Another phone call and a set of new audio files send Shelly spiralling, and Dave finally reveals his motivations for letting Shelly get involved, via Sophie and Alice. Note: an issue with the audio on this episode was reported and corrected 13:15 25/08/2020. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios. Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Warnings for this episode in particular: - Explicit but not graphic discussion of suicide (no descriptions; only discussion of ethical implications) - Body horror (surgery, injury detail) - Medical malpractice - Police incompetance - Distorted audio Clockwork Bird is a podcast distributed by Hanging Sloth Studios under a creative commons international share-alike license. This episode stars Daisy Major as Shelly, Gary Major as Dave, Jessie Jeffrey as Alice, Alex Peilober Richardson as Sophie, and Pippin Eira Major as E-Liza and the Snake. Created and directed by Pippin Eira Major. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.