Problem: Continue the following story.

On game night, Michael was hoping Kevin would come over and play checkers because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Michael had nothing better to do.

Problem: Continue the following story.

John was not able to assemble the bed, but could easily assemble the dresser because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: bed did not come with instructions.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mornings were easy for Christine but they never were for Monica. 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Monica made sure to have a job that started later in the day.