12/04/2013 EastEnders

What are you doing?

Sharon, I'm sorry.

Follow me.

So, what's wrong? Has someone said something?

Phil? He's been stirring, hasn't he? You can't believe a word he says.

It's not Phil.

Then what?

I'm sorry.

For what?

Jack?

I just can't do this.

What do you mean, you can't do this?

You could do it this morning, yesterday, last week.

Yeah, I know, I know. And I'm sorry.

Stop saying that. Has something happened?

No. Not really, no.

Is there someone else?

-No.

-Well, then, what, Jack? Come on, please. Talk to me.

I've just got this feeling.

Feeling? It's our wedding day!

You were the one who proposed,

you were the one driving this relationship.

And all of a sudden you've got a feeling?

I know. I know, and I'm sorry.

OK, look, it's fine. It's fine. You're nervous, that's all.

Come on, have a drink, calm your nerves.

Then we can go back in there,

apologise for the delay and get on with it.

Sharon. No.

Because of a feeling?

What, you don't love me sort of feeling?

I do. I do.

I did. Something's happened.

So there is someone else.

Ronnie's getting out.

Right. So what? You're running off with the child snatcher?

Come on, I don't want this to get ugly, Sharon.

Too late. So where are you meeting her?

Prison gates, or has she got a police escort to the airport?

It's nothing like that, all right? I told her it's over.

For ever.

Oh, you've seen her? When?

Yesterday.

You lied to me. And you're lying now.

No, I'm not.

Well, if you're not going off with her, why are you doing this?

Because I realised it's not enough.

What isn't?

What we have, Sharon. I don't...I don't love you like I loved her.

How did he seem earlier?

Well, I don't know, like Jack.

He's not exactly the touchy-feely type.

I just never thought he'd be the one to do this.

What? So she was having doubts an'all?

No, it's just a shock, isn't it?

Do you think that someone ought to go in?

You know, see if they're all right.

I don't know. Be your funeral, Dot.

What are you doing?

You worried I'm going to get drunk and start blabbing?

Why is it such a big secret anyway?

It's not. Your dad just wanted to tell everyone the right way.

Ah, Dad's idea. What a surprise.

Reckon he's having a wobble?

Nah. They're probably just, you know, having a little chat.

Probably just sorting out what they're having for tea.

KIM LAUGHS

I'm going to get him home, he's got a bit of a fever.

It's my night to have him, remember?

If he's feeling better later I'll bring him over,

if not, I'll let him sleep, all right?

All right. Whatever's best for the little fella. Give me a kiss.

-Oi, give me a kiss. See you, buddy.

-Bye.

-Bye-bye. Be good.

What was that supposed to mean?

Dad putting off making a decision, it's classic Branning.

Just look at Jack.

Decision?

I never meant to hurt you, Sharon.

You're an amazing woman, all right? You deserve to be happy.

I'm just sorry I can't be the man to make it happen.

I'll go and tell the registrar it's off, shall I?

Wait.

Does it matter?

So what if I'm not Ronnie to you?

Maybe you're not the love of my life either.

What are you saying?

Well, we're not exactly kids any more, are we?

How many times do you expect to find that kind of love?

Once, twice - if you're lucky.

Comes a point when you have to accept

that it's never going to happen again.

So what, we settle?

Well, you can call it that if you like, Jack.

But I'd say what we have is pretty good, you know.

We get on, we care about each other, we make each other happy.

And that other sort of love - it's dangerous - it doesn't end well.

What we've got is so much more...

More what?

Realistic. So come on, what's the alternative?

We both end up on our own?

Two lonely old people with nothing but faded memories

to keep us company?

SHE HUMS WEDDING MARCH

Grow up, Shirley, will you?

SHE CONTINUES HUMMING

No, it feels wrong. Marriage isn't a compromise, Sharon.

At least not in my book. I'm sorry. I really am.

So that's it, you're washing your hands?

What else can I do?

What about my son? What about the promises you made him?

Because messing me about's one thing,

but you do not do that to a six-year-old.

-I'll talk to him.

-Oh, as easy as that, is it?

Sharon, you're upset. Why don't you go home, lie down?

I'm not ill.

I'll go and tell them. You don't have to face them.

Don't you dare. I'll do it.

If that's what you want. I'll take Amy home.

No. No, you'll go when I say.

You what?

It's the least you can do, don't you think?

Well, for what it's worth, I thought he was a bit off on his stag,

only I didn't see this coming.

I did.

Yeah? Well that's typical, isn't it, eh?

So what's your twisted theory this time, eh, buddy?

-Hardly coincidental.

-What's that?

Ronnie getting out and suddenly he gets cold feet.

Imagine having your do in your ex-wife's gaff? It's creepy.

You can almost...you can feel her presence.

Ronnie's getting out?

Yeah.

Well, who told you, then?

Jack.

How long have you known?

Not long, not long. This morning.

Roxy not mentioned it, no? Clearly.

Alf!

Look, you don't have to do this.

Hello, everyone. I'm sorry for the delay.

But there's been a change of plan, I'm afraid.

Jack and I have come to a mutual decision,

and we're not getting married after all.

Mum?

Hey, it's OK. Come here, darling.

We're all still friends, aren't we, Jack?

Yeah, right.

Panic over, the cavalry's arrived! Everything all right?

Listen, Jean, there's been a change of plan.

There won't be any wedding so we won't be needing food.

Yes, we will, please, Jean.

We can't let all that effort go to waste, can we?

And we'd love you all to stay for a party anyway.

Right, Jack?

Yeah, right. Yeah.

Well, come on, who's died?

Joey, clear the chairs away so we can have a dance, yeah?

It's a free bar. And the food looks fantastic, so come on.

Let's party. Come on.

MUSIC: "Celebration" by Kool And The Gang

Tell Uncle Jack I'm going to see Liam.

I'm going to come with you.

-You don't want to stay for the party?

-No, thanks.

Did you not check your phone? I've been ringing you.

-No, I can't talk, these are really late.

-Where's Alfie?

With you?

I think I might have put my foot in it.

Jack mentioned Ronnie...

Michael, you idiot!

Sorry.

Clever move, avoiding the circus at the R&R.

Circus?

Never mind.

So, come on, then, what? Has she been playing away?

-No, nothing like that.

-Well, then, what?

It's complicated, Max.

Why are we all standing about like lemons?

Don't ask me. She's the one who insisted on carrying on.

Women. Never react how you expect, do they?

You all right, Jack?

If this has got anything to do with the whole Phil thing

last night, I know it got out of hand.

Joey, get over yourself.

I'm hardly going to call the wedding off cos of your stupid prank, am I?

Right. So you called it off, then, did you? Yeah?

Are you all right?

-Yeah, yeah, fine.

-Let's go and have a little chat somewhere, shall we?

Darling, do you want a drink?

All right, it's not a race.

Mark my words, couple of hours

and she'll have a face full of snot and mascara.

Buffet'll be up the wall.

Jack, he'll be limping out of here with a great big shiner.

You're all horrible, callous women, you are.

Ignore my sister, she's had a sense of humour bypass.

Yeah. And it's heading this way.

Is Sharon OK?

Don't know. She won't stand still long enough for me to find out.

All this is going to go to waste.

It's good, I can't get enough of it.

You look lovely.

Thank you.

Max, can I have a word?

Babe, I'm sorting my brother out. Can't it wait?

Not really.

Well, what?

Lauren knows.

Now she's necking champagne like it's an Olympic sport.

What did you tell her for?

I didn't. She guessed when you got funny about me drinking.

All right, don't worry, I'll sort it out.

Tan, how's Sharon?

How do you think?

No, it's just that Jack asked me if you could keep an eye on her.

Oh, really? How thoughtful of him.

Yes, course I will,

but right now I'm more worried about out daughter's liver.

-It's all right, I'll look after her.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

You all right, Lauren?

Lauren?

Is the free bar still going or has Lauren drunk it all?

It's no big deal.

No big deal?

The woman that made our life hell is getting out of prison

-and you say it's no big deal?

-I didn't mean it like that.

What I mean is, she's not going to come here.

-She can't hurt us any more.

-Is that right, Kat?

And you know that for a fact?

When that letter landed on your doormat, what,

you know for a fact that Ronnie's going to stay away, do you?

-No.

-No, of course not. Or is it you thought I wouldn't care?

Alfie's not important enough to tell, right?

-Don't be stupid, Alfie.

-No, just...

This is why I got in touch with the solicitor.

What is it you said to me? Don't worry, Alfie, you can trust me.

You don't know the meaning of the word.

-So it was up to me to tell you?

-Yes, it was. Yes, it was.

What about your girlfriend?

The one you live with, the one whose sister done this to us

in the first place, you don't think it was her job to tell you?

-Where is Tommy now?

-He's upstairs.

The arrangement we had, it's my night to have him.

Tonight is my night, OK?

You're blowing this out of proportion. He's not well.

I know what to do when he's not well.

I don't want him disturbed.

He's with me now. It's fine. He's with me tonight.

Alfie!

Do you remember when you were little

and you used to sneak into my bed at night?

No.

Well, you did.

And I'd have to sing to you

and stroke your hair to get you back to sleep.

Why can't you just marry Jack?

Well, it's complicated, darling.

I'm hungry.

You OK?

-Must be confused. Poor little thing.

-He's fine, Tan.

I didn't mean...sorry. Sharon, are you all right?

-Please...please don't, Tan.

-What?

-I don't need your pity.

No, it's me, Sharon. I'm your mate. You don't have to pretend.

Well, I'm not.

It was never going to work out, so it's best it happens now.

Did he say why?

I said, didn't I? It was mutual. That's life.

Do you want to come and stay with me for a bit?

What? And form the jilted wives' club?

Just thought we could support each other.

No, it's best I don't. For Denny.

Right, well, you don't have to decide now.

The offer's there, isn't it?

Well, I'll be out in a sec, OK?

I know you're upset, but you can't just take him.

Please. Just one night. Let him stay with me tonight, yeah?

KNOCK ON DOOR

Michael told me. I figured you'd be here.

It's her you've got the issue with, not me.

She's right, OK? Let's just go home and let's talk.

Please?

Let me take him back upstairs. He's tired.

I'll bring him over tomorrow.

I love you, Tommy. I love you so much.

Be a good boy for Mummy, yeah? I'll see you tomorrow.

Come on, darling. Come on.

Lauren, look, I know it must be a big shock for you, all right?

But please, please, just keep it to yourself.

I don't want you upsetting your mum and Abi.

Right. Are you going to tell them, then?

Of course I'm going to tell them. When the time's right.

Oh, let me guess, what, when she's in labour?

She's got a point.

Mum!

-Lauren! Lauren!

-Get off me.

Don't look at me, I'm with your dad on this one.

Really? Are you sure? Are you absolutely sure about that?

Lauren. Lauren, don't do this.

Right, then, who's going be the lucky girl?

Well, come on, it's just a bit of fun. Come on.

Abi, get over here. Come on.

I'll look after these. Go on.

That's it, gather round. Come on, Tan.

Wouldn't go for it if I were them.

Cursed.

Are you ready, girls? Are you steady?

Bet you're pleased with yourself, aren't you?

What are you on about?

What, you mean you haven't heard?

Come on, Lauren. Let's get you home. Come on.

Wait. I'll do that. You go and tell Tanya about the baby.

-No. Not now.

-Why not?

-It's not a good time, is it?

-Fine, I'll do it.

-Kirsty, don't be stupid.

What, you going to keep Lauren in a cave for the entire pregnancy?

Fine, all right. I'll tell her now. Look after Lauren, yeah?

Like I said, it was a mutual decision.

I weren't born yesterday, Jack, and I've known that girl long

enough to know that there's something hiding behind that smile.

What am I supposed to do?

Stop her making a fool of herself.

Sharon, don't you think it's time to call it a night?

Why? I'm having a good time, thank you.

Look, people are talking, all right? You're not fooling anyone.

They can say what they like. I'm enjoying myself, OK?

Right, I'm going to take Amy home.

MUSIC: "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams

Denny! Denny, darling. Come on, come and dance with Mummy.

It's our favourite song. Come on, baby.

Jack!

Come here, darling.

Here we go.

Don't want to miss this one.

Come on, everyone. Tan?

We'd better have a little dance. For Sharon.

Don't go.

Denny, I've got to take Amy home. She's tired. I'll see you soon.

Stay.

Let him go, darling. We don't need Jack to have fun.

Come on.

Can I have a drink, Joey?

Ta.

Jack.

-Was it her?

-No.

You've seen her, yeah?

I've spoke to her, OK, and she said she'd never come

anywhere near here, so I didn't see the point in upsetting you.

Roxy, don't lie to me. Cos you didn't do this for me.

No. Look, the truth is, Alfie, I was just scared.

What were you scared of? Scared of what?

This. Of this. Of it coming between us.

I knew she was your sister when we got together.

Alfie, what are you thinking?

The night it happened...

When I thought he'd...he'd gone, I'll never forget.

I can't imagine.

You know, we were all downstairs...on a jolly

when he was taking his last breath.

And when I realised what she'd done,

I felt like I'd been given a another chance, you know.

I felt like I could prove myself.

And I swore then, Rox, that I would never...

Ever let him out of my sight again.

And even now, right...

It's stupid, but even now I find myself just watching him.

When he goes to bed and I watch him...

Just so I can see his chest going up and down.

I feel like his dad.

-Alfie, you are his dad.

-No, I'm not.

No, I'm not, Rox.

Cos if he was really mine...

..really, really mine, maybe things would have been different.

-Maybe I would have checked.

-Come on, Alfie.

If I was really his dad,

then maybe my instincts might have been different.

Something might have...I don't know...

Something might have clicked in.

But I'm not his dad.

I don't know what it feels like to have my own kid.

No. You're wrong. You're so, so wrong.

I've seen the way you are with Tommy. I've seen the way you are with Amy.

That is real, OK? And you know something?

They are the luckiest kids in the whole wide world,

because nobody could ever hope for a better dad.

I'll come back later.

No, no, Jack, you're fine, mate.

Listen, can I stay and read her a story?

-Unless Alfie...

-No, you go for it, Jack. It's fine.

Come on, then.

She at the B&B?

Yeah, yeah, spark out, apparently.

Sometimes I can't believe it's the same little girl who used

to sit there playing with her dolls for hours on end.

Do you remember, she used to go mad if we got their names wrong.

SHE LAUGHS

Yeah. Don't think about it when you get pregnant, do you?

That they're going to turn into teenagers, be grown-ups.

Don't realise it's a lifetime of worry.

Wouldn't do it if you did.

Nah, she'll be all right. We'll work something out together.

You're a good dad.

Despite everything.

Thanks, Dot, I'll pick him up when I'm done here, OK?

There's no need. I've got a spare room.

Thank you. Be a good boy, yeah? See you later, monkey.

Course he will.

Well, thanks for coming, girls.

Yeah, it was...it was...

-The food was good.

-It was delicious.

See, Jean? It was a triumph.

Sure you don't want me to stay?

I'm fine. Fine. Thank you.

I'm sorry about, you know.

Plenty more fish.

You know, some day when you least expect it,

someone will bowl you over

with a look or just an act of kindness and bam, there you are.

In love all over again.

Thank you, Jean. Lovely food.

Annie's Amazing Alphabetical Adventures.

Annie is in the Alps.

Look out, Ivor.

She jumps as high as an airplane to avoid an avalanche

of cascading apples.

Well, how did she take it?

I didn't tell her.

What? You can't put it off for ever, Max.

Kirsty, look, I'm sorry, all right?

The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but...

It's not the right time.

I think you should get an abortion.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Can I come in?

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