Story needs to be completed:
Laura was able to retire from their job earlier than Mary, because

My choice:
Laura made a lot of money in the stock market.

Story needs to be completed:
Ryan found the conditions of Joseph's life to be totally unacceptable, because

My choice:
Ryan believed in living a righteous existence.

Story needs to be completed:
Robert was diagnosed by Dennis with stage 2 lung cancer because

My choice:
Dennis was a surgeon.

Story needs to be completed:
They banned the shirts from the venue but allowed the jackets. The

My choice:
shirts were considered inappropriate for the occasion.