Jesus Christ, Larry, just shut up and listen.

"It's Freddy."

So no, he didn't use John Doe crap. He couldn't really think to use it then and there, not knowing where he is, not knowing how they got there. It was easier when the LAPD were surrounding the warehouse, at least then they understood the battlefield. This is different. This is the least he can offer to Larry.

"I didn't tell'em shit about you." Like I promised.