Problem: Continue the following story.

I was unable to get hydrated with the coffee like I did with the water, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: coffee drained me.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Craig proudly told Joseph how he fixed his own mold problem last weekend.  
Here's how I want to continue it: Joseph was worried.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The child focused on the reading instead of paying attention to the television because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
reading was important.