The context of the following conversation is alex was being paid by lee, so alex wrote lee an essay.:
Lee says Alex really helped me out with that essay..
The friend responds Did you pay him for it?.
Lee responds Yeah I had to pay him but I am glad I did..
The friend responds You should do your own work Lee..
Lee responds I know, but I was really busy..
The friend responds I am only telling you this because I am your friend..