The context of the following conversation is Ash visited Aubrey's relatives in Canada because Ash was staying nearby on Ash's holiday to a foreign country.:
Ash says I saw Aubrey's family in Canada..
The friend responds Wow, what was the occasion?.
Ash responds I was on holiday there and staying nearby..
The friend responds Was Aubrey there as well?.
Ash responds No, Aubrey wasn't there, so we talked a lot behind her back..
The friend responds Hope it was all good things..