Chapter Eight
Delicious & Vicious
Frey: Anyone heard from Bowie? Or know what’s wrong with him?
Ziggy: I haven’t seen him since yesterday. He mentioned he had someone coming for dinner last night.
Isley: Really? Like a date type thing? Oh, how exciting if it is… but isn’t it odd he never mentioned it to Frey? You are best buds and all.
Hollis: Frey, we discussed this.
Wilder: Discussed what?
Frey: That Bowie didn’t turn up for work and never rang Hollis. We were supposed to all go for lunch, and he didn’t show. Hollis I’m worried about him because he’s not answering his phone. When did he mention he had someone coming round, Ziggy?
Ziggy: Listen, it was like I’d caught him before he was leaving. I got the feeling it wasn’t a planned thing. More a ‘just in passing’ comment. Not a big thing. I feel bad, I’ve been so busy I never noticed he wasn’t at work. Shouldn’t we go check up on him?
Wilder: Why would you not want Frey to ask about Bowie, Hollis?
Hollis: Because I’m sure whatever has Bowie not showing up, he doesn’t want you all gossiping about him in here.
Lennon: It’s not gossiping when it comes with genuine concern for our friend. Bowie would be worried about us.
Frey: Thank you Lennon. See Hollis!
Ziggy: It doesn’t seem normal for Bowie to not ring someone to explain he is going to be absent. I’m gonna head over to check on him.
Hollis: You’ve made your point, Frey. Ziggy, Kari has gone to check up on him.
Monty: Kari? Wasn’t he away sorting his house out?
Hollis: He’s back. I’m sure that when Bowie sees the messages, he’ll answer. Now could we go back to work… PLEASE!