Past perfect tense for explaining past situations

1There was water all over the floor.Someone had left a tap running.The washing machine had leaked.2Suzie didn't feel at all hungry at dinner.Shed had a late lunch.Shed been eating snacks all afternoon.Shed been for high tea.3The safe was empty!Someone had stolen the money.4Doris was crying.Shed had some bad news.Shed just split up with her boyfriend.5I couldn't find my sandwich.Someone had eaten it.6The plane was three hours late.It had been delayed.It had taken off late.There had been some bad weather .7The flat was a mess on Saturday morning.Wed had a party the night before.8There was a red stain on the carpet.Someone had spilt some wine / tomato sauce /paint / ink.9Her hair was wet.Shed been swimming.It had been raining.Shed just washed it.