Context: I forgot my mother-in-laws birthday this year and can't look her in the eye! My husband was working away from home and forgot to remind me.
Speaker 1: I forgot my mother-in-law's birthday this year and can't look her in the eye!
Speaker 2: I'm sure she understands, just tell the truth!
Speaker 1: I just feel so embarrassed - she never forgets my birthday. And my husband was away and didn't remind me :( 
Speaker 2: Yeah, I'd be pretty scared too, but it's better to be upfront about it to get it off your chest
Speaker 1: You're right. She's a very forgiving person and I've never forgotten before. It's on St. Paddy's day for heavens sake - how could I forget???