The context of the following conversation is Casey gave their friend the benefit of the doubt after hearing her side of the story.:
Casey says Do you know why my friend didn't come to my party yesterday?.
The friend responds I'm not sure, I did hear that they had some trouble with their car..
Casey responds Oh, I thought they were just ignoring me..
The friend responds Have you spoken to your friend since your party?.
Casey responds I did, they also said that they had issues with their car so couldn't make it, I guess I will give them the benefit of the doubt..
The friend responds I believe them too..