The context of the following conversation is Alex was asked his side of the story, so he gave the officer his statement.:
Alex says So my side of the story is that she hit me with a frying pan.
The friend responds So the police believed you when you lied to them?.
Alex responds that is the statement that I gave them, so I hope so.
The friend responds hopefully you don't get into anymore trouble over this and get to go home.
Alex responds I hope so too.