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[Aren’t we all living in one big cult? From birth we’re conditioned to behave a certain way, believe prescribed things and uphold society’s norms. Who’s to say all those beliefs and values are correct? EC]

WhatsApp messages between me and Ellie Cooper, 12 July 2021:

Amanda Bailey

Thanks for putting me in touch with Caroline. She was lovely, articulate – and intimidating.

Ellie Cooper

No problem. Still haven’t got the Gabriel file from Oliver.

Amanda Bailey

Shit. I asked him this morning. OK, will chase.

WhatsApp messages between me and Oliver Menzies, 12 July 2021:

Amanda Bailey

What’s your problem? Just email the Gabriel file to Ellie, FFS!

Amanda Bailey

Please.

Oliver Menzies

It didn’t come out.

Amanda Bailey

WHAT?

Oliver Menzies

It didn’t come out. What Ellie heard is all it is. White noise.

Oliver Menzies

I’ll try to remember what he said.

Oliver Menzies

I know you’re pissed off but that’s that.

WhatsApp messages between me and Ellie Cooper, 12 July 2021:

Amanda Bailey

Is there really nothing audible on that file?

Ellie Cooper

There are voices under the crackling, but not clear enough.

Amanda Bailey

Ellie, could you do me a favour and just try to get whatever you can. Even if it’s one or two words. Noises. Anything.

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