I know everybody keeps on picking on poor Ted... they just will not let him win.
I am saying if Ted is as claimed, then Doctor Carson, a man with a full knowledge of human anatomy, should have been able to exit the room, even if he was being held against his will. (If you don't believe me, get in a fight with an EMT some time. My certs have been expired for 30+ years and I still can use that knowledge to my advantage in a scrap--his are current.) Apparently he wasn't held against his will.
I am presuming Dr. Carson can tell time, even though that isn't brain surgery, and could be aware that more than 5 minutes had elapsed. Neurosurgeons can afford some really nice watches.
So don't even try to blame Cruz for Carson being late. What a crock.