Problem: Aaron wished he was looking at old family photos like Steven, because

My choice: Aaron was sad.

Problem: Because Donald liked cinnamon rolls but Neil loved them,

My choice: Donald ate cinnamon rolls for breakfast occasionally.

Problem: William liked to drink energy drinks. Leslie said he preferred black coffee.

My choice: Leslie liked bitter coffee.

Problem: Hunter began to develop a Texan accent from spending time around Neil.

My choice:
Hunter was not from Texas.