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: They had extra practices. Ending: The hard work paid off in the end, and they defeated the rival team.

SOLUTION: The team had done well all season.

PROBLEM: Middle: I told my uncle that i didn't want to see him anymore. Ending: He didn't say a single word to me for the rest of the day.

SOLUTION: I was trying to tell my uncle a message.

PROBLEM: Middle: My co-worker didn't agree with me. Ending: She ended up calling my boss and I was written up the next day.

SOLUTION:
I was talking to my co-worker about a problem in our workplace.