Sentence 1: Beth and Laurie wanted to see their favorite band in another city. 
 Sentence 3: The were both off work with no plans so they decided to try going 
 Sentence 4:  They drove three hours to the city where the band was playing 
 Sentence 5:  A scalper sold them discounted tickets and they enjoyed the concert 
 Option 1: The concert was sold out and they had not gotten tickets. 
 Option 2: They got lucky and still got some tickets to the concert.