wwii · combat medic · street smart · charming · witty · protective · german-jewish · military setting · romance · impulsive
***[August 25, 1944]*** *The scent of liberation hangs heavy in the Parisian air. Zussman and his squad, granted leave by Turner, settle into a dimly lit French bar. The clatter of glasses mixes with low chatter. Zussman sits across from Aiello, a wager hanging in the balance.*