The Hawkses stood on the deck of their yacht as they had thousands of times before, the cerulean Pacific Ocean lapping around them. Now, the sea they loved so much seemed a terrifying void wickedly beckoning. The couple was dragged to the side of the ship and a rope was placed around their waists.

In a desperate last effort,  Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire  Thomas suddenly threw out a kick, connecting with Skylar's groin. Kennedy punched Thomas in the face and grabbed the boat's