The context of the following conversation is Riley found a job soon after looking, and was able to start paying off their bills.:
Riley says I got my first pay check from the new job today and can finally pay some bills..
The friend responds Were you looking a long time before getting it?.
Riley responds It wasn't that long but I had bills pile up so now I can start paying them off..
The friend responds That feels like a relief to finally have an income..
Riley responds I hate to be late on payments..
The friend responds Now that you're employed, you can catch up easily..