Simon: Hello, I need someone to go to the conference with me, since Alan had an accident yesterday.
Lilly: Oh God, is he okay?
Simon: More or less. He's got a broken leg.
Lilly: Poor Alan.
Derek: I can go with you. It's next week, isn't it?
Simon: Yes, Thursday and Friday. I'll send you an e-mail with all the details then.
Simon is going to the conference next week with Derek. Alan can't go as he broke a leg in an accident.