Problem: Continue the following story.

Hunting for a ghost in the cemetery was fun for Jeffrey but not Ryan because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jeffrey enjoyed the dark.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Derrick asked Leslie for advice on how to avoid bankruptcy, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Derrick is bad at managing money.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Emily told Maria that she was going to be more thoughtful this new year.  
Here's how I want to continue it:
Maria was skeptical.