history: I was hoping to join my family for dinner but seems like I'm stuck at work. I was hoping to join my family for dinner but seems like I'm stuck at work That sucks.  Maybe they can wait just a bit longer for you?
current: No, I wouldn't want them to. It's 8pm now. I just wish work was more considerate of my time.
next: We always need to make time for our families.  They are the most important thing in this world.