He can’t exactly cure cancer, but he can reduce its symptoms and also restore a person’s vitality and strength after some of the more grueling treatments. This has helped some patients make speedy recoveries, while buying others significantly more time and energy to spend with friends and family before passing on. Chronic, serious illnesses are tricky because completely eliminating the exact cause isn’t usually possible for him – at least, not yet. Mending bones or patching wounds, though…that’s something he can usually do.

“It’s not far,” he assures him. “Just down the street. Look, you can see it from here.” Manolo points to the house in question and, after a few more minutes, leads the way to the front door.

“Have a seat, make yourself at home,” he says as he pushes the door open for Marty. “Do you want some water or juice?”