2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

To save time, Sam and Freddie split up. She takes the Metro back to headquarters and he goes to see Hattie Townsend, one of the defrauded friends of Ginny who is separated from husband Mark. Sam meets a young college student when she finds off a harasser and Freddie is taken hostage by Hattie. What did they do right here and what could they have done better?

Force has conditioned us to expect bad stuff when one of them goes out on their own. There was nothing at all wrong with it. No reason to expect any problem. No reason to expect an armed woman, again. The only thing Freddie could have done different was disarm her as soon as he saw the gun instead of going along with her. But he was surprised and shocked and not expecting what happened.

Sam was quick to realize that Freddie needed help and wasted no time going after him.

What they learned from Sam’s experience was to share where they were going with someone. It’s how Sam knew to send help. Freddie kept his cool and did what he does best. He showed remarkable composure while zoning in on Hattie and keeping his wits about him.

You would think that after what happened to Sam, they would learn not to go places without backup - sigh!

As to Sam's new friend - what exactly was the purpose of this? It's sweet that she tags along, but why? So we could see Sam being nice to someone for a change?

LOL. I was wondering the same thing, Lauren. Why is Sam suddenly taking an interest in this student and showing her around the station? It was very unlike Sam to do this.

Maybe Force is trying out a kinder, gentler Sam. A less in your face persona that softens her normal personality with the hope we see her as other than the self-serving bitch she really is.

Maybe Anita, but it didn't work. It only highlights other faults. Poor Sam! :-)