Problem: Continue the following story.

Emily avoided getting the hypothermia that Maria succumbed to, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Maria had worn inadequate clothing.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jen got her boyfriend a watch and made him a playlist in order to be romantic, and he listened to the 
Here's how I want to continue it: playlist every day.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Dennis showed Samuel his 100% grade on the geography exam last week..  
Here's how I want to continue it:
Samuel was happy for him.