It's honorable to defend someone who's being attacked.
While on a cigarette break Frank overhears two of his coworkers spreading malicious gossip about a friend of his in their department.
Frank wants to react to the gossip.
Frank confronts the gossiping pair and tells them he will report them for being unprofessional if the rumor spreads.
Frank swings by his friends department to let her know what is being said about her.
Frank is able to help curtail the gossip about his friend.
Frank feels bad when the rumor spreads around the office.