The context of the following conversation is Ash bought a new burglar alarm after the recent news about the increase in home robberies.:
Ash says I got my new burglar alarm installed this morning..
The friend responds I'm sure you will feel a lot safer now that you have a security system..
Ash responds I hope so! All the burglaries in my neighborhood lately have made me really afraid..
The friend responds I'm wondering if I should get one, too. Are they expensive?.
Ash responds Not really. I'll pay $30 a month for the monitoring, and the alarms were free..
The friend responds I think I can afford that..