Sorry, sorry... [ both hands go up, sand still finding its way out between his fingers and from under his nails. ] ... I'm sure there's a better way of calling what this is.

[ if it's a kidnapping or a hostage situation, then there has to be a cost? a way out?? certainly someone would've contacted some outside organization to help. and he doesn't doubt broca's been trying to do something. those muscles aren't simply for show. ]

I've got it.

[ snaps his fingers! ]

Help me dig. Maybe we can dig our way out.