To make matters worse…
Speak as Erin
Speak as Stephen
Stephen: I'm sorry to hear that. What's going on?
Erin: A pipe burst at my house this morning, and now, there is water all over my house.
Stephen: Are you serious? Why are you at work?
Erin: I turned off all the water at my house, so the water is not coming out anymore. I called the plumber to come and fix it, but he cannot come until this afternoon.
Stephen: What a disaster!
Erin: To make matters worse, I am supposed to have my daughter's birthday party at our house tomorrow. But now that is impossible. So, I will need to find a new place to have her party.
Stephen: You should have her party at the arcade. There are many games for the kids and pizza. It is simple for you, and the kids will love it.
Erin: That's a great idea.