The context of the following conversation is Tracy missed the bus to school. Tracy asked Austin's family for a ride to school.:
Austin says Tracy rode to school with us because she missed the school bus..
The friend responds Did your mom or dad drive?.
Austin responds My dad drove, why?.
The friend responds I'm just surprised that Tracy built up the nerve to ask. You know how shy she can be..
Austin responds Well she needed to get to school. It was either ride with us or walk..
The friend responds She made the right choice because that is too far to walk..