Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Catherine’s fragile trust shatters with Joyce
S2E3
·
Happy Valley S02E03
To
Catherine’s Alibi Suspicion Erupts
S2E3
·
Happy Valley S02E03
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Joyce jokingly asking Catherine for an alibi prompts Catherine to become suspicious of Joyce's motives and suspect Mike Taylor's influence to test her, damaging their relationship."
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.