history: I'm cooking a big dinner tonight for a lot of people on short notice. I went to the store, got everything I need, and I think I'm ready for them. I got told on short notice that I've got a bunch of people coming over to eat dinner. I just got back from the store and I'm ready to do this!
current: Oh boy. I know just how you feel. Could you persuade them to go to a restaurant?
next: At first I was really nervous about it, but I'm in a groove now and I just hope they're satisfied. Bring it on, I say.