Page 173 of The Silent Appeal

10:13 a.m. Joel wrote:

Beth and Celia are on that stage for this production. If someone has a grudge against an actor, I don’t want them caught in the crossfire like the new girl was.

10:16 a.m. Kevin wrote:

Sorry, Joel, what do you mean by “caught in the crossfire”?

10:20 a.m. Joel wrote:

All I mean is, the way that light was, a shake of the pulley system is all it would take.

10:26 a.m. Kevin wrote:

Shit. Well, let’s keep it between us. We don’t want the cast or crew worrying about anything so close to play week. That includes Beth and Celia.

10:26 a.m. Joel wrote:

Agreed. Just between you and me.

Femi

So much info to remember.

Charlotte

This set of docs feels like the calm before the storm. What did you notice?

Femi

The sabotaged light. If Joel is correct, then who would’ve loosened it and left it suspended above the stage ready to fall down at the slightest jog?

Charlotte

The jog we know came from an unwitting Issy, stumbling up the stairs after seeing Fran and Josh in the lane.

Femi

Joel could be covering up the fact he didn’t notice an accident waiting to happen.

Charlotte

That’s true. But if he’s right, then such an untargeted “attack” feels like a grudge against the entire group or at least this play.

Femi

Whoever it was would need a working knowledge of lighting rigs. Could it be Carol?

Charlotte

Doesn’t feel like Carol’s style. Her daughters are involved in the play and could have been injured. Plus, she’s busy with the Mendham Players.

Femi

Barry is getting more entangled with Lucas, who we haven’t really got to know because he doesn’t text or email much.

Femi

Barry is earning extra money but it’s clearly for much shadier things than door work.