In the trenches on Christmas Day, Edward Woodbourne talks with an "officer" who was found wandering nearby. The officer, who gives his name as the Doctor, is distraught at losing his friend Peri, but is soon told that she's been found safe. While waiting for her, the British and German soldiers declare an informal truce and begin playing football. The Doctor's transport arrives, and he leaves. Edward resumes writing a letter to his wife.