The context of the following conversation is Riley walked on the close side of the sidewalk next to the street next to her girlfriend.:
Riley says My girl and I went to a new coffee shop today..
The friend responds That's cool, I thought I saw you guys in the neighbourhood..
Riley responds Yeah I was walking closer to the street because she gets nervous..
The friend responds Was she hit by a car or something?.
Riley responds No her brother was, now she gets really nervous walking next to the road..
The friend responds Oh wow, I had no idea..