Sentence 1: Steve had to have a cavity filled. 
 Sentence 3: A nurse offered to hold his hand during the procedure 
 Sentence 4:  Steve agreed, clutching her hand as he felt the painful tools 
 Sentence 5:  Thanks to her friendliness, the procedure passed quickly 
 Option 1: He didn't mind going to the dentist. 
 Option 2: He was very afraid of the dentist and was reluctant to do it.