The context of the following conversation is Lee felt crowded on Jan's line, so he went home to do something else.:
Lee says Just arriving home from working..
The friend responds Hey! Didn't expect to see you so soon..
Lee responds Yeah, work was crowded on Jan's line and they didn't have anywhere else to put me..
The friend responds So you just left?.
Lee responds Yeah, I figured I'd just come home and work on the boat instead..
The friend responds Well, hopefully you don't get in trouble for leaving early..