"Well, that's a nice sentiment I guess?"

But Danny found it hard to believe that he'd actually be able to do anything.

"But don't worry too much. When something happens, I can handle it."

Danny doesn't bother pretending that something wasn't going to happen. He had the power to do something to help. And that meant that he was obligated to use it. Pair that with his usual bad luck, and it was only a matter of time.