Sentence 1: Connie had been attracted to her coworker for more than a year. 
 Sentence 3: Connie was great at mixing drinks, and decided to 'wow' him 
 Sentence 4:  But just as she was taking him his favorite drink, she tripped 
 Sentence 5:  Connie was humiliated when the drink flew all over his dress shirt 
 Option 1: A holiday party was being arranged, and Seth would be attending. 
 Option 2: A holiday party was being arranged, but Seth would not be attending.