It is nice to give company to sick children.
Sam's son hasn't been feeling well because his stomach is bothering him.
Sam wants his son to stay home.
Sam calls into work and stays home with his sick son.
Sam goes to work while his son stays home in bed alone.
Sam is able to help his son into the bathroom when he feels the need to vomit.
When Sam gets back from work, he has to change the sheets on the bed because his son couldn't get out of bed.