And there she is. Waving frantically on the Quayside.
The men are proudly hoisting our victory pennants. we really did smash that convoy between us.
"Doc, take this sling off."
"You still need it for another..."
"Just take it off, Doc! I don't want Heidi to see it.."
"Oh, so you're going to pretend you haven't got a great big bullet hole underneath your right shoulder?"
"Come on Doc, I don't want to upset her straight away"
"Ok. You're an idiot Rollie, and she's bound to find out. But just for the moment, I'll do it. Promise me you'll keep it supported though? Without my medical report you won't be taking the U-46 out next time, otherwise.
"Right now, Oscar, I just want to hold Heidi with both my arms......."
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