Denzler is one of the best-written psychopaths I've ever had the pleasure to read about. I'll let you decide if that's a compliment or not.
As soon as you mentioned Julianna struggling to get between the seats, I started grinning and thinking, "car horn! yes!" I *am* a little disappointed that Lois didn't get to do anything heroic (Tank, no doubt, will be even more so), but her introspection was great, so you're forgiven.

I must say, though, that even if my husband had rescued me from the jaws of death, I would *not* be in the mood for kisses after having duct tape ripped off my hands and mouth. Ow, ow, ow.
Nice wrap-up at the end. I'm so pleased that things turned out well for our foursome. Thanks for a fun ride, Anna, and I look forward to your next story, soon!
Hazel