reporter: "we," sasser figured, included bobbi parker.ut he wanted proof that she was still alive. and he said, of course she's still alive. do you want to talk to her? i was in bed sleeping. and he told me he was going to put me on the phone. and i said, i'm tired. i'm really tired, and reached back here for his gun. and i just put my hand up, and i said-- and he told me just stick to the questions that he asks you. reporter: but even with dial right next to her, bobbi says she dared to go off script. after all, sasser was a former detective. this might be her chance. i said, have you seen my children? i knew i'd probably be beat for it. but sometimes, it's worth it. i thought he would say, would you like me to make a phone call to them? and he didn't. reporter: still, she says the conversation filled her with hope. i thought the fbi will be here. surely charles sasser will call them, and they'll be here. reporter: sasser did call the fbi, but he didn't know where bobbi and dial were. no one came. bobby says she was broken, resigned to h