The context of the following conversation is Remy the cat almost fell off of the chair Alex was sitting on but Remy held onto Alex fast.:
Remy says I was really scared last night because I felt like I was falling..
The friend responds You're so nimble, though. How could you fall?.
Remy responds I didn't fall, but it almost happened. I didn't have a good grip on the chair that Alex was sitting on..
The friend responds How did you keep yourself from hitting the floor?.
Remy responds I just held onto Alex as tightly as I could..
The friend responds I'm glad you were able to stay on the chair..