No, he can't. Johnny's almost relieved to hear him say it, so he doesn't have to feel it in his gut, push back against whatever encouraging fucking platitudes most people try to layer onto him.

He jumps slightly when Daniel sneezes himself out of existence - hell of a conversation-ender - and then he's back.

And, to Johnny's immense surprise, he's saying something that actually does feel familiar. He looks over at Daniel, a little curious, a little uncertain how to respond.

"Yeah," he murmurs eventually. "Yeah, it is."

Not sure what else to offer about that. The apology is uncomfortable so he doesn't answer it. He looks back at the ground.