Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Daniel’s marital crisis (divorce revelation and dispute with Lucy) in Episode 1 directly causes his seeking refuge at Catherine’s home in Episode 2, where his presence ignites ongoing family tension."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This connection carries forward Daniel’s unresolved domestic conflict, establishing a persistent thread of marital instability that impacts his behavior and relationships in Episode 2.
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.