[The Doctor's look is not a fond one, and he has to smear his hand down his face to keep it from setting in too deeply. He continues to walk with Jesse towards his room.]

He may yet get another chance. Some people return, even much longer later. I'm sorry that his absence coincided with Hoffman's graduation, but regardless of your opinions on Mr. Hoffman, he did work for his right to stay or depart the Barge as he likes. His sins are not yours and his progress isn't yours, either.