The context of the following conversation is Austin told lies to her, so she never found out about the affair.:
Austin says I was in a tough spot..
The friend responds That seems to be normal for you..
Austin responds My girlfriend confronted me with the evidence..
The friend responds You were between a rock and a hard place..
Austin responds I told her lies so she never found out about the affair..
The friend responds That is true, unless I say something to her..