remote base on his own. fellow soldiers saying there were signs. >> he wanted to know how he could send his belongings and computer home and he asked how he could get some money. >> reporter: officials say they are not certain how he ended up with the taliban but say bergdahl who loved motorcycles and performed ballet in his hometown was so extremely idealistic he may have thought he could bring the two sides together. in the first hostage video, bergdahl was even asked about soldiers who go awol. >> they're deserting because they don't want to be here . because they know this is wrong. they just want to go home to their families. >> reporter: it was those videos that u.s. officials were watching closely, images of bergdahl appearing calm and seemingly grateful at his treatment, gradually giving way to a face full of fear and panic. >> release me. please. i'm begging you. >> reporter: we learned there