['I almost got hit by a semi truck today on the highway. It scared me half to death.', "Woah! I'm soooo glad you're okay!  Those big rigs are so dangerous and make me so nervous.  I stay as far away from them as I can.", 'I know, I always try to, but my wife was in labor so she was making me pass everyone on the road.']
Well, that's understandable.  I've had two kids of my own and labor would not be fun in the car.  Was she in shock when you guys were almost hit?
I almost got hit by a semi truck today on the highway. It scared me half to death.