The context of the following conversation is Sydney gave ash grief. Sydney was Ash's daughter and was making bad grades.:
Sydney says My mom, Ash, gave me grief for making bad grades this semester..
The friend responds How bad where your grades?.
Sydney responds I failed Calculus so I'll have to retake it next semester..
The friend responds Why did you fail it?.
Sydney responds I started hanging out with the wrong crowded. I ditched too many classes to do drugs..
The friend responds You need to pull yourself together..