Problem: Continue the following story.

Robert went to Hunter and asked him to judge leniently just this one time, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Robert didn't break the law before.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Lindsey's fish tank is bigger than Victoria's is, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Lindsey probably spent more on it.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Lawrence was a fake person but Steven was genuine, as 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence was insecure and cared too much about others' opinions.