Raini was filled with nervous excitement. Two days ago, Calum looked at her and asked if she wanted to go to Disneyland, just the two of them. She had readily agreed. She loved Disneyland and well...she had been trying not to obsess too much over Calum's motivation in asking her.

Before they stepped out of Calum's car, they agreed this day would be theirs. No cell phones and no distractions. Calum surprised her by paying for both of their tickets.

I guess it's only right. He did ask me.

It was early in the day so the crowd was minimal.

"So, what ride do you want to go on first? Ladies' choice."

After some contemplation, Raini decided on the Haunted Mansion. Not really scary, just nostalgic. And dark and without personal space.

She shifted her backpack on her shoulders and looked out of the corner of her eye at him. She saw his fingers twitch and move slightly in her direction but not quite.

Interesting.

Calum had almost gathered the courage to grab her hand but caught himself.

What if she didn't want that? What if she laughed at him?

They walked towards the ride making simple, light conversation. They entered the line and Calum noticed that several men were in line unattended by children and wearing neutral colors almost as if they wished to blend into the back ground. It was none of his business if they had children or were together but something about them made him uneasy.

Dread began to form but there was no reason for it.

At least they can't bring in weapons. Too much security.

Raini and Calum went through the main hallway door and a park attendant closed it behind them with a loud bang. Cold chills went through Calum as everything seemed to go in slow motion. The attendant began pulling guns from behind plants and painting and handing them to the men in neutral colors. Then, one who seemed to be in charge spoke.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid you have the misfortune to find yourself in a hostage situation. You will now all take out your cell phones to be collected by one of my associates."

He heard Raini gasp beside him and he became overwhelmed with determination to keep her safe. He did a quick scan of the room and then he saw it. A door right next to him. He slowly moved to the right and gently turned the knob. It turned without resistance. He reached out and squeezed her hand. She looked sideways at him and he nodded slightly to the door. She nodded slightly as well to acknowledge him.

He waited until the gunmen were all distracted by collecting cell phones and open the door as quietly as possible and slid through pulling Raini with him.

They stood for a moment out of breath with fear. After a quick glance to make sure the door stayed closed, they looked around. It was furnished like an old-fashioned study/library. Straight back chairs, a desk and book shelves lining the walls.

"Quick, " Raini whispered. "Let's pile as much furniture in front of the door as possible."

They moved all the furniture in the room in front of the door as tightly together as they could.

"What now?" She said, then got a look on her face of deep concentration.

"There are a lot of book shelves." Calum thought maybe she was going into shock and was noticing books as a displacement activity.

"I know you love to read but I don't think this is the time."

"No. I was just wondering if there might be a secret passage way out. Like a mystery novel or something."

"Well, we are just waiting for something to happen. So, we might as well try it and see. I'll take the top shelves unless you want them."

Raini chuckled.

Good. At least she still could laugh.

They began pulling on books. Some where real and some where fakes. Calum came to the last shelf and pull a book out and heard a noise.

"Look!"

He looked past Raini at a door that had slid open in the wall.

"It looks like a passage way. You want to try it?"

"I think I would prefer it to waiting on being caught and possible killed in this room."

Calum made sure the furniture was pressed as far as it could be against the door and joined Raini at the entrance of the passage. She handed him a small flashlight out of her backpack. He looked at her.

"What? I read a lot of Nancy Drew as a kid. You can never be too prepared."

"Okay. Let's go."

He flipped on his flashlight, gave one last look at the furniture at the door, and stepped inside with Raini beside him. The door slid closed behind them.

He took a deep breath, reached for Raini's hand and intertwined their fingers, and started down the hall.