It isn't as if there weren't some... signs, but it was never anything as severe as... things got worse in September. I'm not sure why.

[ Dr. Holt sighs, typing a few more things up in that quick, frantic way of his. He seems to do so at length to distract from the gravity of the subject, but after a moment he sighs again and turns to Clark. ]

Truthfully I shouldn't talk too much about it, but I think you all especially have the right to know at least what I know. It was so sudden, I don't think the vacuum filling his position will necessarily be a beneficial one. Either way, you folks have the right to some answers.

I can't say if he'll be back or if he won't. But I'll be happy to have you as a patient for as long as you're interested in seeing me.