Problem: Continue the following story.

Tina preferred the motorized bicycle with the engine to the manual pedal bicycle because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pedal bicycle went much slower.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jennifer told Maria that their relationship being friends was no longer in their future, 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jennifer ends friendships easily.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Christine stayed dry in the rain while Amy got wet, because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Christine had remembered their umbrella.