From what he can see, he has enough time to say this before they have to get quiet again: "'Get caught, get hung out to dry.'"

He too makes a little monosyllable of fake sympathy, and drinks until the bartender busies herself elsewhere.

"But I think it's going to happen more. These are such exciting times. I'm so glad I got kidnapped here so I could witness this and pay for the inevitable fallout with my life or livelihood. Truly, we are chosen."

Now he mock toasts her with his beer.