history: My boss is coming for dinner tonight with his wife.  Many things could go wrong I hope they don't or I probably won't be getting a raise. My boss is coming for dinner tonight with his wife.  Oh that's exciting. Are you nervous to have them over?
current: Yes I am. Many things could go wrong I hope they don't or I probably won't be getting a raise and worse still I will be to embarrassed to ask for it.
next: I bet it's all in your head. I am sure it will all good smooth.