The context of the following conversation is Lee saw a trapped and hungry dog, so he pushed the fence open.:
Lee says I was walking past Mr. Rivers house and I heard something rustling in the grass, I had to investigate.
The friend responds Weren't you scared?.
Lee responds A little but I had to see, as I got closer I seen a little creature or shadow or something back there by the fence.
The friend responds Did you get close enough to see what it was?.
Lee responds It was a dog, he was trapped behind the fence and must have been for days, he seemed so hungry, I pushed the fence open and he came running.
The friend responds Oh my goodness, thank God you heard him and paid attention, great job!.