[ It's not at all difficult for him to imagine that his words have struck a nerve or rung a bell. After all, he's used her trademark phrase for describing the way the world really is, whether or not people see it too. And most of them don't, which is why he's certain hearing him use her chosen words is bound to have caused her no small amount of feelings.

And as silly as it might seem, he's already resolved to try and keep reaching out to her again. She'll probably need his help and support as she goes down this road. There will most certainly come a time when her Alan can support her, but until then, he doesn't mind doing his part. ]

Honestly, yes, he will. It will be a lot for him to swallow, but he'll do it. Just try telling him, Jesse. Not everything right away, but just start talking to him. It'll work out, I know it will.

[ He puts as much warmth and encouragement into his voice as he possibly can, knowing that she needs it. ]

No, you know who's lucky to have them? Me. I wouldn't be where I am without you and Polaris. You both have helped save me. But I would be lying if I didn't tell you the truth. Right now, we're not together. She- she had to let me go in order for the story to work. In order for us to reach the end. We're still trying to reach the end, just not together right now. But the important thing is, she hasn't lost me. I haven't lost her.

[ And having said that, suddenly Alan really believes it. ]