[Q]: How does the sentence end?

I would rather listen to the radio than watch the TV at night since I find the 
OPTIONS:
- radio disruptive.
- TV disruptive.

[A]: TV disruptive.
QUES: Continue writing.

Neil wanted to hang with the pros, but Ian wanted a simple life, so 

OPTIONS:
- Neil left to pursue a vanilla existence.
- Ian left to pursue a vanilla existence.
+++++++++
ANS: Ian left to pursue a vanilla existence.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Cynthia always dwelled on the past whereas Maria did not, so 
OPTIONS:
- Cynthia frequently looked at old photographs in a photo album.
- Maria frequently looked at old photographs in a photo album.
Answer: Cynthia frequently looked at old photographs in a photo album.
sentence: Matthew hates earthworms more compared to Joseph because  OPTIONS:
- Matthew always steps on them when he gets the newspaper.
- Joseph always steps on them when he gets the newspaper.
complete: Matthew always steps on them when he gets the newspaper.
Julia went to the park with her dog and made sure to bring a jacket instead of an overcoat because the 
OPTIONS:
- jacket was just right.
- overcoat was just right.
jacket was just right.
Problem: Continue the following story.

Michael kept their motor well maintained but Dennis ignored their engine maintenance. 
OPTIONS:
- Michael spent a lot of money on car repairs.
- Dennis spent a lot of money on car repairs.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Dennis spent a lot of money on car repairs.