W: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight. M: Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time. W: Then we won't be able to go to the theatre tomorrow. M: No, I am afraid we have to change all our plans. W: All right. David, when exactly are you leaving then? M: I am taking the 7 o'clock plane to Rome. W: Are you coming home before you go to the airport? M: I am afraid I can't. I am still having a talk with my boss here. W: What about your suitcase? M: I am afraid you'll have to pack it for me. W: And who is fetching it for you? M: You'll bring it, darling. W: Why me? M: Because you are coming with me. It's your birthday on Saturday and this trip is my birthday present for you. I'll meet you at the airport, three quarters before the flight. Don't forget anything and don't be late. See you later, darling. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening.

M: Why not the half day? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I think I'll take the whole day tour of the village.

M: What?! W: I'm sorry. I don't know how it happened. She was in her usual place under the bed. When I opened the front door to get the morning paper, I saw her run past me really quickly. I tried to close the door in time, but she must have gotten out. M: Diane, she's a house cat. She's not supposed to go outside, ever! She could get lost and never find her way back. Or worse, she could get hit by a car! W: I feel like a terrible roommate, Lenny. I wish there were something I could do to fix this. M: Wait... You've looked everywhere for her? W: Yes... under the sofa, in the dirty clothes, behind the bookcase... M: Did you check back under the bed where she was? W: Hmm, I guess I didn't think to look there. I just assumed that she had... M: Look who I found! W: Oh, my! I can't believe it! I thought she had gone out of the front door, but I guess I didn't actually see her make it outside. M: Sometimes she starts to head out there, but she changes her mind at the last second. Then she just goes back to her safe place! The outside world can be a scary place for her! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Lenny, I'm not sure how to say this, but here it goes: I lost your cat this morning.