history: I went to a party at a friends house and I spilled a drink on the floor. I didn't bother to tell them it was me when I heard they had to get new carpet  I went to a party at a friends house and I spilled a drink on the floor. Hey it happens to the best of us. Were you able to clean it up well?
current: I wasn't. I felt bad when I heard they had to get new carpet.
next: Oh no that's awful! I hadn't realized it was carpet. As a clumsy person, that could've definitely been me in your situation so I get it.