I agree. Even if he proves Elaine's innocence and asks Elain for forgiveness, I hope she doesn't forgive. That's basically abusive relationship "oh I'm sorry I hit you when I got angry but I still love you" except in this case he's her childhood friend. He's so arrogant thinking he's allowed to use violence whenever he pleases and pretend it's not violence "oh I accidentally used too much strength my bad I didn't mean any harm, I am a noble person" yeah right, hypocrite... he doesn't deserve forgiveness.