Problem: Continue the following story.

The light shone over the headboard but missed the pillow, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: headboard was inside the path of the light.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Kyle climbed to the top of the tree while Matthew waited below because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kyle enjoyed heights.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary decided to negotiate the price of the house but Natalie just accepted the first offer, since 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Mary was an experienced businessperson.