When the story begins, a young boy is kidnapped and held for $100,000 ransom. Apparently, his parents are rich, as that was a HUGE amount of money...even today. However, there are a few problems with this couple. The husband is not only a kidnapper but an alcoholic. The wife is not only a kidnapper but she's not mentally sound...and as the show progresses, she begins to lose more and more contact with reality. Supposedly, this has something to do with her own child who died some time ago...and the new boy is bringing up a lot of issues for her. As for the boy, unfortunately, he's coming down with a deadly strain of flu...and eventually has a temperature nearing 105! So, not only is it important they find the couple but get the boy medical treatment.
This is a surprisingly emotional episode, as I found myself choking up a bit as I watched. I think Lois Nettleton's performance helped...as she was very effective as the slightly deranged kidnapper.
This is a surprisingly emotional episode, as I found myself choking up a bit as I watched. I think Lois Nettleton's performance helped...as she was very effective as the slightly deranged kidnapper.