minimal activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. and here, the anterior cingulate cortex. it's what helps distinguish between external and internal stimuli. no need. there won't be a trial. this is no act. the coma is real. you ever hear of whalen's infraction? in any schizophrenic, these areas would be affected. but in someone with whalen's, they're hit hard and hit fast. stargher's neurological system was infected by a virus in utero. it lay dormant. in his case for about. . thirty years. most likely, he's exhibited symptoms for awhile now, but the infraction - the breach - didn't occur 'til today. you never know when it'll happen, at what age, or why. the triggers vary, but the results don't. he has no ties to reality. no awareness of this world or the people in it. the normal psychotropics don't work. he's not just catatonic, he's. disappeared. like having a dream and never waking up. then i'm sorry. for her and for you. peter? this is a longshot. i mean a real long shot. you're gonna think i'm crazy.