Captain Ray Tower, USN If he falls behind the power curve and something happens, then it's adiós. You gotta stay ahead of the power curve, kid. Beth Horman They give me the same song and dance over and over again. He could be hurt or - tortured. They don't give a goddamn about him. Ed Horman Oh look, really, I don't want to hear any of your anti-Establishment paranoia! I certainly get enough of that from my son. U.S. Ambassador So, you see, Mr. Horman, the hiding theory seems to be the most viable, at least for the present. Beth Horman That's dumb. If he were in hiding, he'd call me and let me know he was all right. Colonel Clay Maybe he can't. There have been a lot of civilian accidents and injuries. Beth Horman No shit, Sherlock.