I know this is gonna sound . . . trite? But I really am sorry.

I understand. Some things are hard to talk about.

[she'd be of the opinion that he owed nothing to someone who'd torture him and keep him prisoner. less than nothing. and that he did the right thing when he helped the others escape. and that he was very brave]

I don't know! You'd probably have to ask the aliens, but if you explained the situation to them, they'd have to help you. They'd be--well, they'd be complete and total nassheads if they didn't.