Jim's sensitive ears picked up on Beth's voice. "You're in luck," he said softly. "I won't torture you and you'll get to live. But if you tell about my secret then I swear I will hunt you down and kill you myself." He pulled out a knife and sliced the ropes holding the man down. "Get out of my house and don't ever return or speak of me again do you understand me?" He watched as the man left his house and then went into the kitchen.<br/><br/>"I'm here, Beth," he said softly. "Come on, let's get you to the hospital..."