At this point, getting on his knees might be what's needed. A curse doesn't excuse you from responsibility.

[They're speaking impossibles now since it truly seems like Amory isn't going to own up to what he did.]

As tempting as that might be, there's no reason to stoop to his level...

[Angela almost slips and calls him by the nickname she gave him, but no, Chris doesn't fit anymore. Steve? Frank? George? She'll get back to this.]