talk is the answer of the passage
A participle, a gerund, or an infinitive May be used as a noun substitute. The infinitive functions either as an adjective or as a noun.
Answer:
Option C.
Explanation:
Option A is resolving the climax (decision-making).
Option B is the ending.
Option C is the climax (cause of decisions and ending).
Option D is the starting introduction.
Honestly I would choose A.