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Billy could now see his cheekbones and the outline of many others. Billy calls his boss Kirk Penschley to get time off from work for his appointment. Billy ends up asking Kirk if he can track down the Gypsies for him. Billy gives Kirk the leader of the Gypsies name and Kirk says that he can probably trace them. Billy went to the police station to see if Duncan was there and the assistant chief said that he had the flu. Billy ends up calling Dr. Houston to find out what is wrong with Hopley. After arguing Houston finally tells Billy that Hopley has a case of acne. Billy decided to driver over to Duncan's house and he rang the doorbell. After a while Duncan lets him in and into his den. The room was dark and only a lamp was on hiding Duncan's face. Billy finds out that he has also been touched by the Gypsy. After talking Duncan shines the light on his face and Billy describes it as a harsh alien landscape. Billy says that he wants to find the old Gypsy who cursed him and Duncan says he wants to kill him.