Why does Cardin comply?
As if Keene is going to shoot or maim him if he doesn't comply...he can wave that gun in his face all day...but what the heck is Keene actually going to do if Cardin doesn't comply.
Also -- why doesn't Cardin push Keene and the boy into the ravine during the rain storm...Cardin is on the safe side and they are both standing on the very edge...one swift kick and there they both go.