Problem: Continue the following story.

Samantha hoped friends threw a surprise birthday party for them, but not Maria, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Samantha loved surprises.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Larry slept better on the chair than on the sofa because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: chair was comfortable.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Feeling uncomfortable, the woman took off the sweater and put on a scarf because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
scarf was loose around her throat.