Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Jo swearing loyalty to the Doctor's cause in Episode 16 directly motivates the Doctor's refusal to abandon her in Episode 17, even in life-threatening situations."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Jo's vow in Episode 16 (cand_evt_scene_95d4de1fc1f070a2_2) cements her commitment to the Doctor's mission, which creates the ethical imperative that drives his reckless search for her in Episode 17 (cand_evt_scene_f1c665133955c5a1_1).
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.