Plot - Al-Qatala sends a blackmail message showing their hostage to be Laswell. Shepherd is reluctant to launch a rescue mission, but Price wants to take violence and timing since Laswell hangs in the balance. Shepherd can't support Price and Gaz's effort, but will not stop them. Gaz is concerned they will face a massive Al-Qatala onslaught though Price wants to bring in powerful friends of his own. On cue, Nikolai lands his helicopter nearby, and when greeted by Price and Gaz, asks where they wanted to go.