The context of the following conversation is Sydney gave the woman the right to enter the room after she saw her son being taken away.:
Sydney says I had to let this woman enter the room because of the circumstances..
The friend responds What were the circumstances?.
Sydney responds Her minor son was taken away as punishment..
The friend responds Punishment for what?.
Sydney responds He committed an adult crime and has to spend time in a detention centre. His mom went ballistic..
The friend responds Well at least she was able to see her son off I guess..