Here's a short story:

Dear Mom, I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon. Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died of a heart attack at home ten years ago in a road accident, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. Though you don't have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings. Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I'm glad you won't live by yourself any more. Let's plan to take a trip in the near future. It's been years since the three of us took a trip together. Happy Mother's Day. I love you, Mom. Best wishes, David (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: Who is writing the letter?
Guess: David

Question: Who is he writing to?
Guess: Mom

Question: What holiday is coming up?
Guess: Mother's Day

Question: When is it?
Guess: next week.

Question: What is he apologizing for?
Guess: that he I can't go back home for Mother's Day

Question: What is he doing instead?
Guess: go to an important meeting for his boss

Question: Does his boss help him a lot?
Guess: Yes

Question: With what?
Guess: with work and life

Question: Will he try to go home at another date?
Guess: Yes

Question: Is his father still alive?
Guess: No

Question: How did he die?
Guess: of a heart attack

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: How long ago?

ten years ago