history:  I almost got hit by a semi truck today on the highway. It scared me half to death.  I almost got hit by a semi truck today on the highway. It scared me half to death.
current: Woah! I'm soooo glad you're okay!  Those big rigs are so dangerous and make me so nervous.  I stay as far away from them as I can.
next: I know, I always try to, but my wife was in labor so she was making me pass everyone on the road.