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But it is to us, if we’re considering the possibility that another student on the course was in danger and then disappeared. I’m left wondering what happened that Jem couldn’t possibly have known about.

Doodle message group [Private] Gela and Cameron, 30 May 2024:

Gela Nathaniel

Who is Lisa Hough and why does she have my phone number?

Cameron Wesley

My lovely ex-wife. She studied at Royal Hastings, so probably knew who to ask. She hasn’t got my number, thank God.

Gela Nathaniel

She says you were supposed to be at your son’s school sports day, which you never miss. She hasn’t heard from you.

Cameron Wesley

Haven’t got her number, so couldn’t let her know. Tell her I’m stuck on a job overseas. Cheers.

Gela Nathaniel

You share a child and don’t have each other’s numbers?

Cameron Wesley

Long story.

Gela Nathaniel

Here’s her number – you can tell her the long story yourself. I’m leaving now for the RD8 event that you should be at.

Cameron Wesley

I’m there in spirit.

Doodle message group [Private] Gela and Jem, 30 May 2024:

Gela Nathaniel

Jem! I’m in the studio and, *drum roll*, Alyson just walked in! I am delighted to see her again and know you will be too. It means we’re almost a full team for the event.

Jem

It’s definitely her?

Gela Nathaniel

It’s definitely her.

WhatsApp chat between Ben Sketcher and Jem Badhuri, 30 May 2024:

Jem

Hey Ben. Guess what? ‘Alyson’ is here in the studio. She hasn’t disappeared, and I feel a bit silly causing such a fuss now.

Ben

The student you told me was missing? Suzie Danners?