The fifth episode of Fear the Walking Dead’s second season, titled aired on May 8, 2016. This intense installment centers on a desperate prisoner exchange as Madison and the group attempt to rescue Travis and Alicia from a ruthless band of pirates. The Hostage Situation

Ever pragmatic, Daniel realizes that a dead Reed is still useful. He allows Reed to reanimate, then places a hood over the walker’s head. Fear the Walking Dead recap: Captive - Entertainment Weekly

is given a more comfortable—but no less dangerous—treatment by the pirate leader, Connor , who tries to recruit her into their fold. The Leverage

The situation takes a turn when Chris, pushed to his limit, shoots Reed. While Chris claims Reed was turning into a walker, the group is left with a dead hostage just as the trade is about to occur. The Exchange

Recap: Fear the Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 5 – "Captive"

Aboard the Abigail , the group holds , Connor’s brother, who was wounded during the initial skirmish. While Daniel Salazar patches him up to maintain their leverage, Reed spends his time taunting the young and increasingly unstable Chris .