Liam:

News of Solange holding Nora's parents hostage hits us like a punch to the gut. The urgency to act is palpable as we gather to devise a plan. Claudia, the undercover cop, maintains sporadic contact, feeding us information that becomes the backbone of our strategy.

"Nora, we need to stay calm and think this through," I say, trying to quell the rising panic. "Rushing in without a plan will only make things worse."

She paces the room, her frustration evident. "Liam, my parents are in danger. We can't afford to wait. We have to do something now."

“Come on Nora,” I begged. “Relax, we would go through this. You...