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Samantha hoped friends threw a surprise birthday party for them, but not Maria, because

Continued: Samantha loved surprises.

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Robert was very physically attractive but Matthew was rather homely.

Continued: Robert found it very easy to get dates.

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Joel had high anxiety about a visit from Leslie, so

Continued: Joel breathed deeply to relax.

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Betty wanted to buy some new clothes and asked Elena to come along because

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Elena had incredible fashion sense.