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We’re two adults who met and fell in love. Happens all the time.

Gela Nathaniel

It adds an unnecessary layer of risk.

Alyson Lang

While they’re gossiping about our steamy affair they’re not noticing anything else, are they?

Doodle message group [Private] Gela and Jonathan, 5 December 2023:

Gela Nathaniel

Just a quick word. I hope you and Alyson can be more discreet in future. An obvious relationship can disrupt the harmony of a group.

Jonathan Danners

I’m sorry. We should have been more careful.

Doodle message group [Private] Cameron and Gela, 5 December 2023:

Cameron Wesley

Can’t make the course days this week. Something’s come up at the office. I’ll be there on the 12th. Wouldn’t miss that for the world.

Gela Nathaniel

OK, thanks for letting me know.

Cameron Wesley

Kiss-kiss.

Gela Nathaniel

Kiss-kiss.

To: MMAM(FTP)

From: Gela Nathaniel

Date: 5 December 2023

Subject: New entry system

Hello all,

Some of you will already have noticed the studio door now has an electronic keypad. This means only people with the code can enter the studio. The door is opened from the inside by pressing the green button on the left, although I’m assured that, in the event of a fire, throwing yourself against it will do the trick.

The code is F3919A. Of course it is confidential and not to be shared with anyone outside our group. See you later for our exciting pitch preparation session in the studio.

Gela

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Gela, 5 December 2023:

Jem Badhuri

Dad’s been helping me research RD8 and you’ll never guess what they pioneered a few years ago: binaural sound! I know all about this from my sound course. It’s super-innovative. I think you should consider reappointing the roles so that our project leader has some knowledge and experience of the client’s key tech.