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Is Patrick's death connected with events?

It seems so because the death by water is a common theme and Veronica was very nervous when Alice was near the water.

I don't think Patrick's death is connected to the recent events. It happened a long time ago. It only explains Veronica's fear of Alice being near the water.

May be important if Jenny was going to use the story as one of her case studies in her book.

I also think she could be using it as a case study and this may have led to Jenny's death.

I think it has some connection to Jenny's book.

I think it's important that Simon is viewed as having been the cause of Patrick's death, although inadvertently.