The context of the following conversation is Skylar put a hand on Addison's shoulder to comfort them about the death of their parent.:
Skylar says I was comforting Addison this morning..
The friend responds Why were you comforting Addison?.
Skylar responds Addison's parent died last night. I put my hand on her shoulder so she knows I'm there for her..
The friend responds Please give her my sympathies..