The context of the following conversation is Skylar was going to be late for dinner tonight. Skylar sent dad a text letting him know.:
Skylar says I sent my dad a text to let him know I will be late for dinner tonight..
The friend responds I'm sure he will understand that it wasn't your fault..
Skylar responds The weather has just been so bad lately and I don't want to drive..
The friend responds I wouldn't either with the way it has been snowing..
Skylar responds Maybe we can wait a bit before we take off..