She could overpower him easy. She could overpower him and put this whole thing to rest, and ask him whatever questions she wants, and - and he can't allow for that. He can't allow for that to happen. Any alternative is better.

If she's already doomed, any alternative is preferable.

He breathes in.

If this is anything like the case is with Jay, this might be enough.

"Do remember how It fried your body?" His tone is uncharacteristically steady, utterly calm. "Do you remember how it felt, when It burned you alive?"