The context of the following conversation is Alex called Quinn their father, even though Quinn was really just a big brother.:
Alex says Quinn is old enough to be my dad and has been like a father to me..
The friend responds Quinn? I thought he was your father!.
Alex responds Nope, Quinn is my older brother and got really involved with my sports stuff and boy scouts when my real dad left home..
The friend responds Hey man, I am really sorry!.
Alex responds Oh I am good because my real dad was a jerk and things go better when he left..
The friend responds Okay, cool. Well, you have a great family and Quinn is a good dude..