Vianne knows that if Von Richter discovers the truth, he will hurt her and her children. Vianne cannot let that happen, but she refuses to let the baby boy meet the cruel fate the Germans have in store for him. Luckily, Vianne is used to lying, and Von Richter does not seem to suspect her when she makes up a story about the child. Additionally, Vianne receives a rare stroke of luck because Von Richter is leaving the following day, giving her time to figure out next steps.