history: One time when I was a kid my mother almost drove off of a high, long bridge. She was too busy yelling at me and not paying attention.  One time_comma_ when I was a kid my mom almost drove us off a high bridge_comma_ by accident.   Wow! How traumatizing! Were you scared at that time?  I didn't have time to be scared. She was busy yelling at me and not paying attention. 
current: Oh man, I think your mother regretted that after knowing she almost hurt her family. That is quite awful to think about.
next: Afterwards, I was freaked out about it. I never really liked riding with her since. 