Menachem frowned and sighed in relief as he found a she'd that clearly wasn't being used. He kicked open the door and looked around for some rope to tie up his kidnappee.

Bram still struggled.

Menachem tied him up and stuffed a handkerchief into his mouth before he sat down and sighed breathing heavily. "You and your family are mad. you know that? what if I'd been armed? I could have hurt you guys."

He was armed but wasn't about to pull a knife on an old man and some kids.

Bram shouted shortly, but then stopped when the handkerchief was stuffed into his mouth. He coughed, pretending to suffocate.

The man rolled his eyes. "Your nose works just fine, I didn't shove it down your throat. Now... why don't we have a little chat? You ever hang around a real criminal before?"

Bram nodded.

"Really?" He looked curious and chuckled. He leaned in , "how about someone who went to jail for.. murder?"

Bram nodded again.

Menachem looked surprised and chuckled. "Why am I not surprised. Alright, since you're so worldly.. do you know why I came into your house and why you are currently here?"

Bram nodded again.