Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 203

We were barreling at top speed through the inky blackness toward our potential final resting place. Apparently, Alex was eager to please his little sadistic China doll, despite his ambivalent attitude.

I looked at Jeffrey, "Are you ready?"

He nodded, "Yeah. What's the plan?"

I shook my head, "I don't know yet. We'll have to play it by ear. Just be ready to jump into action when the time comes."

We put our arms behind the chairs as if we were still tied up just as Alex and Skip made their way back toward us.

I studied them both carefully...