"John, it's alright."

It's without hesitation, looking back up to meet John's eyes again. "I forgive you. You brought Parker back, and that's all the apology I need."

The words come readily, and genuinely at that. It's still so much to try and sort through, but at the very least - John needs to know that above all else. Perhaps that might have broken something between them before, and even if right now that's still a bit battering, they'll get through it.