Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Brigadier's order for Jo to remain behind in Episode 2 (e.g., 'You'll stay in the background till I arrive') directly results in the Doctor and Jo being alone during the Auton ambush in Episode 3, increasing their vulnerability."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This causal link anchors the Brigadier's strict command over Jo to the perilous situation the Doctor and Jo face in the quarry. It demonstrates the unintended consequences of the Brigadier's rigid authority and his assumption that keeping Jo out of danger equates to keeping her from contributing.
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.