history: I have to give a speech at my fathers funeral. I need to make sure the speech goes perfectly, i can't mess up infront of my family. I have to give a speech at my fathers funeral. I drew the short straw. It must have been a very difficult  speech_comma_ specially since I imagine you were really sad and moved.
current: Not really, I just needed to make sure that It goes off without a hitch. I don't want to embarrass my Mother.
next: Of course,  do you feel prepared to do it then?