Do you think? I know he looks horrible and he sure obsessed about turning 60 but I didn't even think about him being sick.
I'm long familiar with Hume, Barnes, and the others. I know how they talk and how they think. As I'm sure you do, and most freepers here as well.
In my opinion there really is no other explanation for the reserve they are exhibiting. It's plain compassion for a fellow mortal, regardless how flawed, who is already at the station where his train's coming.
Oh...he's just pi**** at reaching 60, having a heart problem and not being able to take Viaga. That means more blood flowing to his brain wherein his ego lies.