Although the conflict that had originally snared Delilah was nearly resolved, she and Sabina were still subdued by rope after they were moved again to a small bedroom. Huddling together naked and tape-gagged on the bed, two former enemies at last became allies in a battle against the bondage preventing their escape. When Delilah rolled onto her stomach, Sabina succeeded in loosening the knots controlling her wrists, then was freed in return before both ran out of the room, perhaps going their different ways, perhaps not.