Control. It's about taking control and using fear and anger instead of letting it use you. Michael takes a deep breath and grabs the girl by her shoulder, digging his fingers in tight enough that she can't run as he presses the gun to her head.

"We've killed six of your men, Pierre - this ends NOW or I will kill the girl."

Stiff, unwavering as he stares down the villain, Michael cocks the hammer and locks his eyes straight on the man - ignoring the frightened cries of the children. It's his only choice, he has to make it look like he won't hesitate to kill her. "She means nothing to me. Getting this rig to December on time with it's cargo intact is worth her life."