The context of the following conversation is While waiting for the cab to take him to his new life, Lee petted the cat.:
Lee says What were you doing whilst you waited for me to pick you up?.
The friend responds Not much, was just petting my cat before you arrived.?.
Lee responds Did you not want to bring your cat..
The friend responds I did but I'll be back later today, would have been a hassle to take care of my cat whilst I'm out..
Lee responds that's understandable, is it an old cat you have?.
The friend responds Nope he's still a kitten actually..