The context of the following conversation is Although he was terrified of cats, Lee overcame his fear and petted the cat.:
Lee says I saw this cat the other day and I couldn't help but pet it, it was so cute!.
The friend responds I thought you had a phobia of cats?.
Lee responds I do.  This was the first time I ever saw a cat that I wasn't scared of.  I liked this cat..
The friend responds That's great!  Maybe you're getting rid of that phobia, finally..
Lee responds That would be cool.  I would like to try to have a cat, as long as it looked and acted just like this one..
The friend responds Well, then, we'll have to search around and find you a cat that you can get along with!.