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: Amy was at the end of her rope with her dorm mate Sue. Middle: After Amy explained, Sue agreed to clean up after herself.
[EX A]: Amy left that day confident she and Sue were going to get along.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Lucas was playing basketball with his friend. Middle: Lucas was playing by a swamp.
[EX A]: Suddenly, a crocodile surfaced and scared Lucas away.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Mary was excited about the big sale at her favorite store. Middle: Mary scored her a new pair of shoes for half off the original price.
[EX A]:
Afterwards, Mary called her friend to brag.