The context of the following conversation is Alex found out Robin is trying to shoplift sandwich. Robin looked very hungry. Being a good friend of Robin, Alex got in Robin's way.:
Alex says I found out Robin was trying to steal a sandwich when I was at grocery store with her..
The friend responds Oh really? That's weird. Well she might be going through some tough times financially..
Alex responds Hmm, yeah that's rough. Still, you don't do that stuff. I tried to stop it. But you know what, now that you told me that, maybe I'll help her out someway..
The friend responds I heard she lost her job. You know, things are tight for everybody out here. It's good that we help each other out..