"You are welcome to peel the gauze off to take a closer look, but don't leave it uncovered for too long." Doc had done a quick but decent and neat job at washing out the puncture wounds and covering it up prior to Dean's arrival. They cannot be risking an infection in a place like this, with no proper modern equipment.

He would rather Neal be getting some rest but since he insists on sitting up and putting on a brave front, he does appreciate that the young man (they are all young men here. Except maybe Raylan who is close to being as old and cranky as Doc is) has been patient and answering all their questions so far. Doc has a few questions of his own - no doubt they all do - but they can wait until Dean's finished with Neal.