In this task, you're given the beginning and the middle of a three-part story. Your job is to complete the short story by writing a probable ending. Generated sentences must be short, have fewer than 10 words, and be simple as if narrating to a child. Avoid using any irrelevant extra information when creating the ending, and use names instead of pronouns (e.g. he / she) wherever possible.

[EX Q]: Beginning: I went to kindergarten today. Middle: I learned a lot during the day.
[EX A]: When I got home I told my mom about what I had learned.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Uncle Jeb was playing cards with his buddies Middle: Jeb heard horrific scratching and wailing.
[EX A]: It was just his puppy dog getting into the trash

[EX Q]: Beginning: Ben wanted to win the costume contest at work this year. Middle: Despite his hard work, Ben did not finish his costume.
[EX A]:
Ben backed out of the costume contest.