Sentence 1: Michelle and Marie were best friends. 
 Sentence 3: Marie begged her mom to reconsider, but she refused 
 Sentence 4:  The two girls were upset, afraid their friendship would end 
 Sentence 5:  They began writing letters and having yearly visits and felt better 
 Option 1: Marie's mom had to take a job across the country. 
 Option 2: Marie's mom decided to buy a house closer to Michelle's.