history: I was going to go to the movies with a bunch of friends. But they all bailed on me and now I have to go alone.  I was going to go to the movies with a bunch of friends. But they all bailed on me and now I have to go alone. If the movie is worth it you will never miss them. I hope so_comma_ but I am really missing them right now. I didn't want to go alone. 
current: I understand. Its tough these days.
next: It is hard to find reliable friends. No one seems to show up anymore. 