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When writing in past tense and using the word "next" as in "what will happen next", do I add the "next" right after "happen" if there are more words after that?

Also, is the word "as" being correctly used in the sentences below?

Ex. The excitement I had grew exponentially after that, as I wanted to know what would happen next to me and my friends.

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The excitement I had grew exponentially after that, as I wanted to know what would happen to me and my friends next.

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  1. Today, 11:03
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    Use the second example. the excitement I had grew exponentially after that, as I wanted to know what would happen to me and my friends next
  2. Today, 12:47
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    Ex. The excitement I had grew exponentially after that, as I wanted to know what would happen next to me and my friends.

    This one is the correct sentence.

    Try substituting the conjunction and in place of as.

    The excitement I had grew exponentially after that, and I wanted to know what would happen next to me and my friends.
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