The context of the following conversation is Due to him not wanting to leave, Austin needs to check with his mom to see if he can stay and purchase more food.:
Austin says I didn't want to leave yet, so I called my mom and asked her if I could stay and buy more food..
The friend responds Where were you?.
Austin responds My friends and I went to the amusement park yesterday.
The friend responds I heard it was packed..
Austin responds It was.  I was with my friends, talking and having fun.  I didn't even mind the lines..
The friend responds When are you going back?.