The context of the following conversation is Sydney kept the kids apart by having one of the kids in the kitchen and the other in the living room.:
Sydney says My kids were acting crazy today. Fighting all day long. I have such a headache..
The friend responds I only have one so I don't have any advice for you..
Sydney responds That's okay. I put one in the kitchen and one in the living room. Told them not to move..
The friend responds Did it work?.
Sydney responds It did, until dinner time. Then they started arguing again. Next time is no phones, computers, or video games..
The friend responds I hope it'll work..