‘Himself didn’t suffer, then. In the microwave.’ ‘The B.P.D. field pathologist who drew the chalk lines around Himself’s shoes on the floor said maybe ten seconds tops. He said the pressure buildup would have been almost instantaneous. Then he gestured at the kitchen walls. Then he threw up. The field pathologist.’
This shows the intensity of the scene and demonstrates why Hal may have needed extensive theraphy sessions.
The fact he does not talk abouht it suggests he has not yet recovered completely. On the contrary, he has developed a habit of doing drugs when things get hard and when he has to face them.
