OMINOUS MUSIC It is 1944. Dark stage and sound effects of a plane in an air battle.

We hear DANIEL'S voice telling his crew they won’t make the Channel. They must jump. Then an explosion and complete darkness.

Lights come up.  Basement of a farmhouse in northern France. 1944

"NOW I FIGHT FOR FRANCE AND FREEDOM"

DANIEL has been saved by members of the French Resistance. He is badly wounded. One of his crew is dead, the others are being hidden by the Resistance.  Two of the Resistance members, PAUL and MARIE sing and tell their stories of joining the Resistance. Others present all join in for a powerful choral ensemble.

PAUL  & MARIE sing "NOW I FIGHT FOR FRANCE AND FREEDOM"

PAUL

I was just a simple baker's son
Up at three to make baguettes
Waiting for the bread to rise
Waiting for the morning sun

Looking forward to madame each day
I can see it in her eyes
Eager for the first delicious bite
Of my buttery croissants

And later in the sunny afternoon
I'd walk the Champs Élysées with friends
Have a glass of wine smoke a cigarette
Flirt with all the girls going by

Fall turned to winter
Spring and summers came with ease
We were all innocent
It seemed those days would never end

Then the fire the steel and thunder
Rained down on our heads
Mothers, father, sisters, brothers
Dying, oh mon Dieu what's happening

Now I fight for France and freedom
Look around and you will see
Not a soul will cower from the enemy
Not a drop of blood will be spared

'Til we win the fight
See the morning light
Til the day that France is free