The monster, the murderer, the psychopath now stood in front of Valerie, smirking, posture completely relaxed, totally unguarded and assured that he had won. 

He dangled a remote in front of Valerie, "see this is what controls their life and death if I push this little button here" a blood curling scream left Ethan's mouth. Stopped only by the cloth in his mouth. His fragile body was unable to withstand the shock.