If the terrorists acted and detonated their bombs as soon as Luke moved, he wouldn't have a chance to launch a counterattack.
While taking action right now was dangerous, Luke had the initiative, which would be lost if he dawdled.
Sometimes, hesitation was the greatest mistake a police officer could make.
Thankfully, since there were much fewer people in first class, Luke locked onto a bearded middle-aged man only ten seconds later.
While pretending to examine Mindy, Luke subtly whispered the man's location to Damon.
Then, pretending that he had forgotten some medical instrument, Luke returned to the back of the plane.
His nervousness startled everyone a little; was the little girl his sister?
When he reached the back of the plane, Lopez greeted him anxiously and said, "I've informed the captain."
