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I didn't want to take care of my work because it was taking more time away from my play, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: work was boring.

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Christine was writing a script for a play and Rachel wanted to act, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Christine gave their script to read.

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Benjamin asked to crash on Derrick's couch because 
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Benjamin 's girlfriend had kicked him out and ended their long term relationship.