Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Catherine’s forcing of DNA from Daryl in E4 directly leads to his tearful confession to Alison in E5, where he admits his crimes."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The coercive method of DNA collection (a violation of autonomy) provokes Daryl’s breakdown and confession, pushing him toward accepting responsibility and seeking Alison’s protection.
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.