[ Matt can't help a small smile at Amos' reply. He can't tell if it's a truism or a small kernel of usable philosophy, but either way, he kinda likes it.

The smile, of course, disappears as Amos goes on. "A lot." Fuck. Matt's still not sure if his counts as even one time. He mulls over possible words, decides that once again none of them are adequate, and plunges ahead anyway. ]

I'm sorry that happened.

And I really hope we're not in a situation like that again, where-- [ A pause. ] --people have to wake up. But if you think it was the right thing, I'll do it again.

If it's necessary.

[ Matt doesn't look happy about it, and he isn't. He hates the thought of being cruel. But he does want Amos to know he can be relied on, that he might stammer and hesitate but he won't shy away from doing the difficult thing if he has to. ]