Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Clare’s vulnerability and Catherine’s guarded response
S2E3
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Happy Valley S02E03
To
Ryan evades Catherine’s questions about Tommy
S2E3
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Happy Valley S02E03
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Clare shares Ryan's comment about Miss Wealand, prompting Catherine to question Ryan, raising suspicion about Tommy Lee Royce's continued influence."
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.