Story needs to be completed:
James was reading an essay loud to the audience but they cannot hear him because of the music played. The 

My choice:
music is loud.


Story needs to be completed:
Megan got a big kiss of thanks from Mary, because 

My choice:
Mary had received some flowers.


Story needs to be completed:
Sarah was able to get a car payment reduction without a refinanced loan unlike Kayla because 

My choice:
Kayla had a worse credit score.


Story needs to be completed:
The budget of Derrick is less restrained right now than Brian's, so 

My choice:
Brian likely makes less money.