The context of the following conversation is Cameron headed toward Robin and tripped. He had wanted to ask Robin for a long time.:
Cameron says I tripped when I headed towards Robin.  I just fell on my face..
The friend responds Are you okay?.
Cameron responds I didn't break any bones but I had to get a couple of stitches on my chin..
The friend responds Did you break open the skin?.
Cameron responds I had a long gash. The doctor told me a couple of stitches would help it heal faster..
The friend responds That sounds like a pretty bad fall..