Mike and Dave are good friends. They know each other's family well. One day while they __1__ pool, Dave asked Mike about his plan for his mother's birthday. Mike told him that he planned to take her somewhere during the day. Then his father would take her to their favorite restaurant that evening. Mike didn't know where he should take his mother __2__ he asked Dave for his opinion. Dave thought of the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge. Since Mike's mother loves boats, it would be a good birthday surprise for her. Mike liked the idea. He called to find out the schedule for the __3__ right away. On his mother's birthday, Mike took his mother to the gift shop of Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge first. He wanted his mother to __4__ some souvenirs as a birthday present. Then he took her to the boat. The gorge was so beautiful and his mother was so excited about the cruise. What a(n) __5__ day!1. play were playing have played played2. before if until so3. courses counters cruises credits