still shaking* Hey, Tom ,could you help Frankie down? He's, erm, hurt his ankle and it's really hard for him to jump...

Tom:Sure, here *he lifts Jane down* Say, he's awful light - doesn't he eat?

Charlie: *jumping down*Yeah, he does, just a light build,I guess...Like Sinatra, you know?

Tom:*laughs*Oh, I get it - we better start walking, we'll fall behind-

Charlie:You go ahead, Tom, we'll catch up in a minute.

Tom:Ok, see you later. *he runs off to reach the rest of the men*

Charlie:Ok, Jane, let's go-

Jane:Charlie?

Charlie:What?

Jane:Thanks.

Charlie:*smiles at Jane*We'll be ok if we stick together honey.C'mon, we gotta keep up!

***The frontline***
The Captain had arrived at the frontline hours ago - it felt like years - and Charlie had not left his mind for one second the whole time. Sitting on the muddy floor,he watched the light beaming off the full moon above and he noticed a soldier yawning by the look-out post.

Captain:Hey, soldier - what time is it?

Soldier: Oh, I don't know,sir - lost my watch - but looking at the stars I'd say... about midnight?

Captain:Right, thanks... *noticed a small piece of paper in the soldier's hand*What's that?

Soldier: This *holds paper up* sir? It's my good luck charm...

Captain:From your girl?

Soldier:Well,girls actually - my wife and my daughter; only just learnt to write *chuckles to himself*, you should see how proud she was when she first learnt to write her name... Sorry,sir I'm rambling, was there anything else?

Captain:You look exhausted - you go get some sleep.

Soldier:I can't sire, my post -

Captain:I'll take over.Goodnight.

Soldier:Night, sir.And thanks. *walks off to the bunkers*

As he got up to take the soldier's place,the Captain found it hard to believe the man not only had a wife, but a child... he didn't look any older than the Captain himself...

Voice:Hey, gotta light?

Captain:No smoking in the trenches at night, soldier, everyone knows that -*looks up* Dino!

Dino:Alright, Jer? *sits down next to the Captain*

Captain:Yeah, I'm good pally -and you?

Dino:Ah, I'm holdin' up... They say the nights are the worst down here,don't they?

The two men were silent for a few moments - they both understood how the other was feeling and what they were thinking; there was almost no point in talking.

***Several Miles away***
General:Alright, men, we're giving you an easy first night - you get to stay in the bunkers.But, tomorrow, it will be straight into the trench duties for all of you, so you had better get used to it. See you tomorrow at first light.*he leaves the bunker,knocking his head on the tiny door as he goes*

Jane:*looks down at the mud oozing through the wooden planks on the floor*Oh, great...

Charlie:Well, like he said, we better get used to it! And anyway, you can't complain! You're the one who kept going on about 'fighting for your country'!

Jane:Yeah, I know, but I didn't realize there would be quite so much mud involved in fighting for my country!

Charlie:*laughing* We better get some sleep...

*****
Charlie could feel his hand around hers, gently pulling her forward,the other hand was around her waist, protecting her, making her feel safer than she had ever felt.She could sense his warm body right behind her; she could smell his cologne- 'Woodhue' - he must have stolen some of Dean's again...

Charlie: *laughing*What are you doing?!

Jerry:Nothing...Keep your eyes closed!

Charlie:Why?!

Jerry:Because I say so!Wait... that doesn't make any difference, does it?

Charlie:Nope!

Jerry:Fine *he picks Charlie up*Here - *he puts a hand over her eyes and starts to walk* And... Da-da! *he takes his hand away from her eyes*

There, standing in the middle of a meadow, was a house. A beautiful house.

Charlie:Oh my...

Captain: *puts her down gently*Well?

Charlie:*looks up at the Captain* It's beautiful.Come on! *grabs the Captain's hand and starts running to the house*

The Captain and Charlie ran to the door, stopped, and looked at each other, unable to believe that finally, they had what they wanted....

*BANG*Suddenly, a flash of light blinded Charlie, she screamed, the air seemed to full of thick,choking smoke;she tried to find Jerry through in the darkness, but it was useless.

Jerry:Charlie! Run!

Charlie screamed as Jerry's voice echoed through her mind - she had lost him, again...

Jane:Charlie! Charlie! Wake up!

A pair of bright blue eyes are staring worriedly down at her, but Charlie can only think of the Captain.
Charlie:Is he ok? What happened?

Jane:Who? Is who here? Charlie, it was just a dream...

[misspurdy]

Charlie blinks her eyes over and over again and looks around like a bat that has been flying straight to the bright light.
Charlie: I saw him..
Jane: Saw who, Charlie?
Charlie: I saw him..
Jane: Who did you saw, Charlie?
Charlie: Captain, I saw captain...
Jane sighs and sits next to Charlie.
Jane: Oh Charlie...
Charlie: There was smoke, he was gone. I couldn't see him anywhere. It was all so lovely and then it was gone. He told me to run away, he told me to escape..
Jane: Oh Charlie, it was just a dream. He is all right, safe and sound. Go to sleep.
One of the soldiers wakes up next to them and looks at them.
Soldier: What's wrong?
Jane: Nothing, Charlie just saw bad dream about his...family.
Soldier nods and looks at Charlie with sympathy and goes back to sleep.
Charlie: *whispers* What are we going to do Frankie? Tomorrow we'll be starting trench jobs and goodness knows who is going to attack us when we are alone.
Jane: Hey hey hey, aren't I supposed to be the worrier at this situation? Don't worry Charlie, I'm sure we'll make it.
Charlie: I'm not too sure about that.
Jane: Neither am I, but we just have to believe. Go to sleep now.
Charlie: OK...Frankie?
Jane: What?
Charlie: Thanks.
Jane: *smiles* Anytime. Go to sleep now.
Charlie goes back to bed and closes her eyes but she can't sleep anymore. She can hear Jane's breathing, but she isn't sleepy anymore. She just lays there, eyes wide open. Night seems to last forever.
Charlie: *Whispers* Good night captain.


***At the morning***


Girls wake up when some of the privates walk around their bunker, yelling them all to wake up. Charlie gets up, still little dizzy, and pulls Jane with her. She catches her cap before it falls off. Although her new hair looks great, she likes to wear the cap over it.
Jane: Can't we make a deal with the enemies to start the wights at least 9am? This is torture, absolute torture.
Charlie: Aw, be quiet Stallone. At least we are alive today.
Jane: Is that much of a subject to hooray about?
They get out and gather to hear some of the sergeants speaking to all of them.
Sergeant: Good morning men, today we have little different schedule because we haven't heard anything dreadful from the front line. Some of you we'll be heading to the trench jobs, bunkers one, three and five...Bunkers two, four and six we'll be going help carry the spare ammos and guns from the camp nearby...Oh yes, and bunker seven we'll be searching around the area. This should be quite safe because we haven't heard anything about enemies nearby, they must be heading to south.
Jane: Now don't tell me...
Tom: Well, you heard it yourselves boys, let's go.
All the people from the bunker seven where girls were sleeping are heading somewhere.
Charlie: Where?
Tom: To search around the area near the enemy line of course!
Charlie: Oh yeah, *GLUMP* of course. Uhm, can I ask a stupid question?
Tom: What?
Charlie: What are we looking for?
Tom: Enemies crossing the line, of course. That's little silly because they must be heading to opposite direction, but the general wants to be sure.
Charlie: Hehe, yes. Of course, you can't never be too careful..
Girls followed the others when they got on their jeeps and left to further direction. Pass the trenches, pass the bunkers, pass the muddy areas, more near to the enemy lines...
Jane: What's going to happen now, Charlie?
Charlie: Nothing is going to happen, Frankie. You heard it yourself, enemy is at the opposite direction, this is just a check-up.
Jane: I still have a bad feeling about this...


***Front line***


At that time captain was negotiating with the sergeants and other captains what they should do and which direction they should attack.
Captain: Do you have any idea where they are heading?
Sergeant: Yes captain Lewis, we got the information just few minutes ago
Captain: Few minutes? Why didn't we got the information sooner?
Sergeant: I'm awfully sorry captain, but our information connections aren't working well, and..
Captain: Enough! Now where are they heading then?
Sergeant: To east, and then north.
Captain: North? How can that be possible? We are at the south! How come we haven't got a word from information this important before?!
Sergeant: The enemy is going to send about 45% of their men here and ask help from other countries nearby to get more troops to send to whole France. If we don't think of something and fast we'll be doomed.
Captain: *North, that's were the girls are right now...*
Captain: We must warn the troops at the north, at the east and the west. North we'll be having information within an hour no matter what it takes from your lousy connections, that's an order!
One of the privates runs away from the bunker to spread the information, so does some of the captains.
But one of the other sergeants just stays there and looks at captain.
Sergeant: *looks suspiciously* How come you are caring so much about the norther troops, captain Lewis? They are not going to be under attack until after couple of days. I think we should be more concerned about the troops at the east, I think they are going to use that line to get behind our backs.
Captain: Sergeant Thomas, did I say that I care more about the northern troops? The information must be leaving to every camp within two hours, but warn the north first.
Sergeant: You are walking around the edge, captain Lewis. I'm sure general would be awfully glad to hear about one of his best soldiers starting to protect certain troops, or some of the soldiers in it...
Captain: Sergeant Thomas, if you have something to say speak up now. I'm not going to listen this kind of implying at the middle of an emergency or even trying to believe your weak tryings to blackmail me with false charts. Like I said, if you have something real to charge me with, do it now PLEASE.
Now sergeant doesn't say anything, neither does anyone else. Captain takes his papers and tells everyone to dismiss. They leave, and so does captain. He doesn't look at anyone because he is thinking so hard. They must protect girls no matter what, norther camp we'll be having the information before something horrible happens.
Little does he knows, that the horrible mistake has happened already and the girls are moving towards the enemy troops....

[Lauzi]

The girl's regiment had set off two days ago, marching in line, Charlie and Jane are left to their thoughts...

Charlie:Hey, Stallone

Jane:Yeah?

Charlie:You know we've been walking for five hours, and you haven't complained once? What's happened to you?!

Jane:*laughs* Well, a man's gotta act like a man, pally!

Charlie laughed, but then saw Jane's face as she realised what she had just said... 'pally'...

Charlie:*whispers* I bet the boys are doing fine, Jane...Dino will be laughing and singing as always....

Tom: What's that you're talking about Jones?

Charlie:Oh, Crocetti, you know... We're just betting he's probably singing all night just to annoy the enemy!

Tom:*laughs*Sure, I tell ya, the number of times he's sung 'Oh Marie', over and over, just to annoy me... Still, sure miss that guy...*laughs to himself* Oh, you see, Marie's my girls name - back in London...

Jane:Oh, that's nice Tom - you gotta photo?

Tom:*smiles*Sure, *pulls a worn photograph from under his shirt* There -

The photograph of the blonde,blue-eyed girl in the photograph made Jane think, just for a second ' Why can't I be like her...? Staying at home, being the proud wife of her husband or just of her man...What are you saying Jane Evelyn?! You love Dino too much for that, and you know it'

Jane:Wowee, you got yourself a real looker there, Tommy boy! *nudges Charlie,who is looking jealously at the girl's long, beautiful hair*

Charlie:Yees, sireee, you sure got a mighty fine lookin' gal there Tom!

Tom:*grins proudly* I know I do...Not just that - she's a real fine girl too... Next time I get off leave, we're gonna get married.

Jane: *sighs, romantically*Awww.... - I mean *coughs, trying to be as manly as possible and shrugs* well, if you gotta get a wife, might as well have pretty one I guess!

Sergeant: Halt! Right men, we should be safe now - we were told yesterday morning by the general himself that there will be no enemy troops nearby, so no need to worry about that... but, we do need to worry about the weather - looks like a bad storm coming on, so we'll camp here tonight.

The men all set off for the trees, talking and chatting together, relaxed and happy about a quiet night's sleep for once.

Jane:C'mon then, Jones - we better go help set up camp...

Charlie:You go ahead, I'll be right there.

Jane:*Jane looked at Charlie and understood- she wanted a second alone*Ok, see you in a minute then,Jonesy! *runs off to reach the rest of the men*

Charlie looked up at the sky,watching the clouds moving chaotically across the smoky blue sky,trying to imagine she was back in London, just for a second, just to escape...but when she looked down at her feet, hoping to see her favourite high-heels... all she could see were her mud-covered army boots, at least two sizes too big,which were sinking into the muddy ground.As she looked down, one drop of rain fell on her eyelid, glided on to her cheek and seemed to freeze there. As she raised her hand to wipe away the droplet, she heard a voice
'There, there sweetheart,there isn't any reason to cry' She closed her eyes, and she could feel his fingers, gently wiping away her tears, his arms around her... *BOOM* It happened again . But this time it wasn't a dream - it was real.

***Frontline***

Dean sat on the edge of his 'bed' , rolling a cigarette - he'd tried at least three times...He never could do it though, his large, worn hands were simply not meant for it.Biting his lip in concentration, he lent forward...nearly...nearly...

Dino:Hey!

Someone had grabbed his arm and pulled him around, sharply.

Dino: You lookin' for trouble or - Jer! What you doin' here? More importantly, what you attackin me for?!

Captain: You did it, didn't you! *pulls Dean up off the bed by his shirt*

Dino: Jer, you're my pal,an I love ya...But will ya let go of me? *pushes the captain off, who falls down,gets up, and tries to punch Dino,who ducks* Hey! Calm down! What is it? What's happened? *Captain tries another punch, and Dino catches his fist and pushes him down on to the bed, pinning his hands behind his back*Now. Let's just be calm, okay pal? Now, let's try again: what's up?

Captain:gjdhdisfij!

Dino:Oop, sorry *lifts Captains head out from under the pillow*Go on...

Captain:*takes a deep breath* The sergeant here at this base... I think he knows about the girls...

Dino:*jumps up, releasing Captain* And you think I did it?! You think I TOLD him?! Are you nuts?!

Captain:*also jumps up, about to shout back, but sees his mistake in Dean's anger - he never shows his emotions unless he truly and deeply feels it, and even very rarely then- Captain mumbles* Well ,who else knows...?

Dino:I guess... But still... Me? You really though I would do that Jer?

Captain:No... I..I Jus' didn't know what to do I spose... I mean... I mean I'm scared Dean. If he knows, then-

Dino:Well, we won't let there be a 'then', will we?

Captain:*Looks up at Dean and smiles slowly* You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?

Dino:Yup. You still got the disguises?

Captain: *puts on posh English accent* Indeed I do sir. Do you still happen to be blessed with that spiffing accent?

Dino: Si, Signore... Meeta' you tonighta, then, si?

Captain:*grins, then walks to the door*Top hole, old boy, top hole! Until tonight, *Captain bows to Dean, who pretends to curtsy back*Farewell!

Dino smiled, but he couldn't help noticing as he tried to roll another cigarette... his hands were shaking...

[misspurdy]

Charlie turned around slowly. And when she saw who she saw she felt her heart burst and thump. It wasn't dream. It was real. It was him. It really was him.
He was there, with her.
Charlie: Captain...captain, it's you...
Captain: Indeed it is. In my own glowing personality, at your service miss.
Captain bows to Charlie and makes her break in to a nervous laugh. Then tears started streaming down her cheeks as she smiled.
Charlie: It really is you, you are here. You are really here! Oh Jerry!
She jumps to captain's arms as he hugs and kisses her like there wouldn't be no tomorrow. Captain laughs, Charlie cries and he twirls her round and round in the air like he wouldn't never want to let her go. 'You little silly' he says tenderly and hugs her tightly. Charlie laughs and cries at the same time and kisses captain when she feels his warmness, his skin and his arms which hold her. Her heart cries for joy and she would scream if she could.


Charlie: Captain...Jerry, what are you doing here?
Captain swallows and then says: We used different roads to get here so to speak. Charlie, you need to listen to me now. Everything is still fine, but soon you are in danger, everyone will be.
Charlie: Danger? Jerry, what are you talking about? What kind of danger?
Captain: The enemy troops are heading to your direction.
Charlie: The enemies? But the general...
Captain: I know, we had the information too late. They are going to be here soon, the big fight is ready to happen within days. You aren't safe here anymore.
Charlie: Oh...god....
Captain: And now Charlie, listen to me. That isn't the only problem. One of the sergeants seems to know about you two.
Charlie: What? How could that be possible? We never...
Captain: I know, I can't figure out how did he find out. But we don't have the time to think about that. Listen, we are trying to get you two outta here. We got that camp's leader general Peterson to believe that we, Dino and me, are generals from the Eastern camps, trying to help them. That way we can be close to you when it all begins. But we are trying to escape before anything happens.
Charlie: Escape?
Captain: Hush, it's a secret my dear lady. We are trying to figure out a way to get away from the battle safely. And when we do, we'll get away from here.
Charlie : Us four?
Captain: Us four, dearest. We'll think of something.
Charlie: OK captain. I trust you.
Captain: Thank you miss. But now you must remember that my official name is general Taylorson.
Charlie blinks. What did he say? Her speech is almost a whisper.
Charlie: Tay-..Taylorson?
Captain: Yeah, well...I wanted to have my favorite British last name.
Then they hear one of the soldiers yelling.
Soldier: General Taylorson! General Peterson wants to see you at his tent!
Captain: I'll be there in a minute.
Off goes the soldier. Captain looks at Charlie and gives her one last kiss.
Captain: Try to be brave, sweetheart. I won't let anything bad happen to you. We'll get away from here alive.
Charlie: I know that. Take care of yourself.
Captain: I will. *Hugs Charlie* I love you.
Charlie: I love you too.
As captain walks away Charlie still stays still, giving him a little wave with her fingers. Then she thinks about Dino. Was he here as well? If he was, Jane would be the first to know about it....


***Front line***

Dino: Ya sure this will' work, signore?
Captain: I'm positive about it my fellow friend. Now, please let me talk to these fair gentlemen that hopefully will guide us away from this cursed place.
Dino: Si signore, anything ya want...
Captain and Dino were sitting on a jeep, wearing general uniforms. Captain slows down the jeep when they see the guardian that makes them stop.
Guardian: Good evening gentlemen, may I ask where are you heading?
Captain: I'd rather not discuss that, dear sir. We are on a secret mission, you see...Me and the general next to me are going to behind the enemy lines, top secret....
Guardian: Sure, I...Oh, I'm sorry general-sirs. I didn't see your uniforms at this kind of darkness..
Captain: Don't mention it, everybody makes mistakes. Could we have a permission to go now, please? We must be heading to our direction before the sunrise.
Guardian: Oh, absolutely sir, absolutely.
Captain: And, if you don't mind sir...Would you be a really fair fellow and do not mention anyone that you saw us leaving? That would help our mission more than you could ever imagine...
Guardian: I won't say a word, promise.
Captain: Oh, you are very kind. Carry on soldier and hold you head high: soon this will be better. Good night soldier.
Guardian: Good night sirs.
Off they drive and the new generals don't dare to say a word before they had gotten far enough from the camp.
Dino: You still got it, kid.
Captain: Of course I do, it isn't too long from our last show, you know.
They drive quietly through the dark night, north as their direction. Only if they could be there on time...

[Lauzi]

Jane was sitting on an old tree stump on the edge of the camp,away from the rest of the men; who were sitting round playing cards, discussing girls and exchanging dirty jokes - Jane had never missed being a 'girl' more. Charlie had wondered off somewhere... Standing up and taking her first step, Jane caught her foot in a plant on the ground, and, trying to stop herself falling, grabbed the nearest branch - it was covered in thorns. She let out a small shriek as the branch she was clinging on to gave way, and she fell...Jane shut her eyes tight, waiting to hit the cold,damp and thorny floor...It didn't come. Instead, a pair of arms were holding her up,warm breath was tickling the back of her neck.
Dino:I got you.
Jane kept her eyes shut. She wasn't going to let dreams take over - she knew Dino couldn't really be there, how could he? He was at the frontline!
Dino:Well, how about opening those beautiful eyes?
Jane:No. You...I mean he won't be here... This is just a dream... I must be unconscious or... He's not really here!
Jane felt the arms move to wrap around her and lift her completely.
Dino: So I'm not real, eh? How about this -
Jane felt a hand guiding her head, and she was gently pressed against a warm surface - with a steady, comforting heart beat.
Jane:Well, that could be my mind too...
Dino: *sighs* You're one crazy dame-*he kisses her*
It wasn't a dream - no dream could fill Jane up with that much love,desire and fear all at the same time - she opened her eyes...
Dino:See? You are nutty! I'm really he-*Jane pulls him down to kiss her*
Jane:But... How are you here? I thought you were at the front, with Captain Lewis?
Dino:*puts Jane down* Sure, we were, but we've got things planned - I haven't got long here - *he takes her hand - she winces- Dino notices and looks down at her, concerned* What's the matter? Are you hurt? Have they been- I'll kill anyone who touches you- I'll murder 'em, I swear - I'll tear 'em apart with my bare hands, I'll-
Jane:*puts her finger to his lips* Just a few thorns in my hand, that's all! *she laughs* You're so sweet-
Dino: No, I'm not... I'm vicious...*he pulls her to him and kisses her neck,shoulders and face all over - Jane laughs* C'mon - I'll take the thorns out while I tell you...

*ten minutes later*

The two sit on the lower branches of a tree, Jane's small hand hidden by Dino's, as he takes the thorns out.
Jane: *still shocked from what's she has heard*What are we going to do?! The enemy nearly here, someone knows about me and Charlie-
Dino: Don't worry,sweetheart - me and Jer have got a plan...
Jane:Where is Jer? Is he ok?! *grabs Dino* Where is he?! Is he hurt?
Dino:*folds his arms* Hey, what is this? Don't you care about me?!
Jane:You know I do - but, Charlie...
Dino:Don't worry - you think I'd let my pally get hurt?*he looks down at her hand* I think that's all of them... You know, for a soldier, you've got mighty nice hands - I don't think they're working you hard enough!
Jane:*playful hits Dino* I thought you said you'd kill anyone who did anything to me, not punish me more! You don't love me then, do you?* she pretends to turn away*
Dino: *suddenly becomes serious* You know I do. *he turn her around by the shoulder* You know I do.*he kisses her forehead - so gently she barely feels it*
Jane:I love you, Dino.
Dino:*kisses her and murmurs*Love me, Jane, always love me...
As she heard those words, Jane looked into Dino's eyes - and she finally knew she had found what she had always dreamed of - love. Jane threw herself into Dino's arms, and buried her face in his neck.
Jane:We're out of our minds...
Dino:And into our hearts...
Tommy:Ey! Frankie! Where are you! It's dinner! Fraaaaaaankieeeeeee!!!
Dino:*looks up* I've got to go *tries to pull away,but Jane hangs on* Jane... I've got to... *he sees tears in her eyes* Here - *he lifts a gold chain with a medallion out from under his shirt* Take this *he puts it over her head* . Where ever you are.
Jane: Where ever I am.

Jane shut her eyes, felt Dino kiss her and heard him run off into the trees before she opened he eyes - she couldn't bare to see him leave her.

**an hour later**
In the food tent: Charlie enters and grabs a tray of food,sits down next to Jane and begins to eat .
Jane: Where have you been?!
Charlie:Oh, just around the camp, you know...
Jane:*sees the dreamy look in Charlie's eyes* Did you...did you see Captain?
Charlie:*looks away*Yep... Did you see Dino?
Jane:Yes...How did you know?
Charlie:Well, mainly because : you haven't eaten any of your food, and we haven't eaten in nearly two days, you keep sighing,your shirt is on backwards,your jacket is buttoned up all wrong, you've got water all over you from missing your mouth everytime you lift the glass,you-
Jane:That's enough,thanks. Geez, is it that obvious?
Charlie:Did you not just hear what I said? Anyway, how did you know I'd seen Captain? I'm acting totally normally!
Jane:*laughs*Sure...Whatever you say...But I have to warn you, you're eating spinach...
Charlie:*drops her fork* What?! But I hate spinach! I never eat it - *Jane holds up the fork* Oh, my..

**Frontline**

Dino and the Captain keep driving all through the night, taking turns to sleep, then to drive.
Dino:*whispers*Hey, Janey - c'mere baby... *puts arms round Captain, and puts head on his shoulder*
Captain:*tries to keep his hands on the steering wheel*Hey, Dino, wake up...*shakes Dino*
Dino:*mumbles*Aw, Janey...*giggles* Now c'mon, cut that out Janey *giggles*
Captain:Hey! Deeeeean!*tries to slap Dino's face* Dean, look - Jane's here!
Dino:Huh? What?! Where?!
Captain: Sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't feel like snuggling tonight, Buby...
Dino: *realize his arms are around Captain and laughs*
Captain:Now,would you stop talking to *puts on Dino's voice* 'Janey' for a second? It's making me nervous!
Dino:Oh... Well at least I wasn't like you! *puts on Captain's voice* 'Charlie, I love you. I'll always love you *pretend sigh* ' It's so-
Captain:Romantic! Well, you're just jealous, you couldn't ever say that to a girl - in fact, I don't think you've ever been in love with a girl! So how would you know, Mr 'Love-Em-An-Leave-Em'?!
Dino:* stays silent for a few minutes* Jer... I.. I think I am. In love, I mean...
Captain:*turns to see if Dino is joking* Paul, that's -
Dino: *grabs Captain's arm and whispers* Shhhhh - stop the truck!
Captain:*whispers* This must be the place.... Yeah, it must be, I can see the lights... C'mon, let's go...

[misspurdy]

Girls were spending the most scaring days of their lives. When they got the information from the guys they couldn't even breath without being aware of the danger ahead. All the others seemed so...motivated and happy, almost cheerful and that fact made girls almost sick with guilt. Although they were both scared, they also knew that Dino and Captain were near and ready to save them when the plan was ready. They just hoped that the guys would hurry. Neither Jane or Charlie wanted to be there when the attack would happen. Hours went by. Charlie saw Captain couple of times around the leading soldiers but couldn't do nothing else but look. Dino was somewhere else all the time, probably hiding or doing little spying around, they never saw him. Girls just had to act as normally as possible although they tried to hint to Tommy and the others what was going to happen but they couldn't say too much.
Where they could had got their information from when nobody else didn't know it?
They also started seeing other nurses around them and the girls had to keep the lowest profile possible that they wouldn't be recognized. Luckily all the nurses were so busy that they didn't took any notice in them. Girls looked at the nurses in their white uniforms and surprisingly missed being a nurse. They haven't really belonged to anywhere until the war. They both had been singing at the streets so long that they thought that it was the only job that they would never do...but lately...they both had too much time to think and those thoughts....They were scary.


The streets weren't safe anymore. Goodness knows what could happen to the girls when they'd walk around the quiet alleys of London. And the apartments would eventually get more and more expensive. They won't ever earn enough money even for the rent of their small apartment. But what else could they do for a living? Neither of them had the education. Neither of them didn't have much of a job experience. They would be called after from the army if they would go back to London anyway, so it seemed like they didn't have any place to go anymore.
But now they had Dino and Captain.
That made things even more difficult.


Neither of the girls hadn't got a family, not in a long time. They only had each other. Now they were in a situation they never have faced before. Now they had the chance to have families of their own. But that would mean also that the family they had together would tear up, even a little. Did this mean growing up? Drifting apart? They both had to admit that although girls still were young, they couldn't go on like this no more. Those times were over. They were soldiers now. And probably very highly tracked soldiers by the whole unit if they would escape. But still they didn't have much opinion. It became more and more clear that they wouldn't survive the big fight. Dino and Captain had bigger chances but the death still was almost certain, especially if that other captain which knew about them would find them.
And the whole future...it seemed so uncertain, impossible.
How could there be life after everything that had happened?
All those thoughts and quiet hours made girls go almost crazy.
And the enemy was coming closer, hour after hour...


***Outside the tents***


Jane and Charlie had taken the last guarding turn. They both had been so restless lately that they gladly were awake through the night. And they could let the poor guys get some more sleep. And they did something useful. When the camp was getting more silent after the heading to tents. And there were only couple of guys awake beside them, and they all were guarding other parts of the camp so those were the only times of the day when girls could talk almost freely in their normal voices. (It had became little harder than usual.)
Jane: You think the guys will tell us the plan soon? I don't even wanna know what will happen when those troops get here. Poor Tommy and all the others...Poor, poor guys..
Charlie: I know Frankie, but there isn't anything we can do about it. We are not supposed to know anything, remember? And I'm sure Dino and captain will take us with them as soon as.....
Suddenly Charlie sees couple of soldiers passing their tent. One of the soldiers is little more darker than another, he had been pulling his cap deep over his face. Another one was shorter but scary looking guy with knuckles like rocks. They are so deep in their conversation that they don't notice the girls. She hears few familiar names between the sentences: Lewis, Crocetti and couple of words she doesn't like at all. Somewhere, know, hiding, here....
Charlie: Stay here Frankie.
Jane nods quietly. Charlie waits a second that the soldiers have left and then follows them from the shadows. Luckily she has learned to pass not too kind neighbors and bad places without being noticed. This didn't make much difference. When those two soldiers get to one of the tents, Charlie stays near the exit, all ears.


Soldier 1: You can't be too sure about this Thomas. How could you know that those two are here?
How come this first one's voice sounded so familiar?
Soldier 2: Really easily as a matter of fact. I heard that those girls both Crocetti and Lewis are so fond of have been transferred here from the front line. Poor guys thought that they would be safe here. As soon as we get our hands on them those girls will be sent back to war court and I'll make sure of that both Lewis and Crocetti will be fired...
*Charlie takes one step back and then bumps in to something. Or someone. She turns around and sees an unknown soldier, big as a closet, scary as heck and he isn't looking very nicely towards Charlie. He takes a steel-tight hold of her before she gets to escape.*
Soldier 3: Charlie Jones alias Charlotte Taylorson I presume?
Charlie: Eep....
Soldier 3: I'm more than glad when you decided to show up for your own free will, we have seen lots of trouble tracking you and your little friend down....
Charlie: Please don't hurt her.
Soldier 3: You keep your mouth shut. Soon you're going to see your friend, down at the military police's office. As soon the general will hear about this....
Suddenly Charlie feels that same tender touch she had felt only once before. A tender squeeze at her hand which told her that there wasn't anything in the world to be afraid about. And she could smell the familiar cologne she once just dreamed.
Charlie: 'Woodhue'?
Suddenly out of the tent stepped Captain in his general's uniform, cool, calm and collected, still holding Charlie's hand tenderly.
Captain: Nice to see you again sergeant Thomas. I started to miss your sweet smiling face already.
Sergeant: LEWIS?!
Captain: Aren't you glad to see me old dog?
Sergeant: I...You...You...You are going to the court, both of you! I get you arrested and you kicked out of your position, Lewis!
Captain: Oh really?
*BANG!*


Suddenly sergeant Thomas falls to the ground and behind him stands Dino in the same uniform Charlie had seen on the first soldier, holding a rifle little above his shoulder. He had hit sergeant with it.
Dino: First rule of a soldier: Never forget the area behind your back!
Captain: Always on time ol'boy, like an Italian pocket watch!
Dino: Always on service capitán. Well, shall we get the heck outta here?
Captain: Good idea! Let's split!
Charlie: But what about the plan?
Captain: This is the plan, sweetheart. Start moving those feet little faster, we still have to get Janey!


Charlie heard the whole story while they all were running towards girls tent. Dino had been doing undercover job when they noticed that sergeant Thomas was in the camp. Thomas couldn't tell about Captain because he hadn't still found girls so he couldn't give any proof against him. It wasn't a trick or nothing to get sergeant to think that Dino had really wanted to get guys to the court and find the girls for him.
Dino: He didn't suspect a thing, quite an actor I am.
Charlie: Who was that other guy then? The one you talked with?
Dino: That? He was just pal of sergeant's, never really was really great pally of ours. When I got him to that tent ol' Jer here just crept inside from the back, we silenced him with a little kick in the head, he won't wake up in hours and we will be long gone when that happens.
Charlie: But...what....
Captain: Well, isn't the main thing that were here now? Run faster little Charlie, I really don't wanna get caught at this point.
When Charlie gets to the tent with guys Jane almost falls her gun down when she sees Dino. Her mouth hangs open and she just blinks over and over again.
Jane: You...Dino....Here...Wha.....
Charlie: Plans have changed Frankie-boy. We seem to have little early takeoff.
Jane: But, what, which, where....
Charlie: Janey-honey, you are getting old. Didn't you hear? We are going to leave this place now, we are going get outta here. No more marching, no more scrubbing, no more lousy cooking or any of this army-business, we are going to get AWAY!

[Lauzi]

Jane: You mean... We're... just going?
Captain: Yep.
Jane: But, isn't that illegal? To leave the army? They'll have us shot-
Charlie: Janey, honey, we're in too much danger NOT to run! They know about us...
Dean:*looks into Jane's eyes,desperately* Jane...
Jane: Let's go.
Captain: That's more like it! Now, lets get organised - Dean and I have brought as much food as we could find, some weapons and some medical supplies, just in case anything hap-
Dean:Jane! *grabs hold of Jane, and picks her up*
Jane had fainted; for the first time in her life.
Charlie: Here, put her on the bed,Dino...*Dean puts Jane down onto the small bed* Janey? Jane? Wake up... Come on, we have to go! *tries to shake Jane awake*
Captain:We haven't got time for this... Someone might come at any second - Dean, you carry Jane; she probably would be able to walk even if she did wake up. Everyone ready?

Dino and Charlie both nodded silently, and watched as Captain left the tent - Charlie started to follow, but Dino took her hand and gently pulled her back; she looked at him, slightly surprised.
Dean:Charlie, I just wanted to tell you... Jer... Well, he's scared... So am I, but Jer, he's scared of losing you more than anything in the world. He might be acting like a fool right now, but it's only because he cares so much about you... *he grins* Heck, sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me!
Charlie:*laughs and squeezes Dean's hand* Thanks Dean, you're a real pal.*kisses Dean's cheek*
On the small bed on the floor, Jane's eyes opened - then closed again when she sees what is happening in front of her.At the same time, the Captain returns to the tent, and looks in.When it is safe, he enters.
Captain:*quietly* Everything ready, then?
Dean:Yep, we're all ready! I'll take Jane... *picks Jane up, who pretends to still be unconscious* Janey?
Jane:Huh? Oh... It's you.
Dean:Well, hello to you to - what's wrong?
Jane:*sulkily*Nothing.
Dean:If you say so...
Charlie:Let's go then, Jer!
Captain:*mumbles*Yeah...The truck's out here, better be quiet now.
The four creep between the hundreds of tents, back to the main courtyard and the awaiting truck.
Dean: Here we are...Let me help yo-
Jane:I can get into a truck by myself, thank you.
Dean:Ok...
Captain:Dean, you do you mind driving first? I need some sleep...
Dean:Sure.*as the Captain and Dean both climb into the truck, Dean whispers to him* You ok, pally?
Captain:*looks away from Dean*Yeah, I'm just peachy.I guess Charlie wants to be in the front with you?
Dean:What? *laughs* You crazy? She'll want to be with you, lover-boy!
Captain: I'm not so sure...

Half an hour later, and Dean and Jane were sitting in silence in the front of the truck, while Charlie slept in the back, and the Captain tried to sleep...
Dean:*puts his finger under Jane's chin and turns her head to look at him*Now, you gonna tell me what's wrong? Or do I have to work it out- 'cos you know I'm not that clever-
Jane:*sighs* You don't have to pretend with me Dean, I know how you really feel.
Dean:*turns to Jane* You do?!
Jane:Keep your eyes on the road. Yes, I know.
Dean:And...? Do you feel the same way?
Jane: Oh, I hope you'll both be very happy together, but I hope you know you're breaking Jer's heart!
Dean:What are you talking -
Captain: *puts his hand on Jane's shoulder* It's ok, Jane, I saw it too, I know.
Jane:*pats the Captain's hand, then says angrily to Dean* And you call yourself his friend!
Dean: What the-
Captain:No, it's ok Jane, it's not Dean's fault - I suppose it was fate...
Dean:Will someone please explain what-
Jane:You must be right, Jer, I suppose they just used us-
Dean:*stops the car suddenly, and everyone jerks forward, Charlie wakes up* WILL. SOMEONE.PLEASE.TELL.ME.WHAT.THIS.IS.ALL.ABOUT!!
Jane:*surprised* Why, it's about you and Charlie being in love Dean!
Charlie and Dean: WHAT?!
Captain: You don't need to insult us more by pretending, we know -
Charlie:But it's not true!
Dean:Not at all! What made you think that we - *suddenly understands and bursts out laughing*You saw Charlie kiss my cheek, and thought we were in love?!
Jane:You...you... you mean you're not in love?
Charlie:*laughing*No!
Dean: You really think we'd be that low? Jer, you think I'd steal the only girl you've ever really loved?!
Jer:*blushes* I'm sorry... I just, well I was just an idiot...
Charlie:Janey, you thought I'd take Dean from you?!
Jane:No, I know you wouldn't Charlie.. I was just feeling upset and when I saw you... kiss his cheek.. my mind just went mad, I guess...I'm so sorry honey! *hugs Charlie and starts to cry*
Charlie:Hey, hey, it's ok, hon! Don't cry...
Captain:I think I better drive, Dino... I've made enough trouble.. And I think you and Jane need a rest...

*Ten minutes later*
Charlie:*resting her head on the Captain's shoulder*Where are we actually going, Jer?
Captain:Well...Um...I'm not quite sure - the border, I suppose? We'll stop in a few hours when it gets light - we can't travel in the day, someone might see us, so we'll find somewhere to camp...
Charlie:Hey, Jer? *she kisses his neck*
Captain:Mmm?
Charlie:*looks up into the Captain's eyes*...Am I really the only girl you've ever loved?
Captain:*kisses Charlie* There's your answer... yes.

In the back of the truck, Jane was lying in Dean's arms, drifting in and out of sleep, with nothing but the feeling of his arms around her being the only reality.
Dean:Have you still got that -
Jane:*pulls the chain and medallion out before he finishes and holds it up to him* Yes...
Dean:*kisses the medallion, then kisses Jane's hands* Hey, you're shivering *takes off his jacket* Here, wear this...
Jane:Dean?
Dean:*kisses her neck*Mmm?
Jane: Where are we going?
Dean: Anywhere... Just somewhere we can be safe... and together...

[misspurdy]

After few hours of pure driving the sun was starting to rise and Dino who was driving at the time got the car out of the main road and to the forest. They hid the car to a barn nearby and guys got some kind of a camp sorted out to the forest while girls where almost collapsing with sleep almost every place they went. They both had been sleeping in turns during the night and all the excitement and fear of being seen had been too much.
Captain: Maybe we should take the guarding turn now Dino-boy, poor girls are exhausted.
Dino: I guess you're right Jer.....'EY! *Girls wake up after collapsing against rock* Tent is ready girls, go to sleep now.
Jane: We were doing that already...*yawns* You woke us up....
Charlie: Can't sleep...must...stay...alarmed...*yawns louder*
Guys look at each other.
Dino: If we won't get those girls to sleep their yawning wakes up every soldier in next twenty miles.
Captain: Yep.


In silent understanding they carry girls to tent which has been hidden cleverly between big rocks that you can't see it anywhere but one direction, and that wasn't faced to where they came from. They put sleepy girls down to the floor of the tent next to each other. Charlie holds her arms still around Captain's neck.
Charlie: Hey, Captain...
Captain: Hmm?
Charlie: Shouldn't we be guarding our camp or somethin'? I vividly remember something like that....
Captain: Don't worry about it love, go to sleep.
Charlie: If you insist....
Jane is being tucked in by Dino when she takes a hold of his hand.
Jane: Dino...
Dino: Yeah baby?
Jane: Will someone find us?
Dino: Nobody will find us. And if they do, I won't let anybody touch you. You know I won't. I'll kill 'em all with my bare hands.
Jane: I know....
Guys tuck the girls under a blanket and go out. They must stay alarmed for all of those who might come after them. Both of them knew it, but they didn't say it. It was easier to be quiet. At the tent girls were really close to sleep, hanging on the line between dream and reality.
Charlie: Janey...
Jane: What honey?
Charlie: This is like the good-ol' days when we were sleeping on that scary couch don't cha think? It's still uncomfortable and you can't move a finger, but you still can't imagine better place to sleep.
Jane: You said it sis, just like back in London.
Charlie: What would our parents say about this? Running away from the army..
Jane: Go to sleep Charlie.
And so they gone.


***Outside the tent***


Guys are guarding the tent and try to stay silent while looking around. They didn't know was it very wise to go to the forest but Captain had seen the marching plans and any soldier wasn't going to cross even near this area. And they didn't have much option, where else could they go?
Dino: What are we going to do Jer?
Captain: I dunno Dino, I really dunno...We can't stay here even for one night. We must get over that border and as far of this place as quickly as we can. If we are lucky, they haven't noticed us being missing yet or at least that the information connections are just as lousy as they were at the last time...
Dino: But they have guards at the border. They are never going to let us away if they get the information about the fact that we are on a runaway. Our passports are no good then.
Captain: I know that. But I got a plan. Plan A and plan B.
Dino: Well, what's plan A?
Captain: Remember my cousin Amos?
Dino: Is that the....
Captain: No, the stupid one. You remember, don't cha? Anyway, he is serving at the border station at the moment and he could let us pass even without passports....
Dino: I think I love your family. Well, what's up with the plan B?
Captain: Well, that's for the case that Amos isn't there.
Dino: What plan is it?
Captain: Climbing over the border fence.
Dino: That's all you got??
Captain: I guess so. Do YOU have any ideas?
Dino: *Sigh* I guess not.


***On the road again***

Captain and Charlie are laying on the back and Dino and Jane are sitting at the front. They haven't seen a soul in miles. They saw couple of cows but nothing else. Still they try to keep as low profile as possible and get to the border which is still miles away.


Jane: Are you sure you can drive Dino? You look so tired.
Dino: I'm fine baby and as soon we get over that silly line I'm feeling as peachy as a boy possibly can!
Jane: But you have dark circles under your eyes. You look like a giant panda.
Dino: Well dear, I always thought that bear is your favorite animal...
Charlie: *rests head on Captain's chest and hears his heartbeat* Your heart is racing like mad.
Captain: Oh, really?
Charlie: Are you scared?
Captain: For getting killed or fired? No. I'm scared for losing you. I can't lose you now.
Charlie: You are not going to lose me.
Captain: *kisses Charlie* I love you so much.
Charlie: I love you too.
Dino: Will you lovebirds keep it quiet? As much as I'd like to hear your sweet talk there is some car heading towards us...
Jane: And it's a military car!
Charlie & Captain: WHAT?!
Dino: Keep your head low. They can't see you there if you down and be quiet. You too Janey, cover your head with jacket or something. I think that's the general's golden wagon.
Girls: Oh...god.....
Charlie lays down again and grabs Captain's hand. He squeezes her hand back. Jane covers her head but she is shaking. Dino tries to stay calm but still his hold of the wheel tightens.
And the car was coming closer and closer.....

[Lauzi]

Dean loosened his army tie - one question was flying round and round his mind - should he stop? Or drive away as fast as he could? With seconds to spare, Dean looked back at the shapes of the Captain and Charlie huddled together underneath a blanket; he could see the shape of Captain's arms around Charlie - holding on for dear life... He looked up at the approaching car... it was armed, and heavily too - he could see at least two machine guns and the men driving probably had their own guns... He looked down at Janey, and could see her little form shaking below his jacket covering her. He knew then that he couldn't risk driving off.

Soldier:*jumping out of the military car* Ok, halt there soldier - do you have a pass to be way out here? There aren't any camps around for miles...*looks Dean up and down suspiciously* Are you all alone?

Dean: *placing a hand on top of the shaking jacket next to him to keep it still* Yep, all alone sir. I've been sent for supplies... Commander's orders, sir.

Soldier:You got dog tags?

Dean:Sure, I got dog tags - *takes off dog tags and throws them to the soldier*

Soldier: Crocetti, eh?And you say you're on Commander's orders? And he sent you, all by yourself? Ok, pal, let's see a pass at least then...

Dean: Oh, sure... Just a second...* he reaches into the back of the car, trying to buy some time* I'm sure it was just back here... * a hand reaches out from under the blanket with a sheet of paper - Dean takes it* Ah, here it is!

Dean watched, praying that whatever Jerry had passed him was enough to get them past... The soldier raised the paper-

Voice: Private Brown! What's happening out here? I have to reach camp before dawn - what's taking so long?

Soldier: I'm just checking this soldier, General-

General: *climbs out of his car* Ahh... Haven't I seen you before?

Dean:N..No sir, not that I know of sir.

General:Humph... Well, what are you doing out here? This is dangerous land, my boy - especially for a lone soldier...

Dean:Supplies sir. We're running low on food and ammunition.. Someone had to be sent and-

General:You were chosen. Who sent you?

Dean:Commander... Commander Durbin, sir.

General:Durbin? Well, I'll have to talk to him about this when I reach camp - sending one man out alone for supplies! Don't you worry, my boy, I'll inform him of this, right away. *laughs to himself* Ah, I can just see the look on his face when I tell him - 'Commander Durbin - what is the meaning of this?!' *puts on a high, squeaky voice* 'Wh - wh - what sir?'
'Why did you send - ' Oh, what's your name, soldier?

Dean hesitated... Would the General remember him?

Solider: He's Private Crocetti, sir.

General: Crocetti....

Dean didn't realize it, but at that same moment, everyone in that one car was praying like they had never prayed in their lives.

General:Well, I'll tell Durbin as soon as I get to camp about you Crocetti - and I'll tell all the other men too - this is a clear example of poor leadership! It's against all army regulation to send a man out alone.... Now, Brown, we must get going. Be on your guard, Crocetti .

Dean:Yes sir *salutes* Can I have that pass back then?

Soldier: Oh, I forgot - *starts to raise the paper so as to read it, but Dean snatches it off him* Hey -

General:Brrrroooowwwwnnn!

Soldier:Yes sir... *gives a you-better-watch-it glare to Dean, then walks back to the car*

In the back of the car, Captain tightened his arms around Charlie even more until he heard the sound of the other car's engine starting, and then growing fainter and fainter as it disappeared.

Captain:I think the pizza-boy did it...

Charlie:*breathes out* That was so scary... Is it safe to -

Captain:*puts his hand over Charlie's before she can lift back the blanket* Wait a minute - they might change their minds about us... And we might actually get to be alone for a few seconds - *leans in to kiss Charlie*

Charlie:Jerry! How can you think about a thing like that after what just happened?!

Captain:Very easily, when I think about you... *kisses Charlie*

Dean:Hey, honey, it's ok, they've gone -

Jane:Are you sure?

Dean:*sighs* No, I'm not, in fact, the General is right here - he wants to ask you which shade of lipstick would suit him best-

Jane:*comes out from under the jacket* Really?! Well, I think a dark burgundy would do wonders for his eyes and -

Dean:No!

Jane: Hey, don't shout at me.. I not thinking straight... I'm scared...I've never been so petrified in all my life.. I'm - *whimpers* Dean...

Dean:C'mere- *pulls Jane close and hugs her - he can feel her heart pounding from fright; and what is even more frightening, his own heart is beating just as quickly*

Jane: *into Dean's shoulder*Are we safe now?

Dean: *pulls away* I don't know... I think we all need to have a talk...*pulls the blanket off the two in the back* Hey - Oh... sorry to ruin your party kids, but the fun's over.

Captain: *Shakes Dean's hand* Nice work, pally.

Dean: I'm not so sure - didn't you hear? ' Don't you worry, my boy! I'll tell Durbin and all the other men all about you, Crocetti!'

Charlie:*sees Dean and the Captain's faces* Wait... don't tell me...

Jane: No... You didn't.... *tries to look into Dean's eyes, but he avoids her*

Captain: Dean just told the General to tell everyone about us...

The three sit in silence for a moment, staring at the floor... Dean sits as still and silently as a statue, his eyes closed in horror of what has just taken place. The reality hits them all at the same time.

Jane, Charlie & Captain: DRIVE!!

[misspurdy]

Dino drove like mad along the country road, down from hills. Sometimes they heard voices of airplanes, but the whole road was quiet. It was getting darker, but they couldn't stop. They had to drive the whole way to the border line and get out as soon as possible. No, even sooner than possible. They were now in bigger danger than they ever have been. Nobody spoke. Jane was biting the nail on her thumb - which she hadn't done since she was nine - Charlie was laying very still, not speaking. Only sign of being alive was that she blinked every now and then. Captain was thinking so hard that his face was getting red. Dino was all pale, not even mentioning that he had been driving the whole time and was getting more and more tired. But he couldn't sleep, not now.
There was a forest before heading down to the borderline. One part of the fences was located at the forest. When they were at the middle of forest Dino stopped the car. Everything was quiet. Then Dino looked to the backseat.
Dino: Well, where are we heading now?
Captain: *leans to his hands and groans* We can't go to the border station, even if Amos would be there. When they start running after us it's the first place they will go. We'd get caught before we could sneeze. We have to get over the fence.
Jane: But....but...that's....illegal!
Charlie: You don't say Janey?


Captain: We don't have other options. If nobody sees us going over, they can't tell which way we were heading. We better use the forest-part of the fence. You can't see anything in there and there are lots of trees. But they guard that area as well. If we are lucky, one of us can get over there and to the safety...or two...
Charlie: WHAT?! We have to get all four of us to the safety!
Jane: She is right, we must!
Captain: Of course we must, but how?
Charlie: Um....What kind of guys those border line station guys are?
Dino: They are pretty much alone...because of the job. Not exactly the smartest people you meet, but they can get awfully wise from time to time.
Charlie thinks really hard for a few minutes. Then her face lits like a candle.
Charlie: Hey, Janey...
Jane: Yeah baby?
Charlie: Remember back in London when we...
Jane: Charlie, you're like a sister to me, oh yeah, you are all the family I have but this is not the time or the place for nostalgic memo-.....
Charlie: Quiet! Now, do you remember how we got our luggade carried to the train?
Jane: With your moaning about it?
Charlie: No. And how dare you to say that I moaned, you were whining like a little kid all the time. Come on Janey, you remember. When we were leaving to the harbor.
Jane: Oh Charlie, have you been eating those medicines from the cabinet? That doesn't make any sense...
Charlie: I said QUIET! Now, you remember that you said that you would use your feminine sides. And do you remember your supplies? I think I saw a lipstick at the back of the car....
Then Jane realizes. She grins devilishly, which she hasn't done since this whole thing started. Charlie sees old Jane again in front of her eyes: The same little devil who stole money from church to buy an ice cream cone.
Jane: I think I like the way you think.
Charlie: I think you realized. Let's go.


***Little later at the forest***


Girls and guys looked a good spot of the fence. There was a big hole which girls used to crawl through. Guys were at the bushes nearby, all ready to jump when it was necessary. Charlie tucked her hair and Jane licked her lips to make them look more full. There wasn't any beautiful dresses or makeup at the car, but girls used the lipstick and combed their hair to look as good as it could. It was weird to do such girly things now when they had spent many weeks as men. They knew that their little show would had been more successful if they had more time and supplies, but they didn't have any at the moment. Luckily they had a blanket. Jane wore it as a skirt and Charlie took off her soldier jacket, unbuttoning her shirt a little. When they were ready they were happy for the way they looked.
Could be better, but could be worser. Much worser.



Girls were standing in front of the fence. The night was very cold and very very dark. They saw a guard walking nearby. They saw the light coming closer.
Jane: You sure this will work?
Charlie: It must work. OK, my fair lady. Let's show to that poor boy that our charm hasn't lost it's best form.
Jane: Let's do it. It's time to play the role of helpless girl.
Girls started screaming help in the most feminine way they could that the whole forest was shaking. It was so relieving to speak in their own voices again. Charlie was praying in her head like she hasn't never prayed before that this would work. Her legs were shaking, her voice was high-pitched and she was so scared that she thought she would die. When the guard came running to them Charlie really thought she would die. The guard was a really big guy - muscular and tall - and first thing girls could see was the gun pointing at them. But when the guard realized there was two girls in front of him his mouth hanged open. Whole guy just froze down.
Jane: Oh, thank goodness! I thought we were going to be in this scary place for ever!
Charlie: How lucky girls we are! A handsome and brave soldier at the second we screamed! You can put that bad gun away, we won't hurt you.
Guard blinked about two hundred times and then got his speaking skills back. But he didn't sound sore. He even put down his gun.
Guard: What are you doing here ladies?
Charlie: Oh, we got lost.
Jane: This is so embarrassing. We were supposed to find the border station. We asked about it from the farm nearby...
Charlie: 'Just go forward and you find it' Yeah, right!
Jane: So we went to the forest and got lost. It's so scary and dark there for two little girls to be all alone...
Charlie: Are you all alone here as well?
Guard: Yes actually, my partner is having a night off. You girls couldn't had chosen a better time for a little visit..
Girls smile at each other devilishly.
Charlie: Oh, we think so too.


Dino and Captain knocked the guards back with their fingers. When the guard turned, he didn't have the time to blink a single time. Girls heard a loud 'BOINK', and then the guard was laying on the ground, big bump on his head.
Captain: Why you always get the fun parts? I wanted to do the bump this time!
Dino: I just showed you how to do it Jer. The next one is yours, promise.
Captain: You said it at the last time as well...
Jane: Excuse my rudeness, but could we possibly get outta here? This blanket-skirt is getting cold...
Dino: Oh sure. Let's go.
Guys went to get the car and meanwhile girls dragged the unconscious guard to the border station -which was very small building - and got him on the floor. It looked like he had just fainted and hit his head to the table. That would explain the bump. They also closed the radio connection between stations falling the radio down. Poor guard must had got a hold of it when he fell. How sad. Girls locked the door inside and got out from the window. Driving continued, but now as much more cheerful. Captain was driving, Jane was laying beside Dino who was singing all the songs he knew, Charlie was sometimes doing a chorus with him.
Charlie: Hey Jerry, where are we now?
Captain: Umm, I don't know exactly. Around Germany I suppose?
Charlie: Are we safe yet?
Captain: Well, not exactly. But the worst part is behind us now. When we come to the nearest town we must get some supplies....and a shower. I think we all need it. This car is stinking worser than an old theater's locker room.
Charlie: Can we stop for a night?
Captain: I'm afraid we can't honey, the town is way too near the border. That would be the first place they would look us....I guess me and Dino-boy could use a shave...and you girls could get some decent clothes that it would be harder to recognize you two....But they still might....
Suddenly Jane's face lits up like an angel's halo. Then she screams like a siren of an ambulance: A great idea, a great idea!!!
Charlie: Oh god, her latest great idea got us nurses....
Captain: Can't blame it was the worst one *kisses Charlie's cheek*
Jane: Quiet before I forget my idea!
Dino: Well what is it baby?
Jane: We'll get married!!


****VERY LONG SILENCE****


Charlie: Jane...*takes a hold of her hand* I'm really flattered, but I'm not in a good situation with my life at the moment.....
Jane: *gets her hand off and blushes with soreness* SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Charlie and guys chuckle.
Captain: I've always dreamed to have a white princess wedding dress....
Dino: I didn't know that four people can be married to each other...I would be fine with you girls but I still wouldn't sleep on same room with Jer, he snores.
Captain: Meanie!
Jane: Laugh as much as you want guys, I know it's a great idea. Don't you realize this is perfect solution? You two lovebirds would get married anyway. Nobody is looking after Charlie Lewis. It's such a common name that Jer can keep it. Evelyn is more unusual, that has to be changed as well. Crocetti needs changing as well. We can quickly think another last name and get this settled. Don't you see how easy it is?
As odd as it seemed, it sounded good plan. And even possible one. Jane was right. Nobody was looking after nurse Charlotte Lewis or Jane...something. Nobody there knew about them and the guys. So at least they would have new names and better chances to get safe....
But still....
Marriage?

[Lauzi]

Dean & Captain:But... Marriage?!
Charlie:Hey! * playfully shoves captain* What's so bad about it?
Captain: Well, nothing, sweetheart... But a guy... well, a guy likes to be the one doing the asking!
Dean:Yeah - you wanna destroy what little manly pride we have left?
Girls:*look at each other and roll their eyes* Men...
*That night, Charlie and the Captain are curled up together in the back of the car, while Dean and Jane are out gathering wood for a fire*
Captain: *whispers into her ear* Charlie?
Charlie:*smiles happily in her sleep* Mmmm?
Captain: Wake up a minute, honey-
Charlie:*yawns and sits up* What's wrong, Jer? You look nervous * looks around quickly* Did you hear some one coming? Or maybe a car or-
*Captain silences her with a kiss*
Captain:I love you.
Charlie: *laughs* I love you too Jer - even if you are nuts-
Captain: *puts his finger to her lips* I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you *takes a deep breath* I want to go through this life with you, raise a family with you, I want to laugh when you laugh, cry when you cry... I want -
Charlie: Jer...*puts her arms around Captain and rests her head on his shoulder*
Captain: *nervously* Will you... I mean.... Marry me?
Charlie: Of course I will, you... you fink! *starts to cry*
Captain: *looks upset* Well, what you cryin' for?!
Charlie: I'm just too happy, Jer-
Captain:*smiles* Oh, well - *she silences him with more kisses, and they slowly fall to the floor together*

*Outside*
Dean: I wonder if he's done it yet...
Jane: *coming from behind him* You say something sweetie?
Dean:*jumps* No, nothing - have you got some more wood? We should head back to the car - it's about to rain-
Jane: I think you're ri- *thunder cracks above them and it begins to rain heavily* Nope, I know you're right - c'mon, or we'll be soaked to our skins!
Dean:*takes hold of Jane's hand* Wait... Jane-
Jane:Darling, whatever it is, can it wait until we get back to -
Dean:No - *pulls her close and kisses her, water running down both their faces in the rain*
Jane:You're crazy - c'mon then, let's go - *pulls away*
Dean:*pulls her back* No-
Jane: Dean - what is your problem?!
Dean:I love you, that's my problem -
Jane: I love you too - but shouldn't we -
Dean *Thunder cracks* Marry me!
Jane:What? What did you say?I can't hear you-
Dean:*thunder cracks again, louder* Marry me!
Jane:*shouts*What?
Dean:*shouts as loudly as he can* MARRY ME! *whispers* Will you?
Jane:*jumps into Dean's arms and covers him in kisses* Yes!
Dean could have sworn he felt the little body shaking as he held her tightly , but he put that down to the cold. I could have also sworn that when he held her face in front of his, there were tears glistening in her eyes - but decided that they were only from the rain....

*Later that day, and the four have reached the nearby town *

Charlie:Are you sure this is safe? I mean to be walking around the town in the day?
Jane:Sure it is! *sees a clothes shop* Oooh! Look! That's this season's must have style! *starts running over to look in the window, but Dean grabs her hand and spins her back*
Dean: No you don't - no wife of mine is going to spend all her time shopping!
Charlie:Boy, have you got a lot to learn...
Jane: He sure has...Anyway, we're not even married yet, Mr Crocetti!
Captain:Shhh.Don't say that too loud - they might already be looking for Dean... I think you better change that last name of yours, pally - how about... Crosby? Or... Como? No! I've got it! Sinatra! Maybe that would make your singing better- *hides behind Charlie as Dean attacks him*
Jane: Come on you guys - Dean, leave Jer alone! Shouldn't we find the nearest church or something?
Dean: *mutters* You're safe for now, Lewis... What do you think, honey? I mean, it'll be your name too... *kisses Jane*
Jane:Oh, I don't mind really... It's up to you-
Charlie: I think I see a church!
All:Where?!
Charlie:*points ahead* There!
Captain: Last one there's a - *everyone else runs off* Aw...*sits down*
Charlie:*runs back and pulls Captain along with her* Oh no you don't Lewis!

*Inside the Church*
Priest: You wish to be married today? Well... I'm not sure...
Jane:*flashes her eyelashes* Please, father, we haven't long - our men only have leave for one more hour... *Dean puts his arm around her, while she pretends to sob into his shoulder*
Priest:Well...
Captain: We're begging you, father - please.... For two desperate soldiers?
Priest : Fine. Have you got the correct paper work?
Charlie: Of course!
Priest:We will begin - please sign here - *takes out a thick register, and opens it on the last page* I'll need a new book soon, with all these marriages...
*They all sign the register, Dean last of all, pausing for an instant as he decided on his new signature*
Priest:*Checks the register* Well, that's all in order... Now, who's first?
Girls:*Look at each other, then nod* Could you... do both at the same time?
Priest:It's unusual, but I suppose I could - Now, we shall begin. *Starts reading from a small bible* We are gathered here in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to -
Dean:Um, would it be ok if we just skipped to the vows, father? It's only... Well, we haven't much time left...
Priest:Of course, of course... *turns the pages in his Bible* Do you have rings? *sees their vacant faces* No... Very well - do you have anything?
Captain: Dean- * points to his own dog tags and takes them off - Dean copies him*
Priest: Now, *looks at the register* Do you, Jerome Lewis, take Charlotte Taylorson as your lawfully wed wife?
Captain:I do.
Priest:And do you, Charlotte Taylorson, take Jerome Lewis as your lawfully wed husband?
Charlie :*smiling as she gazes into the Captain's eyes*Oh - I do! *Captain places his dog tags around her neck*
Priest:Now, do you, *looks in the register* Dean Martin, take Jane Evelyn as your lawfully wed wife?
Dean:I do...
Priest:Do you, Jane Evelyn take Dean Martin as your -
Jane:I do! *Dean puts his dog tags around her neck*
Priest: Then I take great pleasure in pronouncing you Men and wives! You may kiss the bri- Oh...You have...

*Later that night, Dean and Captain sit in a hotel bedroom together*
Dean:So, what now? Are we really safe Jer?
Captain: *pacing up and down* I don't know... It's impossible to know if they've already started looking for us or not... Or how near they are... Or how much they know about us...
Dean: I guess we just keep moving everyday then... And keep ourselves to ourselves.
Captain: *sigh* I guess so... At least for a while, anyway- *a loud knocking on the door interrupts him* Yes? Who is it?
Charlie:Room service!
Captain: *rolls his eyes and goes to open the door* Well, you took - *Charlie kisses him*
Charlie: We brought food! Janey! *steps out of the way*
Jane:*Enters the room, pushing a trolley loaded with champagne, fancy-looking cakes, sweet meats, caviar....* Ta-dah!!
Dean:How on earth did you get all that?!
Captain:Yeah... There's a War on you know!
Charlie:Ah, but even during the War, men still enjoy a bit of... Well, female contact... Especially the Chief of Police - he's the one in charge of confiscating any luxuries off other soldiers...
Jane: Mmm, he sure does like 'the feminine touch'...But anyway...
Dean:Wait a second... You mean you got all this *indicates the trolley, which was about to give way under the weight of all the food* just from a bit of flirting?
Charlie:Well, we had to do a bit more than that...
Captain:*pulls Charlie over to him* You're already cheating on me? On our wedding night?!
Charlie: Aw, sweetie, we didn't even have to wink at him - he only wanted someone to tell him he was 'handsome'!
Dean:*pulls Jane over to him* Well, that's alright then.. But if I ever hear you do anything like that again... Now, did I hear something about it being our wedding night?
Jane:Mmm-hhmm...
Dean:*picks Jane up and walks to the door - behind his back, she grabs a basket of strawberries and a bottle of Champagne, and hides them in Dean's bag* See you later pally *salutes Captain with one hand* - I'm off to... well...
Captain:Jane - *throws a set of room keys to Jane as Dean turns to go - she catches them and blows kisses to Charlie and the Captain over Dean's shoulder*

After the door had closed behind Dean and Jane, Charlie sat down on the floor next to the glowing fire, and looked up at the Captain... her husband. It was hard to believe she was married - her, Charlotte Taylorson - a street singer! Married to an army captain! Well, he had left the army now, she thought; her mind began to worry about their situation - what if they were caught? What if - She stopped the questions just in time. Tonight was just for Jerry and her. Not the rest of the world. Tonight they would shut everything else out, and enjoy one perfect, peaceful night together....
Charlie:You know, I'm sure I've seen you before.... *Captain sits down next to her and wraps his arms around her* Oh well... *kisses Captain*
Captain:Sure, don't you remember? *kisses* We met in that closet? *kisses*
Charlie:Of course... *kisses*
Captain:My little Miss Doorbanger...*kisses*
Charlie:*pulls back* Uh-uh - Mrs Doorbanger...

Eeek... I only just realised how long I made this bit... I couldn't stop sis!

[misspurdy]

***At the morning***


When Jane finally woke up the sun had risen already. Birds were singing. The warmness of the light tickled her cheeks. For a second she forgot where she was and got up a little but when she saw Dean sleeping restfully next to her she smiled and remembered. Unbelievable - just unbelievable. Jane couldn't believe that she
really was married. It seemed so impossible. She never thought she would love someone that much that she could marry. But it was true, as amazing it sounded. Jane Evelyn had become Jane Martin. Unbelievable. She tried to taste that name with the tip of her tongue and got a hold of the dog tags Dean gave to her. She liked it, she liked it. She cuddled back next to Dean. Last night they had driven the car out of town to the countryside. It had been such a beautiful night, all stars and soft darkness. The flowers were still blooming although it was war and the lovely smell had gotten all around them like a cloud. Not a single plane in the sky seen or gunshot heard. Such a wonderful, peaceful night. She kissed Dean's cheek, nose and lips and he woke up smiling when he saw Jane.
Dean: Morning Mrs.Martin.
Oh, how much she loved to hear that name. She smiled at him.
Jane: Morning Mr.Martin.
They stayed there awhile, just laying there quietly in that morning, both feeling happier than they have never been. But then they had to get back to the hotel and get Captain and Charlie who were still happily sleeping in each others arms.


***At the hotel room***


There was some luxury food at the night table - champagne, chocolate, some strawberries. Captain was the one who woke up first and tenderly kissed Charlie who was smiling in her sleep. She was seeing dreams about summer days, lakes and sunlight. She opened her eyes and smiled at Captain. She was so happy. For the first time in weeks and months she felt completely peaceful and happy. After saying good morning they were both quiet for awhile. Charlie wished she hadn't woke up. Now when she saw the sunlight from the window she knew that the night was over and they had to leave soon, step back being scared and chased. She didn't want to leave anywhere. She wanted to stay there, safely next to her husband but they couldn't stay there. Jane and Dean would probably be there soon. She had to ask something but she was scared it might ruin the graceful peace of the room. She still had to ask.


Charlie: Jer?
Captain: *mumbles* Uhm?
Charlie: Where are we going now?
Captain woke up a little and said: I don't know exactly...Out of Germany I suppose? We should get to somewhere where the situation isn't worst one possible and where we could leave somewhere else...
Charlie: Where?
Captain: Well, I don't know that neither but we should find something to do for a living - Dean and me....And we should find our own some place to live in and stuff. When we are safe enough we can look for a job and get apartment until we have enough money to get away for good.
Charlie: But do we have to be scared all the time? I mean...we changed our names didn't we?
Captain: We did, but I think the problem isn't you and Jane, it's us. You girls were there voluntarily, so they won't probably waste their time finding you two too long. Nobody finds any information about Stallone and Jones, so they have probably died. But Dean and I are on an illegal run-away. And that becomes a problem.
Charlie: Let's not talk about it anymore, I get scared.
Captain got his arms tightly around her and said. "All right."
For couple of seconds it was quiet again. Then Charlie reached out and kissed Jer. When he was just about to kiss her back, there was a loud knocking on the door. They both jumped up like rabbits and started putting their clothes on. Captain is reaching out for his gun from the pocket of his jacket.
Captain: Who is it?
Dean: *lowers speech and speaks with German accent* This is the police, open the door.
Captain & Charlie: *Look at each other* Dean.
Captain goes get the door. Dean and Jane step in to the room, both holding their hands over their eyes.
Jane: Are you all dressed here, lovebirds?
Charlie: You are the one to talk. *laughs* Yes we are Mrs.Martin, you can look.
Jane: Thank goodness for that. *Gets her hands off over the eyes* How are you Mrs.Lewis?
Charlie: Couldn't be more peachy, thanks for asking. Should we get going now?
Dean: We go to the reception to get things straight with the staff. Could you girls gather the food? We might need it.
Jane: Sure.
Guys leave, girls stay and start packing. From time to time they eat almost every piece of white chocolate and lots of caviar - it has been so long since they had eaten properly. At the middle of putting chocolates inside papers they smile at each other and start talking.



Jane: Unbelievable.
Charlie: I know, isn't it amazing? *Takes a sip from the champagne bottle* We are now both married.
Jane: Those snobby old bags should see us now. *Mocks their speech* "Get married and become respectable citizens!" The times of miracles aren't over. *Eats couple of chocolates and reaches out for the caviar jar.*
Charlie: Or shocking things. You know what would be even more unbelievable?
Jane: What? *Gets couple of strawberries.*
Charlie: Kids.
Jane: *Gets the strawberry in her throat and starts coughing like mad, Charlie has to slap her in the back couple of dozen times before she can get some air.* You have really cruel jokes, Mrs.Lewis.
Charlie: Sorry. I just wanted to know was your reaction the same I had when I thought about it - and it was.
Jane: Don't tell me jokes like that when I'm eating strawberries, you know I'm really vulnerable then.
Charlie: Sorry. But to be serious, what will happen to us if we have children? Married people happen to have them sometimes.
Jane: Then we just wish that the kid will get all my good sides.
Charlie: *Grins* Oh, the poor kid.
Jane: Very funny. But honestly Charlie, I don't even wanna think about it, sounds too scary.
Charlie: Sorry, it just came up in my mind.
Girls finish the packing.
Jane: Is this everything?
Charlie: I think so, yeah. Let's go.
They stay at the door for couple of seconds, looking around them. Then they shut the door and go.


***At the lobby***


When Dean and Captain are waiting for the girls to come downstairs they start talking quietly when the guy behind the lobby's desk leaves them alone.
Dean: Where are we heading?
Captain: I wish I know. I think we should get out of the country to somewhere where the situation isn't this bad. Some little town or a big city perhaps? And we must think what will happen to the girls if we get caught, we must take care that they will have little money and stuff which they can use if we end up in jail...They are probably looking for us with dogs and cats.
Dean: I'm too good-looking to the jail. But you're right, we must take care of the girls. After all, they ARE our wives....
Captain: Oh how funny, I almost forgot *they grin at each other* We have to get a part-time job somewhere, I want to buy Charlie something nice. A dress or something. And an apartment. And a proper ring. I want people to see her carrying my ring.
Dean: Don't you worry about that pally. Soon we are earning so much that you can afford to buy Charlie such a ring that she barely can hold it on her finger.
Charlie: Why should I have a ring? I love my dog tags. *Puts her hand over the tags.*
Captain: Because I want you to have one, sweetheart. Everybody ready? *They nod* Then let's split.
After changing the license plate they get to the car - Captain and Charlie to the front seat - Dean and Jane to the backseat. They drive the car to the countryside, get to the main road and start driving towards another border line. Where they were really heading, they didn't knew. They hear the sounds of airplanes coming, one of them tries always to look is the plane German one or not. But when they don't hear anything the mood is cheerful. Nobody takes any notice on them, they can drive in peace. Little they know that soon there are unexpected problems coming ahead...


So sorry that I couldn't update at the weekend sis, I got ill But here it is now. And I LOVED your update, so lovely

[Lauzi]

Hours seemed to crawl by in the car, they passed only two houses along the road - they were both empty. Charlie couldn't seem to decide if she should be happy about the fact that they were safe for now; or scared about the fact that she knew somehow,somewhere,sometime, they were going to get caught....

Captain: Honey, do me a favour-
Charlie: Mmm?
Captain:Just take the wheel for a sec, while I pull my sweater off - it's getting too hot...
Charlie:Sure *leans over and keeps the steering wheel straight while Captain pulls off his sweater*
Captain:Thanks *throws the sweater behind him and takes the wheel from Charlie, who kisses his cheek*
Dean:*with his head covered by Captain's sweater, comes to the front of the car*Bleh... Hey, you mind watching where you throw your things please,Captain Lewis?
Charlie:*laughs and pulls the sweater off Dean's head*There!
Dean:*gasp for air*Ah, I can breathe!
Captain:Hey.... Are you implying that I-
Dean:That you need a shower? Yep.
Charlie:Well, he has been driving all day - and it's boiling out here! We must be near a town now, right Jer?
Captain:Sure! There just has to be some civilization out here-
Jane:*comes to the front* You bet your life there is! *points to a field outside, everyone looks, excited*
All: *glare at Jane* Ha.Ha.
Captain: Wait...Cows - that must mean there's a farmer, which must mean there's a farm - and farm's are nearly always near to towns. So there must be one close to here!
Dean: Hey, Jer, how about I drive for a while? You look pretty tired; if we get to a town, you'll need all your energy.
Charlie: He's right, Jer - c'mon we'll go in the back for a while, get some rest.

*Half an hour later*
Jane:Dean! Look!
Dean:Not another awful joke, please...
Jane:*sigh* No, look! That sign -
Dean:*stops the car and reads the sign* 'South Bank Farm' *Looks to Jane* You think we should try it?
Jane: Sure, you and Jerry can find the nearest town, try and get some work, and maybe Charlie and I can work on the farm, or maybe in town... *looks down*
Dean:*sees Jane's eyes glow happily* You wanna sing again, don't you? *lifts Jane's face with his hand, slowly* Don't you?
Jane: I-
Captain:*jumps to the front, pulling on his sweater* Where are we?!
Dean:It's a farm... Not exactly perfect, but it's better than nothing.
Captain:*thinking out loud * Well, it would be good cover, a place to hideout for a few days... Let's vote - Charlie, c'mere - now, we've got to decide if we're going to-
Charlie: *puts her hand over his mouth* I heard everything - I vote we try the farm.
Jane:Me too.
Dean:And me - Jer?
Captain:Well, what are you waiting for?
Dean:*grins, then starts the engine* Wait- What do we tell them?
Jane:That's true- it's a bit suspicious, two married couples just turning up - I mean, you guys should be in the army, and-
Charlie:Right, Jer, you've been injured, and.. Dean... You've got..a heart tremor.There. That'll have to do.
Dean:Fine. But what about you two girls?
Charlie:*looks to Jane* Well?
Jane: Ok.. We've been sent by the government to help the civilians; that's why we're helping on the farm - and maybe providing some entertainment in town... *grins at Charlie*
Charlie:*grins* What?! Could we really? That would be just great...
Captain:Ok,ok, slow down - we don't even know if they'll let us in yet!
Dean:Let's find out then! *drives down the road to the farm, and stops in front of a small farm house*
Jane:Look, there's a guy - Charlie and I should go - you two wait here. C'mon Char -
Captain: Wait -
Charlie: Don't worry about a thing! *she walks off, arm in arm with Jane*
Dean: Is it just me, or do they always think flirting will get them anything?
Captain:It's not just you - but look at them *both men watch, as the girls pull up their skirts an inch or two, pat down their hair, smooth down their clothes...* They're experts.

Jane:*whispers*You ready, sis?
Charlie:*whispers* I sure am...
Jane:Excuse me, mister, but my name's Jane Ev- *Charlie nudges her* Cro-*Charlie coughs* I mean, my name's Jane Martin.
Charlie:My name's Charlotte Lewis *smiles proudly* We were wondering if you have any need for some extra help on the farm? All we need is room and board..
Man:Well, I dunno... *looks girls up and down* I'll have to ask my wife-
Jane:Aw, *flashes her eye lashes* I'm sure she wouldn't mind helping two young, poor girls like us, sir!
Charlie:*smiles as cutely as she can* No, I'm sure she wouldn't! And we'll be helping on the farm, too!
Man:Well, I guess so... C'mon inside then.
Jane:Oh, and there's one other thing, sir, you see, we're married and our husbands are with us- so would it be ok if they stayed too?
Man:Husbands you say? Well... I'm not so sure about that... How come they aren't out fighting, like all the others?
Charlie:*sigh*Oh, it's a sad story, sir, you see, my husband was desperate to fight, and he did, for two months - he was shot in the leg, not fatal, you see, but makes it hard for him to walk...*Sniffs*
Jane:*puts her arm round Charlie's shoulder* And, well, my husband, he couldn't even get into the army, sir, his poor heart, awful weak... *starts to sob*
Man:*uncomfortably* I see, I see - no need to cry, miss, I understand... I suppose it would be alright then... Bring your things in-
Charlie:And our husbands?
Man:Yeah, like I said, bring your things in. *walks into the house*
Jane:Thank you so much sir! *runs back to the car*
Charlie: *follows Jane and whispers* I think that was pretty well done, Janey..
Jane:*whispers* Some of our best work, I think! *laughs*
Dean: Hey - so what happened? What he say?
Charlie:We can stay!
Captain:Great!
Charlie:Oh, but honey, you have to limp.
Captain:Huh?
Jane:Well, you know we said you've been injured? You were shot in the leg - *sees Captain looking upset* Oh, don't worry,you can't walk very well, but at least it's not life-threatening!
Captain:*sarcastically* Gee, I sure am glad of that!
Dean:Can we go in then?
Charlie: That's what he said...
Captain:Ok...Let's go

Picking up their belongings, the four stood together for a second, staring at the house... Was this really as safe as it looked?