Jake stood back from the panel and tried to really look at it.

Jake tried to make himself shoot him again and couldn't do it.

Jake tried to think of a way to cast the situation in a good light.

Jake didn't try to hide the fact that he knew someone in the building.

Jake tried to keep the warning out of his voice.

Jake sat for another 30 minutes and tried to figure out what to do next.

Jake tried to match the name to the face but couldn't.

Jake tried to say this but no more words came out.

Jake tried to figure out a way to convey what he was feeling, but the words wouldn't come.

Jake tried the number again twice and got through the second time.