Story needs to be completed:
Emily avoided getting the hypothermia that Maria succumbed to, because

My choice:
Emily had worn appropriate clothing.

Story needs to be completed:
Alexia had to make do with cleaning her teeth with mouthwash instead of a toothbrush because the

My choice:
mouthwash was all she had.

Story needs to be completed:
Matthew offered to help Aaron when he was working on his car.

My choice:
Matthew was an experienced mechanic.

Story needs to be completed:
He put the dollar bill in the drawer instead of his pocket, because the

My choice:
pocket was the most expected hiding spot.