The context of the following conversation is Although he was terrified of cats, Lee overcame his fear and petted the cat.:
Lee says I went over to Dave's last night..
The friend responds I thought you didn't go there because of the cat..
Lee responds I was scared to death, but I ended up petting him..
The friend responds If you keep going over there, you may get over your fear of cats..
Lee responds Maybe one day. So far I still don't like them..