[ .. Allen actually asking for help? Is it just because it's nothing medical, or is this actually a miraculous occasion? Especially when he's doing it so publically on top of it all. ]

Wouldn't it be better if you mentioned what sort of thing you need help with so the person who can help the most could reply? [ Listen, this is Alice, okay. Of course she's still going to have some point of criticism. She always does. ] But you can talk to me.