Rule reminder
Sequencing words connect events in order: 'prima' (first/before), 'poi' (then), 'dopo' (after/afterwards), 'infine' (finally), 'subito' (immediately/right away), 'appena' (just/as soon as). Choose the word that best fits the meaning and context of the sentence.
… sono entrato in casa, ho sentito il telefono squillare.