Problem: Continue the following story.

Brian was a better person than Steven, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brian always tried to do the right thing.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Brian is eager to read Joseph's new true crime novel because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brian typically reads great fiction.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The person threw away the lotion but kept the cream, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
cream had a pleasant odor.