[He raised his eyebrows, face in "considering mode". Okay, Doctor, reign yourself in a bit. Poor man is clearly confused, and no wonder.]

That's a bit of a long story. So, before I start telling it, do you want anything? Drink of water? Or if you want to sit up, I think these beds work on some sort of remote control.

[As he spoke, he reached down near the side of the bed and picked up a sleek white remote attached to the bed, giving it a little wave to demonstrate.]