[The tightened grip ensures that he can't take even a small breath, and pretty soon the struggle has him losing energy fast. Would Miguel go through with this murder? He certainly seems to be furious enough. Giving up on trying to pry the hand off his throat, Vulpes makes a last ditch attempt to grab the butter knife he'd dropped earlier. Unsurprisingly, he can't seem to locate it while struggling for much needed oxygen. Instead, he aims a clumsy punch to Miguel's broken nose.]