James MacDonald will be used by The Nine as a hostage to prevent D.W. from escaping them.
While The Nine only came across D.W. by chance, it is likely a Nebulous Evil Organization would have the means to look into their captive's background for something to use as leverage against them should they attempt to stand up to them. And who better to use as a hostage than the captive's apparent crush?- Jossed by Word of God stating that James won't appear.
