TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the middle and ending of a three-part story. Your job is to complete the short story by writing a probable beginning of the story. 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 beginning, and use names (e.g. Jack, Barbara,...) instead of pronouns (e.g. he / she) wherever possible.
PROBLEM: Middle: Rufus decided to cut his nails. Ending: His fingernails are much shorter.

SOLUTION: Rufus notices that he has let his fingernails grow too long.

PROBLEM: Middle: Joan's family enjoyed their experience. Ending: Joan's family liked the safari so much that they booked a second trip!

SOLUTION: Joan's family went on an African safari.

PROBLEM: Middle: he was late because he stopped on the way to check on the warehouse supplies to avoid problems later. Ending: Kenny's boss noticed and thanked him for the effort.

SOLUTION:
Kenny was always late for work.