Panel 1: (Desmond is sitting at a table next to another man. He is drinking coffee and reading a book, turning to look at the man with a surprised expression. The man is curiously showing Desmond a note that he recently wrote)
The man is showing Desmond the note: “DO YOU MISS BEING ABLE TO HEAR?”

Panel 2: (Desmond is showing the man a note that he wrote, smiling. The man looks concerned, shrugging and pointing at his ear)
Desmond is showing the man the note: “NO, DO YOU MISS BEING DEAF?”
Man: “NO, I’VE NEVER BEEN DEAF!”

Panel 3: (Desmond is smiling and holding his coffee. The man is blushing, also smiling; he realizes something)
Man: “OH! I GET IT.”