Problem: Continue the following story.

Rachel has recently bought a ferret from Patricia, and now 
Here's how I want to continue it: Rachel needs help with care.

Problem: Continue the following story.

After Betty showed Amy their pet spider, they started screaming. Then 
Here's how I want to continue it: Betty laughed about it.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Eric had only just begun and Neil had been doing it for years, so 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Eric was a novice in comparison.