When Carol arrives at the rendezvous point, she is shocked to discover that Pascal is sitting unconscious in a chair and the war veteran spends months in a comatose state in hospital.
Carol's arrival at the preplanned meeting point surprises her with Pascal slumped over in a chair, and he remains unresponsive for an extended period, much like some war veterans who spend months or even years in a comatose state due to their experiences.