Page 161 of The Silent Appeal

12:18 p.m. Amelia wrote:

Nurse just said I’m next to see the doctor

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12:30 p.m. Amelia wrote:

I can go home so long as someone drives me and I’m not alone in the flat. Fat fucking chance of that but yay.

12:31 p.m. Fran wrote:

That’s great news. I’m so pleased.

12:44 p.m. Amelia wrote:

Lucas doesn’t reply to my texts and he’s turned his Find My Friend off

12:45 p.m. Fran wrote:

I’ll bring you home. On my way as soon as the washing machine finishes.

To: Kevin MacDonald

From: Karen Payne

Date: April 27, 2025

Subject: Henrietta

Hi Kevin,

Just wanted to let you know that if Amelia can’t do the part of Henrietta, I’m very happy to step in and learn it in double-quick time. I love the character and I’m sure Marianne can alter the costumes to fit me. Love Karen

To: Karen Payne

From: Kevin MacDonald

Date: April 27, 2025

Subject: Re: Henrietta

That’s a very kind offer. Your Mark has already suggested you!

I have no idea where we are or what we’re doing about the play. Like Jay-Z, I have 99 problems, but at least an actor ready and willing to play Henrietta is not one of them. Kevin

Message exchange between Kevin MacDonald and Amelia Stibson on April 27, 2025:

1:26 p.m. Kevin wrote:

Hello! How’s the Fairways’ trouper?

1:26 p.m. Amelia wrote:

What’s that?

1:27 p.m. Kevin wrote:

You. Everyone is thinking of you and hoping against hope the injury isn’t too bad.