Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ace's unauthorized return to Coal Hill School in E2 (reported by Mike) directly leads to her encounter with the Daleks and the escalation of conflict in E3."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Ace's decision to disregard the Doctor's instructions in E2 sets off a chain reaction: her presence in the school in E3 triggers Dalek retaliation and the revelation of the Hand of Omega, further straining Earth's military forces and forcing Gilmore to assert command.
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.