history: My family had to go to a funeral out of state this week.  I hate being alone. My family had to go to a funeral out of state this week.  I hate being alone. That really stinks. You didn't go with them?
current: No.  I didn't know the person at all and I have to work.
next: Ah. Well, I suppose it's a good thing you didn't know him. Less heartache for you, I suppose.