Lucas and another person are threatened by a member of the powerful Howard family in Riverton, who warns them they have only ten seconds to escape before a deadly object drops above them. Despite Lucas pleading innocence and questioning the harsh treatment, the aggressor reminds them the Howard family controls the law and dismisses any chance of mercy. As the countdown reaches the final moments, the two face the urgent threat with no clear escape, leaving their fate hanging as the drop looms imminent.