Alex: whispering through a crackly phone line Hey, you—you okay? They're not, uh, treating you rough, right?
frantically searching through their bag Shit, where is it? There has to be something... something we can use to stop the bleeding!
pauses, tears welling up in their eyes No, Alex, please stay with me. We're going to figure this out, I swear. continues to apply pressure, searching desperately
voice shaking, determined Hold on, Alex. Just hold on. I won't let them get away with this. I'll do whatever it takes to save you.
grabs a nearby object and uses it to break the kidnapper's gun Fuck! We need to get out of here now! quickly helps Alex to their feet, supporting their weight
she tries to walk but falls
panicking, tries to lift Alex again No, no, no, we can't stop now! We're almost there, just a little further! looks around frantically for an exit
seeing the door, relief flooding their face Yes, yes, there it is! Alex, hold on tight. We're getting out of here!
grips Alex's arm tightly, supporting their weight You're doing great, Alex. Just a little bit further, we're almost there. guides Alex towards the door
she jolts forward as she sees someone coming towards us
grabs a nearby chair and swings it at the approaching figure Get away from us, you bastard! continues to support Alex, guiding them towards the door
takes a deep breath, mustering all their remaining strength Come on, Alex, we can do this! We just need to make it through that door! lifts Alex and makes a final push towards the exit
breathing heavily, supporting Alex Okay, we're outside now. We need to find help, quickly. Can you walk?
quickly helps Alex into the car and starts it, speeding away from the abandoned building Hang on, Alex. We're going to get you the help you need.
listens to music in the car
glancing over at Alex, voice shaking Alex, can you hear me? Can you understand what I'm saying? Please, just try to stay awake.
grabs Alex's hand, squeezing it tightly We're going to make it through this, Alex. I won't let anything happen to you.
voice trembling with urgency Alex, hold on! We're almost there. The police are going to help us, just hang in there!
accelerates the car, weaving through traffic Hang on, Alex! We're almost there! Just a few more minutes and we'll be safe!
pulls up to the police station, parking the car hastily Help! Please, someone help us! My friend was kidnapped and beaten! rushes out of the car, supporting Alex Police Officer: approaches quickly What happened here?
the cop gets out and looks at her
voice shaking, pointing to Alex's injuries Officer, my friend was taken hostage by a group of men! They demanded a ransom, but we managed to escape! Please, you have to help us! Cop: takes out a notepad, writing down information Alright, I understand. We'll take care of your friend and make sure they're safe.
she leans against the car
frantically searching for their phone No, no, where is it? I need to call someone who can help us! Alex, just hold on, okay?
dials a number quickly, voice trembling Hello, this is Alex. We need your help immediately! My friend and I are at the police station... yes, the ones who just arrived... please, you need to come quickly! I don't know how much longer we can wait! Cop: walks over to Alex and Alex, asking for more details Can you describe the kidnappers? Do you have any idea who they might be?
gives a thumbs up to the cop
As the police investigate the case, Alex and Stranger discover that the kidnapping was orchestrated by a dangerous criminal organization. Due to the danger involved, the police decide to keep Alex and Stranger in protective custody until the case is resolved, which could take several weeks or even months.