I watch in fear as the officers put Alex in handcuffs. “Why is he being arrested? He was a hostage and did it in self-defense.” There is panic in my voice as I frantically tell the officers why there is a mistake. “Frau, we have new evidence that contradicts the self-defense claim.” One of the officers tells me. I can hear Mittens barking and Kayla becoming upset. “It’s okay, Schatzi. I will straighten everything out in a couple of hours. Stay here, and don’t worry.” Alex's voice is soothing, but I still feel panic. Tears run down my cheeks as I watch Alex and the officers drive away. What evidence was there to find? How could they even question the truth? John and his friends gassed the house, took Alex, and sent me a photo to prove he had Alex. Not to mention the two men with John

