narrative: Eric and Jeff are best friends. Jeff's birthday was coming soon. Eric wanted to give Jeff a surprise birthday party. Eric secretly invited Jeff's close friends and family. Jeff was so surprised by the party that he teared up.
question: Why did Eric want to give Jeff a surprise birthday party?
original_sentence_for_question: Eric wanted to give Jeff a surprise birthday party.
answer: it was almost his birthday.
original_narrative_form: Eric and Jeff are best friends. Jeff's birthday was coming soon. Eric wanted to give Jeff a surprise birthday party. Eric secretly invited Jeff's close friends and family. Jeff was so surprised by the party that he teared up.
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