Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Mars Molecules Panic — C.J.'s Triage
S4E21
·
Life on Mars
To
Orientation by Ribbing — Quincy Entrenched as Hoynes' Counsel
S4E21
·
Life on Mars
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The initial rumor about the NASA report suppression prompts C.J. to involve Joe Quincy, setting the investigation in motion."
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.