A. J. lays facedown on the bed, gagged with black tape, tied hand and foot, his ankles hitched to the headboard. The desperate man displayed considerable agility by rolling onto his back and stretching his arms under his legs but this attempt to disrupt his bondage was countered with a hogtie. After arching on his stomach, A. J. made a similar athletic initiative that allowed him to pluck at the knots confining him. A few words from his vigilant oppressor convinced A. J., however, that freedom would not be arriving soon.