Then? [ Jesse tilts her head with her eyebrows raised. She's curious to see what Alan thinks of himself. Well, another version of himself. ] You just met Jesse and you care that much about her. She's lucky to have you when she does.

[ She frowns then. Her gaze leaves him once more as her lower lip trembles. Then, in an instant, the emotion on her face is controlled. Locked back inside. ] I hate it. I don't know if it's easier. I don't... I don't know what to do.

[ It might be believing in Alan more than people in general. Another parautlitarian. Knowing that he's already defeated the Dark Presence once and saved the world. ] You can do it. You just have to be open to the idea you can.

I do. I believe in both of you and what you can do. It's just getting you to believe in yourself. Cutting through all that negativity in your head.