Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Silent Abduction — Granger's Lie
S2E18
·
Up the Long Ladder
To
VISOR Revelation — Missing Tissue and the Theft of Time
S2E18
·
Up the Long Ladder
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Geordi’s suspicion after Granger lies sends him to verify Riker and Pulaski’s status, initiating the investigation."
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.