Page 94 of The Silent Appeal

Roderick Tanner, KC (retired)

Charlotte

Mr. Tanner is still reading these? I thought he wanted us to confirm his deductions, as usual.

Femi

Asks what we’re thinking? He doesn’t know what happens either. That’s new.

Charlotte

I’m thinking of getting a premium Deliveroo subscription.

Femi

A proposal. We’ve had several so far.

Charlotte

Have we? Barry proposed to Myra.

Femi

Nicky-Rose’s proposal to Trina. An exchange to settle their differences and help her move on.

Charlotte

A proposal that’s technically blackmail. She must feel she can’t go to the police about whatever Trina did.

Femi

Fran’s proposal to Lucas that she get flowers and chocolates for him to give to Amelia, to make it look as if he cares enough to remember Valentine’s Day.

Charlotte

She’s exhausted by people wanting her help, yet here she OFFERS to help.

Femi

In an email to Father Josh, she wonders if she attracts people who want to lean on her, but then crosses the line between helping and meddling all on her own.

Charlotte

She’s trying to date and wants a relationship. There’s definitely a spark between her and (married) Father Josh?

Femi

More than a spark. He sends her flowers.

Charlotte

She may be over-keen to help Lucas and Amelia fix their relationship because she feels guilty about having feelings for a married man.

Femi

True. She is religious.

Charlotte