Problem: Continue the following story.

Lawrence was alerted romantic feelings from Robert so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Robert tried to find ways to ask them out.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Kayla was well respected at church but not Laura because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura had studied politics in college.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The florist cut the stems off of the flowers to fit inside the vases because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
vases  were short.