[Regardless whether or not it's the truth, you won't even hear Jefferson call himself mad. He knows the truth. What's crazy about that?

This seems like a friendly guy. Jefferson will respond in kind. He'll figure out the details as the conversation progresses.]

Neal, if anyone can explain how Wonderland works, I would love to see him try. [He laughs softly, but there's an edge of desperation in it.]

I just got here, but it's my third "visit" in one way or another. [Hopefully this one will go better than the last, but he doubts it.]