Sentence 1: Will had a birthday coming up. 
 Sentence 3: Will spent the day quietly hoping his friends would surprise him 
 Sentence 4:  Will finished work and returned home, dejected 
 Sentence 5:  Turning on the lights, Will was met with a surprise party! 
 Option 1: This was a big one - his thirtieth and he planned a party. 
 Option 2: This was a big one - his thirtieth.