Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
C.J.'s Triumphant Exit Derailed by Lobby Sit-In Bombshell
S3E7
·
The Indians in the Lobby
To
C.J. Grapples with 15-Year Delay, Brushes Off Reporter's Awkward Intrusion
S3E7
·
The Indians in the Lobby
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Josh informing C.J. about the Native American protesters directly leads to her confrontation with Maggie and Jack in the lobby, setting up the central conflict of her storyline."
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.