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Suzie Danners

There’s something wrong. It’s defrosting.

Ludya Parak

Fuck no! What? What’s happening, J?

Jonathan Danners

The freezer is dying, I noticed the motor roaring last night. It can’t cope with being opened so often.

Suzie Danners

We need a new freezer, and fast. Yesterday fast.

Ludya Parak

It’s gone five on Easter Saturday, FFS! The shops are all closed tomorrow and Monday.

Jonathan Danners

I’ll call Patrick. It’s about time he was useful.

WhatsApp chat between Patrick Bright and Jonathan Danners, 30 March 2024:

Patrick

Entry point for an upright is nearly £500 but there’s a cheap chest for £250. The staff are waiting to close up.

Jonathan

Get the BEST upright (freezer only, not fridge-freezer). Don’t worry about price. Buy the one in the shop, so you can bring it here NOW. Use your charm, Pat; the staff will help you load it into the car.

Patrick

It’s coming in at £709, after £150 off for light shop-soiling. What shall I do? These guys really want to get home.

Jonathan

Good. They won’t ask questions. I’ll be at the door when you arrive.

Patrick

Guess I’ll put it on my card then.

AetherGen WhatsApp group members Ludya Parak, Suzie Danners and Jonathan Danners, 31 March 2024:

Ludya

FFS tell me everything went OK.

Suzie

OK. The new freezer was cold enough by eleven last night. Between the three of us, we transferred him and so far, so good.

WhatsApp chat between Ludya Parak and Jonathan Danners, 17 April 2024:

Ludya