Page 46 of The Silent Appeal

From: Stuart Kinsella

Date: January 15, 2025

Subject: Re: Hi

Good to hear from you. I mean it. I admit I’d deleted your contact details, but we’re grown-ups and there’s no reason we can’t still be friends, not least because we’re on opposite sides of the world.

Still in Jakarta. Eight months now and still not used to the heat. The team is enthusiastic, so that’s good. I’ve joined a gym and an expats club, so slowly meeting people. Nothing like the Canada Assoc. in Bridgetown though. Most contracts are two years, so no one bothers to put down roots.

Really sorry to hear about everything. If Trina forged your signature, then that is shitty, but I’ve got to think about my position here. If I testified in court, about anything, anywhere in the world, I would have to be really sure. I don’t know for certain you didn’t sign those documents, do I? Really hope you understand.

Don’t worry, Nix, you’ll be back on top. And excuse me, but YOU are the perfect sister.

Happy memories of the Bridgetown days, and yes, wish you’d come with me too. Stu x

Message exchange between Karen Payne and Mark Digworth on January 15, 2025:

2:04 p.m. Mark wrote:

When d’you wear your maid outfit?

2:05 p.m. Karen wrote:

Cheeky! Probably in a couple of months. It’ll be the same one I’ve worn three times already in different plays

2:06 p.m. Mark wrote:

Must fit well

2:07 p.m. Karen wrote:

Naughty! Would like a promotion but Amelia and Beth are killing it as Henrietta and Midge, I’ve got no chance

2:10 p.m. Mark wrote:

They might get ill Or have an accident. Then you’d be in with a chance, right?

2:14 p.m. Karen wrote:

Not going to wish that. At least the part of Doris is better than Gerda. She’s ugly and awkward and no one likes her. I’ll remind Joel you’ll help him with the set. The Hallidays are directing the next play so it pays to keep in with them.

2:15 p.m. Mark wrote:

I know a bit about electrics. Might be useful for the lighting? We’re getting out of the car. Back later, hun.

2:28 p.m. Mark wrote:

This chancel’s behind a screen. Good time to learn lines loads of them.

2:29 p.m. Karen wrote:

That’s what you get for being smoking hot and a great actor: a big part! You’re wasted in the family firm, hun.

2:48 p.m. Karen wrote:

Hun?

2:51 p.m. Mark wrote: