[ His eyebrows lift in mild surprise, as if he wasn't expecting to be thanked. What exactly has he done to deserve thanks? But he doesn't have to be a genius to know that him trusting her is important to her. Even if it wasn't, he knows he wants to trust her. He wants to get his memories back so they can be how they're supposed to be. ]

Okay. Whenever you want me to do it, I'll tell you what I know. I'm guessing Estevez will want to be there for that.

[ He figures the least he can do is live with that; he's not the one calling the shots here. ]

But she can help, just like you can. The Dark Presence wants to get out and take over everything that it can, and it won't be good when it does. I don't really know a lot about how Polaris works, but compared to what the Dark Presence does to people, I think I'd choose Polaris every time.

And I learned how from someone else... someone else who isn't from our world, our reality. I wouldn't know how to do anything if he hadn't shown me.

[ His words trail off as he observes a shift in Jesse's demeanor. She seems far away, lost in thought, and he wonders what's on her mind. Gradually, his expression turns more worried the longer the silence between them seems to drag on. Maybe it's only been seconds at best, but it feels like a lot longer to Alan. ]

Yes, because of you. I made promises to you and I had to keep them. I have to keep them. I'm here because of you.

[ Needing to deal with the Dark Presence once and for all is important, but coming back for Jesse is even more important in Alan's mind. ]