Problem: Continue the following story.

Gary's wife could sleep in the bed or on the couch, but chose the 
Here's how I want to continue it: bed because Gary had stopped snoring.

Problem: Continue the following story.

While riding bikes on the street, Jeffrey was pulled over by Kevin for not wearing a helmet.  
Here's how I want to continue it: Kevin offered leniency.

Problem: Continue the following story.

On the camping trip he discovered a hole in his sleeping bag so he couldn't get warm due to the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
sleeping bag being damaged.