22/12/2013

0:00:54 > 0:00:58900, so that's 920...

0:00:58 > 0:01:0140... 60... 80...

0:01:01 > 0:01:05Oh, no, what's happening? Where am I?

0:01:05 > 0:01:11Oh, dear, how many had I put down there? 900...

0:01:12 > 0:01:19Oh, I'm going to give up tonight. Hopeless. Try again tomorrow.

0:01:26 > 0:01:28All right, madam, what are you doing up?

0:01:28 > 0:01:31I can't sleep.

0:01:31 > 0:01:34We should start packing, you know.

0:01:36 > 0:01:39Hey.

0:01:39 > 0:01:41Come on.

0:01:41 > 0:01:44It won't come to that. All right? How can you be so sure?

0:01:46 > 0:01:52Because to most people around here, we ARE the Vic. We are.

0:01:52 > 0:01:53Trust me.

0:01:53 > 0:01:56A couple of weeks' time and it'll be business as usual. All right?

0:02:02 > 0:02:06Better make a move. See you later. See you.

0:02:06 > 0:02:10Was that you slamming the door at three o'clock this morning? It won't happen again.

0:02:10 > 0:02:13It's not a hotel. You know that, don't you? I said it won't happen again.

0:02:13 > 0:02:15I don't need you answering for me.

0:02:17 > 0:02:19See you later.

0:02:19 > 0:02:21I thought I said midnight. Look, I'm not a kid, Nan.

0:02:21 > 0:02:25Then stop acting like one.

0:02:25 > 0:02:28That told you. Oh, shut up, man! Who asked you anything? That's enough!

0:02:35 > 0:02:38You are skating on very thin ice, young man.

0:02:38 > 0:02:42So I suggest either you buck up your ideas or you can...

0:02:42 > 0:02:44Or what?

0:02:45 > 0:02:48You can find somewhere else to live.

0:02:49 > 0:02:51Nan!

0:02:52 > 0:02:54Fine.

0:03:01 > 0:03:02Morning, David.

0:03:06 > 0:03:10What's all this? Not my choice, Max, believe you me.

0:03:10 > 0:03:14How comes you ain't over the road? You'll have to ask your sister that one.

0:03:14 > 0:03:18Chucked you out, has she? To be honest, mate, I'm surprised it took her this long.

0:03:18 > 0:03:21I need a coffee. Get yourself cleaned up, will ya?

0:03:21 > 0:03:25I don't want you scaring the customers. All right, all right. Catch you later.

0:03:29 > 0:03:31Now there's a sight for sore eyes.

0:03:31 > 0:03:32Not now, Janine.

0:03:40 > 0:03:43SIREN WAILS

0:03:44 > 0:03:47I'd like to make an appointment, please.

0:03:47 > 0:03:50Sorry, do you know what - I'll call you back. Thanks.

0:03:50 > 0:03:52Why are you dressed as a pudding?

0:03:52 > 0:03:56Because there were too many shepherds. When did Christmas become such a slog, eh?

0:03:56 > 0:03:58I've been up since five o'clock making this costume.

0:03:58 > 0:04:01Go and get your shoes on, please.

0:04:01 > 0:04:03Mum? Mum? Hello!

0:04:03 > 0:04:05What planet are you on today, eh?

0:04:05 > 0:04:09You've had a right face on you for a few days. I've just got a lot on my plate, that's all.

0:04:09 > 0:04:13And you're sure that's all it is? What do you mean?

0:04:13 > 0:04:16If you want to go and apologise to Dad, then go and flamin' do it, will ya?

0:04:16 > 0:04:19Come on, let's go!

0:04:19 > 0:04:23Yes. Albert Square. Number 31.

0:04:23 > 0:04:27You know the Jacksons, the Butchers, the Sproggits, whoever they are.

0:04:27 > 0:04:29They're lit up like the Blackpool illuminations.

0:04:29 > 0:04:32No wonder I'm short circuiting.

0:04:32 > 0:04:34Thank you.

0:04:34 > 0:04:38You know, in my day, Poppy, Christmas was about the birth of Christ.

0:04:38 > 0:04:42Not a flasher on a roof. Don't touch that.

0:04:42 > 0:04:44I'm just checking it's all there.

0:04:44 > 0:04:46Yes, well, I've already balanced my books

0:04:46 > 0:04:48cos I've got to give this over to the vicar.

0:04:48 > 0:04:50The last of the contributions.

0:04:52 > 0:04:54Don't sit there!

0:04:54 > 0:04:55What's that?

0:04:55 > 0:04:59You know what they say, don't you Poppy? Curiosity killed the cat.

0:04:59 > 0:05:01Oh, go on, Mrs Branning. Just give us a little clue.

0:05:01 > 0:05:06Well, let's just say that I'm going to play a pivotal part at midnight mass.

0:05:07 > 0:05:12Oh my lord, is that the time? There's so much to do. And it's raining.

0:05:13 > 0:05:19Did I tell you that the vicar's got a photographer coming from the Gazette?

0:05:19 > 0:05:21Yeah, you did. Once or twice.

0:05:21 > 0:05:25Yes, they're going to give me one of them great big cheques, you know, to hand over.

0:05:25 > 0:05:27You should be very proud, Mrs Branning.

0:05:27 > 0:05:31It ain't just me, Poppy. You know, there's the community.

0:05:35 > 0:05:38Lock up. All right. See you later. See you later.

0:05:40 > 0:05:42Morgan, come on, we're going to be late.

0:05:45 > 0:05:46Come on.

0:05:46 > 0:05:49Bianca!

0:05:49 > 0:05:52Dot, sorry, I've got to take Morgan to his dress rehearsal.

0:05:52 > 0:05:55It's about them monstrosities adorning that there house of yours.

0:05:55 > 0:05:57Yeah, sorry, you'll have to speak to Terry about that.

0:05:57 > 0:06:01The incessant flashing's not only keeping me awake at night but now my electric's gone to pot.

0:06:01 > 0:06:03I am sorry.

0:06:03 > 0:06:04Oh, my lord, whatever's this?

0:06:04 > 0:06:07He's a present from the three wise men. Good, ain't it?

0:06:07 > 0:06:11I'd rather be the iPod. Whatever happened to gold, frankincense and myrrh?

0:06:11 > 0:06:16Have to get with the times, Dot. Baby Jesus never wanted smellies. Oh, Lord, give me strength...

0:06:16 > 0:06:19Hi, Dot. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to you too. See you later.

0:06:19 > 0:06:22Do you like my outfit? Yes, mate, you look wicked.

0:06:22 > 0:06:25Is she in? What've you said? She's like a bear with a sore head.

0:06:25 > 0:06:27Nothing. She just lashed out at me.

0:06:27 > 0:06:28So what's the matter? I intend to find out.

0:06:28 > 0:06:31We're going to be late. I'll see you after. Have a nice time. Ta-ta.

0:06:37 > 0:06:39What have you forgotten now?

0:06:45 > 0:06:48I got you some flowers. I've got to go to work.

0:06:48 > 0:06:52Although technically, it should be you apologising to me.

0:06:52 > 0:06:56You've got no idea what it's like sleeping on a Portakabin floor.

0:06:56 > 0:06:59I told you I don't want you here.

0:06:59 > 0:07:02We're back to all this again? Come on, Carol.

0:07:02 > 0:07:06Whatever it is I've done... Why do you always assume it's about you? Huh?

0:07:06 > 0:07:08Because you're the centre of everyone's world? Is that it?

0:07:08 > 0:07:13Well, I hate to break it to you, David, but I've got other things going on in my life. Such as?

0:07:15 > 0:07:17No, come on. Such as?

0:07:20 > 0:07:22Look, we're a week away from Christmas.

0:07:22 > 0:07:26The last thing the kids need is me and you at each other's throats.

0:07:26 > 0:07:30So, why don't we just forget about your little tantrum...

0:07:30 > 0:07:31Tantrum?! Well...

0:07:31 > 0:07:34Everything's a joke to you, isn't it? What do you want me to say?

0:07:34 > 0:07:37That I'll start doing more around the house? It's not about that.

0:07:37 > 0:07:41What is it, then? I'm struggling to understand... You know what? Forget it! Forget I said anything!

0:07:41 > 0:07:46Carol, you cannot chuck me out of my own home... Don't push me, David. I swear to God, I'm this close to...

0:07:48 > 0:07:52Close to what? Close to what, Carol? Just... Can you just get out of here? Please.

0:07:56 > 0:07:59Well...is it all right if I get my stuff?

0:07:59 > 0:08:01Yes. Two minutes. You've got two minutes.

0:08:10 > 0:08:1311 years today, apparently.

0:08:13 > 0:08:16So what's the secret then, Sade? I'm sorry?

0:08:16 > 0:08:20To a happy marriage. Assuming I'm still married by this evening.

0:08:20 > 0:08:24Someone forgot to book a baby-sitter. Oh, no.

0:08:24 > 0:08:28Oh, look, I'd offer to do it myself but Fats is taking me out later.

0:08:28 > 0:08:30Actually. You're free tonight, aren't you, Lauren?

0:08:30 > 0:08:33And you were saying this morning how skint you were, weren't you?

0:08:36 > 0:08:41I can't. It'll be three hours tops, and you did say you were looking.

0:08:41 > 0:08:44She'd love to. Wouldn't you, darling? Thanks.

0:08:44 > 0:08:46You may well have just saved my marriage.

0:08:47 > 0:08:50She ain't going to chuck you out, is she?

0:08:50 > 0:08:51Not if Alfie has his way.

0:08:51 > 0:08:56Dad, you heard this? Janine's only gone and bought the Vic. Good for her.

0:08:56 > 0:08:59Dad! The deal ain't done yet.

0:08:59 > 0:09:02Why did you say that? I don't give a monkey's what she does with her money.

0:09:02 > 0:09:05So, you spoke to my mum? Yeah. For what it's worth.

0:09:05 > 0:09:08And? Another night in the car lot for me.

0:09:08 > 0:09:13You must have said something to upset her. I never said anything. She's unhinged.

0:09:13 > 0:09:17You was only supposed to be staying a couple of weeks. You want to see the back of me too, do you?

0:09:17 > 0:09:20Thanks very much(!) Can't be much fun, kipping in Max's Portakabin.

0:09:20 > 0:09:23I mean, you've come back, had all these big plans...

0:09:23 > 0:09:27What - and now look at me? Thank you very much, darling.

0:09:27 > 0:09:29Much appreciated.

0:09:33 > 0:09:37I didn't mean it. Come on, let's talk about it. No. I'm done talking.

0:09:37 > 0:09:39What about your mum? What about my mum?

0:09:39 > 0:09:42You're all she's got. She should have thought about that before she sent my dad packing.

0:09:45 > 0:09:49Dexter? Dex, where are you going? I'm leaving.

0:09:49 > 0:09:52What? What're you talking about? You're not leaving!

0:09:52 > 0:09:55Just tell the boy, for God's sake. Just give him the address!

0:09:55 > 0:09:58Tell me. Mum, where is he? Where is he? Where is he?

0:09:58 > 0:10:02Sam is gone. That's all you need to know. Mum, you're lying. You're lying, Mum.

0:10:02 > 0:10:05Where is he? It's not in there. Stop it! How long have you had this, then? Huh?

0:10:05 > 0:10:08How long have you had this? About a week. Look, listen to me...

0:10:08 > 0:10:13Let me explain... Dexter! Dexter!

0:10:13 > 0:10:14Thank you!

0:10:20 > 0:10:23Janine, just wondering if now is a good time? Actually, no...

0:10:23 > 0:10:27Just wondered if you'd reconsider my proposal?

0:10:27 > 0:10:31About me and Kat staying on as managers? Under your watchful eye, of course.

0:10:31 > 0:10:37Think about it. This could turn into, like, a family business. Family?!

0:10:37 > 0:10:42Well, yeah. You know, 20 years from now, Tommy and Scarlett working behind the bar. Be great.

0:10:42 > 0:10:47Look, we'll just have to talk later. Listen, I promise, you will not regret that, Janine. No...

0:10:47 > 0:10:51Hang on, I never said... What is the point?

0:10:51 > 0:10:53All right, Janine. Sorry I couldn't stop earlier.

0:10:53 > 0:10:56You got time for a coffee? You're just going to have to talk to me here

0:10:56 > 0:11:00cos I'm waiting for a call from my solicitor. We're selling the club.

0:11:00 > 0:11:04I'm actually selling my share of the club back to Phil.

0:11:04 > 0:11:06Just call it a little sweetener.

0:11:06 > 0:11:11Right. Well, listen - I need a loan. Four weeks tops.

0:11:11 > 0:11:13What for this time?

0:11:13 > 0:11:17I'm going to push off, Janine. Later on today.

0:11:17 > 0:11:20What's brought this on? Can you lend me the money or not?

0:11:21 > 0:11:24No... I'm sorry. I'm sorry. No can do.

0:11:24 > 0:11:25We're only talking a grand.

0:11:25 > 0:11:29It might have escaped your notice but we're trying to buy a pub here.

0:11:29 > 0:11:33Billy is right, for a change. Every penny counts.

0:11:33 > 0:11:35You never did understand the notion of family, did you?

0:11:41 > 0:11:42Bye. Thank you.

0:12:01 > 0:12:03"CAROL OF THE BELLS" PLAYS

0:12:26 > 0:12:28# ..Merry, merry, merry Christmas

0:12:28 > 0:12:30# Merry, merry, merry Christmas... #

0:12:35 > 0:12:36All right, ladies.

0:12:36 > 0:12:41Guess which little superstar got promoted from second shepherd to innkeeper?

0:12:41 > 0:12:44Who's a clever little thing, eh? Well done!

0:12:44 > 0:12:49Technically it's a man but I think they're trying to be imaginative with the casting.

0:12:49 > 0:12:51Come on, trouble. your mum's got work to do.

0:12:51 > 0:12:53Actually, I've decided to finish early today. Yeah?

0:12:53 > 0:12:56You don't mind if I take your dad out for our anniversary, do you?

0:12:56 > 0:12:58Who's going to look after me? You'll be all right on your own.

0:12:58 > 0:13:01Just stay away from the bleach and the sharp knives.

0:13:01 > 0:13:03Don't worry. It's all taken care of.

0:13:03 > 0:13:07There's food in the fridge so just help yourself.

0:13:07 > 0:13:08Jake. Your keys?

0:13:13 > 0:13:15See ya. Happy anniversary!

0:13:17 > 0:13:18Bye, love. Bye.

0:13:23 > 0:13:27Hello, Dot. You all right? Yes. Is Alfie about?

0:13:27 > 0:13:28He's upstairs with Tommy.

0:13:28 > 0:13:31I heard that he's looking for volunteers, you know,

0:13:31 > 0:13:33for this here street party of his.

0:13:33 > 0:13:37Would you tell him that I'd be happy to coordinate proceedings?

0:13:37 > 0:13:39Yeah, course I will. Thank you.

0:13:40 > 0:13:43Are you all right, David?

0:13:43 > 0:13:45Hm? You look a bit lost.

0:13:45 > 0:13:48I'm all right, Dot. Thanks. Something'll turn up.

0:13:48 > 0:13:50Always does. Want a nut?

0:13:50 > 0:13:51Oh, how nice.

0:13:53 > 0:13:56I'll have a glass of white wine. Actually, make that a bottle.

0:13:56 > 0:13:59And whatever Billy wants. I assuming this is on the house.

0:13:59 > 0:14:03I wouldn't count on it.

0:14:03 > 0:14:05Dot, would you like a drink?

0:14:05 > 0:14:09Oh, no, thank you, Janine. You know me, I never touch alcohol.

0:14:09 > 0:14:12What about you, David? One for the road?

0:14:15 > 0:14:16Suit yourself.

0:14:16 > 0:14:18Hark at her without a care in the world.

0:14:18 > 0:14:22You wouldn't think she'd buried her husband less than a month ago, would you?

0:14:24 > 0:14:25Cheers. Cheers.

0:14:29 > 0:14:31SAW WHIRS

0:14:46 > 0:14:47Dex?

0:14:47 > 0:14:50The old woman in the flats said I'd find you in here.

0:14:51 > 0:14:53I'm pleased you came.

0:14:53 > 0:14:56I would've come sooner but Mum wouldn't give me your address.

0:14:58 > 0:15:01Look, she had no right throwing you out like that.

0:15:01 > 0:15:05Your mother only had your best interests at heart. Come on, man, stop defending her.

0:15:05 > 0:15:06I'm not.

0:15:06 > 0:15:09Look, if she cared anything about me then she wouldn't have threw you out.

0:15:14 > 0:15:16So how's things in Walford?

0:15:16 > 0:15:18I got the sack.

0:15:18 > 0:15:21I'm sorry. I'm not.

0:15:21 > 0:15:24Cos it means I can stay here and I can work with you.

0:15:24 > 0:15:28Come on, Dad, I'm good with my hands. I can learn on the job...

0:15:28 > 0:15:32I mean, a couple of months from now, we could be in business together.

0:15:32 > 0:15:35Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down, son.

0:15:35 > 0:15:38Listen, I'm not going back there. What about your mum?

0:15:38 > 0:15:42Forget her. She loves you.

0:15:42 > 0:15:45Yeah, well, you know what - she shouldn't have lied to me.

0:15:45 > 0:15:47So come on, what do you say?

0:15:47 > 0:15:50I mean, this could be the start of something big...

0:15:50 > 0:15:51It's my fault.

0:15:52 > 0:15:56What is? Your mother's done nothing wrong.

0:15:56 > 0:15:58Look, can you stop defending her?

0:15:58 > 0:16:01You were the last person who could help me.

0:16:04 > 0:16:07A year ago, I found out that my kidneys had started to fail.

0:16:08 > 0:16:10But then I came to Albert Square

0:16:10 > 0:16:13and fell in love with my beautiful boy all over again.

0:16:16 > 0:16:18That kidney saved my life.

0:16:20 > 0:16:23But finding you, learning how to be a dad again...

0:16:23 > 0:16:24Whoa, whoa, whoa....

0:16:25 > 0:16:29Are you saying you only came back cos you were sick?

0:16:29 > 0:16:32So... what, you didn't want to see me?

0:16:32 > 0:16:34Of course I did.

0:16:34 > 0:16:36You're my boy, Dexter.

0:16:36 > 0:16:39So what about all that stuff you said...

0:16:39 > 0:16:42that stuff we spoke about? That was all lies too, yeah?

0:16:42 > 0:16:45All you need to know...

0:16:45 > 0:16:46is that I love you.

0:16:46 > 0:16:50And I never stopped loving you from the moment I walked out that door.

0:16:52 > 0:16:55Mum found out, didn't she? That's why she chucked you out.

0:16:57 > 0:17:00You know, that woman is worth ten of you.

0:17:05 > 0:17:10I'm sorry, son.

0:17:10 > 0:17:12Really I am. Look, I'm no son of yours.

0:17:17 > 0:17:20Nana Carol. Can you help me with my lines?

0:17:20 > 0:17:22No. No, no, I'm busy. But Mum said...

0:17:22 > 0:17:25I don't care what your mum said. There's only one of me, Morgan.

0:17:25 > 0:17:29All right. Come here. Five minutes and then I have to get back to the dinner.

0:17:29 > 0:17:33Right, it's page 26. There.

0:17:36 > 0:17:39"Where is the child who was born king of the Jews?"

0:17:39 > 0:17:43"For we bring him gifts of an iPod, an Xbox..."

0:17:43 > 0:17:45..and a pudding!

0:17:47 > 0:17:49I'll get a better part next year.

0:17:51 > 0:17:52Let's do these lines later, yeah? OK.

0:17:58 > 0:18:00And Morgan...

0:18:00 > 0:18:03you're going to be the best pudding there ever is.

0:18:20 > 0:18:22TV IS ON

0:18:32 > 0:18:34What are you doing?

0:18:34 > 0:18:36I'm making an anniversary card.

0:18:36 > 0:18:39Do your mum and dad do something special every year?

0:18:39 > 0:18:41Not last year.

0:18:42 > 0:18:43What happened?

0:18:45 > 0:18:47They had a fight.

0:18:47 > 0:18:50That's why Dad didn't come for Christmas.

0:18:52 > 0:18:55He says this year's going to be twice as fun, though,

0:18:55 > 0:18:56just to make up for it.

0:18:59 > 0:19:01I'm sure it will.

0:19:16 > 0:19:19"CAROL OF THE BELLS" PLAYS

0:19:21 > 0:19:23BANGING ON DOOR

0:19:37 > 0:19:40Yes? You must be...

0:19:40 > 0:19:42Dorothy Branning. Mrs.

0:19:43 > 0:19:45I'm from North One Power. According to our...

0:19:45 > 0:19:48It'll be about them lights, won't it?

0:19:48 > 0:19:51I've a red nose flashing at me all night long.

0:19:51 > 0:19:53I mean, it's no wonder I can't sleep.

0:19:53 > 0:19:57Actually, Mrs Branning, I'm the bearer of good news. Really?

0:19:57 > 0:20:00During a recent review of your account, it came to our attention

0:20:00 > 0:20:03that you may have been on the wrong tariff for some time now.

0:20:03 > 0:20:06Oh? We're not like the other energy companies.

0:20:06 > 0:20:10We're the first to hold up our hands and admit we've made a mistake.

0:20:10 > 0:20:12So if you could just show me a recent bill...?

0:20:12 > 0:20:14I'm sure I could have this sorted out in no time.

0:20:14 > 0:20:17Course I will, come on in. Shut the door behind you.

0:20:21 > 0:20:24Pie and chips. Sorry it's not a bit more romantic.

0:20:24 > 0:20:27Food of the gods, this.

0:20:29 > 0:20:32You bought me chips on our first date.

0:20:32 > 0:20:34Yeah, I did.

0:20:34 > 0:20:36That's when you knew you were on to a good thing.

0:20:40 > 0:20:4211 years.

0:20:42 > 0:20:44Yeah. 11 years.

0:20:46 > 0:20:48They've not all been bad, have they?

0:20:51 > 0:20:54PHONE RINGS

0:20:54 > 0:20:57Ignore it. No, what if something's wrong?

0:20:59 > 0:21:00Hi. Lauren?

0:21:02 > 0:21:07You said you were available all evening...

0:21:07 > 0:21:10No. Fine. We'll come back now.

0:21:12 > 0:21:17Problem? Well, it would seem that Lauren's double-booked herself.

0:21:17 > 0:21:18Happy anniversary.

0:21:25 > 0:21:27All right? I'll have a pint please, Kat.

0:21:27 > 0:21:30You all right? Oh, yeah, great thanks.

0:21:30 > 0:21:33Kat, you think I should go and give them a bottle of bubbly? Why?

0:21:33 > 0:21:36To seal our partnership, that's why. You really think she's going to keep us on?

0:21:36 > 0:21:40Tell you something, sweetheart, she was practically biting my hand off.

0:21:44 > 0:21:47There you go, guys. Compliments of the management.

0:21:47 > 0:21:49That's very kind of you.

0:21:49 > 0:21:53You're welcome. Not that we do give booze away. Cos we don't.

0:21:53 > 0:21:55Well, about that.

0:21:55 > 0:22:00I think there's probably only room for one landlord of the Vic, don't you?

0:22:00 > 0:22:03What was it Pat said? A new broom sweeps clean.

0:22:18 > 0:22:19So?

0:22:19 > 0:22:21Yeah, sorted.

0:22:21 > 0:22:24How did you manage that, then? I told you, didn't I?

0:22:24 > 0:22:26I made her an offer she couldn't refuse. Huh?

0:22:34 > 0:22:36Having fun, are you? Eh?

0:22:36 > 0:22:39What's all this, eh? Having a works night out or something?

0:22:39 > 0:22:40No, we're celebrating.

0:22:40 > 0:22:45Actually, I'm quite hungry. Why don't we go to Scarlett's, take that with us, and get a bite to eat?

0:22:45 > 0:22:47You want to know what my sister's doing tonight, Janine?

0:22:47 > 0:22:48Get out of my way, Joey.

0:22:48 > 0:22:52I wonder what everyone in here would think if they knew what really happened that night, eh?

0:22:52 > 0:22:55You're hurting my arm. Take your hands off her.

0:22:55 > 0:22:58Stay out of this please. David, all right. I mean it, Joey. Take your hands off her.

0:22:58 > 0:22:59I won't tell you again.

0:23:02 > 0:23:05Get your hands off me now! Every time you turn around I'm going to be there, Janine.

0:23:05 > 0:23:07Out! Out! Do you hear me?

0:23:09 > 0:23:12Out! You want to watch who you're pushing around, David.

0:23:12 > 0:23:15Or what? Because I've just about had my fill of you Brannings today.

0:23:15 > 0:23:17Do you like bullying women, is that it?

0:23:17 > 0:23:19Yeah. Derek was just the same.

0:23:19 > 0:23:23He wouldn't let Carol breathe without his say so. What's Carol got to do with anything, eh?

0:23:23 > 0:23:26Me and her would be together if it wasn't for that twisted little man!

0:23:26 > 0:23:29This ain't about Derek! So what was all that in there, then?

0:23:29 > 0:23:31You're a chip off the old block if ever I saw it.

0:23:31 > 0:23:34You really think that Janine's the victim in all this, don't you?

0:23:34 > 0:23:37What is wrong with people? Can't you see what's in front of your eyes?

0:23:37 > 0:23:40And what's that, then? She killed Michael!

0:23:40 > 0:23:43Yeah, that's right, David. Your little stepsister.

0:23:43 > 0:23:46She picked up a knife and she stuck it straight through his back.

0:23:46 > 0:23:49Shut up. Have you seen my sister? Yes, and she's already admitted she did it.

0:23:49 > 0:23:51He was stabbed twice.

0:23:51 > 0:23:55You've seen the size of my little sister, David.

0:23:55 > 0:23:58You know she's barely got the strength in her to do it once, let alone twice.

0:23:58 > 0:24:03Wishful thinking, Joey. You know Michael was trying to kill Janine, don't you?

0:24:03 > 0:24:05Yeah. He was going to give her a whole load of pills.

0:24:05 > 0:24:07That is how far she'd pushed him.

0:24:09 > 0:24:10She killed him, David.

0:24:12 > 0:24:15And I ain't going to rest until everyone knows it.

0:24:31 > 0:24:34Mum! Hi, darling. Hey, love.

0:24:34 > 0:24:37I'm sorry. It's a bit late for that. It's all right. No harm done, eh?

0:24:37 > 0:24:40I'm going to go. You really have let me down, Lauren. You know that, don't you?

0:24:48 > 0:24:51It's all here in black and white, Mrs Branning.

0:24:51 > 0:24:53You've been overpaying us for four months now.

0:24:53 > 0:24:57No! By my calculations, that means we owe you

0:24:57 > 0:25:00?29.70.

0:25:00 > 0:25:05I say. Well, what an unexpected treat.

0:25:05 > 0:25:07Can I be crude and offer you that in cash?

0:25:07 > 0:25:10It couldn't have come at a better time.

0:25:10 > 0:25:13Cos I'm saving up, you see, to buy my little granddaughter,

0:25:13 > 0:25:15Dotty, a new pair of trainers.

0:25:16 > 0:25:19Well, seeing as it's the season of goodwill...

0:25:19 > 0:25:21let's forget about the 30p change, shall we?

0:25:21 > 0:25:24Oh, thank you very much. I'll show you out, shall I?

0:25:28 > 0:25:31I must say, it's nice to have a happy customer for once.

0:25:33 > 0:25:35May Jesus bless you this Christmas.

0:25:38 > 0:25:40Goodbye, Mrs Branning. Bye.

0:25:56 > 0:26:00"CAROL OF THE BELLS" PLAYS

0:26:26 > 0:26:27Got enough for one more?

0:27:11 > 0:27:13No...

0:27:13 > 0:27:15Oh, no...

0:27:22 > 0:27:25Right, I've got to go. You sure you're going to be all right?

0:27:25 > 0:27:26Yeah.

0:27:26 > 0:27:27See you tomorrow.

0:27:34 > 0:27:36Hold your horses. You owe me a drink.

0:27:38 > 0:27:40I don't owe you anything.

0:27:40 > 0:27:41You had no right interfering.

0:27:41 > 0:27:43I was defending you.

0:27:43 > 0:27:46You've just made things a hundred times worse.

0:27:46 > 0:27:48Oh? Why's that?

0:27:50 > 0:27:52I really don't need this right now.

0:27:54 > 0:27:56He's really got to you, ain't he?

0:27:57 > 0:27:58I can handle Joey.

0:28:00 > 0:28:02He's saying that you killed Michael.

0:28:04 > 0:28:07Apparently you had a score to settle.

0:28:07 > 0:28:11Yeah, well, Joey says a lot of stupid things. It's slander.

0:28:12 > 0:28:14It's none of your business.

0:28:20 > 0:28:23You naughty girl.

0:28:25 > 0:28:28DISTANT ALARM RINGS

0:28:44 > 0:28:46Save some for the morning.

0:28:46 > 0:28:49Oh! Oh, Carol. You gave me a heart attack.

0:28:51 > 0:28:52I couldn't sleep.

0:28:52 > 0:28:54No, me neither. Heartburn.

0:28:56 > 0:28:57Do you hear that alarm?

0:28:57 > 0:29:01I think everyone this side of Stratford can hear that alarm.

0:29:01 > 0:29:02Are you all right?

0:29:02 > 0:29:05Yeah, yeah. I will be after I've cleaned this cupboard.

0:29:10 > 0:29:12Well, night then.

0:29:20 > 0:29:22DOT WAILS

0:29:22 > 0:29:23Mrs Branning...

0:29:23 > 0:29:28Did you set this off? No. Who set this off? Not me.

0:29:28 > 0:29:30I can't remember the number. What's the number?

0:29:30 > 0:29:32It's Dotty's birthday. Let me. Let me.

0:29:32 > 0:29:34KEYPAD BEEPS

0:29:34 > 0:29:36ALARM STOPS

0:29:36 > 0:29:40All right? Why did you set it anyway?

0:29:40 > 0:29:43It's my house. That's my business.

0:29:44 > 0:29:48All right. Well, shall I make us some warm milk, yeah?

0:29:48 > 0:29:50Calm us both down a little bit.

0:29:50 > 0:29:53You've got a big day ahead of you tomorrow, ain't you, so...

0:29:58 > 0:29:59DOOR CLOSES

0:29:59 > 0:30:01Oi, have any of you seen my flashing antlers?

0:30:01 > 0:30:03I definitely had them with me last night.

0:30:03 > 0:30:05You got any plans for today?

0:30:05 > 0:30:06Well, that depends, don't it? On what?

0:30:06 > 0:30:09On whether you're going to lend me any money.

0:30:09 > 0:30:10Forget it. Bill?

0:30:10 > 0:30:12No. I'm skint.

0:30:12 > 0:30:14Don't even ask me. You owe me a tenner still.

0:30:14 > 0:30:17Hey, we still haven't worked out what we're going to do next week.

0:30:17 > 0:30:19How do you mean? Well, I don't mind peeling the spuds,

0:30:19 > 0:30:21but I'm not sticking my hand up some bird.

0:30:21 > 0:30:23Wouldn't be the first...

0:30:23 > 0:30:26Anyway, you can do what you like. Cos we ain't going to be there.

0:30:26 > 0:30:27What are you talking about?

0:30:27 > 0:30:29Phil's invited us over to his on Christmas Day.

0:30:29 > 0:30:31Yeah. So you have got the flat to yourselves.

0:30:31 > 0:30:34Bye. See you. So it's just the two of us then, eh?

0:30:36 > 0:30:38Looks that way.

0:30:38 > 0:30:40We are going to have a laugh, aren't we?

0:30:40 > 0:30:42I hate Christmas. I'm going to do exactly what I did last year.

0:30:42 > 0:30:43And what was that?

0:30:43 > 0:30:46Lock myself away till the whole sorry event is over.

0:30:50 > 0:30:54Don't forget it's Morgan's Christmas play after school.

0:30:54 > 0:30:56Tonight? You are coming, right?

0:30:56 > 0:30:58Yeah, I'll just be a little bit late, love.

0:30:58 > 0:31:00I've got to go and see Alice. But you promised.

0:31:00 > 0:31:03They always let you down. I'll be there as soon as I can, all right?

0:31:03 > 0:31:05He's not there. What're you talking about? Dad.

0:31:05 > 0:31:08I took this sandwich over to Max's and Max said he upped sticks

0:31:08 > 0:31:10and left first thing this morning.

0:31:10 > 0:31:12That doesn't mean he's gone. Well, where is he then?

0:31:12 > 0:31:15I don't know. Maybe he's gone to an auction or something.

0:31:15 > 0:31:17PHONE RINGS Tiffany!

0:31:18 > 0:31:21It's from the doctor. Why are you going to the doctor's?

0:31:21 > 0:31:22Just getting a repeat prescription.

0:31:22 > 0:31:25Honestly, is nothing private in this house?

0:31:25 > 0:31:26Well, what about Dad?

0:31:26 > 0:31:28I don't know. He'll turn up. He always does.

0:31:28 > 0:31:30What if he don't?

0:31:30 > 0:31:31Well, maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

0:31:37 > 0:31:39You'll be late for the launderette at this rate.

0:31:39 > 0:31:41I ain't going to the launderette.

0:31:41 > 0:31:43Is it that sickness bug?

0:31:43 > 0:31:46Gaynor had it last week. Said she felt like she'd been hit by a bus.

0:31:46 > 0:31:48I ain't sick. Shall I call the surgery?

0:31:48 > 0:31:51Get you one of those - what are they - emergency appointments?

0:31:51 > 0:31:52I don't want to see a doctor.

0:31:52 > 0:31:54I know, but if you're sick, Mrs Branning, it's...

0:31:54 > 0:31:56I'm sick of you!

0:31:56 > 0:31:59Why don't you just go! Go, will you? Go on. Leave me alone.

0:32:02 > 0:32:03Sorry.

0:32:16 > 0:32:17DOOR OPENS

0:32:17 > 0:32:19Nan, I was hoping to find you in here.

0:32:19 > 0:32:23Yeah, Dot's got one of her migraines again.

0:32:23 > 0:32:26Muggins here is picking up the pieces.

0:32:33 > 0:32:35Did you find him?

0:32:35 > 0:32:36Yeah.

0:32:36 > 0:32:39And what did he have to say for himself?

0:32:39 > 0:32:41I hit him, Nan.

0:32:41 > 0:32:44Good. Saves me the trouble.

0:32:49 > 0:32:52Listen, Nan. Me and you... Are we all right, yeah?

0:32:52 > 0:32:55Don't worry about me, darling.

0:32:55 > 0:32:57Yeah, I know, but if I upset you yesterday, then I'm...

0:32:57 > 0:33:01Sweetheart, you didn't even scratch the surface.

0:33:02 > 0:33:04Good.

0:33:04 > 0:33:06How are things with your mum?

0:33:06 > 0:33:08Yeah, me and Mum are cool.

0:33:08 > 0:33:13Great. You do know she's selling the car? She needs a job.

0:33:13 > 0:33:15Money to pay the bills.

0:33:15 > 0:33:17Yeah, but Mum can find a job, no problem.

0:33:17 > 0:33:23Yeah. Yeah, she can. And she's found one. But it's in Newcastle.

0:33:23 > 0:33:27Only she didn't accept it because she was worried about you.

0:33:37 > 0:33:39KNOCK ON DOOR

0:33:59 > 0:34:01Mrs Branning?

0:34:12 > 0:34:14Just checking you were all set for

0:34:14 > 0:34:16our little press call this afternoon?

0:34:16 > 0:34:19Well, actually, Vicar...

0:34:19 > 0:34:23I can't tell you how impressed people are with your fundraising.

0:34:23 > 0:34:27It's no mean feat in this current climate, I can tell you.

0:34:27 > 0:34:30Right. Well, I'll see you at 2.00 then.

0:35:13 > 0:35:15I'm looking for Alice Branning.

0:35:17 > 0:35:19Table three.

0:35:19 > 0:35:21Oh, thank you.

0:35:28 > 0:35:29Alice?

0:35:31 > 0:35:34Hello, Carol. Sit down.

0:35:36 > 0:35:38What are you doing here?

0:35:38 > 0:35:41Just having a little catch-up with Alice.

0:35:42 > 0:35:44About what?

0:35:44 > 0:35:49Well, I wanted to make sure that she knew she had our full support.

0:35:49 > 0:35:52And whilst we can't visit as much as we'd like...

0:35:52 > 0:35:56it doesn't mean to say we're not out there fighting her corner.

0:35:56 > 0:35:59And what prompted this exactly?

0:35:59 > 0:36:03You said it yourself - it's about time I put this family first.

0:36:03 > 0:36:05I'm not family. I don't have anyone...

0:36:05 > 0:36:09Hey, don't say that, love. You've got us, Alice.

0:36:09 > 0:36:11You've got us.

0:36:11 > 0:36:14Listen. I'll leave you two to have a little chat, all right?

0:36:14 > 0:36:15You take care, Alice.

0:36:20 > 0:36:22Alice, I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner.

0:36:22 > 0:36:26I've just had a lot on. I know that's no excuse.

0:36:26 > 0:36:28Joey sends his love.

0:36:29 > 0:36:31I know he'd really love to see you.

0:36:32 > 0:36:34Alice.

0:36:34 > 0:36:36Listen, if we're going to get through this

0:36:36 > 0:36:38you've got to stay strong.

0:36:41 > 0:36:42Alice?

0:36:47 > 0:36:50You don't work here any more, remember. I know.

0:36:50 > 0:36:51So what do you want then?

0:36:51 > 0:36:54I got you both something.

0:36:54 > 0:36:59It's like a little present that's just more of an apology.

0:37:07 > 0:37:09You've got to press the belly.

0:37:11 > 0:37:13TOY PLAYS JINGLE BELLS

0:37:19 > 0:37:22PHIL CHUCKLES

0:37:25 > 0:37:29Thanks. I love it.

0:37:29 > 0:37:32You can consider that a verbal warning.

0:37:32 > 0:37:35Look, listen, Phil, you're not going to regret it. I promise.

0:37:35 > 0:37:37Go on, Jay. Chuck him a set of overalls.

0:37:37 > 0:37:40Look, I can't start straightaway though. That's the thing.

0:37:40 > 0:37:42When can you start then?

0:37:42 > 0:37:44I'll get back to you. And, Phil, listen...

0:37:44 > 0:37:48Forget what everyone round here says about you. You're the boss.

0:38:16 > 0:38:17All right?

0:38:17 > 0:38:19I can't figure you out.

0:38:19 > 0:38:21Why's that?

0:38:21 > 0:38:24You come all this way just to give Alice some misguided pep talk?

0:38:24 > 0:38:27I feel sorry for her. No. There's more to it than that.

0:38:27 > 0:38:30You've barely even glanced in that girl's direction since you got back.

0:38:30 > 0:38:34That's not true. So why now, David? Why today?

0:38:34 > 0:38:36I can't win with you, can I?

0:38:36 > 0:38:39You accuse me of not caring enough, so I try and make amends.

0:38:39 > 0:38:41I see a girl in there who's terrified of her own shadow.

0:38:41 > 0:38:43So what do I do?

0:38:43 > 0:38:45I try and convince her that everything's going to be all right.

0:38:45 > 0:38:48When we both know the odds are stacked against her. Why?

0:38:50 > 0:38:52Because sometimes, Carol,

0:38:52 > 0:38:54you just need someone to show you a little faith.

0:38:58 > 0:38:59David...

0:39:03 > 0:39:04What are you doing now?

0:39:04 > 0:39:06I was going to pop in and see Janine.

0:39:09 > 0:39:10I'm in no rush to get home.

0:39:16 > 0:39:19SHE LAUGHS

0:39:19 > 0:39:21I got this for Tramp.

0:39:21 > 0:39:24I mean, unless you want a rubber bone to chew on. No?

0:39:24 > 0:39:25Oh, well.

0:39:26 > 0:39:29Tramp. Tramp! Dexter's got a present for you.

0:39:29 > 0:39:31There you go. Look.

0:39:31 > 0:39:34Listen, Cuz, while I'm here, do you mind

0:39:34 > 0:39:36if I send some e-mails quickly, yeah?

0:39:36 > 0:39:38Why can't you do it at home?

0:39:38 > 0:39:40Because my internet's down.

0:39:44 > 0:39:46Nan said you went to see your dad yesterday.

0:39:46 > 0:39:48Did she?

0:39:50 > 0:39:53Look, Dex, I am really sorry that things didn't work out.

0:39:53 > 0:39:55But if you ever want to talk to anyone...

0:39:55 > 0:39:58Look, why does everyone always want me to talk?

0:39:58 > 0:40:01So what, my dad turned out to be a big waste of space. I don't care.

0:40:01 > 0:40:03I think you do.

0:40:05 > 0:40:06Look, all I wanted was a dad.

0:40:06 > 0:40:08I know you did.

0:40:09 > 0:40:12And I mean, Mum's not going to be around for ever.

0:40:12 > 0:40:15So, who else have I got? You've got me, Jay and Lola...

0:40:15 > 0:40:17I mean, we're all the family you need.

0:40:20 > 0:40:22SPOON CLINKING IN CUP

0:40:26 > 0:40:27Here we go.

0:40:30 > 0:40:33I shouldn't be here. Sadie won't be back till late.

0:40:33 > 0:40:36I'm going to have to quit my job, you know. You can't.

0:40:36 > 0:40:39You saw what Sadie was like yesterday. She already hates me.

0:40:39 > 0:40:41She doesn't.

0:40:41 > 0:40:44Well, if she doesn't now, she will, won't she?!

0:40:47 > 0:40:51It won't come to that. I'll sort it, I promise.

0:40:55 > 0:40:56I've got to go.

0:40:56 > 0:40:58Lauren, please.

0:41:00 > 0:41:02I can't do this without you.

0:41:06 > 0:41:08All right, ladies?

0:41:08 > 0:41:11Rumour has it you're looking for someone

0:41:11 > 0:41:13to help out at the street party. Yeah, that's right.

0:41:13 > 0:41:17Then look no further. Consider me Santa's little helper.

0:41:17 > 0:41:18OK. Excuse me a second.

0:41:18 > 0:41:20You all right, darling? Give us a hand, will you?

0:41:20 > 0:41:22I went a bit overboard getting a few bits for Tommy.

0:41:22 > 0:41:25I can see that. This is just the tip of the iceberg, believe me.

0:41:25 > 0:41:29Listen, Kat, can we just go a little bit easy on the spending, yeah?

0:41:29 > 0:41:31I want this to be a perfect Christmas

0:41:31 > 0:41:33that Tommy's going to remember, yeah?

0:41:35 > 0:41:37Look, I hate talking about cash as much as the next person

0:41:37 > 0:41:39but how do you want to do this? Do what?

0:41:39 > 0:41:41I was thinking six quid an hour's fair enough. What?

0:41:41 > 0:41:44If it's all the same, I'd rather have cash up front.

0:41:44 > 0:41:47Saves all that awkward talk later on. Stop talking just for a second, OK.

0:41:47 > 0:41:50Cos I'm not paying you. I'm not doing it for free.

0:41:50 > 0:41:52Listen, it's for charity, all right?

0:41:52 > 0:41:54Well, then you can find some other mug.

0:41:54 > 0:41:56Yeah, how very selfish, eh...

0:41:56 > 0:42:00I try and do yet again what I can for the community.

0:42:00 > 0:42:03But there's scroungers like you throwing it back in my face.

0:42:03 > 0:42:04Well, you know what?

0:42:04 > 0:42:06I've had it with this whole street party rubbish. Oi!

0:42:10 > 0:42:14Go easy. How often do I get to do this?

0:42:14 > 0:42:15I ain't complaining.

0:42:18 > 0:42:20All I ever do is run around after other people.

0:42:20 > 0:42:23Well, today I'm putting me first.

0:42:23 > 0:42:26Well, I'll drink to that. Cheers.

0:42:28 > 0:42:32Here, do you remember that time we snuck that bottle of Asti

0:42:32 > 0:42:34out of your dad's drinks cabinet?

0:42:34 > 0:42:37Yeah, you held my hair back whilst I threw up on the side of the road.

0:42:37 > 0:42:39Always the gentleman.

0:42:42 > 0:42:46I've really missed this. What?

0:42:46 > 0:42:49Us. This. David...

0:42:49 > 0:42:52Spending time together. What?! Can't we be friends now?

0:42:53 > 0:42:55That's all we ever can be.

0:42:56 > 0:42:58Well, that's fine by me.

0:43:00 > 0:43:03What would you say to that girl now?

0:43:03 > 0:43:06That one throwing up on the side of the road.

0:43:06 > 0:43:08I'd tell her never to trust a man with cheap booze.

0:43:08 > 0:43:09HE LAUGHS

0:43:09 > 0:43:12I'm being serious. What would you say to her?

0:43:13 > 0:43:14What's the point in looking back?

0:43:14 > 0:43:18Because it's a darn sight easier than looking forwards.

0:43:18 > 0:43:22I'd tell her to cherish every moment, you know. Good or bad.

0:43:22 > 0:43:25Because you never know where life's going to take you.

0:43:29 > 0:43:33OK, Mrs Branning, I've got your details up here now.

0:43:33 > 0:43:35So, how can I help you?

0:43:36 > 0:43:40Well, I was looking to borrow a loan.

0:43:41 > 0:43:46I see. And what sort of figure are we looking at?

0:43:46 > 0:43:49?2,546.34.

0:43:50 > 0:43:54?2,500 will do fine.

0:43:54 > 0:43:58Right. And can I ask what the money's for?

0:43:58 > 0:44:04I mean, are we talking home improvements here, or a car perhaps?

0:44:04 > 0:44:07Or is it just something to tide you over?

0:44:07 > 0:44:11Home improvements. I'm a smoker, you see.

0:44:11 > 0:44:15And I'm afraid my ceiling and all my wallpaper has got very discoloured.

0:44:16 > 0:44:20Just looking at your incomings and outgoings, I do worry that

0:44:20 > 0:44:25a regular monthly repayment might be something of a stretch for you.

0:44:25 > 0:44:28Oh, no, don't worry. I can manage. I always do.

0:44:28 > 0:44:32I notice you do also have a savings account with us.

0:44:32 > 0:44:34Yes. Well, I didn't want to dip into that,

0:44:34 > 0:44:38cos you see it's for my old age, a rainy day.

0:44:38 > 0:44:42Have you considered using that to pay for your home improvements?

0:44:51 > 0:44:54What's this? You see that job up in Newcastle? Yes?

0:44:54 > 0:44:56You start on the 2nd. What?

0:44:56 > 0:44:58That's right, I e-mailed them pretending to be you

0:44:58 > 0:45:01and told them that you'd reconsidered.

0:45:01 > 0:45:02Dexter, what are you talking about?!

0:45:02 > 0:45:05Yeah, they're going to send your contract through later on today.

0:45:05 > 0:45:07I can't just up and leave. Well, why not?

0:45:07 > 0:45:10Because... Well, because my whole life is here!

0:45:10 > 0:45:12What life?

0:45:12 > 0:45:14Come on, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

0:45:14 > 0:45:17Yes. And there'll be others. At your age?

0:45:17 > 0:45:19Mind yourself. Listen, Mum, come on.

0:45:19 > 0:45:22Let's face it, there's nothing for you round here.

0:45:22 > 0:45:25Dexter, what are you going to do while I'm up in Newcastle?

0:45:25 > 0:45:26Yeah, well, I'll be with you, won't I?

0:45:26 > 0:45:29I mean, I'll help you settle in and that...

0:45:29 > 0:45:32And then? And then I'll come back and I'll live with Nan.

0:45:32 > 0:45:37Over my dead body. Look, Mum... Mum, listen.

0:45:37 > 0:45:39Everything you've ever done has been for me, yeah?

0:45:39 > 0:45:43Yeah, well, it's your turn now. I'm doing something for you.

0:45:46 > 0:45:49You know the last time I went to a posh restaurant

0:45:49 > 0:45:52and got a little bit tiddly?

0:45:52 > 0:45:54When was that?

0:45:54 > 0:45:56Never. That's when.

0:45:58 > 0:46:01So today I get to pretend to be someone else.

0:46:02 > 0:46:05Like who?

0:46:05 > 0:46:08How about that Sadie woman from the salon?

0:46:08 > 0:46:10I bet she does this sort of thing all the time.

0:46:10 > 0:46:14We don't know what goes on behind closed doors, do we?

0:46:14 > 0:46:18Just for one afternoon, I'd like not to be Carol Jackson.

0:46:18 > 0:46:19Why's that?

0:46:22 > 0:46:24You wouldn't understand.

0:46:25 > 0:46:27Try me.

0:46:30 > 0:46:33Come on, Carol. You've been in a funny mood since last week.

0:46:33 > 0:46:37Don't spoil it. Don't make it real.

0:46:37 > 0:46:38What's this? Fantasy?

0:46:38 > 0:46:40Yeah. If you like.

0:46:42 > 0:46:44And what about us?

0:46:44 > 0:46:46There is no us.

0:46:46 > 0:46:48There could be.

0:46:48 > 0:46:51Another lifetime ago, maybe.

0:46:51 > 0:46:53And why not now, eh?

0:46:54 > 0:46:56Why not now?

0:46:58 > 0:47:01David Wicks. Are you trying to take advantage of me?

0:47:03 > 0:47:04And what if I was?

0:47:06 > 0:47:08I'd say don't stop.

0:47:12 > 0:47:15MUSIC: "O Come All Ye Faithful"

0:47:15 > 0:47:17INDISTINCT CHATTER

0:47:17 > 0:47:19She's not at the launderette.

0:47:19 > 0:47:21Right, if you could excuse us for a few moments?

0:47:21 > 0:47:22She wasn't very well this morning.

0:47:22 > 0:47:25Do you think she's taken herself off to the doctors?

0:47:25 > 0:47:27Oh, dear. She was so looking forward to today.

0:47:27 > 0:47:31Right. I think we're going to have to get going without her.

0:47:31 > 0:47:33Vicar...

0:47:33 > 0:47:34Ladies and gentlemen...

0:47:34 > 0:47:41I'm sure you all know our devoted church warden Mrs Dorothy Branning.

0:47:41 > 0:47:47The woman who single-handedly raised ?8,000 for the church roof.

0:47:47 > 0:47:48CROWD CHEER

0:47:48 > 0:47:51Grandma Dot! You really shouldn't be carrying that around with you.

0:47:51 > 0:47:54Yeah, she's right. Put it in safe hands.

0:47:55 > 0:48:00It's heart-warming to see that despite the current economic gloom,

0:48:00 > 0:48:03people's generosity shines through.

0:48:03 > 0:48:06Smile for the camera.

0:48:06 > 0:48:08MUSIC: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

0:48:15 > 0:48:18This one.

0:48:20 > 0:48:21Here you are.

0:48:24 > 0:48:25Are you sure about this?

0:48:31 > 0:48:33It's all they had left at short notice.

0:48:33 > 0:48:35It's all right though, innit?

0:48:35 > 0:48:37I can't do this, David. I'm sorry. Carol?

0:48:38 > 0:48:39Carol!

0:48:54 > 0:48:57SHE LOCKS DOOR

0:49:04 > 0:49:06SHE SOBS QUIETLY

0:49:20 > 0:49:22Present for you. What is it?

0:49:22 > 0:49:25Well, it's a Christmas wreath. To hang on the front door.

0:49:25 > 0:49:27"To Aunty Sylvie. In loving memory."

0:49:27 > 0:49:28Yeah, well, I'm skint an' all.

0:49:28 > 0:49:31You know, there is one way we can get our hands on some extra cash...

0:49:31 > 0:49:33No. It's just one phone call.

0:49:33 > 0:49:35I'm not going to tell you again, Tina.

0:49:39 > 0:49:40Oi, Tina.

0:49:41 > 0:49:43Merry Christmas.

0:49:49 > 0:49:51Alfie... Kat, this is so annoying!

0:49:51 > 0:49:53One bulb goes and then it just brings the whole lot down with it!

0:49:53 > 0:49:55Come on. Out with it. With what?

0:49:55 > 0:49:57Your head has been somewhere else since yesterday.

0:49:57 > 0:50:00It's this street party. D-day took less planning.

0:50:00 > 0:50:02I've got Sadie in one ear, Dot rabbiting in the other...

0:50:02 > 0:50:06You're lying. We made a pact. No more lies.

0:50:11 > 0:50:12Yeah, I know.

0:50:14 > 0:50:17Janine, she doesn't want us.

0:50:17 > 0:50:18It's over, Kat.

0:50:23 > 0:50:26Do you know what, Dexter? I could always e-mail them and...

0:50:26 > 0:50:28Mum, will you just get in the car, please?

0:50:28 > 0:50:30I don't even know Newcastle! Look, Mum, neither do I.

0:50:30 > 0:50:34But look, Mum, we're going to get through this together, yeah?

0:50:42 > 0:50:43Dex.

0:50:48 > 0:50:50You are coming back, aren't you?

0:50:50 > 0:50:52Yeah. About four weeks, tops.

0:50:52 > 0:50:54I've just got to go and hold the old woman's hand, that's all.

0:50:54 > 0:50:56I heard that.

0:50:56 > 0:50:59Listen, you take care, son.

0:50:59 > 0:51:00THEY LAUGH

0:51:02 > 0:51:03Take care, all right?

0:51:03 > 0:51:05The meter's running, babe.

0:51:07 > 0:51:10All right, see you lot later, yeah?

0:51:10 > 0:51:12See you.

0:51:15 > 0:51:17See you. Bye. Bye. See you.

0:51:25 > 0:51:27Look, do you know what - stop the car.

0:51:27 > 0:51:30What? What do you mean? Dexter, I can do this by myself.

0:51:30 > 0:51:34I don't need you to look after me. Look, listen, Mum...

0:51:34 > 0:51:36Babe, you've got your own life now.

0:51:38 > 0:51:39Go on.

0:51:39 > 0:51:42Listen, Mum, are you sure?

0:51:42 > 0:51:43Come here.

0:51:47 > 0:51:50I'm going to call you tonight when I get there, OK?

0:51:50 > 0:51:54Listen, Mum, I'm still coming to see you at Christmas, you know.

0:51:54 > 0:51:56I love you, Mum.

0:51:56 > 0:51:57I love you.

0:52:01 > 0:52:02Go on.

0:52:13 > 0:52:14LOLA: What are you doing? Why?

0:52:14 > 0:52:17I'm staying. I'm staying!

0:52:17 > 0:52:19Are you serious? Yeah. I'm going to live with you.

0:52:19 > 0:52:22Me? Yeah. I'm going to live with Nan. I know.

0:52:22 > 0:52:24But Mum, she said she can do it on her own.

0:52:24 > 0:52:27Is she all right? Yeah, she's cool. She's fine.

0:52:42 > 0:52:45I accepted that job in Newcastle.

0:52:45 > 0:52:47Congratulations.

0:52:47 > 0:52:49I start in the new year.

0:52:49 > 0:52:51Will you keep an eye on Dexter for me, yeah?

0:52:51 > 0:52:53Make sure he stays out of trouble?

0:52:53 > 0:52:54Course.

0:52:56 > 0:52:59Look after yourself then. You too.

0:53:03 > 0:53:05Mum.

0:53:11 > 0:53:12Thank you.

0:53:15 > 0:53:17You've got nothing to thank me for.

0:53:18 > 0:53:20Yes, I do.

0:53:30 > 0:53:33ENGINE STARTS

0:53:43 > 0:53:45Hello, Mrs Jackson.

0:53:45 > 0:53:47I'm surprised I got an appointment so quickly,

0:53:47 > 0:53:49with the sickness bug going round.

0:53:49 > 0:53:51Why is it everybody's so ill just before Christmas?

0:53:51 > 0:53:53How can I help you today?

0:53:53 > 0:53:55I found a lump in my right breast.

0:53:55 > 0:53:56I'm sure it's nothing to worry about,

0:53:56 > 0:53:59but it's better to get these things checked, isn't it?

0:53:59 > 0:54:01Have you noticed any abnormalities before?

0:54:01 > 0:54:04I probably haven't checked as often as I should.

0:54:04 > 0:54:07You know how it is. You hardly get a moment to yourself.

0:54:07 > 0:54:10Has there been any pain, discharge at all?

0:54:10 > 0:54:13No. You see... I knew there was nothing to worry about.

0:54:13 > 0:54:15What about your general health?

0:54:15 > 0:54:17Normal aches and pains. Nothing out of the ordinary.

0:54:17 > 0:54:20There is the HRT pills that you prescribed to me.

0:54:20 > 0:54:21And how have you found them?

0:54:21 > 0:54:24Yeah, I've felt better than I have done in months.

0:54:24 > 0:54:28Right. If you can just go behind the curtain for me,

0:54:28 > 0:54:30and we'll take it from there.

0:54:30 > 0:54:32Would you like a community nurse present?

0:54:32 > 0:54:33No, I'm fine.

0:54:57 > 0:55:00Um...I thought you'd given up.

0:55:01 > 0:55:03So shoot me.

0:55:12 > 0:55:14This is it, kid.

0:55:17 > 0:55:18Just me and you now.

0:55:26 > 0:55:29In the cold light of day, it doesn't seem so bad.

0:55:29 > 0:55:31You know what? It's probably just a cyst.

0:55:31 > 0:55:32It's certainly a possibility.

0:55:32 > 0:55:35Right, well, the last thing you need is me

0:55:35 > 0:55:36taking up any more of your time.

0:55:36 > 0:55:41Mrs Jackson. Taking into account your age and your family history...

0:55:41 > 0:55:43Family history?

0:55:44 > 0:55:46Are you saying it could be cancer?

0:55:46 > 0:55:48I can't rule anything out at this stage.

0:55:51 > 0:55:52So what happens now?

0:55:52 > 0:55:55I'll need to refer you to a consultant.

0:55:55 > 0:55:59Right.

0:55:59 > 0:56:01I'll...I'll wait to hear from you then.

0:56:11 > 0:56:13Dr Hall, merry Christmas.

0:56:37 > 0:56:40Mum. Are you coming to watch this play or not?

0:56:40 > 0:56:42Yeah, course.

0:56:54 > 0:56:58"JOY TO THE WORLD" PLAYS ON RADIO

0:57:10 > 0:57:12HE SWITCHES OFF RADIO

0:57:19 > 0:57:21Are you sure you looked under Mum's bed?

0:57:21 > 0:57:22I looked EVERYWHERE.

0:57:22 > 0:57:25You can't have! Think harder, where do they think we won't look?

0:57:25 > 0:57:28Tiff, can't we just wait till Christmas?

0:57:28 > 0:57:30No! I want to know what I'm getting now!

0:57:30 > 0:57:33Hey! Nana Carol!

0:57:33 > 0:57:34Who wants to take these off me?

0:57:37 > 0:57:39Hi, Mas. Hey.

0:57:39 > 0:57:40Card, card, bill...

0:57:40 > 0:57:44Listen, take those inside and go and get your coats on.

0:57:44 > 0:57:48Bet you're going to be busy today. Yeah, I've got this extra shift on.

0:57:48 > 0:57:50But, you know, I was thinking we could do something later on,

0:57:50 > 0:57:52I haven't seen you for ages.

0:57:52 > 0:57:54It's my fault, I know. I've been busy.

0:57:54 > 0:57:57Yeah, I've been busy as well, you know, I've...

0:57:57 > 0:57:59I'd like that, yeah.

0:57:59 > 0:58:00Are you all right?

0:58:00 > 0:58:03I'm fine! Yeah, fine. You know, I've just been busy,

0:58:03 > 0:58:06what with Christmas and the kids, and...

0:58:06 > 0:58:07Look, it's my day off today.

0:58:07 > 0:58:10I'll take the kids to school and then I'll give you a call, yeah?

0:58:10 > 0:58:12OK. I'll look forward to it.

0:58:22 > 0:58:26# That's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell

0:58:26 > 0:58:29# That's the jingle bell rock. #

0:58:29 > 0:58:31SHE LAUGHS

0:58:31 > 0:58:33Oh, look, it's not even Christmas yet!

0:58:33 > 0:58:35Christmas starts on Christmas Eve when the pubs open

0:58:35 > 0:58:38and it finishes when you get chucked out on Boxing Day.

0:58:38 > 0:58:41Shirl! Do you two know what you're doing Christmas Day yet?

0:58:41 > 0:58:43Opening a bottle of vodka. Well, I had a thought.

0:58:43 > 0:58:45How about I speak to Phil and get you an invite?

0:58:45 > 0:58:48Hang on a minute, this is, like, the first Christmas that you and I

0:58:48 > 0:58:51have been together forever and I want it to be special.

0:58:51 > 0:58:53Well, how's it going to be special if it's only you and me

0:58:53 > 0:58:56with no booze and no food? Money I've got in MY pocket

0:58:56 > 0:58:59wouldn't cover a couple of Brussels sprouts. I don't care.

0:58:59 > 0:59:02We never had much, but Shirl, she always made it special.

0:59:02 > 0:59:05That's just like me and Lexi. I just want to make it magical.

0:59:05 > 0:59:07Remember that year I kicked off cos there weren't enough presents

0:59:07 > 0:59:11and you stayed up wrapping everything in the kitchen? Yeah, you were just a kid then.

0:59:11 > 0:59:14Mind you, you're like a big kid now, in't you,

0:59:14 > 0:59:15you like Christmas so much!

0:59:15 > 0:59:17Yeah, I suppose so.

0:59:17 > 0:59:19Listen, Shirl, let's go out for the day.

0:59:19 > 0:59:21A mystery trip, yeah? No.

0:59:21 > 0:59:24Oh, come on! It'll be brilliant.

0:59:24 > 0:59:26The last time you and I went on "a little trip",

0:59:26 > 0:59:29I ended up in a prison cell with a bunch of women rugby players.

0:59:29 > 0:59:33What? It won't be anything like that. Trust me, OK?

0:59:33 > 0:59:36Look, you've got a day off work, what else are you going to do?

0:59:36 > 0:59:37Go on, then.

0:59:37 > 0:59:39I haven't finished my sandwich yet!

0:59:39 > 0:59:40I'm going for a wee-wee.

0:59:42 > 0:59:44Right, I'd better get to work.

0:59:44 > 0:59:46What's that? An early Christmas present?

0:59:46 > 0:59:48No, it's a birthday present for...

0:59:48 > 0:59:50well, just some boy, but I don't know whether to give it to him.

0:59:50 > 0:59:53He's back today and he ain't spoke to me since he's been gone.

0:59:53 > 0:59:55Fellas, they're like that.

0:59:55 > 0:59:57Well, should I give it to him or not?

0:59:57 > 0:59:59Cos I don't want to seem too keen,

0:59:59 > 1:00:02and he might not be interested any more anyway.

1:00:02 > 1:00:04Well, if he's not keen, then it's his loss.

1:00:07 > 1:00:09Carol!

1:00:09 > 1:00:10Hi.

1:00:10 > 1:00:13You all right? I'm fine, fine.

1:00:13 > 1:00:15Yeah? Great, listen, erm, about yesterday...

1:00:15 > 1:00:18I don't want to talk about it, David.

1:00:18 > 1:00:19Well, I do.

1:00:19 > 1:00:20I'm with Mas.

1:00:20 > 1:00:23You weren't thinking about him when you was with me.

1:00:25 > 1:00:27I can't do this, David.

1:00:27 > 1:00:30Carol, listen... Listen!

1:00:30 > 1:00:33When a couple have got history like we've got,

1:00:33 > 1:00:35the boundaries, they get blurred, don't they?

1:00:35 > 1:00:36That's not a bad thing, that's good.

1:00:36 > 1:00:39I just want a Christmas with no dramas.

1:00:39 > 1:00:42If I moved back in, I could take the weight off your shoulders...

1:00:42 > 1:00:43No. Go and make other arrangements.

1:00:43 > 1:00:45Carol, come on! No. Please...

1:00:45 > 1:00:47You're blowing this out of proportion!

1:00:49 > 1:00:51HE SIGHS

1:00:54 > 1:00:56DOOR CREAKS OPEN

1:01:01 > 1:01:06If you ask me, this place is cursed and Janine's welcome to it.

1:01:06 > 1:01:10Come on. You don't mean that.

1:01:10 > 1:01:12I've told Bianca that I'm not doing the stall today

1:01:12 > 1:01:13because I want to be with you.

1:01:13 > 1:01:17Oh, you don't have to do that. No, I know. I thought you'd like it.

1:01:17 > 1:01:19Make the most of working together.

1:01:19 > 1:01:23Yeah, that's a good thing.

1:01:23 > 1:01:25I'll go and get my face on.

1:01:25 > 1:01:27I like the one you've already got.

1:01:39 > 1:01:41We know you've been under a lot of pressure lately.

1:01:41 > 1:01:42Don't patronise me.

1:01:42 > 1:01:45But you have to go through the hassle of hiring other people,

1:01:45 > 1:01:47and we know the business inside out.

1:01:47 > 1:01:49This is getting boring. I've said no.

1:01:49 > 1:01:52I've got a business to run and I'm short-staffed.

1:01:52 > 1:01:53You might have a good business sense

1:01:53 > 1:01:56but you've got your priorities all wrong here. Is that a fact?

1:01:56 > 1:01:58Yeah. Money ain't going to make you popular.

1:01:58 > 1:02:00It's not going to buy you friends

1:02:00 > 1:02:02and it's not going to buy you a family.

1:02:02 > 1:02:04I seem to remember it bought you into my bed, though,

1:02:04 > 1:02:06Mr Straight For Pay.

1:02:09 > 1:02:12Let's leave her alone, cos that's how she's going to end up.

1:02:12 > 1:02:14Old and alone.

1:02:18 > 1:02:19And rich!

1:02:24 > 1:02:26DOOR SLAMS

1:02:26 > 1:02:29I don't like surprises. You're going to love this one!

1:02:29 > 1:02:30When can I take those presents out my cab?

1:02:30 > 1:02:34It depends if you want Tiff and Morgan to find them before Christmas Eve.

1:02:34 > 1:02:36My daughter could give a bloodhound a run for its money.

1:02:36 > 1:02:38David didn't look very happy this morning.

1:02:38 > 1:02:40It'll all get sorted before Christmas.

1:02:40 > 1:02:43Why did your mum kick him out? She just gets a bit moody sometimes.

1:02:43 > 1:02:45A member of your family, moody(?)

1:02:45 > 1:02:46Oh, shut up!

1:02:46 > 1:02:48HE CHUCKLES

1:03:11 > 1:03:13SHE SIGHS

1:03:35 > 1:03:38Yeah, we can use decorating tables if there's not enough.

1:03:38 > 1:03:40You're on fire now, Paddy, mate. Good one.

1:03:40 > 1:03:44Wow! Wazza-wow-wow-woo! We're looking good, Mama.

1:03:44 > 1:03:47Like I said, we need to take as much as we can before we get kicked out.

1:03:47 > 1:03:50Works every time. Oi-oi!

1:03:50 > 1:03:53Bit late for a wish list to Santa, innit?

1:03:53 > 1:03:54No, this is a list for the street party.

1:03:54 > 1:03:56Don't know why you're bothering.

1:03:56 > 1:03:58I'm bothering because it's for the community.

1:03:58 > 1:04:00Yeah, COMMUNITY. The same COMMUNITY that's up in arms

1:04:00 > 1:04:02about us being kicked out of here, eh?

1:04:02 > 1:04:05There's a whole heap of us not happy at the thought of Janine taking over, you know.

1:04:05 > 1:04:08Yeah? Can't see you boycotting it, though.

1:04:08 > 1:04:10Kat...

1:04:10 > 1:04:12Yes, darling? Pint of lager.

1:04:14 > 1:04:16I can't believe you slept with her.

1:04:16 > 1:04:19Yeah, well, it's not one of my proudest moments.

1:04:19 > 1:04:23Listen, I'm sorry. I was sure Janine would have took you back on.

1:04:26 > 1:04:29Suppose I'm going to have to work for my dad again.

1:04:29 > 1:04:30I really don't want to.

1:04:30 > 1:04:33Well, at least you've got that option.

1:04:33 > 1:04:35I can't see me stopping here now.

1:04:37 > 1:04:40Well, I could ask my dad, and see if he has anything for you.

1:04:43 > 1:04:44Thanks.

1:04:45 > 1:04:48Don't tell me you'd be sorry to see me go.

1:04:50 > 1:04:51I do NOT understand you.

1:04:51 > 1:04:53Why? Because I flirt with you?

1:04:53 > 1:04:56It's just all a game to you, isn't it?

1:04:59 > 1:05:00It's not a game.

1:05:02 > 1:05:03Come here.

1:05:12 > 1:05:15DISTANT CAROL SINGERS

1:05:24 > 1:05:27TRAIN PASSES OVERHEAD

1:05:43 > 1:05:45SEDUCTIVELY: Alfie!

1:05:45 > 1:05:47Alfie...

1:05:47 > 1:05:50Kat, listen, sweetheart, I've got a bar full of...

1:05:50 > 1:05:53I thought it might boost the tips.

1:05:56 > 1:05:58Upstairs, now. What about the pub?

1:05:58 > 1:06:00Patrick can manage! Come on, let's go.

1:06:00 > 1:06:01THEY GIGGLE

1:06:03 > 1:06:04You all right?

1:06:04 > 1:06:06Yeah, I am, actually. Oh, you having fun?

1:06:06 > 1:06:08Mm-hm. I've made mince pies.

1:06:08 > 1:06:10They're a bit burnt, but I think they're all right.

1:06:10 > 1:06:12You can take some down the market if you want.

1:06:12 > 1:06:14Oh, what did you say about TJ and nuts?

1:06:14 > 1:06:16Don't know.

1:06:16 > 1:06:19Did you say that he was allergic to them or he doesn't like them?

1:06:19 > 1:06:21I'm not sure. Only, it's my mum's old recipe

1:06:21 > 1:06:24and it says almonds but, you know, I don't want to kill him,

1:06:24 > 1:06:25so I'm not going to put them in.

1:06:25 > 1:06:27But I'm a bit worried it won't taste right,

1:06:27 > 1:06:30so, really, they should go in. Can you phone Terry and ask him?

1:06:30 > 1:06:32What, now? No, no, wait until Easter... Yes, now!

1:06:32 > 1:06:36This should have been made weeks ago, giving everything time to ferment.

1:06:36 > 1:06:37Why don't you just buy one?

1:06:37 > 1:06:40I told you, it's my mum's old recipe.

1:06:40 > 1:06:42Which reminds me, I should go and see my dad this weekend.

1:06:42 > 1:06:45You should go with the kids, you know how much he likes to see you.

1:06:45 > 1:06:48Yeah, talking of dads, what is my dad going to do at Christmas?

1:06:48 > 1:06:49Er...I don't know, erm...

1:06:49 > 1:06:51you've got Terry this year and I've got Mas,

1:06:51 > 1:06:53and I'd really like to invite him for Christmas,

1:06:53 > 1:06:56so David would just get in the way.

1:06:58 > 1:07:01All right, what's he done to upset you?

1:07:01 > 1:07:02No, nothing.

1:07:02 > 1:07:04I'd just...

1:07:04 > 1:07:05I'd just rather not have him here.

1:07:05 > 1:07:07I saw him earlier, he's fine about it.

1:07:07 > 1:07:10Anyway, come on, come and stir that and make a wish.

1:07:18 > 1:07:21The man in the shop said it was the best one, so...

1:07:21 > 1:07:24I know you like all that outdoorsy, nature stuff.

1:07:24 > 1:07:26Look, if you don't like it you can take it back, all right?

1:07:26 > 1:07:29No, I do. This would have been really handy

1:07:29 > 1:07:32when I was camping with my mates.

1:07:32 > 1:07:35Oh, was that on your birthday? Cos I tried to call you.

1:07:35 > 1:07:39Yeah, sorry, I had no reception. Really?

1:07:39 > 1:07:41Yeah, really, there was no signal.

1:07:41 > 1:07:44I was, like, in the middle of nowhere.

1:07:44 > 1:07:45I did want to talk to you.

1:07:45 > 1:07:47Really?

1:07:47 > 1:07:49I really missed you.

1:07:52 > 1:07:55And now I feel stupid because you're not saying anything.

1:07:55 > 1:07:57Peter, do you actually want to be with me?

1:07:57 > 1:07:58Yeah.

1:08:00 > 1:08:02Oh.

1:08:02 > 1:08:04You're smiling. So it's a good thing?

1:08:04 > 1:08:06THEY LAUGH

1:08:06 > 1:08:09I think we should still keep it quiet, though.

1:08:09 > 1:08:11I don't want my dad and Phil getting in the way.

1:08:11 > 1:08:13Yeah, that's probably a good idea.

1:08:14 > 1:08:16So, erm, where is your dad now, then?

1:08:16 > 1:08:19Oh, it's lunchtime, so he'll be at the restaurant.

1:08:19 > 1:08:22Ah. Well, then, shouldn't we be making the most of this free house?

1:08:26 > 1:08:28Oh! Ah, yeah, yeah, I think we should!

1:08:32 > 1:08:36Janine!

1:08:37 > 1:08:38Cor, you look miles away!

1:08:40 > 1:08:42Yeah, I was. That's a big tree.

1:08:42 > 1:08:45Well, you've got high ceilings, haven't you? Sorry?

1:08:45 > 1:08:48It's for you, you daft ha'p'orth! I noticed you didn't have one.

1:08:48 > 1:08:50Well, that's because I didn't want one.

1:08:50 > 1:08:52Not a real one with pine needles that are going to drop

1:08:52 > 1:08:54and Scarlett's going to stand on them...

1:08:54 > 1:08:56Yeah, but think of her eyes when she sees it, eh?

1:08:56 > 1:08:58It's magical, innit?

1:08:58 > 1:09:00Just like someone else's eyes, if I remember correctly.

1:09:00 > 1:09:03Now, who was it who used to sit staring at the tree?

1:09:03 > 1:09:05All the lights and the tinsel? Erm...

1:09:05 > 1:09:07You lifted me up to put the fairy on the top.

1:09:09 > 1:09:10Come on.

1:09:16 > 1:09:20An hour and a half on three buses, no fags, kids screaming in me ear...

1:09:20 > 1:09:22what are we doing here? It's a surprise.

1:09:22 > 1:09:26No, it's Watford. It's hardly surprising.

1:09:26 > 1:09:27Oh, don't light up now, Shirl.

1:09:27 > 1:09:29You know what, Tina, I'm going to have this fag,

1:09:29 > 1:09:31and unless you tell me where we're going,

1:09:31 > 1:09:33when I've finished it, I'm going home.

1:09:33 > 1:09:36Can't you just think of it like an adventure?

1:09:36 > 1:09:39No, I'll think of it as a waste of time and a waste of bus fare.

1:09:39 > 1:09:42There'd better be something worthwhile at the end of it.

1:09:42 > 1:09:43OK. We're here now. Ta-da!

1:09:46 > 1:09:47A pub?

1:09:47 > 1:09:48Come on.

1:09:52 > 1:09:54APPLAUSE

1:09:54 > 1:09:56There you go, sweetheart. It's a lovely wine, that.

1:09:56 > 1:09:59You save it for Christmas Day. Thank you.

1:09:59 > 1:10:03Right. Let's have a good old root, see what's at the bottom...

1:10:03 > 1:10:04Straight up... No, Cyril!

1:10:04 > 1:10:07I don't need any crude remarks from you!

1:10:07 > 1:10:09Right. This one's for the turkey.

1:10:09 > 1:10:14It's blue...number 147.

1:10:14 > 1:10:16147?

1:10:16 > 1:10:18Anyone got blue 147?

1:10:18 > 1:10:19Surprise!

1:10:24 > 1:10:27Excuse me for a minute, no cheating now!

1:10:27 > 1:10:30You stupid little...! Please, Shirley, it's Christmas!

1:10:32 > 1:10:33What are you doing here?

1:10:33 > 1:10:36It's not her fault, I never told her where we was going.

1:10:36 > 1:10:37We don't want no trouble.

1:10:39 > 1:10:41Aren't you going to ask how he is?

1:10:41 > 1:10:43It's been 15 years, don't you care?

1:10:43 > 1:10:45She cares! Course she cares! I can speak for myself!

1:10:45 > 1:10:48So where is he then? Out back?

1:10:48 > 1:10:51No, he's out. And he won't be back till tonight at the earliest.

1:10:53 > 1:10:56Oh... I really wanted the three of us to...

1:10:56 > 1:10:57What? To have a family reunion?

1:10:57 > 1:10:59Yes, actually! It's Christmas.

1:10:59 > 1:11:02Families are supposed to be together at Christmas.

1:11:02 > 1:11:04What world are you living in?

1:11:04 > 1:11:06LINDA CLEARS HER THROAT

1:11:06 > 1:11:07Couldn't we at least have a drink?

1:11:09 > 1:11:10We can be civil, can't we?

1:11:12 > 1:11:16One drink, and then I've got a raffle to finish.

1:11:17 > 1:11:19Anyone got that ticket?

1:11:19 > 1:11:22No? Hang on a minute.

1:11:22 > 1:11:24Normal service will resume shortly.

1:11:36 > 1:11:38Hello, love.

1:11:38 > 1:11:40No, no, take your time.

1:11:40 > 1:11:42Pick us up another box of crisps while you're there.

1:11:44 > 1:11:46Of course I can manage.

1:11:46 > 1:11:48Love you.

1:11:54 > 1:11:56What do you want for Christmas?

1:11:56 > 1:11:59I don't need anything for Christmas. I've got you now.

1:11:59 > 1:12:01DOOR OPENS

1:12:04 > 1:12:06All right?

1:12:06 > 1:12:07Oh, I thought you were Dad.

1:12:07 > 1:12:09Why aren't you on the stall?

1:12:10 > 1:12:13Erm...I just had some lunch.

1:12:13 > 1:12:14What are you doing?

1:12:14 > 1:12:17Nothing, cos I've got nothing to do.

1:12:19 > 1:12:21Danny thought it might be a good idea to go to Janine

1:12:21 > 1:12:23and ask for our jobs back again.

1:12:24 > 1:12:27It was like getting blood from a stone.

1:12:27 > 1:12:29So I guess you're going back to the chippy, then, yeah?

1:12:30 > 1:12:33Great, can't wait(!)

1:12:33 > 1:12:34Oh, it's not that bad.

1:12:34 > 1:12:36At least you can look for other stuff while you're there.

1:12:36 > 1:12:39DOOR CLATTERS

1:12:39 > 1:12:40What was that?

1:12:40 > 1:12:42What?

1:12:42 > 1:12:43I didn't hear anything.

1:12:50 > 1:12:52Thanks, Linda.

1:12:52 > 1:12:55I love your decs, they're well Christmassy, ain't they, Shirl?

1:13:01 > 1:13:03How are the kids?

1:13:03 > 1:13:05They're good.

1:13:05 > 1:13:07Great, in fact.

1:13:07 > 1:13:08How are yours?

1:13:10 > 1:13:12I'm living with Shirl now.

1:13:12 > 1:13:14You know there's always a bed for you here if you need it.

1:13:14 > 1:13:16She SAID she's staying with me.

1:13:16 > 1:13:19Things have a habit of not working out when you're involved, though, don't they?

1:13:19 > 1:13:21It would be really great to see Mick.

1:13:21 > 1:13:23Maybe we could come again in a couple of days?

1:13:23 > 1:13:25Or Christmas? Just drop it, Tina!

1:13:25 > 1:13:27You said yourself, we ain't got any money!

1:13:31 > 1:13:33Blue 147?

1:13:34 > 1:13:36Why didn't you say?

1:13:36 > 1:13:38What?

1:13:38 > 1:13:39We have a lucky winner!

1:13:41 > 1:13:42Here, have this.

1:13:43 > 1:13:46That should keep you going to the New Year.

1:13:46 > 1:13:48I've got a Yule log out back, you can have that an' all.

1:13:48 > 1:13:52She wanted family, not a dead bird. Yeah, well, it's one thing having a drink,

1:13:52 > 1:13:54it's another having you round here for Christmas.

1:13:54 > 1:13:56Why, you got to ask Mummy first?

1:13:56 > 1:13:58It's not even your pub, is it?

1:13:58 > 1:13:59After what happened last time?!

1:14:01 > 1:14:02That was an accident.

1:14:02 > 1:14:04You burned down our home on Christmas Day!

1:14:04 > 1:14:06We lost so much because of you!

1:14:06 > 1:14:09Yeah, well, I did you a favour. You always did have bad taste.

1:14:09 > 1:14:13And did you do your kids a favour when you walked out on them?

1:14:13 > 1:14:17Have you any idea how much you've hurt your brother, Shirley?

1:14:17 > 1:14:18I feel sorry for you.

1:14:18 > 1:14:20Oh, shut up!

1:14:20 > 1:14:22And stuff your turkey, I don't need your pity.

1:14:22 > 1:14:27Turning your back on your own kids - I'll never understand that.

1:14:27 > 1:14:31But to then walk away from your brother, who's devoted to you...

1:14:31 > 1:14:34You! YOU made him choose.

1:14:34 > 1:14:36Once you'd got your claws into him you wanted me out of his life,

1:14:36 > 1:14:38so don't go blaming all this on me.

1:14:42 > 1:14:43And that fire...

1:14:45 > 1:14:46..it WAS an accident.

1:14:48 > 1:14:50Tina, come on.

1:14:53 > 1:14:56It's really lovely to see you, Linda.

1:14:56 > 1:14:59Like I say, Tina - YOU'RE always welcome.

1:15:04 > 1:15:06Would you do me a favour?

1:15:08 > 1:15:10Would you tell Mick I miss him?

1:15:18 > 1:15:20All right, ladies and gents.

1:15:20 > 1:15:22We've still got the Christmas hits compilation

1:15:22 > 1:15:26AND a bottle of bubbly, so get your tickets out!

1:15:29 > 1:15:31Look, I know we've already spoken about this,

1:15:31 > 1:15:34but I would really love it if you would come over here for Christmas.

1:15:34 > 1:15:37It's just that I would like a really big family Christmas here this year.

1:15:37 > 1:15:39Right...

1:15:39 > 1:15:41If you're worried about having to be civil to David,

1:15:41 > 1:15:44it's all right, because he's not going to be here.

1:15:44 > 1:15:45Why?

1:15:45 > 1:15:47Oh, he's just overstayed his welcome.

1:15:47 > 1:15:49Why, has he been stirring up trouble again?

1:15:49 > 1:15:52No, no, nothing like that. No, he's fine with us, I just...

1:15:52 > 1:15:56So what do you say? Christmas? Yeah?

1:15:59 > 1:16:00Yeah, all right!

1:16:02 > 1:16:03Good. Come on, then,

1:16:03 > 1:16:07I've been making lists and cooking all day.

1:16:07 > 1:16:09I've ordered the turkey, made some mince pies.

1:16:09 > 1:16:10Come and smell this.

1:16:12 > 1:16:15Oh, that's delicious! What is it?

1:16:15 > 1:16:17It's Christmas pudding. Oh, OK.

1:16:17 > 1:16:20Yeah, I'm just waiting for the kids to come back and stir it.

1:16:20 > 1:16:21It's my mum's old recipe.

1:16:21 > 1:16:23When we were little, we all used to stir it and make a wish.

1:16:23 > 1:16:25She used to put money in it for luck.

1:16:25 > 1:16:28But one year, Max nearly choked on a 5p, so she never bothered again.

1:16:28 > 1:16:30Never heard you talk about your mum before.

1:16:30 > 1:16:33Yeah, well, you know, it's this time of year, you remember, don't you?

1:16:33 > 1:16:36She used to love Christmas. When did she die?

1:16:36 > 1:16:38Ooh, ages ago. Cancer.

1:16:40 > 1:16:42Come on then, stir it.

1:16:42 > 1:16:44It's traditional. Make a wish.

1:16:44 > 1:16:45Oh...

1:16:46 > 1:16:48..I've got what I've wished for.

1:16:52 > 1:16:55Come on! Make a wish!

1:16:55 > 1:16:57KAT GIGGLES

1:17:00 > 1:17:03Do you have any idea at all how busy it's been in here?

1:17:03 > 1:17:05Do you see these? I only have one pair, you know.

1:17:05 > 1:17:08Sorry, Paddy, we got a bit delayed. You're not the only ones losing your jobs, you know.

1:17:08 > 1:17:10Have you even thought about the rest of us?

1:17:10 > 1:17:13Listen, I'm really sorry. Who knows, Janine might keep you on.

1:17:13 > 1:17:16I doubt it. We're all in the same boat, brother.

1:17:16 > 1:17:18Yeah, listen, you're right. You're right, Paddy, I know.

1:17:18 > 1:17:21We shouldn't be worrying about what Janine's going to do or not do.

1:17:21 > 1:17:24We should be enjoying ourselves. Going out with a bang!

1:17:24 > 1:17:25KAT MOCK-GASPS What DO you mean?

1:17:25 > 1:17:27Well, like I say, enjoy ourselves!

1:17:27 > 1:17:29Show these people what they're missing, eh?

1:17:31 > 1:17:33Come on, Paddy, group hug.

1:17:33 > 1:17:35THEY LAUGH

1:17:35 > 1:17:37There you are. Go on, admit it. You love it.

1:17:37 > 1:17:39SCARLETT will love it.

1:17:42 > 1:17:43Ooh, that looks expensive.

1:17:43 > 1:17:46Well, no-one likes a fairy when they're moth-eaten, do they?

1:17:46 > 1:17:48Here you are.

1:17:48 > 1:17:51I can't reach up there, you do it. I mean, look.

1:17:51 > 1:17:52Ooh!

1:17:52 > 1:17:54Come here... No!

1:17:54 > 1:17:56Come here. No! David!

1:17:56 > 1:18:00David, I weigh a bit more than I did when I was ten! Go on!

1:18:00 > 1:18:02SHE LAUGHS Aww...

1:18:03 > 1:18:05Spend Christmas with me.

1:18:05 > 1:18:07Well, me and Scarlett. Really?

1:18:07 > 1:18:11Yes. You've kind of brought it with you anyway.

1:18:11 > 1:18:13And you're staying in the B, aren't you?

1:18:13 > 1:18:14That can't be much fun, so...

1:18:14 > 1:18:17I'm actually sleeping at the car lot, Janine.

1:18:17 > 1:18:19Go and get your stuff.

1:18:19 > 1:18:22Please. It would really mean a lot to me.

1:18:22 > 1:18:23Sure?

1:18:25 > 1:18:27How can a man refuse that?

1:18:31 > 1:18:34I'll tell you something else, that ain't her real colour hair.

1:18:34 > 1:18:37Not any more. Do you reckon she's going to tell Mick?

1:18:37 > 1:18:39What, and risk the fact that he'll come looking for us?

1:18:39 > 1:18:42She's just a cow, she ain't changed at all.

1:18:42 > 1:18:45Shirl, d'you fancy going to the cafe?

1:18:45 > 1:18:47It's just that, whilst you were having that big row with Linda,

1:18:47 > 1:18:50I sort of noticed all the raffle money lying around...

1:18:54 > 1:18:56You never!

1:18:58 > 1:19:01THEY GIGGLE

1:19:01 > 1:19:04You all right, Shirl? Yeah!

1:19:07 > 1:19:08You all right?

1:19:08 > 1:19:11Yep. Thought I'd come and see the sexiest stallholder in Walford.

1:19:11 > 1:19:14Winston's up there - why don't you go and see him, then?

1:19:14 > 1:19:16Why are you not at work? I had a local drop-off,

1:19:16 > 1:19:17so I thought I'd come down and see you.

1:19:17 > 1:19:20And I got you a present. You got me a present? What is it?

1:19:20 > 1:19:22Oh, it's a plant. It's not a plant, is it?!

1:19:22 > 1:19:23It's mistletoe!

1:19:23 > 1:19:25Thought we could hang it up round the house.

1:19:25 > 1:19:27If you fancy grabbing my mum for a kiss.

1:19:27 > 1:19:30No, but I fancy grabbing you! SHE SHRIEKS AND GIGGLES

1:19:30 > 1:19:32CHEERING AND WHISTLES

1:19:36 > 1:19:37Great.

1:19:37 > 1:19:40You haven't got much stuff. No. Always travel light.

1:19:40 > 1:19:42Look, what do you think? Yeah, lovely.

1:19:42 > 1:19:45No, no, no, look closely.

1:19:46 > 1:19:48What am I looking at? Up a bit.

1:19:48 > 1:19:50Where? Towards the top.

1:19:52 > 1:19:53Are they...?

1:19:53 > 1:19:55Yeah, she left them to me.

1:19:59 > 1:20:01I wish I'd been a better son to her.

1:20:03 > 1:20:05I thought she'd always be here, you know...

1:20:07 > 1:20:10It's so easy to take people for granted, Janine.

1:20:12 > 1:20:15Do you think Scarlett misses Michael?

1:20:15 > 1:20:18I know it's hard to tell because she's so young but...

1:20:19 > 1:20:21..you must miss him?

1:20:24 > 1:20:25What Alice did was...

1:20:27 > 1:20:29..it was callous, it was cruel.

1:20:29 > 1:20:32Well, I really don't want to talk about him, so...

1:20:46 > 1:20:48Your turn. OK.

1:21:04 > 1:21:07I didn't mean to upset you, Janine.

1:21:07 > 1:21:08I'm sorry, I really am.

1:21:12 > 1:21:13Do you want me to go?

1:21:15 > 1:21:19If you do, I understand. I mean, I've just...

1:21:19 > 1:21:22I've just ruined everything these last few days. Carol, now you.

1:21:22 > 1:21:23Stay.

1:21:25 > 1:21:27I want you here.

1:21:27 > 1:21:28Are you sure?

1:21:30 > 1:21:32Yes. Let's just forget it.

1:21:32 > 1:21:33Thank you.

1:21:35 > 1:21:37It means a lot to me, us being together.

1:21:40 > 1:21:42You know, you're not on your own any more.

1:21:45 > 1:21:50How about we go in there and toast Pat a few times

1:21:50 > 1:21:54and all those wonderful Christmas dinners that she cremated?!

1:21:56 > 1:21:58Yeah, I'd like that.

1:21:58 > 1:21:59I'd like that very much.

1:22:05 > 1:22:07All the best for the future.

1:22:11 > 1:22:13Did you see that?

1:22:13 > 1:22:15It's like the last few years have meant nothing to him.

1:22:15 > 1:22:17Still recovering from last night?

1:22:17 > 1:22:20I think you should wear that sexy Santa outfit more often.

1:22:20 > 1:22:21Don't flatter yourself.

1:22:21 > 1:22:24Eh, come on. What's put a smile on your face then, eh?

1:22:24 > 1:22:27It's Christmas. I don't need a reason to be happy.

1:22:27 > 1:22:30Yeah, I know, Kat, but...

1:22:30 > 1:22:32but we're losing our home here, aren't we?

1:22:32 > 1:22:36What happened to a new start? Yeah, I know, sweetheart, but we've been here for so long,

1:22:36 > 1:22:38what if we're not the same once we're out of here?

1:22:38 > 1:22:40We've got the rest of our lives to look forward to.

1:22:40 > 1:22:43We don't need the Vic to make us happy.

1:22:48 > 1:22:50Room for a little one?

1:22:55 > 1:22:57Muy buenos dias.

1:22:57 > 1:22:59What's this?

1:22:59 > 1:23:01Me earning my keep.

1:23:01 > 1:23:02I know you don't like fry-ups.

1:23:02 > 1:23:04You didn't have to do all this.

1:23:04 > 1:23:08Janine, if it wasn't for you I'd still be sleeping on the Portakabin floor.

1:23:09 > 1:23:11I'm not going to forget this.

1:23:11 > 1:23:13Nor will I.

1:23:13 > 1:23:17You can start on the bathroom after you've cleaned this lot.

1:23:17 > 1:23:18Here you are.

1:23:18 > 1:23:21I've made it strong - I heard you up and about in the night.

1:23:21 > 1:23:26Yeah. Well, I haven't really been sleeping properly.

1:23:26 > 1:23:29You're not still having dreams about my mum, are you?

1:23:29 > 1:23:32I've had a lot on my mind. Yeah.

1:23:32 > 1:23:36Well, with everything you've been through I'm surprised you're sleeping at all.

1:23:36 > 1:23:41Listen, if you ever want to talk about it...

1:23:41 > 1:23:46Well, there's nothing to say - but thank you for the offer.

1:23:48 > 1:23:50Don't you think you should be having fun on your day off?

1:23:50 > 1:23:53Lexi's clothes ain't going to wash themselves, are they, Pops?

1:23:53 > 1:23:55Yeah, but I can drop 'em off at the laundrette, can't I?

1:23:55 > 1:23:57And you know, pick them up on the way home.

1:23:57 > 1:24:00Yeah. No, it'll be quicker if I do it myself, so...

1:24:00 > 1:24:04Look, Phil's got Lexi all day long. You should be relaxing,

1:24:04 > 1:24:05not running around doing errands for us.

1:24:05 > 1:24:08Pops, I'm a single mum. I ain't got time to relax.

1:24:08 > 1:24:11Hey, come on, at least let me buy you some breakfast.

1:24:11 > 1:24:14Pops, I ain't got time, OK? Love ya. See ya.

1:24:14 > 1:24:16Love ya.

1:24:22 > 1:24:25You two look like a sight for sore eyes.

1:24:25 > 1:24:27We're hung-over - what's your excuse?

1:24:30 > 1:24:35Well, we ain't going to run out of vodka money for a while.

1:24:35 > 1:24:38I'm going on a detox, at least until Christmas Eve.

1:24:38 > 1:24:41Yeah, I'll give you until lunchtime. You can't refuse free booze.

1:24:41 > 1:24:46Free booze? Yeah. Dot's party for the old codgers down the community centre.

1:24:46 > 1:24:48I'll dig out my glowsticks.

1:24:48 > 1:24:52No, you're not coming, cos you'll be detoxing.

1:24:52 > 1:24:55What time are we heading down? PHONE RINGS

1:24:56 > 1:24:59That's like the tenth time.

1:24:59 > 1:25:02How mad do you think he is on a scale of one to ten?

1:25:02 > 1:25:05You know us Carters, we know how to hold a grudge.

1:25:05 > 1:25:07Maybe we should take it back. It's our vodka money.

1:25:07 > 1:25:10Yeah, but he's my little brother. I want him in my life.

1:25:10 > 1:25:15What, and you think I don't? Then let's take the money back. We can make a fresh start.

1:25:16 > 1:25:19What are you trying to do? Get your claws into the place?

1:25:19 > 1:25:22Would you ever consider selling up, Max? For the right price, obviously.

1:25:22 > 1:25:27David, you make me laugh. If it's not vintage motors, you're trying to turf me out of me own business.

1:25:27 > 1:25:31You don't hang about, do you? I'm an entrepreneur, ain't I?

1:25:31 > 1:25:34All right, no, I agree. Everyone has got their price

1:25:34 > 1:25:37but it'd take a lot of money to make me sell up there.

1:25:37 > 1:25:42More money than you're ever going to have. Anyway, busy man. Got to go.

1:25:42 > 1:25:43See you over there.

1:25:45 > 1:25:46Thank you.

1:25:48 > 1:25:51Hello, darling, I've got you some breakfast.

1:25:51 > 1:25:53GIGGLING

1:25:58 > 1:25:59Lo?

1:26:02 > 1:26:05Lo, you all right? Pops!

1:26:13 > 1:26:16Hiya. How's my bacon doing?

1:26:16 > 1:26:18I dunno. Not quite done yet.

1:26:18 > 1:26:21You know I like it crispy, Carol.

1:26:21 > 1:26:24Jake, as soon as you get this message, can you call me, please? It's urgent.

1:26:24 > 1:26:27Everything all right? Yeah. Got a big do on at the restaurant

1:26:27 > 1:26:29so all the staff are either skiving off or late.

1:26:29 > 1:26:32Here, if you fancy earning yourself some extra cash,

1:26:32 > 1:26:34seeing as you're sleeping in the car lot...

1:26:34 > 1:26:36I've moved in with Janine, Ian.

1:26:36 > 1:26:38That must be a kick in the teeth for you.

1:26:38 > 1:26:41Nah. Fancy food, expensive sheets. What's not to like?

1:26:41 > 1:26:43Waking up to Janine's face every morning?

1:26:43 > 1:26:46Careful, Carol, you're starting to sound jealous.

1:26:46 > 1:26:49Anyway, it's only temporary, till I've found my own place.

1:26:49 > 1:26:51On your salary? That'll take years.

1:26:51 > 1:26:54Let's just say I've got a good feeling about this Christmas.

1:26:59 > 1:27:03So were you and him...? You dirty little...

1:27:03 > 1:27:05Pops! Stop!

1:27:05 > 1:27:09Billy, it's not like it was a one-night... SHUT IT!

1:27:09 > 1:27:11The back room of a laundrette? That's really classy, ain't it?

1:27:14 > 1:27:14The back room of a laundrette? That's really classy, ain't it?

1:27:14 > 1:27:17You should be treating her with the respect she deserves.

1:27:17 > 1:27:20Peter, you should go. Yeah, you should.

1:27:20 > 1:27:24I am treating her with... Peter, just go! Please?

1:27:39 > 1:27:41I didn't mean for you to walk in and see that.

1:27:41 > 1:27:46Peter Beale? You sound like Phil now. Yeah, well, he's going to go mental when he finds out,

1:27:46 > 1:27:48so you'd better end this before he does.

1:27:48 > 1:27:51Since when have you ever let Phil Mitchell tell me what to do, eh?

1:27:51 > 1:27:54I was counting on you to be on my side. Oh, right.

1:27:54 > 1:27:58So, what is it, you don't want me to be happy? Is that it? Of course I want you to be happy.

1:27:58 > 1:28:00What sort of question's that?

1:28:00 > 1:28:03Peter...Peter's the best thing that's happened to me

1:28:03 > 1:28:06since I got Lexi back. Oh, please.

1:28:08 > 1:28:11Pops, I can deal with Phil and Ian going on at me.

1:28:11 > 1:28:15But not you. Hey? Not my Pops.

1:28:26 > 1:28:29Listen, I just...

1:28:31 > 1:28:34I just don't want you getting hurt. That's all.

1:28:34 > 1:28:37Trust me, if he hurts me, I'll be the first to knock him out.

1:28:39 > 1:28:41What? Just...

1:28:43 > 1:28:45You're a proper little Mitchell, ain't ya?

1:28:48 > 1:28:51So he really makes you happy, yeah?

1:28:51 > 1:28:54Yeah. He really does.

1:28:55 > 1:28:58OK. OK.

1:29:00 > 1:29:01You leave it with me.

1:29:07 > 1:29:09Oh, deary.

1:29:09 > 1:29:13Oh, she really did have awful dress sense, didn't she?

1:29:15 > 1:29:18I can't believe I ain't been to see her since the funeral.

1:29:18 > 1:29:19Nor have I.

1:29:21 > 1:29:26Why don't we go? Together - might make it easier.

1:29:26 > 1:29:28I'm not going to Pat's grave.

1:29:28 > 1:29:30Why not?

1:29:30 > 1:29:33Because I like to remember her like that,

1:29:33 > 1:29:38not like a big mound of earth with a hideous tacky headstone thing.

1:29:38 > 1:29:40You don't know what it's going to be like.

1:29:40 > 1:29:42Didn't you know?

1:29:42 > 1:29:45Bianca insisted on choosing the headstone,

1:29:45 > 1:29:48so I'm sure it's going to be some sort of hideous monstrosity

1:29:48 > 1:29:51and she's probably spelt Patricia wrong.

1:29:52 > 1:29:57Still, I feel guilty I've left it this long.

1:29:58 > 1:30:00Why? She's dead, David. It makes no difference to her

1:30:00 > 1:30:02whether we go to the grave or not.

1:30:02 > 1:30:05Don't you want to pay your respects?

1:30:05 > 1:30:07I went to the funeral - and that is quite enough.

1:30:09 > 1:30:12And I like to remember her, anyway, from the comfort of my own sofa.

1:30:14 > 1:30:17If you won't go for her, will you at least come with me?

1:30:19 > 1:30:22Please, Janine?

1:30:22 > 1:30:26I need to do this. The girls have made it absolutely clear

1:30:26 > 1:30:29they don't want anything more to do with me.

1:30:29 > 1:30:31Please?

1:30:33 > 1:30:35Do you want mustard AND mayo?

1:30:35 > 1:30:39Yeah. You can't have one without the other, can you?

1:30:39 > 1:30:41Babe, why are you making me lunch again?

1:30:41 > 1:30:44Can't a daughter just want to do something nice for her daddy?

1:30:44 > 1:30:47Are you two sure you don't want any?

1:30:47 > 1:30:48You're all right, darling.

1:30:48 > 1:30:53We're going to be stuffing ourselves silly - free Christmas lunch.

1:30:53 > 1:30:58There probably won't be any food for a while - you know what these things are like.

1:30:58 > 1:30:59Free Christmas lunch? Where's this?

1:30:59 > 1:31:01Dad, I'm making you a sandwich.

1:31:01 > 1:31:03Dot's organising it - community centre.

1:31:03 > 1:31:08But you ain't invited. You've got to be an OAP.

1:31:08 > 1:31:13Right, so you're an OAP now, are ya? Cos most of the time, you're running round like a teenager.

1:31:13 > 1:31:14That's right.

1:31:14 > 1:31:21And I ain't going to stop having fun till I'm in a box six foot under.

1:31:21 > 1:31:26We'll probably cremate ya, Cora, so there's less chance of you coming back.

1:31:26 > 1:31:30Oh, the wit! Come on, Patrick. Enjoy your sandwich.

1:31:30 > 1:31:31Cheers.

1:31:33 > 1:31:34See ya.

1:31:36 > 1:31:39Sorry it's not turkey.

1:31:39 > 1:31:41Don't be silly. S'all right.

1:31:41 > 1:31:44Listen, I'm off out for a bit.

1:31:44 > 1:31:46I might not be back until tonight.

1:31:47 > 1:31:50Yeah, well, that's fine, Lauren.

1:31:50 > 1:31:51Seriously?

1:31:51 > 1:31:54You're an adult now, ain't ya? You can do what you want.

1:31:54 > 1:31:56Within reason.

1:31:56 > 1:31:58Well, what's the catch?

1:31:58 > 1:32:03No catch. It's just nice seeing you happy for a change, that's all.

1:32:03 > 1:32:06Thanks, Dad. See ya later.

1:32:06 > 1:32:08See ya.

1:32:22 > 1:32:26I don't know about you, Patrick, but this ain't my idea of a party.

1:32:26 > 1:32:29I knew I should have had that sandwich.

1:32:29 > 1:32:31What are you doing here?

1:32:31 > 1:32:32I ain't one to miss out on a free meal.

1:32:32 > 1:32:35Looks like you've had a wasted trip.

1:32:35 > 1:32:37It's not like Dot to be so forgetful, though.

1:32:37 > 1:32:41Busy baking Battenburgs for the church.

1:32:41 > 1:32:43If you ask me, she sees too much of that vicar.

1:32:43 > 1:32:46There's definitely something dodgy going on.

1:32:46 > 1:32:48You seen my sister? Shirley Carter?

1:32:48 > 1:32:50Ain't that her over there?

1:32:52 > 1:32:55This party is strictly for OAPs.

1:32:55 > 1:32:57What party?

1:32:57 > 1:32:59I can stand out on the street, you know - it is a free country.

1:32:59 > 1:33:06Come on. Let's go and find Dot, otherwise we'll all go home hungry and sober.

1:33:06 > 1:33:08Come on.

1:33:08 > 1:33:12I thought we were going to get to spend the whole day together. I know.

1:33:12 > 1:33:15Look, Ian's promised he'll make it up to me.

1:33:15 > 1:33:18Yeah, well, you better make it up to me and all.

1:33:19 > 1:33:21Anything you want.

1:33:21 > 1:33:24How about we go away to a fancy hotel?

1:33:24 > 1:33:25Sounds good to me.

1:33:25 > 1:33:27With a Jacuzzi.

1:33:27 > 1:33:31Can't wait. Jake? Jake, come on, we've got orders.

1:33:39 > 1:33:40She's got her eye on you.

1:33:42 > 1:33:43HE MOUTHS

1:33:51 > 1:33:53I think that's it over there.

1:34:06 > 1:34:09Come on, Dot! Open up.

1:34:10 > 1:34:14Dot? What if she's come down with something? Or worse, man.

1:34:14 > 1:34:17I can't see the vicar. He could be hiding behind the door.

1:34:17 > 1:34:18Can I help you?

1:34:18 > 1:34:20You know where Dorothy is?

1:34:20 > 1:34:22I ain't seen her since this morning.

1:34:22 > 1:34:25Er, actually, come to think of it,

1:34:25 > 1:34:29she did say she was going to see Jim this morning, so maybe that's it.

1:34:29 > 1:34:31See, I told you there was a simple explanation.

1:34:31 > 1:34:32What have you done now, Nan?

1:34:32 > 1:34:34Nothing!

1:34:34 > 1:34:39There's 30 OAPs down the community centre without food or drink.

1:34:39 > 1:34:43If some of them don't come out alive, it will be on Dot's head.

1:34:43 > 1:34:45I knew this party was too much for her.

1:34:45 > 1:34:48She ain't been herself recently.

1:34:49 > 1:34:51Don't worry. We'll sort it.

1:34:51 > 1:34:53Sorry? It's a bit short notice, ain't it?

1:34:53 > 1:34:56Since when have you ever let down a little old lady?

1:34:56 > 1:34:59Mrs Branning would be so grateful, Alfie. Please?

1:35:03 > 1:35:06OK, listen up, if it's a Christmas party you want,

1:35:06 > 1:35:08it's a Christmas party you're going to get.

1:35:08 > 1:35:10There'd better be plenty of free booze.

1:35:10 > 1:35:12And pigs in blankets.

1:35:12 > 1:35:13You cold, are you?

1:35:13 > 1:35:16Oh, shut up! I've been looking forward to this all week.

1:35:16 > 1:35:17Thank you.

1:35:22 > 1:35:25It's OK, Mrs Branning, they've gone now.

1:35:25 > 1:35:28You didn't double-lock the door. I know but I'm here now, so no need to.

1:35:28 > 1:35:32Bolt the door, please!

1:35:40 > 1:35:42"She will be remembered for her big heart,

1:35:42 > 1:35:45"fierce loyalty and fabulous earrings.

1:35:46 > 1:35:47"May she rest in peace."

1:35:47 > 1:35:49That's not what you were expecting.

1:35:49 > 1:35:51No. It's almost tasteful...

1:35:51 > 1:35:54for Bianca. And she clearly had a dictionary from somewhere.

1:35:56 > 1:36:00At least you've got flowers. Thanks.

1:36:00 > 1:36:02Do you know, I never even brought any the night she died.

1:36:02 > 1:36:07But you were there, that's all that mattered.

1:36:07 > 1:36:09Yeah, but she never thought I'd turn up.

1:36:09 > 1:36:12That's how little she thought she meant to me.

1:36:12 > 1:36:15David, she knew that you loved her.

1:36:15 > 1:36:16Did she?

1:36:21 > 1:36:25I walked out on her, Janine, even when she begged me to stay.

1:36:27 > 1:36:31But you came back and you were there in the end.

1:36:31 > 1:36:34She was naive enough to think that I could change.

1:36:36 > 1:36:41But I'll always be the man who sleeps with his brother's wife.

1:36:41 > 1:36:45You weren't born a bad person. Nobody is.

1:36:45 > 1:36:48You just had it tough as a kid like I did.

1:36:49 > 1:36:52Yeah. And look what you've become.

1:36:52 > 1:36:56Successful businesswoman. You've got a beautiful daughter,

1:36:56 > 1:36:59you're about to buy your dream home.

1:36:59 > 1:37:01Can you imagine how proud she'd be of you?

1:37:02 > 1:37:03I doubt that.

1:37:06 > 1:37:11I know you two had your differences

1:37:11 > 1:37:16but there was something very special between the pair of you.

1:37:16 > 1:37:18You must miss that.

1:37:20 > 1:37:25Whereas I...I just brought her misery her whole life.

1:37:25 > 1:37:28No wonder she found it so difficult to love me.

1:37:28 > 1:37:31She adored you and everybody knew it.

1:37:31 > 1:37:35I don't blame her. I certainly put her through the wringer.

1:37:39 > 1:37:40She'd be alive if it wasn't for me.

1:37:42 > 1:37:44Pat died of cancer.

1:37:44 > 1:37:48She was 69. She had years left.

1:37:48 > 1:37:51She just needed something to fight for.

1:37:51 > 1:37:57I sickened her. She couldn't bear to be around me a minute longer.

1:38:06 > 1:38:10All right, Shirl? What're you doing? Going up West?

1:38:10 > 1:38:13Nah. I'm going to see a ghost from Christmas past.

1:38:30 > 1:38:35This a bad time? If Lexi wakes up you'll be the one jiggling her back to sleep on your shoulder.

1:38:39 > 1:38:44You waiting for me to die of old age or something? No.

1:38:44 > 1:38:47I was just wondering whether you'd be free to pop by the Vic later.

1:38:47 > 1:38:50What for? Janine's meeting her brief over there.

1:38:50 > 1:38:53They're drawing up some paperwork or something.

1:38:53 > 1:38:54Why should I care?

1:38:54 > 1:38:57Well, you'll probably have stuff to sign.

1:38:57 > 1:39:00So tell 'em to come round here, then.

1:39:00 > 1:39:03You know what Janine's like, she don't like being told what to do.

1:39:03 > 1:39:05And I do? Come on, Phil, it won't take long.

1:39:05 > 1:39:08The way I see it, Billy, is either you inconvenience Janine or

1:39:08 > 1:39:11you inconvenience me. It's up to you.

1:39:11 > 1:39:13Please, Phil. I don't want to lose my job, do I?

1:39:13 > 1:39:16Listen, I'm looking after Lexi, ain't I? I can't be in two places at the same time.

1:39:16 > 1:39:19No, but you've got to drop her back at ours anyway, ain't you,

1:39:19 > 1:39:22so, you might as well pop in the Vic on the way.

1:39:22 > 1:39:26The quicker you get this paperwork signed, the quicker you get your money.

1:39:26 > 1:39:28All right, all right. Five minutes and I'm out of there. All right?

1:39:28 > 1:39:32OK.

1:39:32 > 1:39:35Phil, half three. No later.

1:39:39 > 1:39:41Are you OK?

1:39:44 > 1:39:47I wish I just had five more minutes with her.

1:39:49 > 1:39:50We all do.

1:39:55 > 1:39:56What would you say to her?

1:39:58 > 1:39:59I don't know.

1:39:59 > 1:40:01You must have thought about it.

1:40:03 > 1:40:05Well, there's too many things.

1:40:06 > 1:40:08Why, what would you say?

1:40:08 > 1:40:11That's not important. You were the one that wanted to come here.

1:40:11 > 1:40:14I told you, I felt guilty. So there's nothing you want to get off your chest?

1:40:17 > 1:40:18I said it all at the funeral.

1:40:20 > 1:40:26You said that you needed to do this.

1:40:26 > 1:40:27There must have been a reason.

1:40:34 > 1:40:36If I do this - will you?

1:40:52 > 1:40:56I'm sorry, Mum.

1:40:56 > 1:40:58For everything.

1:41:06 > 1:41:08I'm sorry I never made you proud.

1:41:20 > 1:41:21David!

1:41:32 > 1:41:34David!

1:41:43 > 1:41:46I can't spare him. That's a surprise. I'm snowed under here.

1:41:46 > 1:41:49Ian, once that big party leaves, it's going to be empty, isn't it?

1:41:49 > 1:41:53It's not like we've got any bookings this afternoon. That's not the point.

1:41:53 > 1:41:57I've got a community centre full of angry pensioners waiting for a Christmas party.

1:41:57 > 1:42:00It's going to kick off unless something happens. Jake's the only one who can help. Come on, Ian.

1:42:00 > 1:42:04Where's your Christmas spirit? He ain't got none, old Scrooge over there.

1:42:04 > 1:42:08If I get any complaints, right, it's coming out of your wages.

1:42:08 > 1:42:09What a prat.

1:42:09 > 1:42:13I'll make sure those OAPs know it's down to you, all right, buddy?

1:42:13 > 1:42:14Yeah, cheers, Ian.

1:42:16 > 1:42:21Ian! Ian. Do you fancy a drink later?

1:42:21 > 1:42:24Only I wanted to pick your brains about a business idea I've got.

1:42:24 > 1:42:27YOU want to talk to ME about business? Yeah.

1:42:27 > 1:42:29I thought you might be able to, you know, teach me a few things.

1:42:29 > 1:42:34Billy, it'd be easier to teach a monkey how to play chess. Go and ask Miss Moneybags over there.

1:42:34 > 1:42:37You know Janine. She ain't got time for me. What, and you think I have?

1:42:37 > 1:42:40Come on. Look, I'll buy all your drinks for you.

1:42:40 > 1:42:43I'd think you would. I'll even throw in a packet of pork scratchings.

1:42:43 > 1:42:48Look, Ian. Everybody knows that you're the best businessman in Walford.

1:42:48 > 1:42:51There ain't no-one round here that could help me like you could.

1:42:51 > 1:42:56Hmm? Yeah. You're right. So I'll see you in the Vic at half three, then. Thanks.

1:43:01 > 1:43:03How could you just leave me like that?

1:43:03 > 1:43:07It's what I do, Janine, I leave people. Hadn't you heard?

1:43:07 > 1:43:09Er, where are you going?

1:43:09 > 1:43:11I'm going for good.

1:43:11 > 1:43:13There's nothing left for me round here no more.

1:43:13 > 1:43:17I like having you around. We're the same, me and you, remember?

1:43:17 > 1:43:22No, we ain't. You've made something of yourself, made my mum proud.

1:43:22 > 1:43:24Whereas I, I can't even keep a roof over my head.

1:43:24 > 1:43:26Oh, come on, you can stay here for as long as you want.

1:43:26 > 1:43:30What, scrounge off you? Can you imagine what she'd say about that?

1:43:30 > 1:43:32You've got nowhere else to go.

1:43:32 > 1:43:36There's always Spain. Just sit down for minute, please. You're not thinking straight.

1:43:36 > 1:43:38No, I am - for the first time in a long time.

1:43:38 > 1:43:41You're upset, David. You've just been to your mum's grave.

1:43:41 > 1:43:44Look, I came back here for my family, Janine - for Carol and

1:43:44 > 1:43:50Bianca - all I've done is mess with their heads and screw everything up.

1:43:50 > 1:43:53I'm not capable of being a good person - it's not in my DNA.

1:43:53 > 1:43:55Well, join the club.

1:43:55 > 1:43:56No. You've turned your life around.

1:43:56 > 1:43:59You've got everything you've ever wanted.

1:43:59 > 1:44:03What, money? And my precious daughter?

1:44:03 > 1:44:07Yeah, they're the things that make normal people happy but not somebody like me.

1:44:07 > 1:44:09I haven't slept properly in months

1:44:09 > 1:44:12and every time I close my eyes I see...

1:44:12 > 1:44:14Oh, do you know what? What?

1:44:14 > 1:44:18You - you leave because that is what you always do.

1:44:18 > 1:44:20Well, I told you I couldn't change. Why?

1:44:20 > 1:44:23Because you think you're the devil because you've cheated on a few women?

1:44:23 > 1:44:27Or you left Carol on her hands and knees in the middle of the Square?

1:44:27 > 1:44:31You've actually got no idea what it's like to be a genuinely

1:44:31 > 1:44:35bad person. All right? But I do.

1:44:35 > 1:44:38Because you're Janine Butcher, Wicked Witch of the West?

1:44:38 > 1:44:41Don't you realise I can see through all that, darling?

1:44:41 > 1:44:43I know it's an act.

1:44:43 > 1:44:46Me, Scarlett and Michael - we were a family.

1:44:46 > 1:44:47And I managed to destroy it,

1:44:47 > 1:44:51just like I destroy everything good in my life.

1:44:51 > 1:44:54And you wait, I will finally get the keys to the Vic,

1:44:54 > 1:44:57and I'll probably find a way of burning it down.

1:44:57 > 1:45:03And that little girl hasn't got a dad because of me.

1:45:03 > 1:45:05You can't let that man do this to you, Janine.

1:45:05 > 1:45:08You have to get him out of your head.

1:45:08 > 1:45:12I can't. On Christmas Day you and Scarlett are going to go over the Vic

1:45:12 > 1:45:14and start a brand-new life

1:45:14 > 1:45:19and all those nasty things that happened, they'll fade in time. OK?

1:45:23 > 1:45:25I've got to go, Janine. I promise I'll keep in touch.

1:45:25 > 1:45:26No, wait! Please. I'm going. Wait!

1:45:28 > 1:45:28No, wait! Please. I'm going. Wait!

1:45:28 > 1:45:32It was me. I did it.

1:45:37 > 1:45:39I killed Michael.

1:45:42 > 1:45:44There you go, Billy. Cheers, Trace.

1:45:44 > 1:45:46Sure I can't get you a real drink?

1:45:46 > 1:45:49Nah, I've got to get back to work. So come on, then.

1:45:49 > 1:45:52What's this business idea you wanted to talk to me about?

1:45:52 > 1:45:57What about those scratchings I promised you before? Hey, Phil. Hi, Lex.

1:45:57 > 1:46:01Where's Janine? Wouldn't believe it, the brief's only got the wrong day.

1:46:01 > 1:46:04Anyway, you're here now, so you might as well have a drink.

1:46:04 > 1:46:06That's my drink. And?

1:46:06 > 1:46:10I'll get you another. That's not the point. You can't go around nicking other people's drinks.

1:46:10 > 1:46:12Why not? Trace, another one, please?

1:46:12 > 1:46:17The way I see it, you're a spineless weasel. If I want to nick your drink, I will. Cheers.

1:46:17 > 1:46:19You're just a playground bully. You always have been. Say that again.

1:46:19 > 1:46:21Why don't we all just sit down and have a nice drink?

1:46:21 > 1:46:25Where do you get off picking on people? To make up for lack of prowess in the bedroom?

1:46:25 > 1:46:29Have you got a death wish? One more word and you're going to get a slap. Do you hear? Come on, Phil, please.

1:46:29 > 1:46:32I'm off. Ian, no, wait, wait.

1:46:35 > 1:46:36SHE MOUTHS

1:46:45 > 1:46:47Oi!

1:46:54 > 1:46:56All right, Danny? All right, Alf?

1:46:56 > 1:46:57You all right?

1:47:05 > 1:47:07This is a nice surprise.

1:47:07 > 1:47:11I know we didn't get to spend the day together but it's not over yet.

1:47:21 > 1:47:23Is this the toilet?

1:47:24 > 1:47:26No, mate, it's through there.

1:47:31 > 1:47:33And that's why I don't drink any more.

1:47:38 > 1:47:41He had his hands around my neck,

1:47:41 > 1:47:45he was squeezing the life out of me

1:47:45 > 1:47:48and that's when Alice stabbed him.

1:47:48 > 1:47:50So she was protecting you.

1:47:50 > 1:47:51Please let me finish.

1:47:54 > 1:47:56Alice ran to the door to let the police in

1:47:56 > 1:47:59and then that was it, it was over, because we were safe.

1:48:00 > 1:48:04But he went for me again so I had no choice.

1:48:06 > 1:48:09But in that moment...

1:48:11 > 1:48:13..I wanted him dead.

1:48:16 > 1:48:17So I stabbed him.

1:48:23 > 1:48:25Do you mind if I sort this music out?

1:48:25 > 1:48:28Please. But listen, keep an eye on your sister.

1:48:28 > 1:48:30She's going to drink us dry.

1:48:30 > 1:48:32Where the hell have you been?

1:48:32 > 1:48:33I went to see Mick.

1:48:33 > 1:48:34You took the money back?

1:48:34 > 1:48:39You were right. He's our brother, he should be part of this family.

1:48:39 > 1:48:41How is he? The same old Mickey

1:48:41 > 1:48:45but his mother-in-law's still a right old bag. Now we know where Linda gets it from.

1:48:45 > 1:48:48What about the money? Did he go mental?

1:48:48 > 1:48:50But he said we could keep it.

1:48:50 > 1:48:52What? How come?

1:48:52 > 1:48:56All I can say is 2014 is going to be one hell of a year.

1:49:01 > 1:49:03I think we might have pulled this off.

1:49:03 > 1:49:07Yeah, for now. They certainly know how to knock it back, though, don't they, eh?

1:49:07 > 1:49:08What a tune!

1:49:08 > 1:49:10Leave off! I ain't dancing to this!

1:49:10 > 1:49:12Yes, you are! Come on, girl!

1:49:12 > 1:49:16Let's have it. Come on.

1:49:19 > 1:49:21You were right - who needs the Vic to have a good time, eh?

1:49:21 > 1:49:25Or throw a good old party! Let's have it, girl!

1:49:27 > 1:49:31May I have this dance, darling?

1:49:31 > 1:49:35Come on, fill your boots, mate. My pleasure. You take care of her. Come on then.

1:49:53 > 1:49:56Sh. It's all right, Janine. It's all right.

1:50:00 > 1:50:02I told you Pat wouldn't be proud.

1:50:06 > 1:50:11He was a twisted, dangerous man, Janine - he had it coming.

1:50:11 > 1:50:13It was only a matter of time.

1:50:15 > 1:50:18Go on. Go and phone Whitney, see how Scarlett is.

1:50:18 > 1:50:24Thank you. Thank you so much for everything. OK.