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Since
Here's how I want to continue it: Christopher was shorter, Lawrence was allowed to ride the rollercoaster and Christopher had to settle for watching from the sidelines.

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Monica offered to help Betty crate train her dogs, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Monica was a certified dog trainer.

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Lindsey was able to get a new carpet for the winter unlike Betty, because
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Betty got a demotion.