[ The more Alan hears, the more he hates what he's hearing. This isn't right; it's not how things are supposed to be. What went wrong between Beth and her Alan?

There has to be something I can do to help. ]

Okay. [ Alan takes a breath and lets it out before he continues. ] What started all this? Why did he become so... different?

[ Alan's expression shifts to one of worry, of concern and wanting to help. Can he help at all? He's not sure, but he knows he wants to try. ]

I think I understand now why you asked who I was. I'm not like your Alan, because- well, you're important, and you deserve better.

[ Alan's expression turns thoughtful as he tries to think of what he could do that would help. ]

If I could grab your Alan by the collar and shake some sense into him, I'd do it.