The context of the following conversation is Jan cannot pay the rent because she lost her job but Lee made her move out anyway.:
Lee says I feel terribly about it, but I have to be realistic. I am a landlord, after all..
The friend responds I know, but Jan lost her job. What's she supposed to do?.
Lee responds I don't know. But what am I supposed to do with a tenant that can't pay rent?.
The friend responds Couldn't you have given her a little more time? She would have worked it out..
Lee responds I have bills to pay. My responsibilities don't magically go away if my tenants can't pay..
The friend responds I understand. I just feel really badly for her. She's in a terrible spot..