Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Barbara kills Vicki’s pet in panic
S2E11
·
Desperate Measures
To
Vicki’s apology reveals time travelers’ secret
S2E11
·
Desperate Measures
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Barbara killing Sandy results in Vicki being upset with her, so Vicki later apologizes for her behavior, and Barbara reciprocates regarding Sandy, demonstrating a changed relationship between the two characters."
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.