(1) Maggie really wanted to go skiing with her friends over winter break. (2) She learned to ski when she was just five years old and she looked forward to ski season every year. (3) Although, this year someone very special has asked Maggie for a favor. (4) Maggie’s grandmother needed her to help out around the house while her grandfather was away on business. (5) Deep down Maggie decided that it would be nice to spend some time with grandmother because it has been a long time since they had some quality time with one another.

Where is the best placement of the following sentence?

Maggie knew her friends would understand; besides there is always next year.