Page 6 of The Silent Appeal

My wife finally wants my opinion on something. If this is what turning fifty means, bring it on!

10:50 a.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

I’m serious.

10:52 a.m. Kevin wrote:

My opinion is that whatever’s happened, Nicky-Rose has no money and THAT is why she’s back.

To: Fran Elroy-Jones

From: Karen Payne

Date: January 3, 2025

Subject: The Hollow

Hi Fran,

Hope you had a really lovely Christmas and New Year. Are you auditioning on Monday? There are six female characters in The Hollow and two police officers who could be women and counting up all our regular members, there’s a really good chance I’ll be cast in this one, so long as a crowd of new girls don’t turn up!

I just want to say you would make a BRILLIANT Lady Angkatell. According to the script, she’s in her sixties, so twice your age, but you’re such a great actor you can play any part and the NADAs always award actors who stretch themselves and play against type. Have you thought about asking Kevin if he’ll consider you for that part? Honestly, you’d be AMAZING! Love, Karen

Message exchange between Fran Elroy-Jones and Amelia Stibson on January 3, 2025:

11:43 a.m. Fran wrote:

Your New Year’s resolution to spend less time on your phone… going well?

11:43 a.m. Amelia wrote:

*Answers within three seconds* What do you think?

11:45 a.m. Fran wrote:

The Fairway Players are auditioning for an Agatha Christie play this Monday. Play dates in June, rehearsals Monday nights. They’ve asked for new members and I still think about your Roxie Hart…

11:48 a.m. Amelia wrote:

Me too when my knee clicks and I remember falling off that ladder. Sure, if you like I can bring Lucas and his cousin Georgia. She’s staying with us for a bit.

11:56 a.m. Fran wrote:

Still in the studio flat? Sounds crowded.

11:56 a.m. Amelia wrote:

Yeah, but Georgia’s ok. Lucas says it’s not for long.

11:56 a.m. Fran wrote:

Would Lucas consider acting?

11:57 a.m. Amelia wrote:

Maybe. He has Monday nights off, but it’s full-on with the club so he could only do a small part.

12:00 p.m. Fran wrote: