The context of the following conversation is Lee wanted to visit his mother, but she was at work so Lee came around later.:
Lee says Can't wait to see my mom later, I wish I hadn't missed her birthday..
The friend responds Yeah that's too bad, why aren't you there now?.
Lee responds I would be but she's working today..
The friend responds Oh, makes sense..
Lee responds I got her some nice flowers and a cake to make up for it..
The friend responds That was nice, I bet she'll like that..