Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's reckless optimism and abandonment of companions in 'The O.K. Corral' (culminating in Holliday's departure) directly causes the immediate threat Steven and Dodo face in 'The Savages' Act 3, when they are ambushed and nearly killed."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's repeated failure to prioritize his companions' safety across episodes drives the escalation of peril for Steven and Dodo, culminating in the ambush in 'The Savages'.
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.