The context of the following conversation is Riley had dirty dishes after dinner with their family. Riley washed their dishes.:
Riley says I made a big meal for my family earlier..
The friend responds Did it turn out well?.
Riley responds Yes, the food was good and everyone was happy, but there were so many dishes!.
The friend responds That's always the worst part about cooking, isn't it?.
Riley responds I had so many dirty dishes after they left. I had to wash them all, one by one! It took an hour!.
The friend responds At least it was worth it!.