[It's odd to say that Johnny looked thoughtful, but there were certainly gears grinding in his head about how to respond to that.

The kids had all made some mistakes but they were all following someone who they legitimately believed in and had too. He knows what it's like to have the rugged pulled out from under him.

He also didn't want to push his own bullshit and regrets about what happened to him on this situation.]

Actually I was going to say I'm glad you decided to come around. I'm pretty sure the last place you want to be is holed up with me. But the other kids missed you.