Bernard+and+Helmholtz+Get+A+Call

What function does this scene perform? What is it doing?
 * Describes the annoyance Bernard and Helmholtz are facing because they can’t find John
 * Helmholtz and Bernard are completely oblivious to what their friend is up to
 * Helmholtz receives a phone call explaining what John is doing and they both rush to the hospital
 * Shows Bernard and Helmholtz realization of the danger John can bring upon them

Why has it been written?
 * The scene foreshadows that a lot of trouble is going to happen at the hospital
 * The friendship between Bernard, Helmholtz, and John
 * Bernard’s unwillingness to support his friend because of societal standards

How is its construction conducive to its function and purpose?
 * Conversation between Helmholtz and Bernard
 * The repetition of Ford throughout the entire conversation
 * Less narration and more dialogue