The context of the following conversation is Alex began to get ready to do the dishes. Alex rolled up her sleeves.:
Alex says I rolled up my shirt sleeves and got ready to do the dishes..
The friend responds Did you have a lot of dishes to do?.
Alex responds Just a sink full of them. We just had a party and I was helping with the dishes..
The friend responds Was this at your house?.
Alex responds It was at my parent's house.  It was my dad's birthday..
The friend responds How special..