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Oops. Sorry. Thought Oliver deserved a break
Amanda Bailey
What did he say when you told him?
Ellie Cooper
Something about wherever it’s born in society it’ll gravitate to the upper echelons. Obstacles will be moved out of its path to get it to the top.
Amanda Bailey
Fuck. I told him that and a lot more. He gave an angel therapist my details as a joke. I got him back by pretending I’d given his email to a spiritual counsellor. Only it was me
Amanda Bailey
I convinced him Gray Graham was psychic and the angels were calling him every morning. Gave him caffeine sweets and energy drinks so he’d think he was being dragged into psychic portals. Made it seem as if bods who were about to contact him were dying mysteriously. Only had to mention something, like music or art, to send him down a rabbit hole that confirmed his delusions. The power was exhilarating. And it was pretty funny watching him fall for it.
Ellie Cooper
So, everything Gabriel did, you did to Oliver? Some revenge for a wacky email.
Amanda Bailey
That wasn’t the reason. It’s a long story. I’ll fill you in some day.
Ellie Cooper
Is it over? Have you told him the truth yet?
Amanda Bailey
Yes and he doesn’t believe me. Says he’s going to destroy the Antichrist. Where would Lady Louise be now? Should we call the police? Shit. If I thought he’d take it THIS seriously I’d never have done it.
Ellie Cooper
Let’s not panic. What will he do? She goes to a school in Ascot. If he gets there, at worst he’ll rant and rave and get dragged away by security.
Amanda Bailey
True. True. You’re right. It’s nonsense. How will he even get hold of a gun? Thanks, Ellie.
Ellie Cooper
WhatsApp messages between me and Oliver Menzies, 6 September 2021:
Amanda Bailey
Fuck off, shit merchant! Where will you get a gun from?
Oliver Menzies
The mad squaddie. Fate brought us together. Right at the time I need weapons and insight into how close-protection officers operate. He’s here with me now We’ll wait as long as it takes. Sending you some pics for the inquest.
WhatsApp messages between me and Ellie Cooper, 6 September 2021:
Amanda Bailey
Ellie, he’s on the roof of Lady Louise’s school. Here are the pics. He says he’s with a troubled ex-soldier who has a gun. No pics to prove that but
