@lrrainewarren They should have had him doing what Jo said he was doing. (If memory serves) He could have been easily visiting/ taking care of his mom, and would be trying to take care of his brother. Easy out, easy way to come back if Justin ever wanted.
Photo of Paul Alexander who is one of the last people living in an iron lung. He contracted polio in 1952 at the age of six. He has been using the iron lung for over 70 years, and is currently 77 years old.