Problem: Continue the following story.

Benjamin helped Lawrence to recaulk their bathroom tile as a favor, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Lawrence was known to be inept.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Erin took all the food from Monica because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Erin was just so hungry that she couldn't wait to eat.

Problem: Continue the following story.

James jumped into the pool and his shoe get soaked but his jacket did not because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
shoe is absorbent.