[It's true that it's not the answer that Alfie wants. Being able to have a concrete plan for how to handle future scenarios, and being able to not making everything up as you go along - that's all extremely important, in his mind. Allow for flexibility and recognize that unexpected things can always happen, yes, but always start with a solid base.

But that's where the difference between him and Watson lies, he realizes. He's used to creating that solid base for himself. Watson is used to having it already exist in place.]

I'm not gonna forgive you. I won't absolve you.

[Just getting that out of the way first.]

There are some very fucking basic things you can do here, going forward. Things you do not need to make up as you go along. A structure for yourself, yeah?