Hans Gruber, in the meantime, invokes this deliberately. Subverted with Gruber, whose prepare consists of blowing up all the hostages and escape in the confusion, irrespective of not inflicting unnecessary cruelty on the hostages. Subverted with Dick Thornburg. When Dick tries to interview John and Holly, he receives a effectively-deserved punch in the facial area, courtesy of the latter. Holly, when Hans discovers John is her spouse.Hans: Mrs.