Problem: Continue the following story.

The dog would only sleep on the bed and not the sofa because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: sofa was too firm.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Aaron is jealous of Kevin despite 
Here's how I want to continue it: Aaron being chosen to be the best man at the wedding.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Monica showed Rebecca how to finish the stich because 
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Monica was an  expert at making dresses.