Context: A few weeks ago a coworker called in sick. I had to work twice as long as I normally would. 
Speaker 1: A few weeks ago a coworker called in sick. I had to work twice as long as I normally would. 
Speaker 2: So you covered him. It was very noble from your side to act in this way
Speaker 1: It was, but it didn't help my feelings towards that coworker. 
Speaker 2: Well, at least you did something good for that co-worker and most probably he feels indebted toward you
Speaker 1: That is true, I just hope he was really sick. I hate it when I have to cover for people who are hungover. 