The series also introduces a new character, restaurant pianist and forger Max Brocard, whose skills are required after the death of Gaston. Max is a Communist infiltrator of Lifeline, becoming responsible for the death of Natalie's boyfriend François. Along with other Communist saboteurs, Max is shot dead by the Germans and the civil police whilst taking part in resistance activities, their whereabouts having been tipped off by Albert after he has confirmed that Max is a Communist mole who is planning to take over Lifeline. His death leads to terrible repercussions for Albert in the third series.