The context of the following conversation is Kendall though of hiring Casey, but made Casey fill out of job application first.:
Kendall says I was almost ready to hire Casey, but since he is my cousin I really need to go through the proper channels to hire him..
The friend responds Yeah, you don't want it to seem like you're hiring him because he is family..
Kendall responds Nepotism has been a big issue at some other businesses I worked at and I want to avoid it here..
The friend responds Do you think he is a good fit for the job?.
Kendall responds Yes I really do, but I won't hire him if there is someone better and I made him aware of that..
The friend responds That is good that he understands that and won't be upset if he isn't hired..