Wow, I can imagine they are thanking their lucky stars they didn't go. They'll never watch that movie without being reminded of this shooting.
I can imagine how sacred/tense it must have been for you and your wife not hearing back from them. Glad it turned out as it did for them and you.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I can imagine they are thanking their lucky stars they didn't go. They'll never watch that movie without being reminded of this shooting. 
