Problem: Continue the following story.

At the hotel, Sarah asked if she could borrow Cynthia's makeup, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Cynthia had brought her lipstick.

Problem: Continue the following story.

On the beach, Natalie is nice to the hermit crabs, while Jennifer is mean because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jennifer despises nature.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Craig was able to get their totaled car replaced, while Aaron was not, because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Aaron had inferior insurance.