A full half hour passed before the six men's groans finally began to subside.

Ray had even brought over a small space heater, mainly to warm his own hands, but it also kept Moe and the others from freezing to death.

"Now listen up," Ray said calmly. "I have a job for you. Get it done, and this crate of instant noodles and water is yours. Fail… or try to pull anything…" He smiled faintly. "Feel free to test me."

Moe didn't immediately agree or refuse. Instead, he asked, "What do you want us to