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: Caleb was thankful to Chris for coming to his rescue. Ending: Chris told him not to mention it and the two went off.

SOLUTION: Chris approached the man threatening Caleb.

PROBLEM: Middle: Diana didn't like the message so she didn't reply. Henry sent anothrer. Ending: She ended up ignoring him for a week.

SOLUTION: Henry sent a message to Diana.

PROBLEM: Middle: One crew member threw a rock at one of the dolphins. Ending: The Captain became angry and relieved him of duty.

SOLUTION:
On my Navy ship, we'd often see dolphins.

