"Your friend, is in the blizzard," Doc repeats back to Quentin with an unhealthy amount of cynicism. "If this friend you are talking about is Mister Eliot he did not seem foolish enough to be outside in this weather." It was the only conclusion Doc could make based on the fact that Eliot asked him to help look for Quentin when he had vanished.

At least they can agree on going downstairs and Doc starts following Quentin back over towards the stairs.

"He has likely bunkered down somewhere dry and warm and safe, much as you have. Looking for him can wait until after this snowstorm blows over. I would help you look for him too, if that eases your mind any."