history: I was devastated my pet gerbil died recently. I loved him so much. I don't know what I will do without him. I was devastated when my pet gerbil Gary passed away recently. I loved Gary so much! Oh.. i am so sorry to hear that my friend.. I understand your feelings. Have you thought about getting a new pet?
current: Well I want to but I am afraid I will still miss Gary. We had such a great time together.
next: I feel you.. When my pet dunken passed away, i got a new dog, named him dunken and restarted our relationship from there