20/12/2011 EastEnders

What did I say?

What did I say?

So what's the plan, then?

The boys can rest easy - they're spared my cooking.

Why don't you let me make something?

What, after yesterday, you think that's any safer? No, I couldn't ask you to do that.

I know how precious time with your sons is right now - especially Kamil.

I just want to help.

You're a very wonderful woman, Jane.

-Yeah, I know - and that's why you're taking me out tonight.

-I am?

Yes, you are.

Oh...that's right, I am.

Why not treat this time without Kamil as an opportunity -

a chance to reflect,

work on your issues...

Issues?

I'm a patient man, Zainab, but everyone has their limits.

-Yes, I'm sorry. I won't get upset -

-Actions... Actions speak louder than words.

-Yes.

-We're married now.

Perhaps if you can prove to me you can be a loyal wife...

Of course.

then we can all be a family together.

I've applied for a replacement passport - shouldn't be long now.

And I'm arranging for a new mobile phone for you in Pakistan. OK?

Thank you.

-What about some of this?

-Come and sit down, sweetheart, hurry up.

-Well?

-Look at you! So, what's the occasion, then?

It's the interview with the benefit fraud office, you lemon.

It's not the bleedin' Mardi Gras, Jean!

Oi - she's doing this for you.

You look lovely, um, but wear a jacket and change that lippy, yeah?

But it's yours.

Well, that definitely screams "lock me up!"

-No, sorry, no, I'm only joking.

-You're going to be fine, all right? Just focus on staying calm.

Oh, don't worry, Kat.

I saw two magpies out my window earlier - one for sorrow, two for joy.

-All right, Max?

-Yeah. You all right, Ricky?

-Sure you got enough there?

-Yeah, well, kids deserve it, don't they?

-Bianca's out tomorrow, ain't she?

-Yeah.

Happy days. Going to be a great Christmas. See you later.

Oh, that's nice.

Liam.

Liam!

-What did she want?

-I ain't an idiot, you know.

-What?

-I get these things.

You're in a mood cos you're worrying Mum's coming out... after that row you had.

You know what she's like, kicks off over the slightest thing.

Deep down, she don't mean it.

Ricky.

What about these?

-Maybe not.

-Can we actually afford anything for her, or what?

Main thing is she'll be back.

-Answer their questions.

-But don't say too much.

-Don't let them confuse you.

-Good idea - play confused, Jean.

-Don't tell her what to do - you be yourself...

-It's not a date.

-Yeah - flirt.

-Remember the most important thing.

-Don't mention my name.

-We are here for you.

-If the worst comes to the worst...

-Lie.

-No! You tell the truth.

-No one's going to blame you.

-I will.

Nan! Are you sure I can't come with you?

Absolutely not. I am more than capable of standing on my own two feet.

-Really?

-Really.

-She'll be all right, won't she?

-Yeah, course she will. She'll be fine.

She wants to be, or I'm spending Christmas eating porridge.

-So Kamil's staying with Bushra?

-Yes.

Sorry - just to clarify - this is Bushra the "scheming old witch"

you'd rather stick pins in your eyes than talk to again?

That Bushra?

That's all in the past, all right? She's a very good friend of mine, she's helping me out.

Do you know how much there is to do for this move?

Mum's let Bushra Abbasi look after Kamil!

Zulekha never said. Only spoke to her last night.

It was a last-minute arrangement, right, Zainab?

Right.

Then why not let Dad?

What?

Seems perfectly reasonable to me.

-You're acting really weird lately, Mum.

-Tamwar! I've got a lot on my plate, all right!

Can you not understand that?

Sorry.

Everything OK?

Yes, I'm absolutely fine, Afia.

It's just a big move, and we're all feeling a bit anxious.

But don't worry, I'll take good care of her.

OK. I'll see you later.

What did I say? What did I say?

I covered for you - I said that, that Kamil was with Bushra...

Exactly! Bushra? Afia is best friends with her daughter.

-I'm sorry.

-It's like you're deliberately trying to provoke me.

-I'm not. I'm not.

I'm trying to be a good wife, Yusef, please, I really am...

Try harder.

Yes.

How're things back here?

Yeah, good, thanks. Finally got Bobby's present sorted.

From us.

Thanks.

Seen much of Masood?

A bit.

How is he?

Putting on a brave face. It's not easy for him, Kamil being whisked away.

It's not like he's being kidnapped and dad can see him whenever he likes.

And I'm sure you'll relish the peace and quiet - just the two of you.

Funny, I hadn't thought about it like that.

Guess I don't believe in using children.

I'm sure Amira would agree with you. We want what's best for our daughter, that's why we set up the business.

Which is why we'll be moving into Zainab's when she's gone.

Hm!

Watch your backs, folks, coming through, thank you!

All right, gorgeous? Are you there, girls?

-Here we are, right, I'll put these just here.

-What are they?

Something special. Something very special indeed...

-You can't fit Kelly Rowland in there!

-You want to lower your expectations?

We don't want 'em. We've got...

Hey! I'll explain all to you later.

-But you will be thanking me. See you later!

-Alfie!

-Be good!

Penguins? How on Earth are we going to shift these?

Disneyland? Wish Alfie'd take me there.

Are you going away, Ian?

Yeah, like a pre-wedding, honeymoon thing.

-Really?

-Yeah - get some good deals in January...

January?

Yeah - be a fool to go peak season.

And they say romance is dead. SHE LAUGHS

Tell you what, if I could afford it, I'd take Bianca for Christmas.

Guess it's only rich blokes that can do that, eh? Jammy gits.

MUSIC BOX PLAYS Here, how much is this? Tiff would love it.

Tenner.

Here, he don't know what he's on about - it's a fiver.

You sure?

Course I am.

-All right, Hev?

-Mm-hm.

Cos it's you, I'll throw in one of these as well.

You're all heart, ain't ya?

I'll see you later.

Do I get a discount an' all?

No! No, you don't. Bargain basement as it is, so no, sorry.

So you have to be young and pretty to get one of them then, do you?

Which is why you get one as well.

Oh, thank you.

Boys, fancy earning a bit of extra cash?

Depends.

And is it legal?

All it involves is a little bit of dressing up.

BOTH: No.

How much you paying, Mo?

The factories there are incredible.

We found this one managed by this guy who's agreed to manufacture all our stock.

-And I'm overseeing the final designs this week.

-Sounds like you're really going places.

I wouldn't say Alan Sugar's got anything to worry about just yet. Mo Harris, maybe...

-Don't! He's been winding me up all week.

-Amira never imagined she'd end up flogging tat.

-Nor did you!

-True. But it's exciting though, isn't it? Starting out like this.

And we really love Karachi, don't we, Sy?

Yeah, it's beautiful.

I can't wait for us all to be out there.

Bit quiet, Mum.

I'm delighted for you.

You don't mind us looking after this place while you're away?

-It's just that living with Jane, it's a just a bit...

-Tense.

Of course. That is, if you don't mind?

Absolutely - makes perfect sense.

Sy, we'd better go - got a meeting with Janine in ten

and then back-to-back meetings after that.

(DISTANT) What time did you say this meeting was?

-I told you about it this morning.

-Which one?

Better.

(DISTANT) Janine's first, I know that one...

That's a table for eight at 2.45. Thank you, bye.

-ASIAN ACCENT:

-Ho! Ho! Ho! Hi hi hi!

Who says Muslims can't do Christmas?

A few people, but why quibble?

-So, we on for lunch?

-Lunch?

Yeah, I texted you.

Oh, I'm sorry, Dad, you did, but I have been rushed off my feet.

And actually, I reckon if I didn't work today,

Afia would literally kill me.

I'd do worse than that.

No worries. I guess it'll just have to be me and the little monster.

Kamil's not at home.

What d'you mean? Where is he?

And it's like this fog comes down. It's like I'm two different people.

Not in a nasty way, not like Jekyll and Hyde - well, sometimes.

It's just that one day I'm up, the next day I'm down.

Sorry, I'm babbling on, aren't I?

Stacey used to always say that. "Stop going on, Mum, shut up, Mum!"

Where was I? Erm...

Oh, yeah, that's it!

So, there's parts of me that thinks, "Yes she broke the law, she's not mad,

"and she knew exactly what was going on,"

and there's another part of me

that really didn't know what was happening

and then when I realised I thought, "No, she's back again,

"getting me into trouble, spoiling everything all over again,"

and I think, "Please, please, don't let her be back again,"

because I really, really don't think I could cope with that again...

Sorry, can you explain who you're talking about?

Who? Jean, of course.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-You see? this is because of your ridiculous Bushra story.

-I'm sorry.

-Just make it right.

KNOCKING PERSISTS

Why, Zainab? Why are you trying to hurt me like this?

I won't talk until you calm down.

He's my son! I miss him.

What is it? What's happened?

Zainab?

Kamil's fine - it's you who's upsetting my wife.

Have you done this?

Of course not.

Bushra is a friend of mine, why are you making such a big deal of it?

-Just tell her I'm coming to get him.

-No.

-I'll go anyway!

-No. You can't.

-Why not?

Because...she has taken him on a day trip to see her cousin.

-Where?

-I came to find you when you were doing your postal rounds

but I know how busy you get this time of year. Why are you getting so upset?

You're taking my son halfway round the world

and you didn't think I'd get upset that you've denied me one of the few times

I get to spend with him?

How heartless can you be?

Please don't insult my wife.

I know what you are.

Just go, Masood.

You may have taken my wife, but you are not taking my son.

Do you understand? I will fight you every step of the way.

Every step.

I tried, I really tried my best!

That's right K-A-M-I-L. Yeah. They will? You mean that?

OK, how long?

OK, OK, all right.

OK, thank you. Bye.

Who was that?

Where are the boys?

They're not coming.

MO HUMS "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS"

Mo, what is this?

This, Alfie, my boy, is what's known in the trade as a gold mine.

-In't it lovely?

-What is it?

It's a grotto, of course.

I mean, it will be, once it's finished.

You are looking at Walford's very own Santa Claus.

-Come here, you.

-Ho ho ho...

Bit hypocritical, innit? You asking kids if they've been good or not

when you're defrauding the benefit office?

I've gotta find the cash somewhere to pay for this fine, ain't I?

Who needs Daddy when we've got Father Christmas? Yeah, look!

Oh, are you all right? You all right? Eh?

You better watch out.

What? Why?

It's just, that costume...

it's not good for your elf!

I'm trying to make this nice for George!

We've gotta spend Christmas on our own now.

I didn't mean anything by it, it was...just a joke.

Come and get your penguins, £10 each.

£10 and I'll throw the bag in for free.

Come on, £10, penguins, £10 each, have a look.

Come on, treat the family.

Waddle over, get a penguin. Here, mate, you want a penguin?

-How'd it go?

-All right, I think.

-What were they like?

Nice. Very nice. He did a lot of listening.

-Which means you did all the gassing.

-What about the dosh?

They said they'd let me know.

And you kept my name out of it?

-I think so.

-Yes or no, Jean?

You did brilliantly, Jean. I'm proud of you.

I hope so. I mean, I hope I didn't let you down.

Come on, let's get you a drink.

PHONE RINGS

I'll get it.

Hello, Queen Vic?

-You all right, Max?

-Yeah, not bad. Is everything all right with Jean?

Yeah, why?

She just seems a bit on edge, that's all.

-We all are, thanks to Nan.

-You sure that's all it is?

What d'you mean?

I just saw her and she didn't have a jacket on.

So?

It's a sign, innit? You know, not feeling the cold an' all that.

A sign?

You know, same thing happened to Stacey, didn't it?

I think I'd know, Max, seeing as I live under the same roof as her.

I'm just saying, it might not be a bad idea just to keep an eye on her.

When I want advice on how to deal with stuff that's happening with my family, I'll ask for it. Clear?

-Yeah.

-Right, what you drinking?

-I'm all right.

Merry Christmas, Mum!

Well, thank you, but aren't you a few days too early?

Yeah, we thought you'd be here. We're off to Paris for a few days.

-Paris?

-Yeah. I'm sorry it's short notice, but he wanted you to have something to open on Christmas Day.

But you'll miss the talent show!

That's a blessing.

Mickey Mouse is way better than a violin.

We're off to Disneyland.

Well, lucky you. Have you got time for a cuppa?

Cab's waiting.

Right, so... So, this is it!

Well, I tell you what, I'll save your present for when you get back.

-You have the best Christmas ever, won't you, little man?

-I will.

Right, mate, come on, then. Thanks.

As I said, Mr Ahmed's alerted us to his absence and we need to look into it.

-I'm sure you understand.

-And as

-I

-said - my son is with a very good friend of mine.

I needed a break, why is this turning into such an issue?

The officer's only trying to do her job.

If we can have the address and a recent photograph?

My son's childcare is my own business.

It's OK.

-Let me write it down for you.

-Thank you.

Why don't you get the photo, my love?

Yes.

Hey!

MANDY LAUGHS

-All right?

-All right?

-Just wanted to say, congratulations,

you know, for the wedding or whatever it is.

Thanks.

And, have a great time in Paris.

How'd you know about that?

What?

Ian's only just booked it, so how do you know?

You convinced him to take me, didn't you? Get me out the way?

No.

Yeah. I saw you sweating it earlier when I was talking to little Liam.

Do you honestly think I would go blabbing to a little kid?

Thanks a lot, Ricky.

Ready, hun? We got a train to catch.

-Yeah, Paris, here we come!

-Yes, baby! See ya later.

-BELL RINGS

-Hear ye, hear ye!

It gives me great pleasure to declare Mo's Grotto -

in association with Moon Productions - officially open!

CHEERING

-Here, don't forget to get the money off 'em.

-I won't.

One of these, yeah?

I'm sorry about before.

Don't worry. I know look stupid.

Not to the kids

and not to me.

Heather, I was wondering...

is there any chance you, erm...

might want to spend Christmas with me?

Oh, no, I've upset you again. I'm sorry.

Does that stuff work on elves?

CHILDREN: Whoooo!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on, is that it?

What d'you mean, is that it?

-You gave us penguins, we made penguin lemonade!

-Sold the lot, mate.

Oh, tell me you're winding me up.

Look, have you not worked it out?

The penguins, all right, got cameras in the eye,

this plugs into the monitor.

-They're nanny-cams!

-Whatty-cams?

For spying on your grandma! You pair of idiots!

-Kamil's safe?

-Absolutely. He's there with his mother's permission.

As long as she's happy, it doesn't matter what the child's father thinks!

-Masood, be reasonable.

-Where's reasonable got me so far?

They took my son without a word to me and put him with somebody he hardly knows

-and the law stands by and does nothing!

-We can't get involved in a domestic dispute, Mr Ahmed.

Well, where are my rights? My rights as a father? Answer me that.

He's just a bit upset. Thanks.

You agree with them, do you? What they've done?

Of course I don't! I'm on your side, you know that. But that's why you have to follow the rules.

Like you did with Bobby? Where did that leave you? Christmas day without him, that's where.

Oh, Jane, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry,

I didn't mean that. I didn't. It's just... I'm just...

I'm angry and I'm really scared... I just want my son!

I let Bobby go because if I'd made a scene it would've ruined Christmas for him

-but your situation's different.

-Let's just not talk about it!

It's my problem, you won't have to deal with it, all right?

-Listen...

-I think I should go.

Jane, you're annoyed with me.

No, I'm not annoyed with you, I just...

I just think this isn't the best time for us.

-You're ending it?

-No, of course I'm not, I'd never do that,

you make me feel like a lovesick teenager,

but I just know more than anybody that you need some space

and I can wait.

Holding off for a few weeks,

it's not going to make any difference is it?

Hm?

Well...

It wouldn't feel right!

What, like I'm trying to entice you into my web or something?

-No, no, it's not that.

-I'm kidding. Look, you have to admit, it's the right image - solid, reliable...

You really think the investors are that traditional?

Trust me, I've done my research - they're as old school as they come.

I don't know, it feels a bit weird.

They think we're married already. It just stops any awkward questions.

OK, but as soon as the meeting's over...

The rings are off.

Hiya, it's only me.

I just wondered if you fancied keeping me company this Christmas.

STEREO PLAYS: # Christmas Day is here

# The most wonderful day of the year... #

Liam.

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Bianca?

What's wrong?

TRAIN RUMBLES IN THE DISTANCE

CAMERA BLEEPS

Thought you might like one of these.

Oh, aren't you lovely?

Thank you.

You're like an angel sent here to make everything better.

It will get better, won't it?

-Think about this.

-That's what I've been doing all day.

When Bushra gets back from her day trip, I'll be waiting.

-Do you really think that's a good idea?

-Why not? I'm doing exactly what your mother did to me.

Exactly! It's tit for tat. Imagine how Kamil feels being caught in the middle.

I'll protect him.

You know it'll just turn into war, OK? And Mum's strong enough to cope with that at the moment.

D'you know, I just couldn't care less about that woman.

Oh!

You know what?

Dad, this time last year, you were married, you loved her.

Doesn't that mean anything?

Thank you.

Yusef, you were right, it's been good to reflect.

I'm very ashamed of how I have behaved...

..but haven't I proved to you today that I can be a good wife,

I can be a loyal wife?

You've done very well.

Then where is he, Yusef? Yusef, where is my son?

Please, Yusef, he'll be crying for me. He'll be crying for me,

please, I'm begging you! Is he OK? Is he OK?

Tell me something, tell me anything, please!

Please, Yusef, please!

Don't spoil it, Zainab.

This - this is perfect, isn't it?

Finally, just the two of us.

And think, soon we'll all be enjoying our new life in Karachi.

Yes.

There.

Beautiful.

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