Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's decision to distract Daleks in Episode 19 directly enables Codal's bomb repair efforts in Episode 20 by buying time for tactical planning in a less contested area."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The diversionary action in Episode 19 creates a window that allows Codal's bomb repair in Episode 20 to proceed unhindered by immediate Dalek attention, moving the plot toward the climax.
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.