The context of the following conversation is Carson sent them to the fight, so they can go home to be with the family.:
Carson says I'm feeling a little guilty that I sent the kids to the fight..
The friend responds What did you do that for? Isn't it dangerous for them to be at a fight?.
Carson responds Yes, but I knew their family would be there to pick them up from the fight..
The friend responds I guess you had to do it, then, if that was the way to reunite them with their family..
Carson responds Yes, the last I heard, they're safely at home with their parents..
The friend responds I'm glad you could play a part in making sure they're safe and sound..