history: I'm not really sure if I am going to be able to find a gift for my wife's birthday. I'm not really sure if I am going to be able to find a gift for my wife's birthday. Why not?
current: I had ordered it about 6 month's ago because it was a custom made gift, but the company called me and told me that it broke in the final step.  I was supposed to get it tomorrow and there is no way that I will get it on time.  I just don't know what to do now.
next: Oh no, that's awful. Maybe you can find something else to give her for her birthday but tell her you have another present that will arrive a little later. 