TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the beginning and the ending of a three-part story. Your job is to complete the short story by writing a middle sentence that seamlessly connects  the first and last sentence. 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 middle sentence, and use names (e.g. Jack, Barbara,...) instead of pronouns (e.g. he / she) wherever possible.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Ethan checked out a book from the library. Ending: Ethan had to pay to replace the book.

SOLUTION: Ethan forgot about the book for months.

PROBLEM: Beginning: Mandy was at work one day. Ending: Then, he offered her a promotion.

SOLUTION: a coworker told the boss she quits.

PROBLEM: Beginning: Bob was warm and tender towards his wife. Ending: Bob was never the same after being tasered by the mall cops.

SOLUTION:
Bob tried stealing a nice coat for his wife.