Story needs to be completed:
The soap that Brian uses costs much less than Ian's. This is due to

My choice:
Brian liking cheap brands.

Story needs to be completed:
Nate was unexpectedly early to his appointment today. So while waiting he compared the time on his watch to the wall clock and concluded the

My choice:
watch must be running fast.

Story needs to be completed:
Kevin didn't consider the costs when they bought the house from Derrick, so

My choice:
Kevin was stuck with the money pit.

Story needs to be completed:
Emily took care of Christine while they were ill, because

My choice:
Emily had a generous nature.