Problem: Continue the following story.

Laura got hired for the job right away, but Elena did not, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura had interviewed well.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maura went out into the city while it was still winter, so she brought a coat because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: city is cold.

Problem: Continue the following story.

While going out to eat, Jason paid for dinner with Benjamin because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Benjamin has less money.