The context of the following conversation is Jesse had been away from home all year because they were studying at an out of state college. With Christmas a few days away, Jesse went home for the holidays.:
Jesse says I finally made it home, just in time for Christmas..
The friend responds this is great, so happy you made in back in time..
Jesse responds It will be the first time this year..
The friend responds It's difficult with your college being so far away..
Jesse responds I would have been nice if my college was in the same state..
The friend responds You can't have it all..