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.
current: I hope so, but I am really missing them right now. I didn't want to go alone. 
next: I understand. Its tough these days.