The context of the following conversation is By the time Aubrey had realized the mistake, they had painted themselves into a corner.:
Aubrey says I thought that I could trust him..
The friend responds He took money and conned a lot of women..
Aubrey responds I don't know how we are going to get out of this mess, I am going to have to sell the house..
The friend responds I could buy the house from you, and you could still live in it..