The context of the following conversation is The rain was coming down hard and the road was flooding. Also, they had been drinking for hours. So, Riley stayed at Ash's place.:
Riley says It was like a torrential downpour and the road was flooded..
The friend responds Sounds terrifying! Did you make it to your destination?.
Riley responds No, had to take a detour and spend the night at Ash’s place..
The friend responds Why didn’t you just drive home?.
Riley responds I was drinking for hours and slightly intoxicated, didn’t think it was safe..
The friend responds You did the right thing Riley..