Story needs to be completed:
I bought the wrong size of tarp and it didn't fit the truck, because the

My choice:
truck was too long.

Story needs to be completed:
Rachel envied Carrie's ability as a caring and competent nurse because

My choice:
Carrie finished nursing school.

Story needs to be completed:
Because Patricia drove Lindsey's radio controlled car into a tree,

My choice:
Patricia never stopped apologizing for the action.

Story needs to be completed:
Joel had to prepare a fancy dinner for Robert, because

My choice:
Joel had been hired as a chef.