Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker’s Reluctant Commitment to Romulan Mission
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
To
Riker confronts his forgotten son
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi taking Riker to his quarters after the briefing results in him encountering Jean-Luc, his son. This is a crucial personal revelation that complicates Riker's internal conflict."
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.