In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.

Jason has been lonely for many Year's. Finally his friends encourage him to try to meet a girlfriend. Jason asks Rebecca out on a date. She says yes. Jason is happy to be out on a date with someone.
Why did Jason ask Rebecca?
his friend encourage him to try to meet a girlfriend.