Problem: Continue the following story.

Ian wanted to evict Joel  from the property because  
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel  is a sloppy tenant.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The singer had to replace the microphone in preparation for the event but kept the speaker because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: microphone was broken.

Problem: Continue the following story.

She knew she should eat salad but she ate a muffin, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
salad was healthy.