Problem: Continue the following story.

The bone was broken when James tried to use it to break the wall. It turns out the 
Here's how I want to continue it: wall is stronger.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The cancer that she had was more severe than the disorder that my friend had because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: cancer was terminal.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Bill's new houseboat he purchased would not fit in his garage, the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
houseboat was too large.