[ If Alan had to use just one word to describe Jesse, either Jesse, he'd say she's like an onion. There are so many layers to her, and he wouldn't know where to begin with pulling them back. Maybe it's not his business to pull them back. Everyone's allowed to have things they keep to themselves. Her answer just then might have been short, but he thinks nothing of it. ]

I know it doesn't mean much, coming from just one person, but it's one more person than you had before, isn't it? I hope your Alan said it to you too. [ If he didn't, then he's tempted to find a way to kick his ass until he tells her. Well, he's not really tempted to do that; it's one of those things that he should realize on his own, but the idea still remains. ]

So pay attention is what you're telling me. Pay attention and remember. [ He'll do his best, but a part of him wonders if he'll be able to do what she's told him to. The least he can do is try. ]

This could go wrong very fast, huh? But I get it, I have to keep trying. I'm involved now, I can't just stop. I won't stop.

[ He squeezes her hand in return, thinking how easy that feels. How natural it feels. Maybe he shouldn't like it, because she has her own Alan out there somewhere, but it feels right. ]

Yeah... Divorce. Me and Alice, we weren't really seeing eye to eye. I want us to stay together, but it looks like she has other ideas. Not that I can blame her.

[ He goes quiet for a second as he thinks about what she's telling him, trying to process it all. ]

You know what? I would. Just call me crazy, but I would.