[John's heart jumps to his throat. Alfie. Alfie's back. He came back. John would do text, but if the man is blind... Urgh. When he replies, his voice is hoarse and nasally. This is good news, though. Good news he absolutely needed.]

Alfie! Thank God. You've been gone four days. Tell your tablet assistant to turn on the video and point it around. I can tell you where you are.