Problem: Continue the following story.

The carrots were chosen to use alongside the meat in the dish instead of broccoli. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: broccoli were unpopular.

Problem: Continue the following story.

At the birthday party, Nick showed less self-control around alcohol than Nelson, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Nelson was disciplned.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Kenneth asked Brian to purchase them a bus ticket to New York because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Kenneth was broke.