Pirates Aren't Cool Anymore.

http://news.aol.com/article/us-ship-reaches-kenya-minus-kidnapped/422848

Remember that time that the captain was THE FATHER OF MY FRIEND?

Holy shit holy shit holy shit.

I mean, obviously we're not really close or anything, because I totally would have known before now, although I did know something was up with his dad, I just didn't know what, but I know him. He's one of the College Republicans officers, for Christ's sake. We say hi in public, we chat sometimes. I feel terrible. He's pretty much the nicest kid ever. And I know he was really looking forward to going away Term III, but I doubt he's doing that. And the poor kid was uber-stressed during exam week anyway, and then for that to happen? It's sickening. I feel so bad for him. I can't even imagine.

Prayers, everyone. Please.