Meet the Kriegers

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Now, where's that impossible nephew of mine? Engelbert Krieger asked as he closed the door behind him.

Onkel Engelbert? A little boy's head emerged from inside the corridor.

Ah, Hans, there you are.

You're here! Hans started racing towards his uncle mentioning a hug then stopped. I have something I want to show you.

Engelbert laughed as Hans shot past his father who was now coming down the corridor. Frederick Susman made way for his son and continued down the corridor, Engelbert! Nice of you to come visit. Please, sit.

Onkel, Onkel Look. Hans returned and handed Engelbert a spaceship toy. Isnt it awesome? Papa got me for my birthday. It's a Wrath.

Sure, Hans. It's beautiful! Now He stopped mid-sentence as the little one turned and ran back to his bedroom.

I have a Phantom too. Let me get it for you. The boy's voice came from inside his bedroom.

Does he ever stop? Engelbert asked.

Impossible, as you've said. Both laughed.

Fred, the military pilots are performing an air show of sorts today as a celebration to the war's end. I thought about taking Hans if you agree. He'd sure love it.

Fine with me, Engelbert. Your timing couldn't be better. Gertrud is out for the day and she won't return until later tonight.

I'll be back before she does.

You better be or there'll be hell to pay. Frederick produced an uptight chuckle, and then stood up. Hans? Come here, son. Your Onkel wants to tell you something... and went inside the house again.

Here Onkel, look. This one is the Phantom. Hans instructed as he handed another toy to Engelbert. He was already turning his back, probably to get another one, when his uncle held him by the hand.

Hans, what do you say you and me go to Hamburg and see the real thing? I mean, real Wraths and Phantoms.

The boy froze in place for a second and then turned back to face his uncle, blue eyes shooting sparks. Wow! Onkel He then held his smile and looked around. Just to realize his Mutter wasn't around to object.

Whoa! I can't hear this, Frederick protested from inside the bedroom.

Hans smile vanished. He then looked wide eyed back at his uncle as if begging him to intercede.

Now, Frederick, this isn't a big deal. I mean

I mean, Hamburg? Frederick interrupted, You'll end up getting me into some serious trouble someday, Engelbert!

He came back to the living room to find a boy and a grown man sharing the same puzzled face. No, you didn't understand me. I'm not listening to this. I know nothing about Hamburg. Frederick gave Hans a coat, a pair of shoes and a kiss. Now, you guys get going before I regret this.

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