The context of the following conversation is Austin went to dinner with his friend who was a cop. At dinner he realized Austin had a lot in common with cops.:
Austin says I had a long talk with my new friend..
The friend responds Who did you speak with?.
Austin responds I went to dinner with my friend who is a cop..
The friend responds What did you discuss?.
Austin responds After hearing about his job, I realized I had a lot in common with cops..
The friend responds That is a very difficult job..