Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Beverly predicts cards and contacts sickbay
S5E18
·
Cause and Effect
To
Déjà vu reveals temporal loop
S5E18
·
Cause and Effect
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Beverly, Worf, and Riker begin predicting the cards being dealt, which leads Beverly to contact sickbay, indicating a proactive attempt to use her newfound awareness to break the loop."
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.