[RGSpincich]

It would also explain the calm demeanor.

The guy reading the note was doing so in Arabic? Did Nick know what he was saying? I agree he looked way too calm.

[bonfire]

I read that Nick knew Arabic.

[proud American in Canada]

"The guy reading the note was doing so in Arabic? "

I heard he knew Arabic too. On the other hand, IIRC, the text seemed to be standard Jihad, with nothing to indicate that they were about to kill him.