"Understood," he acknowledged.

As the doctor gathered his tools and medicine chest, Isaac instructed Willie, “Please see the doctor out."

Willie hesitated, concern evident. “Shouldn't you go to the hospital for further tests?"

He believed Isaac should heed the doctor's advice.

With a thorough examination, the appropriate treatment could be determined.

What if a delay led to more serious complications?

Isaac simply instructed, “Just go ahead."

Then Willie gestured to the doctor and said, "This way, please."

Once the doctor had left, Isaac called Forrest into the room.

Navigating life with impaired vision proved to be a significant challenge.

But first, Isaac needed to make a few phone calls.

He was uncertain if Alick had truly been captured.

Finding Alick was the priority.

Isaac directed Forrest, "In the first drawer on the right of my desk, there's a brown notebook. Take it out, open to the first page, and dial the sixth number from the top."

Forrest retrieved the notebook and used the desk's landline to dial the sixth number as instructed.

He passed the phone to Isaac once the call connected.

After a few rings, someone answered.

A familiar voice greeted him, “Isaac.”

“My friend has been caught by gangsters in Dumpson. I need help locating him."

"I'll assist you. Do you know who has him?" the voice asked.