Problem: Continue the following story.

Jennifer asked if Emily would buy them dinner and drinks because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Emily had a lot of money.

Problem: Continue the following story.

While repairing the drywall, Joel asked Ian if the texture of the new drywall matched the old drywall in the dining room, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel was in the living room.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jessica called Angela on the phone to comfort them when 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Angela got the bad news.