GIMMEL-BET
The doctor says you had a brain event.
REISH-ALEF
If he says so, then he probably knows.
GIMMEL-BET
He says you'll need a rehabilitation period at the infirmary now.
Reish-Alef doesn't react, his gaze fixed on the window beside him and the ceaseless rain outside.
ANNOUNCER (IN A SOFT VOICE, VOICE OVER)
This event casts a heavy shadow on the community, already struggling to feed its members. Reish-Alef's fate will be determined by his capacity to recuperate and pedal proficiently, adeptly managing his administrative responsibilities—a much easier position in contrast to the other roles held within the community.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM – DAY
Alef-Lamed stands at the doorway of the room, looking at the sleeping Reish-Alef. She approaches him and opens the window beside him.A faint lamp emits its feeble glow above the bed in Reish-Alef's room. The rain stops falling, and only the dripping of the gutters and the water from the roof can be heard. Reish-Alef opens his eyes.