Jeopardy, danger, potential loss

buck changes his direction due to jeopardy.
Something important to Buck is placed in jeopardy 
there is a jeopardy that was not visible to Buck, but is revealed to the reader.-fear
Buck becomes aware of a possible or potential jeopardy.
Buck learns a bounty has been offered for himself or someone he holds dear.
The information someone or something is in jeopardy or A direct call for help.
Buck is In jeopardy of losing his job, 
Buck discovers someone has attempted to kill him
Buck learns someone is planning to kill him
Buck is In jeopardy of missing an opportunity if he is not prepared
Buck learns enemies of his that where imprisoned or otherwise rendered inactive are on the loos
Buck gets involved with someone who gets him into jeopardy.
Buck accidentally angers a stranger, Sam.
Buck is the victim of a hoax.
Buck is the victim of an attempted assassination.
Buck is abducted.
Buck is forced against his will to do something that triggers a series of events.
Buck is entrusted with the safety of an object or person.
Buck Comes to the rescue of Sam.
Buck learns about sam's intention to kill or harm someone.
Buck befriends someone in trouble.
Buck attempts to return a stolen article to Sam.
Buck attempts to return a lost item to Sam.
Buck becomes aware that Sam needs rescuing