history: I broke a vase at my mom's house and hid it. I still haven't told her about it. I broke a vase at my mom's house last year_comma_ and ended up hiding the evidence. I still haven't told her_comma_ and I feel bad about it.
current: Oh man that's a bad situation. Was this vase of any sentimental value, or was it really expensive or what?
next: It was fairly expensive. She wasn't relly using it for anything, and hasn't noticed it's gone. I think I'm going to buy a replacement for her, and let her know I broke the old one.