Remember that all great drama depends on conflict and giving that conflict meaning to the characters.
Marcus and Livia survive, but they don't get a perfect "happily ever after." Marcus stays to help rebuild Rome under Nero’s new (and questionable) plans. Livia’s family is safe but penniless. They are together, but the world they knew is gone, leaving them with a hopeful but uncertain future. How to Make it Your Own 6.5 / 10 DramaRoman...
The fire spreads rapidly. The Senator’s guards come to claim Livia, but the Senator himself has fled with his gold, leaving Livia’s father behind. Marcus uses his knowledge of the city’s underground aqueducts to lead Livia and her family to safety as the city burns. Remember that all great drama depends on conflict
If you want to "level up" this story or change the vibe, here are a few tips based on common drama-writing guides: They are together, but the world they knew