Problem: Continue the following story.

Matthew went to the beach to play in the sand while Derrick stayed home, and 
Here's how I want to continue it: Derrick enjoyed the quiet of home all day.

Problem: Continue the following story.

As the grease fire spread, Adam yelled for Michael to get the fire extinguisher. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Michael tried to put the fire out after he got the extinguisher.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Rachel was always happy for Felicia but 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Rachel got bad grades a lot of the time at school.