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* DamselOutOfDistress: Darryl and Andrea managed to call Molly to help them (and, unbeknown to Andrea, Scrath, the ghost).

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* DamselOutOfDistress: Darryl and Andrea managed to call Molly to help them (and, unbeknown to Andrea, Scrath, Scratch, the ghost).
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This or these examples of Surprisingly Realistic Outcome seem to violate at least one of these rules, which disqualifies them: No character reactions (characters get angry, don't forgive, don't change their personality instantly, etc.); Too fantastical (depends on the properties of magic, powers, sci-fi tech, monsters, etc.); Not surprising (a character was warned about the outcome, it's used to provide Karma or An Aesop, or it simply follows normal conventions for this genre or medium); Plot happens (the example only describes an event, but not why audiences would expect a different, unrealistic outcome); Not an outcome (a character just explains why something wouldn't work as expected, or something is just an innate aspect of the setting or character that has a logical reason for being present); More of a Deconstruction (the event has major, lasting effects on the plot, make something more realistic, but not completely realistic, or a parody/fanwork applies realistic consequences to the events of a different work); or fits better under a different trope. See the trope's definition for more details. If you believe a removal was a mistake, please bring it up in the cleanup thread.'


* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Darryl and Andrea couldn't do anything against two adult men who are way stronger than they are.
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* AdultsAreUseless: The Davenports tried to help Andrea but because they are RichInDollarsPoorInSense they tried only their standard method: sue the thieves. [[NiceJobBreakingItHero The thieves were completely unimpressed and decided to send Davenports a message:]] [[{{Fingore}} Andrea's ring finger]]. The only useful adult is Scratch, a ghost.

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* AdultsAreUseless: The Davenports tried to help Andrea but because they are RichInDollarsPoorInSense they tried use only their standard method: sue the thieves. [[NiceJobBreakingItHero The thieves were completely unimpressed and decided to send Davenports a message:]] [[{{Fingore}} Andrea's ring finger]]. The only useful adult is Scratch, a ghost.



* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts like a funny careless guys… but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and they don't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.

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* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts act like a funny careless guys… but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and they don't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.
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* DamselOutOfDistress: Darryl and Andrea managed to call Molly to help them (and, unbeknown to Andrea, Scrath, the ghost).

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* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts like a funny careless guys… but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and doesn't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.

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* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts like a funny careless guys… but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and doesn't they don't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.



** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and the fact that Andrea's fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just a coincidence. Darryl didn't buy it.

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** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't isn't angry at Andrea and the fact that Andrea's fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just a coincidence. Darryl didn't buy it.



** Molly confiscated Darryl's phones before he go to give a piece of mind to Andrea. Molly and Scratch founf Darryl and Molly by using opts on former's phone.

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** Molly confiscated Darryl's phones before he go to give a piece of mind to Andrea. Molly and Scratch founf found Darryl and Molly by using opts apps on former's phone.



* CoolBigSis: Darryl ends up realizing that for all her goofiness, Molly is this trope since she never complains about his presence, even enjoying spending time with him, and always has his back and keeps his best interests in mind.



* DefiantCaptive: Darryl and Andrea didn't cow: they resisted kidnappers and tried to escape all the time they were in capture.

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* DefiantCaptive: Darryl and Andrea didn't cow: they resisted kidnappers and tried to escape all the time they were in capture.captivity.



* EvilerThanThou: Kidnappers quickly shows Andrea that they're worse than her.

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* EvilerThanThou: Kidnappers The kidnappers quickly shows show Andrea that they're worse than her.



* FauxAffablyEvil: The kidnappers are very cheerful and polite. They're polite even when they decided to [[{{Fingore}} cut Andrea's finger]] and kill Darryl.

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* FauxAffablyEvil: The kidnappers are very cheerful and polite. They're polite even when they decided decide to [[{{Fingore}} cut Andrea's finger]] finger off]] and kill Darryl.



** Andrea has a HiddenHeartOfGold and actually jealous to Darryl and Molly because they even more free than her.

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** Andrea has a HiddenHeartOfGold and actually jealous to Darryl and Molly because they they're even more free than her.



* {{Hypocrite}}: Kidnappers criticizes Andrea for thinking that she's better than everyone else and for her ItsAllAboutMe mindset. They're even worse in that regard and have no room to talk.

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* {{Hypocrite}}: Kidnappers criticizes The kidnappers criticize Andrea for thinking that she's better than everyone else and for her ItsAllAboutMe mindset. They're even worse in that regard and have no room to talk.



* NeverMyFault: Andrea blamed others ([[JerkassToOne especially Molly]]) for all of the times she was humillated (she even thinks Molly has something to do with her and Darryl's kidnapping and that it's all a part of her plan). She soon realises that the kidnapping is real and, [[CharacterDevelopment as the story goes]], that all her misadventures is [[ItsAllMyFault all her and only her fault]].

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* NeverMyFault: Andrea blamed others ([[JerkassToOne especially Molly]]) for all of the times she was humillated humiliated (she even thinks Molly has something to do with her and Darryl's kidnapping and that it's all a part of her plan). She soon realises that the kidnapping is real and, [[CharacterDevelopment as the story goes]], that all her misadventures is [[ItsAllMyFault all her and only her fault]].



* NoNameGiven: Muggers don't even get addressed by name and remain just muggers.

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* NoNameGiven: Muggers The muggers don't even get addressed by name and remain just muggers.



* PragmaticVillainy: The only reason the kidnappers didn't kill Darryl immediately is because they [[DidntSeeThatComing didn't expect him in their plan]] and because of that they didn't think up a place to hide his body, also they thinks he can be useful and because [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking killing him is too messy]]. Also every time they [[FauxAffablyEvil tried to politely asked them to cooperate]] is to get money easier and faster.

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* PragmaticVillainy: The only reason the kidnappers didn't kill Darryl immediately is because they [[DidntSeeThatComing didn't expect him in their plan]] and because of that they didn't think up a place to hide his body, also they thinks he can be useful and because [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking killing him is too messy]]. Also every time they [[FauxAffablyEvil tried to politely asked them ask the kids to cooperate]] is to get money easier and faster.



* TemptingFate: When Molly confiscate Darryl's phone he consoled himself with the thought that he has a spare one. Molly demands Darryl to give his spare phone immediately after that.

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* TemptingFate: When Molly confiscate confiscated Darryl's phone he consoled himself with the thought that he has a spare one. Molly demands Darryl to give his spare phone immediately after that.
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* AesopAmnesia: {{Defied|Trope}} by Molly, who doesn't want Darryl to do anything to Andrea but talk because she's wanting to be a better person and don't want to repeat the Do-Gooder incident.
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* DemotedToExtra: Molly and Scratch are secondary characters in this story who appear only at the beginning and the end of story.

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* DemotedToExtra: Molly and Scratch are secondary characters in this story who appear only at the beginning and the end of story.story (Scratch appeared only after two thirds of the story had passed).
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* AdultFear: Your child is kidnapped for a ransom, with a random bystander who doesn't even have the assurance that someone can pay for their safe return. Molly was horrified when she found out that they're kidnapped.

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* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts like a funny careless guys ... but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and doesn't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.

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* BewareTheSillyOnes: The muggers acts like a funny careless guys ... guys… but it doesn't stops them to be a very competent kidnappers and doesn't hesitate to hurt [[WouldHurtAChild children]] whatever [[WouldHitAGirl gender]] they are.



** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and the fact thatAndrea's fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just a coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.

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** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and the fact thatAndrea's that Andrea's fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just a coincedence.coincidence. Darryl didn't buy it.


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* SmarterThanTheyLook: The kidnappers acts like funny careless guys… but managed to put a very good scheme and prepare for practically everything.
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* DirtyCoward/ MilesGloriosus: The kidnappers were completely fearless against two kids they previously BoundAndGagged but [[BigDamnHeroes the second Scratch came and showed himself]] they acted even more pathetic than Andrea in her first meeting with Scratch: [[ScreamsLikeALittleGirl they screamed even higher than her]] and lose consciousness at the spot.

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* DirtyCoward/ DirtyCoward / MilesGloriosus: The kidnappers were completely fearless against two kids they previously BoundAndGagged but [[BigDamnHeroes the second Scratch came and showed himself]] they acted even more pathetic than Andrea in her first meeting with Scratch: [[ScreamsLikeALittleGirl they screamed even higher than her]] and lose consciousness at the spot.
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* HiddenHeartOfGold: Andrea proves that she has one when she comforts Darryl when he starts crying at the thought of never seeing his family again, agrees to cooperate with the kidnappers' demands if they'll let Darryl go with her when the ransom gets paid and publicly thanks both McGee siblings for their parts in her rescue, even sponsoring Molly's redone craft fair.

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* HiddenHeartOfGold: Andrea proves that she has one when she comforts Darryl when he starts crying at the thought of never seeing his family again, agrees to cooperate with the kidnappers' demands if they'll let Darryl go with her when the ransom gets paid and publicly thanks both McGee [=McGee=] siblings for their parts in her rescue, even sponsoring Molly's redone craft fair.
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** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and that her fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.

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** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and that her the fact thatAndrea's fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just a coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.
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* Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and that her fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.

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* ** Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and that her fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.
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* ContrivedCoincidence: {{Averted|Trope}}. Andrea's fashion show is [[EvilIsPetty a revenge to Molly]] and Darryl and Molly perfectly alert on this.

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* ContrivedCoincidence: {{Averted|Trope}}. Andrea's fashion show is [[EvilIsPetty a revenge to Molly]] and Darryl and Molly perfectly alert on aware of this.
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* ContrivedCoincedence: {{Averted|Trope}}. Andrea's fashion show is [[EvilIsPetty a revenge to Molly]] and Darryl and Molly perfectly alert on this.

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* ContrivedCoincedence: ContrivedCoincidence: {{Averted|Trope}}. Andrea's fashion show is [[EvilIsPetty a revenge to Molly]] and Darryl and Molly perfectly alert on this.

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* Molly told Darryl that she doesn't angry at Andrea and that her fashion show appeared so suddenly and was announced just that morning is just coincedence. Darryl didn't buy it.



* ContrivedCoincedence: {{Averted|Trope}}. Andrea's fashion show is [[EvilIsPetty a revenge to Molly]] and Darryl and Molly perfectly alert on this.



* EvilIsPetty: The entire story kickstarted because Andrea ruined Molly's craft fair as a revenge for Molly'd refused to take one of Andrea's craft commissions earlier that week.

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* EvilIsPetty: The entire story kickstarted because Andrea ruined Molly's craft fair as a revenge for Molly'd refused Molly's refusal to take one of Andrea's craft commissions earlier that week.



* {{Hypocrite}}: Kidnappers criticizes Andrea for thinking that she's better than everyone and for her ItsAllAboutMe mindset. They're even worse in that regard and have no room to talk.

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* {{Hypocrite}}: Kidnappers criticizes Andrea for thinking that she's better than everyone else and for her ItsAllAboutMe mindset. They're even worse in that regard and have no room to talk.
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* RuderAndCruder: Author doesn't have any problem using swearing, FlippingTheBird, etc.

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* HateSink/ CompleteMonster: The kidnappers, who have absolutely no problem kidnapping Andrea for ransom, blatantly telling Darryl the only reason they haven't killed him yet is because they haven't decided what they'd do with his corpse and repeatedly manhandling both kids.

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* HateSink/ CompleteMonster: HateSink: The kidnappers, who have absolutely no problem kidnapping Andrea for ransom, blatantly telling Darryl the only reason they haven't killed him yet is because they haven't decided what they'd do with his corpse and repeatedly manhandling both kids.



* RealismInducedHorror: A child could feasibly get kidnapped and held for ransom or even just grabbed for [[HeKnowsTooMuch witnessing a kidnapping]] in RealLife...and in reality, Andrea probably wouldn't have escaped with her ring finger and Darryl [[KilledOffForReal might not have gotten out]] ''[[KilledOffForReal at all]]''.
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* NeverMyFault: Andrea blamed others ([[JerkassToOne especially Molly]]) for all of the times she was hamulated (she even thinks Molly has something to do with her and Darryl's kidnapping and that it's all a part of her plan). She soon realises that the kidnapping is real and, [[CharacterDevelopment as the story goes]], that all her misadventures is [[ItsAllMyFault all her and only her fault]].

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* NeverMyFault: Andrea blamed others ([[JerkassToOne especially Molly]]) for all of the times she was hamulated humillated (she even thinks Molly has something to do with her and Darryl's kidnapping and that it's all a part of her plan). She soon realises that the kidnapping is real and, [[CharacterDevelopment as the story goes]], that all her misadventures is [[ItsAllMyFault all her and only her fault]].
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* ComicallySmallBribe: Darryl tried to bribe kidnappers (who wanted ''fifty million dollars'' from Davenports) with '''ten dollars'''. They were unimpressed.

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* TemptingFate:

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* TemptingFate:TemptingFate: When Molly confiscate Darryl's phone he consoled himself with the thought that he has a spare one. Molly demands Darryl to give his spare phone immediately after that.


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* VillainsNeverLie: Kidnappers are completely blatant tell Andrea and Darryl what they think about them and what they want to do with them.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: {{Inverted|Trope}} with Darryl who tried to intercede for her sister.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: {{Inverted|Trope}} with Darryl who tried to intercede for her his sister.
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** Molly confiscated Darryl's phones before he go to give a piece of mind to Andrea. Molly and Scratch founf Darryl and Molly by using opts on former's phone.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Scratch and even Molly herself agreed with Darryl that Andrea needed to be taken down a peg.
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* VillainHasAPoint: One mugger complained that Andrea has ItsAllAboutMe mindset. This is the only thing Darryl agreed with him.

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* VillainHasAPoint: One mugger complained that Andrea has ItsAllAboutMe mindset. This is the only thing Darryl agreed with him. This is doubles as HypocriteHasAPoint.
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* EvilIsPetty:

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* EvilIsPetty:EvilIsPetty: The entire story kickstarted because Andrea ruined Molly's craft fair as a revenge for Molly'd refused to take one of Andrea's craft commissions earlier that week.



* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Scratch and Darryl are this. Andre revealed to have a HiddenHeartOfGold and becomes a LovableAlphaBitch at the end of the story.

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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Scratch and Darryl are this. Andre Andrea revealed to have a HiddenHeartOfGold and becomes a LovableAlphaBitch at the end of the story.

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* ShipTease: Darryl develops a PuppyLove style crush on Andrea over the course of the story while Andrea herself has a mild crush on Molly.

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* ShipTease: Darryl develops a PuppyLove style crush on Andrea over the course of the story while Andrea herself has a mild crush on Molly. Plus, it's hinted that she also has a mild crush on Darryl too.
** Darryl also reveals that Molly likes Libby.
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* AdultsAreUseless: The Davenports tried to help Andrea but because they are RichInDollarsPoorInSense they tried only their standard method: sue the thieves. [[NiceJobBreakingItHero The thieves were completely unimpressed and decided that send Davenports a message:]] [[{{Fingore}} Andrea's ring finger]]. The only useful adult is Scratch, a ghost.

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* AdultsAreUseless: The Davenports tried to help Andrea but because they are RichInDollarsPoorInSense they tried only their standard method: sue the thieves. [[NiceJobBreakingItHero The thieves were completely unimpressed and decided that to send Davenports a message:]] [[{{Fingore}} Andrea's ring finger]]. The only useful adult is Scratch, a ghost.
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* RealismInducedHorror: A child could feasibly get kidnapped and held for ransom or even just grabbed [[HeKnowsTooMuch witnessing a kidnapping]] in RealLife...and in reality, Andrea probably wouldn't have escaped sans her ring finger and Darryl [[KilledOffForReal might not have gotten out]] ''[[KilledOffForReal at all]]''.

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* RealismInducedHorror: A child could feasibly get kidnapped and held for ransom or even just grabbed for [[HeKnowsTooMuch witnessing a kidnapping]] in RealLife...and in reality, Andrea probably wouldn't have escaped sans with her ring finger and Darryl [[KilledOffForReal might not have gotten out]] ''[[KilledOffForReal at all]]''.
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* HiddenHeartOfGold: Andrea proves that she has one when she confronts Darryl when he starts crying at the thought of never seeing his family again, agrees to cooperate with the kidnappers' demands if they'll let Darryl go with her when the ransom gets paid and publicly thanks both McGee siblings for their parts in her rescue, even sponsoring Molly's redone craft fair.

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* HiddenHeartOfGold: Andrea proves that she has one when she confronts comforts Darryl when he starts crying at the thought of never seeing his family again, agrees to cooperate with the kidnappers' demands if they'll let Darryl go with her when the ransom gets paid and publicly thanks both McGee siblings for their parts in her rescue, even sponsoring Molly's redone craft fair.



* HypocriticalHeartwarming: Scratch is the only one who can scares Andrea and give her PTSD.

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* HypocriticalHeartwarming: Scratch is the only one who can scares scare Andrea and give her PTSD.



* ItsAllMyFault: Darryl and Andrea fell bad for each other thinking kidnapping is happened because of them.
* {{Jerkass}}: All three kidnappers are massive ones. They [[KickTheDog insult Andrea and Darryl]] just for [[ForTheEvulz the sake of it]].
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: Every moment kidnappers acting kindly is either PragmaticVillainy or [[KickTheDog to be even more jerks to Darryl and Andrea]].

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* ItsAllMyFault: Darryl and Andrea fell feel bad for each other thinking the kidnapping is happened because of them.
* {{Jerkass}}: All three kidnappers are massive ones. They [[KickTheDog insult Andrea and Darryl]] just for [[ForTheEvulz the sake of it]].
it]] and even after Andrea promises to cooperate with them for Darryl's sake, they still plan to go through with lopping off her finger.
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: Every moment the kidnappers acting kindly is either PragmaticVillainy or [[KickTheDog to be even more jerks to Darryl and Andrea]].



* RealismInducedHorror: A child could feasibly get kidnapped and held for ransom or even just grabbed [[HeKnowsTooMuch witnessing a kidnapping]] in RealLife...and in reality, Andrea probably wouldn't have escaped sans her ring finger.

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* RealismInducedHorror: A child could feasibly get kidnapped and held for ransom or even just grabbed [[HeKnowsTooMuch witnessing a kidnapping]] in RealLife...and in reality, Andrea probably wouldn't have escaped sans her ring finger.finger and Darryl [[KilledOffForReal might not have gotten out]] ''[[KilledOffForReal at all]]''.

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