Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Containment vs. Exposure: Josh, Sam and C.J. Collide
S1E2
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Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
To
Sam Confronts a Bar Acquaintance and Sniffs Out Laurie
S1E2
·
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Sam's confession to Josh about accidentally sleeping with Laurie and his desire to see her again directly leads to his search for her at the Four Seasons."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.