Question: M: Let me see. You've got a bad cold. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I don't feel good these days.

Question: W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. You can really be annoying when something important slips in your mind. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me.

Question: W: Listen, we'll be lucky enough if we can get any tickets. What was said before this conversation?
Answer:
M: Let's try to get two seats near the stage.