history: I once almost ruined my husband's masters thesis presentation. While he was giving his presentation, I had a bad coughing fit. He--and everyone else--stopped to make sure I was okay--and then he couldn't focus on the rest of his presentation! I once almost ruined my husband's master's thesis presentation--something he needed to pass to get his degree.
current: Oh no, what did you do?
next: I started coughing--badly. He and everyone else stopped to look at me and make sure I was okay. He was so distracted after that!