Prompt: Under normal circumstances, he would speak his mind but, with a gun against his head. 5-minute writing.

    Under normal circumstances, he would freely speak his mind but with a gun against his head, he suddenly found himself speechless.

    "What's the matter wise-guy?" Jones asked, cigar hanging out the corner his droopy lips. "Cat got your tongue?" Nick swallowed and willed his racing heart to slow down before he suffered a heart attack.

    "I'll ask you again," Pete said, cocking the gun. "What were you doing taking pictures of us at the docks? You a cop?"

    "What?" Nick forced a laugh. "A cop? Do I really look like a cop to you guys? I'm just a photography student."

    "What were you doing down by the docks?" Jones asked.

    "Taking pictures of the water," Nick replied. He was hoping these guys would not sense that he was lying through his teeth.