Twelve hours later, the light above the emergency room door finally switched off, and an exhausted-looking doctor emerged.

“Are you the patient’s family?” the doctor inquired. “Don’t worry. He’s out of danger now. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he’ll need a minimum of six months for recovery. Additionally, we’ve discovered that his left arm has sustained repeated injuries. Even if it eventually heals, there will be lasting effects.”

Upon hearing this, Nelson’s ...