The context of the following conversation is Remy died in a tragic accident and Aubrey was shocked to hear the news.  Aubrey sat taking it all in while memories of Remy ran through Aubrey's mind.:
Aubrey says I can't believe he is dead..
The friend responds Have you talked to Remy's parents yet?.
Aubrey responds No I haven't been able to muster up the strength to call them..
The friend responds Yeah, I know how that feeling. He was always such a nice guy..
Aubrey responds He really was, and funny, I just didn't know he was into drugs..
The friend responds I know, it is so sad..