I talked with him earlier. Your friend, the detective. I...Professor Stein told me to ask you about it myself, but I wasn't going to. Mr. Holmes convinced me. [It's very true, though the reality is that he had been cajoled by many to address the stitches for some time. John will have to infer Kid's fear as the teen pulls the blanket up to cover his head as well, leaving just his face exposed. He's shaking again, and shakes his head "no" just slightly.]

I don't want medicine! The cough medicine is how...being sleepy from the cough medicine is how... [Stammering into nervous silence, he stares at Watson, panic in his stomach.]

[He's hesitant, speaking slowly.]...If I t-try my best to stay st-still, you will not need to...?