Felix Babineau

Let Hartsfield sit in his chair and look at his gizmo. After all, he’s not hurting anybody. 16 Felix Babineau bends stiffly forward from the waist, like an android in an old sci-fi movie. He reaches into his briefcase and brings out a flat pink gadget that looks like an e-reader.

Both Hodges sequels identify Felix Babineau as the head of neurology treating Brady Hartsfield at the same clinic.

The console seller's name is explicitly resolved to Babineau in the account of the scheme; possession does not erase Felix's independent identity.

The neurological team—especially Dr. Felix Babineau, the Head of Department—finds Brady Hartsfield an extremely interesting case. This afternoon he sits by the window, dressed in jeans and a checked shirt. His hair is long and needs cutting, but it’s been washed and shines golden in the sunlight.

Both Hodges sequels identify Felix Babineau as the head of neurology treating Brady Hartsfield at the same clinic.

“You may want to come, Dr. Babineau,” she says. “It’s Mr. Hartsfield. He’s awake.” This only makes him look up, but what the nurse says next gets him to his feet. “He spoke to me.” “After seventeen months? Extraordinary. Are you sure?” The nurse is flushed with excitement.

Neurologist called to Brady when he awakens, establishing the same doctor as in the sequels.