The context of the following conversation is Ash visited Aubrey's sick relatives when Aubrey was out of town to make sure they were doing well.:
Ash says I saw your relatives when you were gone and gave them your present..
The friend responds Thanks so much for doing that. How were they?.
Ash responds They still seem pretty sick..
The friend responds Are they in relatively good spirits?.
Ash responds They seemed optimistic about a fast recovery..
The friend responds I hope they do recover quickly. It's been a drag knowing they aren't well..