24/02/2017 EastEnders

CONTINUOUS CAR HORN

CAR HORN STOPS

SIREN IN DISTANCE

-Matthew? Are you all right?

-Yeah!

You ain't hurt?

SIREN GETS LOUDER

No.

SIREN GETS VERY LOUD, STOPS

Please, please don't tell my dad.

-Just put some clothes on and get downstairs.

-Lighten up, will you?

Start packing!

Cos I want you out of here!

Is Matthew all right?

My colleague's just checking on him now, but he seems fine.

Can you tell me what happened?

Suddenly all these cars were coming at me.

And you know, I tried to get round them and put on the brake...

Did you see the "no entry" sign at the junction?

I don't know. I can't remember.

You see, Jack, he was going to take me to the garden centre

and then the school rung up cos Ricky was ill.

Have you ever had problems with your sight, Mrs Branning?

This one, but I'm having treatment.

You do realise you have to inform the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Agency

of any condition that might impact upon your ability to drive?

But it's getting better.

But even so, the DVLA will want assurance that you're able

-to meet the required standards of vision.

-What does that mean?

It means that you need to be able to read a car number plate

from 20 metres.

-Oh.

-Could you look ahead at the police car parked in front?

Now, in your own time, I'd like you to read out the registration number.

K...

X...um...

Y...

Oh, no, I can't. It's the shock.

I think I've got one of my migraines coming on.

What I'm going to do now, Mrs Branning,

is ask you to step out of the vehicle.

I haven't been drinking. And I ain't ever had an accident before.

Not till that Kimberly Fox bashed into me.

It weren't my fault.

I'll take you home, Mrs Branning.

But I'm afraid you won't be able to drive until further notice.

I was only trying to do my bit.

I'm sure you were.

I think a hot cup of sweet tea's in order, don't you?

I am so sorry.

Just be grateful it was me that found you, and not your dad.

Please don't tell him.

What're you doing here?

I'm taking her home.

And you. Put some clothes on.

Hold on a minute. Why is he half naked?

Because someone couldn't keep their legs closed.

-What, you and Preston?

-Come on.

So much for missing Shaks.

Hey, Bex...

Thanks for showing me the sights.

What did I tell you? That girl's such a tramp.

A pint, please.

No, you put your money away.

It's the least we can do after all that graffiti out there.

-Why? Was it you?

-No, of course not!

Then you don't need to apologise for some small-minded bigot, do you?

I just don't want you feeling bad about us, that's all.

If you are that worried, then perhaps you can make it up to me

over dinner?

I don't do dinner.

I'm more of a doner kebab girl.

-Put a bit of chilli on it and I'm happy.

-It's a date.

Yeah, not tonight, though.

I'm covering for Mick while he shows Bob the Builder down there

round Noah's Ark.

Is it me or is he staring at you?

So what it is, it's running right across there like that, you know what I mean?

-Your sister's a fine-looking woman.

-She's my mother, actually.

Oh, right. So is she stepping out with anyone at the moment?

Is she stepping out with anyone? What do you think this is, 1954?

You're adults. If you want to crack on, you can crack on.

Can we talk about sorting out my pipes, please?

Judging by the bowing, I'd say that ceiling's going to cave any minute.

Is it a big job, is it?

Three weeks. Two at a push.

-And you'd have to close the pub.

-Well, I can't afford to do that.

Well, then, you're going to have to find

-a nice excuse for Environmental Health.

-Go on, then, how much?

Hard to say, really. I'll have to take a closer look.

Just give me it straight, mate, please, will you?

You're winding me up, yeah?

It's not a laughing matter, Mr Carter.

-Anyway, you've got my number.

-Yeah, I've got YOUR number.

Got your number, Bob.

Is this the first time it's happened?

I swear.

And did you use protection?

-Well, did you?

-Yes! Yeah, of course we did.

Well, that's something, I suppose.

I've made such a mess of things.

Oh, look, there's no point in getting upset.

It doesn't change anything.

I don't even know if I like him.

He just made me feel like...

..like I was special.

And after everything that happened with Shaki...

I guess I just wanted someone to like me.

So he pays you a compliment and you just drop your knickers?

You're a clever girl.

There are other ways to impress a boy than sleeping with him.

Bex!

We're in here.

-Please don't tell my dad.

-Ah, dear.

What's happened?

Bex?

Have you got any of those microwave kormas in?

It's just a night in front of the box for me and Craig.

In the fridge. Top shelf.

Or, we could always share a bottle of wine in the Vic.

I've got plans. Sorry.

Listen, if this is about earlier, I didn't mean to upset you.

It just makes it more personal when it's a friend of Shaki's,

-that's all.

-Hold on, you make it sound like I make a habit

of lamping teenagers.

No.

I just think there are other ways you could channel your anger.

Such as?

-Counselling?

-Oh, don't start on that one.

Denise, giving up a child takes its toll.

The sooner you accept that, the easier it'll be for you to move on.

Any more cliches you want to throw at me?

I'm only saying because I care.

That's £4.50.

So what do you say?

We could always go back to mine and watch a bit of Mamma Mia!

Like I said, I've got plans.

Denise Fox?

Oh, I see. It's like that, is it?

Now that's the kind of therapy I DO approve of.

Marcus Leask. Walford Gazette. So where do you want to start?

I've tried ringing her mobile. She ain't picking up.

-Just leave her to cool off.

-Well, what did you say to her?

'Chelle?

I caught her texting Shaks.

I don't believe this. After everything that's happened?

Look, it's all right.

Something tells me she won't be making the same mistake again.

Why would she go there again?

She's young.

She's just made a few bad decisions, that's all.

Tell me about it.

Oh, I dunno.

It's not like we didn't make our fair share of cock-ups at her age,

is it?

At least we didn't have social media to contend with.

You sound old.

I am old. At least, I feel it.

You know Bex really looks up to you, don't you?

Yeah, well, she shouldn't.

What're you talking about? You've got a college degree.

You've made something of your life.

I've got a failed marriage...

A son who doesn't want to know me...

a daughter on the other side of the world.

Look, you will sort things with Tim.

You just need to give it time.

Yeah, well. I wouldn't count on that.

Where're you going?

There's something I've got to do, that's all.

Can I help?

I've got to sort this on my own.

Er, what time do you call this?

Mm?

-Grandma?

-Your grandmother's had a bit of a shock.

-Why, what's happened?

-I'll let her explain.

Thank you for bringing us home, officer.

You'll need to organise a recovery vehicle, Mrs Branning.

I'm sure the DVLA will be in touch once they've assessed the situation.

-We'll just get your other bits.

-Thank you.

Why did he mention a recovery vehicle?

I've been a very stupid woman, Abi.

Should've known better.

You all right, love?

-Yeah, I was just going to call you.

-Yeah?

Stacey's taking me over to the Vic.

Oh, right. What's for tea?

There's some leftovers in the fridge.

Hungry, are we?

Do you know what, I've had it up to here with people telling me

what I should and shouldn't eat.

I was only joking.

-I work hard, don't I?

-Yeah, of course you do.

Right, so if I want to treat myself at the end of the day,

that's my business, yeah?

Ian, are you all right?

I'm fine! I am just fed up with people interfering.

-Only me.

-All right.

I'm in here, Stace.

Ooh, someone's hungry.

DOOR SLAMS

Is it something I said?

You've only got to take a look outside at all that rubbish

piled up everywhere.

So you're saying Walford Council are responsible?

If people don't take pride in their community, it's no wonder

you've got kids out there running wild.

That kind of apathy, it's infectious, ain't it?

If we don't care about where we live then why should they, eh?

Is that why you ended up having an altercation with one of them?

I did my research.

I was just stupid. And I lashed out, that's all. Hang on.

You're not going to print that bit, are you?

Not if you don't want me to.

Although I suspect you'd get a lot of support if I did.

Listen, I'm not saying that Walford's perfect, you know,

it's just that everyone used to pull together.

So what would you do to change it?

I'd give everyone a community to be proud of.

-And how would you do that?

-I'd start at the top.

Walford Council, you mean?

Yeah. Yeah, I'd call for a vote of no confidence.

Four grand? Just to do down here? Thieving toerag.

What am I supposed to do?

It's either that or start giving out arm bands with my pork scratchings.

-Problem?

-Don't worry about it. Mum, get your pal a drink.

Whatever price he gave you, I'll do it for half.

What, you're a builder?

I'm a man of all talents. Isn't that right, Shirley?

I'll be the judge of that.

I've got references. And I know all the best trades.

-All Polish, of course.

-Do you know what?

I could jump over that bar and put the lips on you right now,

-do you know that?

-We'll just shake on it for now.

-I'm just saying.

Yeah, sweet.

-Mick? Mick.

-What?

-Where are we going to get two grand from? We're broke.

I don't know. I'll brass myself off if I have to.

Oh, you didn't say it was a girlie night?

Oh, it's not.

It is now.

Well, we were just wondering if we should ask Michelle to join us.

I wouldn't bother. She thinks she's a cut above everyone else.

Oh, she ain't that bad.

Have you seen her face? It's like she's chewing on a wasp.

You know, I must admit I do find her quite hard to talk to.

That's cos she's buttoned up.

You see, she's worried if she starts blabbing, it will all come out.

What will come out?

That's a woman with a secret. You mark my words.

Now, while his back's turned, go on.

Hiya. Have you seen Uncle Jack?

Not today, Abs, no, babe, I ain't.

-I hope you're pleased with yourselves.

-I'm sorry?

My grandma could've died today because you're too lazy to

get your own stupid plants.

What're you talking about? Is Dot all right?

She shouldn't have been in the car on her own.

-Did Dot have an accident?

-Yeah, we're lucky she didn't die.

-Was anyone with her?

-Yes, Matthew was!

And whose fault was the crash?

-She just got her signs mixed up.

-You see, I knew it.

And there's everyone thinking that I ran her off the road.

-Now is not the time, Kim.

-What do you mean?

Look, I nearly jacked in my test because of her.

Here, Mick, you hearing this?

Mrs Magoo only went and crashed her car.

What did you just say?

Oh... It's all right. Matthew wasn't hurt.

Tell me the name of this. What's this one?

-BANGING ON DOOR

-Oh, there's someone at the door.

You sit quiet.

Jack...

Where's Matthew?

He's in the sitting room. He's all right.

I'd've taken him to the hospital if I thought he was hurt.

-How could you be so stupid?

-Uncle Jack!

I thought with the sat nav thing, I thought I could manage on my own.

I told you when I took you to the eye hospital.

-Your eyes aren't getting any better.

-It was an accident!

-Did you know she was going out in the car on her own?

-Of course I didn't!

I said I'd drive.

All right? You're not capable of driving on your own.

I'm sorry, Jack.

A month ago I was identifying my wife in the mortuary.

And what, now you put me through all this again?

-I wouldn't hurt Matthew.

-Come here, mate.

You, you're not going to see him again,

because you can't take care of yourself, let alone a child.

Jack, Jack, he's my only relative.

Come on.

TV: '..eating at home will always be a treat.

'I just love it.'

'I find the process of cooking food every bit as enjoyable as eating it.

'I want all the meals I cook to be terrific.

'Even a simple baked pasta can be sensational.

'I'm going to show you how to make a delicious supper...'

-I'm done.

-See ya.

Three hot chocolates, please.

I'd check your texts if I were you.

Why? What's happened?

Everyone at school knows about you getting down and dirty

with the American.

-How?

-I might've mentioned it to a few people.

Bex is open for business. That's what they're saying.

But don't worry. We'll back you.

It's not your fault you can't keep your knickers on, is it?

-Low self-esteem.

-Leave it, yeah?

-Hello, son.

-All right, mate. What're you doing out here?

Me and her highness are out touting for trade.

Come again?

I've got to try and raise two bags on top of the fine I already owe.

You got a problem?

Put it this way, if I don't sort it live-o,

that boozer will be underwater.

I could always loan you the cash.

You've already done me a favour, ain't you,

-with the deposit on the flat, so...

-Well, offer's there for you, mate.

Well, if it's going begging, you know...

I will be charging you interest, but it'll be better than a payday loan.

You're a diamond, Jack, thank you. Thank you.

-You're welcome, see you later.

-See you later on, son.

Right, he's done his good deed. Have your pony, come on.

Take this place, for example.

People are getting poorer, and what do head office do?

-They hike their prices up.

-Is that the time? I really ought to be...

I mean, look at this milk. 30 pence, they make on every pint.

So you're saying the Minute Mart could do more to help families in need?

You want to see the food that we throw away every night.

I mean, all they're doing is lining their pockets whilst ordinary,

hard-working people, they're out there queuing at food banks. PHONE BEEPS

That's the missus. She was expecting me home at six.

Oh, I'm sorry. Have I been banging on?

You're passionate, I'll give you that.

-So do you think we've got a story?

-Yeah, I'm sure I can find something.

-And you'll mention them bins?

-Don't worry, Miss Fox.

I'll make sure people know who the villains are here.

Whit...

I'm in here.

Oh, you'll never guess who's just offered to lend me two grand.

What're you doing sitting in the dark?

I fell asleep. Sorry.

You've been crying, ain't you?

No, I'm fine. Honestly.

It's all right, it's OK.

It's just I've got Patrick down there, moaning about his rum

not being sweet enough cos you're not serving it up, and all that.

It's driving me...

I don't know what to say to people.

I know.

The sooner you front it out, the easier it's going to be.

So why don't you get down there and show them mob

what us Carters are made of, yeah?

Yeah.

And if Jack comes in, you give him whatever he wants, all right?

Cos that man might've just saved this pub.

How much did Mick say he needed?

A couple of grand. Something wrong with his pipes or something.

I'd think twice if I were you.

-Mick's a mate.

-It's going to be a money pit, ain't it?

Seriously, I see places like the Queen Vic all the time at work.

They're closing left, right and centre.

-Trust me, that two grand is going to be the tip of the iceberg.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

Where do you get off talking to Grandma like that?

Abs, look, let's do this another time, shall we?

No, you know how much she loves Matthew.

You have no right trying to keep him from her.

She almost killed him.

How many more times? It was an accident.

She has got a point.

All right, look, I'll speak to her in the morning, all right?

No. You'll do it tonight. And you'll bring her flowers as well.

What just happened there?

That, bruv, was Hurricane Abi.

You're home late. How was your evening?

Dennis is kicking my butt.

Ah, man.

Pack your bags and get out.

-Ian!

-Er, just a minute.

Oh.

Sorry.

PHONE RINGS

KNOCK ON DOOR

JACK: Dot, it's me.

You know, we can talk to the doctors.

I mean, I'm sure if we write a letter to the DVLA, explaining...

I want you to have these.

Oh, come on, Dot...

No, I broke the law. I must face the consequences.

Listen, we can fight this.

If you don't mind,

I'd like to be on my own,

if it's all the same to you.

There you go. Look, look, look, cop for that, there you go.

-Right. Who's next?

-Yeah, two pints please, Whit.

Yeah, sure.

It's good to see you back behind the bar.

Thanks, it's good to be back.

-DRUNKENLY:

-That Dot, she might look sweet and innocent to you

but I wouldn't be surprised if she ran into me on purpose.

-How much has she had?

-Yes!

-That's her second bottle.

Kim, come on, I think it's time to call it a night.

Is she trying to say that I'm drunk?

GLASS SMASHES

Don't worry, don't worry about that.

-I'll help you.

-Can you get a dustpan and brush?

-All right?

-All right. I can do it myself, thank you.

-All right. Yeah.

OK!

-You got everything?

-Yes, I have.

-Great.

But I tell you this, I've got a good mind to go to the police

-and have her down for attempted murder.

-That's what I'd do.

-That's what I'd do.

-That's what I'm going to do.

Welcome home, girl.

I mean,

what if that had been Dot, Ian?

The poor woman would have been traumatised for life.

Like when she caught you pole dancing for me, you mean?

So...

..are you going to tell me what this is all about?

Because if you want me to join some nudist group or something,

-you can think again.

-It was that nurse.

She said I was overweight, and...

..I just wanted to see for myself.

Right.

I mean, we're not talking a few pounds here, are we?

What else did she say?

I've got to get my results from the doctor.

Well, if you want to lose weight, we can do it together.

-No more sweets?

-Or booze. Or chips.

We can knock it all on the head.

You'd do that for me?

Believe it or not, Ian Beale...

I'd quite like you to stick around, if you could.

Thanks, love.

Ian?

Well, yeah, but it's starting tomorrow, obviously?

KNOCK ON DOOR

KIM: Oi, Lewis Hamilton.

You in there?

KNOCKING CONTINUES Huh?

LOUDER KNOCKING

Lewis!

MORE KNOCKING

Lewis!

Months.

Months I've had people giving me shade.

People giving me the chip on the shoulder.

"Oh, look, there's that young girl who ran into that pensioner."

But we all know the truth now, don't we? Yes, we do.

Yes, we do.

And I said it then and I'll say it again.

You are...

MEOWING ..a menace to society, Dotty.

Yes. You ain't fit to be on the road.

What are you going to say then, Dotty? Mm?

Dot?

Dot?

Oh, Dot.

No, no, no, no, no, no, Dot.

-Dennis is flat out upstairs.

-I thought I told you to go.

You say a lot of things you don't mean.

Fine.

I'll do it for you.

-What's your problem?

-My problem?

She's my niece, Preston.

Well, you told me to find someone my own age.

So you slept with her just to spite me?

It worked, didn't it?

-Get out.

-Make me.

I said, GET OUT!

Fine.

Stay here and rot for all I care.

Move.

Move.

What are you doing?