Nope! Their result counts! The rules stated that they need "to save" their partners, it didn't say anywhere that the only method could by paying the ransom! 
It's not fl's fault that the kidnappers didn't do their job properly and let their captives escape
In my opinion, the two kidnappers (especially the one who kept hitting on ml) should receive a penalty because they didn't fulfill their role properly
It's not fl's fault that the kidnappers didn't do their job properly and let their captives escapeIn my opinion, the two kidnappers (especially the one who kept hitting on ml) should receive a penalty because they didn't fulfill their role properlyI'm a very calm person. If I start swearing, run!