Problem: Continue the following story.

Steven bough tickets to the football game in the nosebleed section while Nelson bought 50-yard line tickets. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Nelson was required to spend a lot of money.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Barbie poured the entire bowl of hot water into the tea cup until the 
Here's how I want to continue it: bowl was empty.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Leslie explained to Christopher how difficult his upcoming race was going to be.  
Here's how I want to continue it:
Christopher was admiring of him.