[ Her hand tightens around his suddenly. Eyes are still trained forward on the door handle. She hasn't moved away just yet. Alan stands at her side and is ready to leave, yet she's standing there. He says those three words that cause a reaction in her every time. ]

I'm sorry. [ The words come from her as fast as his own had left him. Her red hair obscures her face. ] I know you say that I'm doing everything you need. That everything I'm trying is the right thing. You're grateful for everything I've done...

[ « Why can't I help him get over this? » ]

I can't help the feeling that I'm not doing enough. That I'm not good enough for what you need... that maybe Alice would have helped you more. She did help you more when you were together.

[ « I'm not good at any of this. I never have been. Maybe I never will be. » ]

Alice was better for you.