The context of the following conversation is Alex got evicted from Lee's apartment after not paying his fair share of rent for two months straight.:
Lee says I had to evict Alex today and I feel really bad about it..
The friend responds Isn't that your best friend? Why did you have to evict him?.
Lee responds Because he wasn't paying rent, and he is my best friend, but I also run a business..
The friend responds How long was he not paying rent for?.
Lee responds He didn't pay me for two months straight, and it was about to be a third..
The friend responds That sucks, but like you said, its a business..