It is important to realize that all dramas created have a multiple of possibilities surrounding each one, and some of them include other players being involved. We agree that the multiplicity of all the other players involved can be confusing. Yes, there are other players who may derail the ultimate goal.
In situations like this, it is important to clear your head and consider all the probabilities of outcome that are available. What you need to look for is the ideal probability and to decide to consider all probabilities.
Often that can be a bit difficult, as you might have to move through less ideal ones to get there. Most feel that choosing is often impossible because of all the other players involved. It is ultimately your choices that decides upon one and go with it