Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Qumar Reopens Probe — A Quiet National‑Security Alarm
S4E1
·
20 Hours in America Part I
To
Bartlet Downplays Market Jolt — Qumar Reopens, Campaign Cut Short
S4E1
·
20 Hours in America Part I
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The news of Qumar reopening the investigation into Shareef's missing plane prompts Leo to inform Bartlet, leading to his decision to return to Washington immediately."
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.