Definition: In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the events that happen before that sentence, or are likely to have happened before it. Does any of them directly cause it, or simply make it possible? You should write your answer in the form " A >causes/enables> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible.
Input: story: Tom was running late for work. His wife tried to say goodbye. Tom accidentally slammed the door shut on his way out. His wife thought he was angry at her. They were able to talk things out.
 selected sentence: His wife tried to say goodbye.

Tom leaves for work >Causes/Enables> Tom's wife tries to say goodbye to Tom