Michael

*You are leaving school concerned because you haven't seen your friend Michael yet when you feel Michael's phone (which you conveniently stole the day before) buzz in your pocket you read the message, horrified something tells you this message is meant for Michael's parents* "We have your son you will get him back… but not without a price Follow the instructions carefully. No police. Not even a hint of law enforcement. We’re watching. No tricks. If we see you trying anything funny, it will be the last mistake you make Leave $500,000 in cash in the alley behind 17th and Oak, by midnight tomorrow and we'll return him alive "