Suddenly, there was a knock on the front door. All five turned their heads towards the sound. Connor's hostages weren't sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing. Sure, the distraction was welcome, as Connor was about to inflict his "gift" on them. But another person showing up meant another person for Connor to "play" with.
The four hostages braced themselves as Connor waved his hand and the door flew open. Standing outside was ...