The context of the following conversation is others were going to the carnival, so bailey jumped through hoops to go to the event.:
Bailey says I finally got out of my work schedule to go to the carnival with my friends..
The friend responds How did you manage that?.
Bailey responds I told my boss that I had severe cramps and keep keeling over..
The friend responds That one always works for you..
Bailey responds I know. I put his hands over his ears and said just go home..
The friend responds You know your boss volunteered to work the ticket booth at the carnival tonight..