Courtney Drin was trying desperately to regulate her breathing; it was dangerous to show your fear to you captor. The cold steel of a knife was being held to her throat and it scared her because she knew that Gerrs would slit her throat if she made the wrong move. Gerrs would kill her faster then she could react if she made one move towards Alex. One move. If Courtney could time a move towards Alex fast enough, they could take Gerrs down before he had a chance to react but that was nearly impossible. Courtney finally regulated her breathing and asked Gerrs a simple question, "Why do you want us? Why not go for our bosses?"

"I'll settle for you while I have you," Gerrs replied confidently.

Courtney locked eyes with Alex, who was completely out of Gerrs' line of sight. They had to make a move, and soon. Come on, Alex. Help me out here, Courtney thought. She saw Alex move towards Gerrs, and he was behind him. Alex grabbed the knife from Gerrs, threw it across the room, and grabbed Courtney in one swift motion.