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.
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Question: Beginning: Chris wanted to go to a concert, but he didn't want to go alone. Middle: He called his girlfriend Mary to ask her to accompany him.

Answer: Chris and Mary went to the concert together.

Question: Beginning: Laura grew up in a house in the woods. Middle: Laura loved her home and her outdoor swing.

Answer: The swing was strong, and Laura felt like she could almost fly!

Question: Beginning: My junior year I was cut from the soccer team. Middle: I practiced hard after that.

Answer:
The following year I made the team.