Daniel let out a soft sigh of his own and leaned into Johnny more. He was beginning to feel quite exhausted, the events of the day catching up to him and the realisation of just how serious his surgery and the risks involved had been.
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva to try and moisten his mouth and throat before he took the proffered phone from Johnny and pressed it to his ear. He gave a small smile.
"Hey Matty. Are you being good for Deacon? What have you been up to today?" He asked, making himself sound brighter than he felt.