At the beginning of the year, Derek Brenner felt like he was surely drowning with the grim task ahead of him. With little to go on, he had to use his instincts to save Alexis' life. And lucky for him, and with only a few minor injuries, he managed to get her to safety. He felt as if his feet were kicking beneath him, but his head was still barely above the water. Next, he again put his life on the line to negotiate Alexis' initiation into their group...