If the story's throwing a fit because it's sad that it's going to end in a way we want instead of the way it wants, just make it not sad anymore so it'll shut up!

[she shrugs]

Just do your best, and it'll be fine, Mabel. There are plenty of people who don't know how to use a grappling hook at all. Sometimes it's about having the right tool for the job, with the right person using it.