Problem: Continue the following story.

Keeping your outer ears clean is important to Maria and not important to Erin, 
Here's how I want to continue it: Erin hates taking care of herself.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The gym teacher tried to put the ball in the bag but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: ball was too large.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Derrick wanted to solidify the pact, but Lawrence was doubtful, so 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence did their best to hear them out.