[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Kenneth borrowed woodworking equipment from Justin so he could build a table. When he accidentally broke some of it, 
OPTIONS:
- Kenneth vowed never to lend anything to anyone again.
- Justin vowed never to lend anything to anyone again.

[A]: Justin vowed never to lend anything to anyone again.
QUES: Continue writing.

Lindsey was romantic and loved to receive flowers, but Tanya wasn't as romantic. 

OPTIONS:
- Lindsey thought flowers were an expression of love.
- Tanya thought flowers were an expression of love.
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ANS: Lindsey thought flowers were an expression of love.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

The new stove would not get hot because the power in the neighborhood was out; the 
OPTIONS:
- neighborhood was dark.
- stove was dark.
Answer: neighborhood was dark.
sentence: During the early stages of her pregnancy, the woman only needed to buy new pants, but could still wear her shirts, because the  OPTIONS:
- pants still fit.
- shirts still fit.
complete: shirts still fit.
Ian kept his favorite pillow on his bed; when Brett accidentally tore it, 
OPTIONS:
- Ian asked him to pay for a replacement.
- Brett asked him to pay for a replacement.
Ian asked him to pay for a replacement.
Problem: Continue the following story.

Lawrence found Matthew 's company to be a treat lately, as 
OPTIONS:
- Lawrence was usually without friends.
- Matthew was usually without friends.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence was usually without friends.