"He told me to close my eyes. My gift would be a great surprise. I saw tears were in his eyes. He never meant to hurt me. Oh, God, Johnny, don't point that gun at me. There's so many ways our lives have changed. But please, I beg, don't do this to me. Johnny, don't point that gun at me. Can I save my life at any price?. For God's sake won't you listen to me?"