[Stephen sucks in a breath.]

Funny thing. I've just been to see Alfie today. Not a word about it from him, so I guess congrats on picking the right guy to hide it from him.

[He pauses, considers. What he's about to say is a breach of doctor-patient confidentiality, but Alfie had breached a hell of a lot bigger ethical codes when he cleaned House out.]

He's got a couple of broken ribs. I don't think he's going anywhere in a hurry.