Quote Originally Posted by Dermie View Post
It might also have something to do with the fact that the situation ended up becoming a lot more complicated than that, and Johnny and Lyja getting involved for real after her deception was finally exposed.

It doesn't make how the whole thing started any less creepy or wrong, but it does mean that Johnny has moved past the whole rape/violation aspect of it and his history with her is about more than just that now.
The writers tried to make it an actual romance, but Onslaught and Heroes Reborn happened before it could be done (thankfully). So he never really forgave her and her actions should never be excused.