Unlike life, you've got more or less complete control over what's going on in your stories. That's not to say you can make characters do whatever you want them to - they usually have a life of their own if you've done your job properly.
“When I'm in New York, I just want to walk down the street and feel this thing, like I'm in a movie.”
“Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.”