history: January my brother came to visit me. I haven't seen him in ten years. I was a little nervous before he arrived. I haven't seen my brother for ten years before he came to visit me in January. Oh my_comma_ it must have been an exciting time for you seeing your brother after such a long time
current: It was. I was a little nervous too but we had such a great time catching up.
next: I can understand why it would be a little nerve wracking but I am glad you caught up with him