Problem: Continue the following story.

Brett did all the speaking for William in public, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brett had an extroverted personality.

Problem: Continue the following story.

After examining the roots and leaves, I watered the plant because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: leaves were starting to wilt.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The sentences in the book make more sense than my friends notes, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
sentences were concise.