The context of the following conversation is Jan had been competing for first place in a competition, and it was left up to Aubrey to decide Jan's fate.:
Aubrey says I hate having to judge this singing competition.
The friend responds Yes, everybody is so good..
Aubrey responds It's not that; it's just that Jan is my friend..
The friend responds Well, you shouldn't be judging at all..
Aubrey responds I didn't know that Jan was in it when I volunteered, and I'm the only judge; everybody else dropped out. so I couldn't quit..
The friend responds Well, it's too late to pull out now.  You'll just have to make a fair decision and hope everyone accepts it..