Michiel is running errands and even refuses to tell his parents what for. He's afraid of being questioned by collaborator Schaften and patrolling Germans.

Bertus has been picked up on account of the letter Michiel is carrying. It turns out to be a request to take care of a downed English pilot. So Michiel takes it upon himself to look after the man.

Michiel asks Erica to tend Jack's wound. She immediately take a liking to the downed English Airman, and he to her.