26/10/2013 EastEnders Omnibus

When? When?

Good question. I don't know.

How can you not know?

Because I don't know.

And where are we going?

Far away from here. Not Manchester?

Far away from here.

Scotland?

Far away from here. Spain?

Possibly. New Zealand?

Don't overdo it.

So when am I going to know?

When will you know?

Have you seen my phone?

When are you going to know? Well, when I know, you'll know

and then we'll both be in this lovely place where we both know together.

Yeah? Until then, just be cool, sit tight.

Let's not attract any attention to ourselves.

Know that I love you.

Yeah? OK. OK.

OK. Thank you.

And it will be beautiful, wherever we go.

Come on, we've got to get the bus at half past eight.

We've still got to have breakfast. Please. Come on.

That's loads of time.

What was that?

What was what?

What's that about?

Nothing. Nothing.

Absolutely nothing. Lovely cup of tea.

Look, here she is, OK? Here she is, OK? Now you go over there

and you go and nail down that Wednesday, yeah? Nail it down, bruv.

Is it nail it down or pin it down? What is it?

Nail it, pin it. Does it matter? You've always got to be difficult, man.

You all right? You still, er... Still OK for Wednesday?

Wednesday is...

My birthday.

Your birthday. Yeah.

So Dad's making fish and chips.

Yeah, the thing is I've got boxing on Wednesday.

Yeah, you said you'd change that.

It's a six-week course and I've already paid for it, so...

Look, this is my birthday. And it's my first birthday with you.

So, that's meant to be a significant event for our relationship.

And you're not going to just skip a boxing class for it?

Sorry. What, are you just going to miss Christmas this year,

so you can get your eyebrows done or something? What's the point?

Well, exactly. What IS the point?

What?

You don't even have an answer, do you?

I think we should break up.

No.

Morgan, come on!

Tiff, come on, it's school time, OK?

DOORBELL RINGS

This is Butcher HQ to Beale One. Rendezvous at school. I repeat.

Rendezvous at school. Over.

Why?

Cos of Sam and Dexter.

They're still in recovery and I don't want to leave 'em just yet.

I've told Caroline - she's going to cover my classes, so it's only playground duty. What, on my own?

No, you'll have Alan. Well, he'll be down the bottom end

so top end's all yours.

Caroline thinks you're more than capable. Really?

Yeah. That's what you were trained for, innit?

Right, I'll see you later. Good luck. Thanks.

Wow.

Oh, it's no big deal. It's what I'm trained for.

Right, where do we sit? Up the front.

He can sit wherever he likes. No, he sits up the front.

Don't get distracted and no mucking around. Pay attention. You're already ahead of 90% of that class.

Have you seen my pencil case?

Now, Bobby, this is what worries me, OK? The disorganisation.

Now, this entrance exam, this is going to set

the path for your educational life. You need to be properly prepared.

Otherwise you're going to end up in some comp like Tiff.

Oi! There's nothing wrong with a comp. I went to a comp. In fact...

you went to a comp.

I know, but we all want better for our children, don't we? You encouraged Libby to go to Oxford.

Yeah, but she was 18.

Yeah, but you're never too young to start, are you?

I mean, look at Libby now.

She's working for the college,

encouraging students from underprivileged backgrounds to apply.

She's making the world a better place. Yeah, but I didn't push her at this age.

Look, here's a case in point for you, all right? Abi Branning.

Good, hard-working student.

She is now applying through UCAS to a second-tier university

because she got distracted.

Her sister nearly died!

Next week we'll focus on structure, organisation and discipline. You got that?

It's upstairs.

Look, I know it's upstairs, OK? I wanted him to remember for himself.

Your pencil case, darling, is upstairs.

Don't start.

I've just got to pick a few things up, darling.

Plenty of time before the bus.

Hi, Dennis. Hi.

How are you? Good.

Good.

Dennis.

Do you happen to know who might've ripped up my card?

No. Dennis...

I don't know.

It was you, wasn't it? No.

Dennis, I know it was you.

And I know you've been bullying Morgan.

I'm going to keep a very close eye on you from now on.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, fine. See you at school.

Not keen on her.

Go on.

Hey, er, I had this at home and I know she's not well, so...

Is that all?

Mm-hm. Is she OK?

She will be.

Listen, I just wanted to say,

I'm really sorry about what happened with Michael.

The way he was behaving was really out of line.

It's not what a good parent's about as far as I'm concerned.

Is that how you talk about all your good friends?

He's not my good friend. That's why I slapped him.

Are we done? Yeah.

Right, I haven't got much energy today so I'm going to be brief.

The tenants that we've got at Caversham Grove,

they've fallen through.

So whoever gets new tenants in there either at the same rent,

or better, will get double commission.

Anything else?

Yeah, actually...

What?

Lucy?

Er, we're out of coffee at the office.

Really? BABY CRIES

Go and buy some. Look, I'm going to go and see to Scarlett. All let yourselves out.

I suggest we figure out tactics before we go out onto the pitch.

Hi, Mrs Patel? It's Lucy Beale from Butcher's Joints.

Wondering if you're still in the market for a flat.

Tommy? Danny Pennant, Butcher's Joints. You all right, mate?

Or we could just go straight on the phones. Whatever.

Never mind texting. Read the next chapter. Get ahead.

Morning, Ian.

Tiff and Morgan could do with a lift. You've got space.

Hello, Bobby.

It's bad enough they live across the road from him -

they're not sharing a car with him.

Charitable as ever. So what's on the agenda tonight?

More tutoring?

What's it to you?

He's a bit young, ain't he?

You're never too young to get ahead academically.

Not that you'd know, David.

How're you doing, baby? You all right? Yes, Mum.

Hi, Sam. Hey, baby. You warm enough, Dexter?

Yes, Mum.

Now, that orange juice that you wanted -

they didn't have the one with just a little bit of pulp, so...

I got this one, which has got some pulp,

and this one, which has got no pulp.

So I thought what I could do is put half of this in a glass,

half of that in and you've got one with some pulp.

So, do you want something to eat? I'm OK, Mum.

No, come on, I'll make you a bit of toast.

What about you, Sam?

I'm good, thanks.

Babes, you're recovering as well, you know.

No, I'm fine. I've already had my first checkup.

Bruv, can you see what I mean?

Please tell me she's not like that all day.

Look, day and night.

Do you know what I mean? Like, I love her,

but she does my head in.

Do you want butter on your toast? Yeah.

How much? A little bit?

A lot? In between?

Mum, the normal amount of butter. OK. Make a decision on that pulp?

Actually, er... you got any fizz lemon?

Fizz what?

Fizz lemon. Dex was just saying that's exactly what he'd like.

Right, son? I was. I was just saying that.

What is fizz lemon?

From St Kitts. St Kitts, Mum.

Well, they're not going to have that in the mini mart, are they?

Yeah, no way they'll have it in the mini mart.

The only place I've seen that is, er...

Brixton Market.

You want me to go to Brixton Market to get you some...

What is it? BOTH: Fizz lemon.

Is that what you want?

I mean, you don't have to if you don't want to... No, no. I can go and get...

No, no, it's fine. Fizz lemon, yeah?

OK. Well, shouldn't be too long.

Fizz lemon.

Sam, watch the toast.

Fizz lemon.

HE LAUGHS

Fizz lemon. That don't even exist, does it?

Grab your coat.

What do you mean, you've broken up with him? I broke up with him. Why?

Cos I don't love him.

What's love got to do with it?

You can't choose who you love.

That's not been my experience.

Well, does it matter anyway? We're leaving.

But we don't know how soon. What do you mean?

We don't want to... We don't want to rush things, Alice.

Because if you rush things, you make mistakes.

I'm not going to make any mistakes. Good.

So the first thing that we do is we don't do any sudden changes, Alice.

Because people get suspicious. Alice. Alice, are you listening?

There are two reasons why I walk around all aloof and superior.

The first reason is because clearly I am.

And the second reason is because that's what people expect, Alice.

They expect it of me.

Just like they expect Janine to be revolting.

They expect you to be a nice girl.

I AM a nice girl.

I'm not thirsty. I don't think you're taking this seriously enough.

You need to be a nice girl with a boyfriend. Someone steady.

People can trust you. You're the best person to look after Scarlett.

I AM the best person to look after Scarlett.

WE are. We're the best people for her. That's why we're doing this,

even though I think it's the craziest thing I've ever done.

Darling... you have to get back with him.

No.

No? No.

You have to get back with him, Alice. I don't want to. You have to.

Yes, because by close of business today, you have to be back with him.

Because everything has to be normal, huh? It has to be nor... That's it.

It has to be normal.

OK. Right, OK.

Say, "Yes, Michael." Yes, Michael. You can give me a kiss now.

OK.

It's beautiful. Modern, classy - they've done a good job on it.

Yeah, it's rough around the edges, sure,

but it's an East End classic. That's part of the charm.

Bill, get us a cup of tea, will you?

Yeah. White, please. No sugar.

I'm not your skivvy, you know!

Come on, Bill, you're not doing anything. Can't close a deal without a cup of tea, can we?

It's about a ten-minute walk to the Tube. Eight if you leg it.

You can hang up, cos I'm signing this one. I've got this.

Too far? Eight minutes is too far?

Fair enough.

Thanks for your time.

No, it's fine. Yeah, OK, all right, speak to you soon. Bye.

You ready to give up?

Mr Ahearn? It's Lucy Beale.

Billy asked me to keep an eye on things for him here.

So, er...

..taste this.

What you talking about? That's not ripe.

Tomatoes don't need to be red to be ripe.

Go on, try it.

Is that not the best tomato you've ever tasted in your life?

Yeah, it's nice.

See, that's what gardening's about.

Putting down roots.

And reaping the rewards.

Putting down roots.

Yeah.

That's what my dad shared with me when I was young.

And now I get to share it with you.

Morgan, slow down, please. You too, Bella.

Right, there is no running in the playground. Dennis, slow down.

See? That's why we don't run, isn't it? Hey?

Yeah. My arm hurts.

Where?

Oh, it's just a graze. Just a graze. We'll get the dirt out of that.

It's nothing. No problem.

Listen, I want you to go in, run it under the tap.

And if it still hurts, come and see me and I'll sort it out.

I'm OK. That'll teach you for chasing after girls, won't it, eh?

Go on. Quick. Slowly.

All right, well, tell him to give me a ring when he gets back off lunch, yeah?

OK, later. You got nothing, have you?

And they're rolling in for you(?) There's a queue out the door.

I'm just biding my time. I've got plenty of leads left yet.

OK, you keep believing that.

Mrs Allan. This is Lucy Beale, Butcher's Joints.

Mrs Allan?

I was just wondering if you were still looking for a flat.

She's MY lead. You are?

Great. 23 Caversham Grove, Walford. Flat B.

Sorry, I borrowed your book. Hope you don't mind.

Yeah, absolutely. I can meet you there in 20.

Great.

See you later.

Where's she off to?

Hey.

OK, well, I think I might have been a bit, er...hasty.

I think maybe I didn't really try.

Try to what?

To... To love you and that.

You can't try to love someone, Alice.

Yeah, you can. No.

No, you made the right choice. Really?

Yeah. Look at us. You know, we're just two...

We're like two North Poles. We repel each other.

I wouldn't go that far. Yeah.

No, I mean like...

Like, magnetic repel. Like two North Poles.

Tamwar, I don't understand.

Yeah, that's all right. I'm really weird.

You're not listening to me, are you?! I'm trying to get back with you and you're not listening.

I know, but it's OK. No, it's not OK.

It is.

I'm not angry.

I'm not even that hurt.

We'll just go our separate ways and then...

everything will go back to normal.

Back to normal, yeah?

Whatever the Walford idea of normal is.

So...thank you.

And, er, sorry.

One's not going to kill you.

I have been all round Brixton Market

and nobody has heard of fizz lemon...

Sam?

Dexter?

PHONE RINGS

Where's Scarlett?

Oh, er, she's fine. I...just really needed to have five minutes.

I needed a break. You left her at home?

I know it's bad. That's terrible, Janine!

Sorry? Leaving a child of her age on her own. It's disgraceful.

Hold on a minute. Who do you think you are?

Being a parent's the hardest job in the world.

Yeah, I think I know that, Alice.

And it's different for everyone. Janine's doing her best.

And she doesn't need our judgement, she needs support.

I've still got my own keys. Do you want me to go over for a bit?

What? Just give you a little break.

No, no. Look, it's fine.

Honestly, I don't mind. Take as long as you want. Give you a chance to feel a bit normal.

Normal? Yeah. All right. Thank you.

Yeah. Thanks. Normal. Normal.

And if you could just sign here...

And I'll be able to give you the keys straightaway.

Nice to see you again, Mrs Allan.

I didn't... Can't close a deal without a cup of tea, Luce.

Right, and we are done. Congratulations.

I'm really pleased we could help. I'll just grab you your keys.

Right, next question.

I've got ?35 in my pocket,

and, my goodness, do I want to buy me some pots and pans?

So how many of each can I get for my money?

That's 35 divided by seven for the pans,

and 35 divided by five for the pots.

Right. Hang on.

You shouldn't need a calculator for that, you know.

No, she's right, Bobby. It's an easy question. Come on.

What's this? It's a study group with Grandad.

I beg your pardon? With Professor Wicks.

Thank you. Hi, Bobby.

Hi. Does Ian know?

D'you know, I don't think he does.

Bobby! I'm home!

I hope you're studying.

Bobby? DAVID: 'Right, starters are ten quid,'

main course ?18 and if you want an afters,

it's going to cost you eight quid. I know. It's a rip off.

'So I'm in Ian Beale's poncey restaurant. I've got my best clobber on.

BOBBY: 'Dad says a dress code keeps the chavs away.'

WALKIE-TALKIE BEEPS

Sh, sh.

IAN: 'Bobby Beale, I want you home now.'

Bobby, I know you're there.

Walkie-talkies with you at all times. We agreed!

How does he even know I'm here?

You left the hands-free on, didn't you?

He's not here.

Tiff, I know that you're lying, all right? I know

'exactly what's going on and I know exactly who's behind it.'

All right, Ian.

We'll talk about this privately, David, yeah?

Professor Wicks.

What?

Look forward to it.

I thought I made it perfectly clear the other day

'exactly what I meant.'

WALKIE-TALKIE CRACKLES

THEY LAUGH

That is not going to end well.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Nice little commission you earned there. Yes, it is.

Are you going to tell her or what?

What do you mean?

Are you going to tell Janine that I'm squatting in Kenwyn House?

Maybe I will, maybe I won't.

Well, as long as you're having fun.

This is my livelihood, Lucy. You understand that, don't you?

If you're the type of person that gets off on ruining that for me, then knock yourself out.

Don't play silly games. It's no fun for me, all right?

Look who it is. Scarlett, look, it's Mummy!

Say, "Hi, Mummy!"

Hello.

She's on the up. Yeah, I can see.

Found her trying to get out of her cot

so I thought she needed a little run around.

Did you get everything?

I think so. Although I don't know if I actually needed anything.

I just wanted to get away from her for a bit.

Is that really bad? No.

Does that make me a bad mother? No. It makes you a normal mum.

She has missed you, you know. I've missed her.

Listen, you can say no if you want,

but I'm taking Tommy to the park tomorrow morning.

Yeah? And if she's not contagious...

I don't think she will be.

Well, I'd be happy to take her, if you want a little break.

That would be really lovely. Really?

Yeah. Give me a chance to feel a little bit normal again.

Normal. Yeah. Cos that's what we want, isn't it?

Everything to be normal.

Where was Mrs Hartman?

I don't know. We had Mrs Arthur instead.

She's a bit nicer though, ain't she? Ain't she, darling?

What's that? Nothing.

Come on, let me have a look.

What happened?

Nothing. It's fine.

Denny, what happened?

Afternoon.

Well? Erm, let. 20 quid more a week.

Great. Well done. Who do I owe?

Lucy. No, both of us.

Both of you?

Yeah, I closed the deal but it was Danny's lead.

Well, it wasn't... Our lead. Whatever. It's a 50/50 split.

It will be in your account next pay day. Well done.

You can go now if you want.

Good night. See you.

Did you have a good day, Bill? Yeah, yeah, not bad, you know.

Motivation, mainly.

Strategy. I mean, they're good kids, they're just a bit raw.

Need someone around like me to help develop their talents.

Did you...clean the toilet?

Toilet? No. I'll, er... I'll do that now, shall I?

Luce. What was all that about?

Well, I stitched you up.

Well, I did the same to you.

Oh, you DO remember. OK, well, you need it more, then.

Listen, I don't need your charity, all right?

It's not charity. Just think of it as a joint enterprise.

I mean, we'll make more as a team than we will competing.

Really? Yeah.

So you bring the work, and I bring the charm.

If you're interested.

How hungry are you? Very!

Here you are.

There's cheese here if you want it.

Tiff! Your dinner's ready! Here you are.

KNOCK AT DOOR I'll get it.

Tiff, at the table, please.

Can I have more, please? Eat that first, then you can have some more.

Why can't I have some more now? No, cos I know what you're like.

You'll either leave it and let it go to waste,

or eat too much and moan about your stomach ache later.

Whit, Sharon for you.

Hi, Sharon. Hello, Dennis.

Don't speak to him. Sorry?

I don't think it's appropriate you speak to him after today.

I don't understand. He fell over in the playground.

That's what happens when you run too fast, isn't it?

Running too fast? Is that your story?

It's not a story, Sharon. That's what happened.

No. No, this is what happened.

You lost your temper and you assaulted him.

Hey! Hang on, Sharon.

I never assaulted him. That's not true.

Dennis, will you tell her, please?

Dennis? He fell over in the playground, OK?

Attacking a child! You're a disgrace.

I'm complaining to the head teacher, the governors, the police,

anyone who'll listen.

And you'll never work anywhere near kids again.

Come on, darling.

Excuse me.

Here, what do you think? I have decided to enter Scarlett's

into the Local Business Awards for Best Family Run Restaurant.

Ah!

I got news for you, though, Ian. Scarlett's -

it ain't a family-run restaurant.

It is today.

You get any more trouble from Dennis, come to me, yeah?

And I'll sort it.

Excuse me. The school have ways of dealing with bullies.

Leave it to them. Don't interfere, please.

They going to deal with Sharon, as well, are they?

I'm not scared of her. Morgan, go and get your sister, please.

I was thinking I could have a word with her. Just try and smooth things over, you know. No, thank you.

I'm only trying to help.

Well, I don't need your help. We manage just fine.

Excuse me! I want to see the head, please.

I'm here to make a complaint.

Is there a problem?

Denny's got marks on his arm.

They were caused by one of your staff.

Go on, sweetheart, tell her.

She grabbed me and shook me.

Who did, Dennis?

Miss Dean.

Ah, that's nice. I'll tell Janine that I bought it...

but I'll tell Scarlett it's from Daddy.

I want to give it to her myself.

That's risky, Michael.

I like risk, Alice.

Yeah, but if we get caught...

Don't worry, darling, I'll be discreet.

Just leave the back doors open.

Look at you, you're so beautiful.

You're going to be a beautiful mother, you know.

We'll be a proper family.

I don't know why we can't just take her today while Janine's at work.

Because we mustn't be hasty.

Because we only get one chance at this.

We've got to get it right, OK?

You can get someone to cover you on the stall, can't you?

It's not just that, I've got footie training later.

You can miss it for one week, can't you?

Dad, you manage fine most of the time, I don't see why you need us.

Peter, there's a clue in the title, OK.

It's called "family run restaurant".

Now, I can hardly lay claim to that without no family there, can I?

Yes, but you can't keep springing things on us, all right?

You need to give us a bit more notice.

Yeah, I've had a lot on my mind lately, haven't I?

Dad, she's been wearing my shoes again.

Can you please tell her? Get real, they're not even my size.

Look, you two, can you do me a favour and just try

and get on for one day?

Cindy, when you've finished school, I need you to come

and work in Scarlett's for me. Oh, cool.

I've got inset day, so I'm free all day. Yeah, right.

Good, you can make a start by clearing this lot up then, can't you?

Dad, you actually want me to waitress on my day off?

Yes.

Look, I've done the research and all the other family run restaurants - they're terrible, all right?

We've got this in the bag. Yeah, what about Guido's? That one ain't.

Guido's? That man has got a foul temper.

Do you know how many chefs he's sacked recently?

This title is ours for the taking.

Yeah, all right, good luck with that.

After all the work you put in at Sadie's, you don't

have to help if you don't want to.

Oh, no, darling, of course I'll help.

I mean, how else you going to pull it off?

See ya.

Hi. Morning.

How's Scarlett?

She has been grizzling all night.

But she's in her cot now, quiet.

I'd really appreciate if it was kept that way.

I've got to do all these accounts. I'm going to work from home today.

Oh...

Thought your accountant did that.

Yes, they do.

But I need to get them in some sort of order first.

Do you know how much I detest the quarterly VAT?

Makes me feel like some sort of...unpaid Sheriff of Nottingham.

I'll just go and check on Scarlett.

Michael, it's me. Don't come over today, Janine's working from home.

OK, bye.

It was in the bin?

I know that he's worried about giving evidence against Max,

but ignoring it is not going to help.

Yeah, well, that's Dad, innit?

You know, just buries his head in his work

until it all gets too much for him, and then...bang!

You saw what happened last time...

What happened?

You know, maybe we should do this family business lunch thing.

No, thank you. I've got a life.

Luce, it's one day.

And, I mean, you heard him, he needs his family there to support him.

If it was me or you who had to stand up in court,

you know he'd be there for us. What happened before?

Just give it a rest, Cindy. You're not even family.

Mrs Rickman's made a formal complaint against you.

Oh!

Why didn't you come to see me, Whitney?

We could have sorted this out. There's nothing to sort out, OK?

Denny fell over, I picked him up and sent him on his way.

And that's all there was to it.

It wasn't in the accident book.

Yeah, I know. I forgot. Sorry.

She's saying that you shouted in his face and shook him really hard.

That is a lie.

And he's got some scratches on his arm.

Oh, come on, you know what a liar that Denny is!

I mean, Sharon will believe anything that he tells her.

I believe you, Whitney.

But it's not me that you've got to convince, it's the head.

She'd like a word.

No school today, young lady?

Work experience.

Oh, do you fancy a bit of that, then?

Not if it means working at that greasy spoon.

Cindy, there's tables need setting up, if you wouldn't mind helping.

I've already told you, I don't want you talking to her.

Only making conversation, Ian. What's your problem?

How about I tell her what you're really like?

Think she'll still like you then?

And if you pull another stunt like you did with Tiffany and Bobby, I won't be responsible, OK?

Keep her away from him. Ian, they're kids. They ain't doing any harm.

You can't stop young love. Watch me.

Whitney, wait!

I've been suspended.

You know, if anyone should've been suspended, it's Dennis.

I don't believe this.

I'm sure it's just procedure...

and while it's all being sorted out, you'll still get paid.

I don't even care about the money. I don't even care.

I haven't done anything wrong. Do you believe me?

Yeah. And I know it's frustrating,

but I've seen things like this happen before.

And trust me, it's bound to all blow over.

I tell you what - if Sharon thinks she can make me

lose my job, she's got another think coming.

Didn't you get my message? No.

Janine's still here. You have to go.

Alice!

You need to go.

Hello. Hi.

Could I get another coffee, please? Yeah.

Oh, I got her that to cheer her up.

A two grand fine? Yeah, and if we can't pay, they'll take us to court.

The legal fees are already costing ten. How are we meant to make the payments if they keep piling it on?

That's lawyers for you. Get what you pay for, don't you?

Still, it'll be worth every penny,

watching them rip him to shreds on that stand.

Right, I'll have a tea and a bacon sandwich. All right?

All right, yeah. How's things at the lot?

Still slow.

Shouldn't you be over there now?

Yeah, well, I've got to eat, ain't I? I'm on my own today, so...

No, you're not, you got me.

He'll have that to go, Ian.

Oh, right, what? You're going to sell cars, are you?

You don't know the first thing about 'em.

At least I can drive them. That's more than you can do.

Oh right, and whose fault's that, eh?

Listen, since my dad's not here, I am the head of the household now.

We've got more money going out than we have coming in,

so I've got to do something about it, ain't I?

So, I'll see you over there later, yeah?

Please, have this on the house. I'm sorry.

I didn't realise how bad things had got.

I'm having to clean toilets, Ian.

We are sharing a plate of toast,

oh, and you're sending my dad to prison.

It doesn't really get much worse.

Hey!

What's happened?

I got suspended.

Right. Where are you going?

Where I should have gone in the first place,

go and see Sharon and put a stop to this.

No, this has got nothing to do with you, OK?

It's got everything to do with me, I'm family.

You're not family! No, you're not family.

You can't just disappear for years and then turn up

and pretend to be my dad, OK?

Cos you ain't. That's not how it works, David.

So just go wherever it is you go, OK? Oh, that's not important.

Let me stay here with you and keep you company.

I don't want you to. I don't want you to.

I mean it, OK? You ain't my family.

You're nothing to me, so stay out my life.

All right. Where do you want us?

When I say a nice picture, Denny, I mean nice.

No guns or tanks or people getting blown up.

All right?

I wondered how long it would take before you showed up.

Whitney send you, did she?

No. She doesn't know I'm here, Sharon.

Oh, then she won't be too disappointed that you've wasted your time.

Look, I'm not defending her, but it was her first day.

She was nervous, she wanted to get things right.

It doesn't excuse what she did, David.

She's in bits over this, Sharon.

She's not had it easy, that girl.

She's had to fight for everything all her life.

This job's given her the chance to make something of herself -

it means everything to her.

Don't destroy it for her, Sharon, please.

You remind me of Pat. In so many ways.

Is that a good or a bad thing? Hm.

She always had a soft spot for you, my mum.

She wouldn't have wanted to see this, eh?

Bad blood.

Always were a smooth talker, weren't you?

I'm just doing what she would have done.

I'm busy. I'll think about it.

What are you doing here?

It's a business event, ain't it? I'm here for business.

Yeah, mine came this morning as well.

You look nervous.

It's a big day for me.

Yeah? This is bigger.

I need to know you've got your story straight.

I haven't got time to think about that.

You're going to have to multitask, Ian.

Can't we do this another day when I'm less busy?

Nah. We're going to do it now.

Do you want to take your break now?

Um, what size is the engine? Uh, that's a good question...

We can probably just open it up and have a look, yeah?

No, Lauren, he don't mean that.

He means the size as in the power.

Well, why did he not just say that, then?

It's a two litre...

Well done(!)

Mum, when can I go back to school?

Soon, darling. Miss Hartman's bringing your books over,

so you won't have to miss anything.

Sharon, I don't want to fight.

What's happened - you've got it all wrong.

Have I?

Then how do you explain the marks on Denny's arm?

He did that himself when he fell over.

Come on, Denny, tell the truth!

Oh, he will...to the police.

Now, get out before I drag you out!

I've had to keep him off school because he's scared of you.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Me?

I'm not the one raising a bully and a liar. How dare you?!

Mum! You know what? The apple don't fall far from the tree, does it?

You're lucky I don't kill you for what you've done.

He can tell you anything and you'd believe him. Mummy's little angel.

Butter wouldn't melt. Do you know what? Wake up, Sharon.

Your son is a nasty, little, evil piece of work,

and don't bring him back, cos I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than be anywhere near him in a classroom.

Whitney, you're scaring Dennis. Am I? I hope so.

This is stupid.

OK, OK!

Just do it! All right.

Um... He was underneath the car, he was fiddling with the brake pipes.

How do you know it was Max Branning?

Because I recognised him... His bald head was sticking out.

You saw an ugly bald man beneath a car. How do you know it was my client?

Oh, look, this is stupid.

If I can't convince you, what chance have I got in court?

It's simple, Ian.

You stand up, blah-blah-blah, you say your words.

I know, but those clever lawyers...

They'll just twist my words. I can't do it.

You owe me.

You do this, your debt? Cleared.

Dad, your guests are waiting.

Yeah, I'll...be right there.

What does he want?

We were...just sorting out the last payment.

OK. That's good.

You know, I'm not stupid, Dad.

I know you're worried, but...

this isn't going to go away overnight.

Peter, that's my business, OK?

Look, it's no big deal.

I've just got to stand up in court and say a few words.

I'd say it's a bit more than that, wouldn't you?

Yeah, it is. It's Lauren and it's Abi...

They're up to their necks in legal bills that they can't afford, OK?

If Max goes down, they could end up on the streets.

Yeah, and, OK, that's hard.

I know it's hard, but that's not your fault.

That's Max's fault for getting involved in all this.

You're an honest man.

All you've got to do is stand up in court and tell the truth.

Now come on, shall we go win this thing?

Yeah. Yeah?

I am going to drop this lot round to the accountant's,

and then I think I'm going to have a nice big glass of wine.

Lovely. At Ian's do?

Er, no!

I don't want him parading me round like some sort of prize cow,

introducing me to everyone as his sleeping partner!

Even the term is disgusting.

No, I might go further afield.

Get my hair done, have a manicure, you know, make a bit of a day of it.

Nice!

See you later. Have a nice time.

Taking coats is boring.

OK, why don't you go and give Lucy a hand and I'll do the coats?

OK?

Guido's only gone and entered in the same category as us.

I met his daughters earlier. They're lovely, aren't they?

That's not helping. I mean, "family run restaurant"?

We all know what sort of family he's got.

The sort that's probably paid off the judges.

And if you don't vote for him, you'll end up in the bottom of the Thames with concrete shoes on. Ian!

One of your customers is being rude to Lucy.

That's all right. She can handle herself. Yeah, well, it's not very nice, is it?

Peter, half of the people in this room aren't very nice.

How do you think Lord Sugar made his millions?

It wasn't by being sweetness and light. That's no excuse for being rude.

Sometimes in life, you just have to deal with people you don't get on with, OK?

This is one of those occasions.

What's he doing here?!

You were saying?

This is lovely...

but you should go.

Janine will be back soon.

She's getting her claws cleaned, she'll be ages.

Where's your teddy?

I think it's in the kitchen.

I'll get it.

Sweet...

Sweet.

Michael... Yeah?

I'm just going to take her for a bath.

That's nice. A bath.

Shall I bring him up?

Yeah. Yeah.

These are lovely.

I want you out of here.

No way to speak to your guests, Ian.

I'm seriously thinking of joining your business association.

Nice to see you encouraging new blood, Ian.

And you've certainly pushed the boat out.

We were only expecting sandwiches.

Well, we aim to please. This is my daughter, Lucy.

My son, Peter, and, er, my second...

youngest, Cindy's just over there by the bar, and my partner Denise.

Oh, I remember you...

Your mum's funeral. Oh, I do miss Pat.

Yeah. Certainly made her mark round here, didn't she?

So, what, you back for good, then?

Is that an invitation? Oh...

Because if it is, I might just take you up on that.

Sorry. Can't blame a fella for trying.

No, I'm flattered,

but I'm not sure that my partner would be too happy about that.

Oh, one of this lot, is he?

Oh, yeah, you could say that. He owns the place.

Why are you home from school so early?

Because I didn't feel well. Why are you still in your uniforms?

DOORBELL RINGS Go and get changed, please.

Go on.

Come in.

Whitney, I shouldn't be doing this.

But I've just come to let you know that the police have been involved over the alleged assault.

Assault?

The head's got a meeting tomorrow with the police and social services.

And, at some point, she's going to ask me what I think.

And, after what I saw this morning, I'm not sure.

Fine. I'm still going to have to say what I heard.

Fine.

Nan, it's me.

Whit's in trouble. I think you'd better come home.

SCARLETT PLAYS IN BATH UPSTAIRS

Will you just try and enjoy yourself, Ian?

If my brother tries chatting you up again, tell him to sling his hook.

Ian, you've asked me to be nice to the guests and that's all I'm doing.

He's not a guest.

I'm in car sales. Classics, mainly. I saw your Merc outside.

Very nice.

I expect you're getting a bit of trouble with it now, aren't you? Car that age.

Bits and pieces. Nothing major.

Thanks, Cindy.

Listen, I don't know if you're interested... It's not my car,

but I do know where there's a beautiful Jag for sale.

Low mileage, leather upholstery. It really is lovely.

Jot my number down and give us a ring if you fancy it.

Cindy, what are you doing?

You can't serve alcohol - you'll get me shut down.

I've got nothing better to do. They've finished the canapes. What, already? I'll get some more.

Can you do some more of the smoked salmon?

Ian, I'm genuinely impressed.

An event like this...

You know, juggling all those people, putting on a smile,

playing the host?

You come alive under pressure, don't you?

Yeah, well, catering can be stressful.

Much more stressful than a little court appearance.

Now I've seen you handle pressure,

I don't want to hear another word otherwise, yeah?

Ian... Everything all right?

Yeah.

Denise.

I was just telling Ian what a great little party this is.

Yes, the canapes.

People can't get enough of 'em.

KEY RATTLES IN FRONT DOOR

You need to go.

I've got to go. Alice?!

Daddy's got to go. Daddy's got to go.

KNOCK AT DOOR Come on, hurry up!

Bye-bye. Say bye.

KNOCK AT DOOR Hello?!

Hello. Sorry.

I must have put it on the latch by accident.

Who's this? Hello.

Hello. I thought you were getting your hair done. Fully booked.

PLATES SMASH

Oh! I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

It's these stupid shoes of yours!

Yeah, well, you know what? It serves you right.

Oh, you think it's funny?

PEOPLE GASP

Cindy!

Lucy, Lucy!

Who does she think she is? She's not even family.

No, no, she is family. She's just joking.

Well, I've had enough of this. I'm off.

Oh, that's fine, just ruin everything and then walk out.

It was only a mistake. Stay out of my family's business! Ian! You don't know what he's like.

This is what he does. He plays little mind games, pretends he's everybody's best friend,

when all he really wants to do is sleep with their wife or girlfriend.

And if you touch her again, I will cut your hands off!

Don't think I can't do it, cos I'm a trained chef! Dad, calm down! No, I will not calm down!

I'd best be off. Give us a ring about that business, yeah? Ta-ta.

David! Whitney?

I've been looking for you. What's happened?

I thought I could do this on my own, but I can't.

There's social workers and there's police now.

She's not going to stop until she completely destroys me. Hey, hey.

Come on. What am I going to do?

Come on, don't worry. I'm here now.

Here you are. Come on.

It's always the same.

You come up with these big, stupid plans!

You think it's so easy, don't you?!

I have had to punch, fight, kick, claw my way up,

do things I'm not proud of, just to survive.

Just to get where I am. Yes, and that's because you don't let anyone help you!

You can't, OK? No-one can.

You're not still worried about giving evidence, are you? Of course I am!

Max didn't do it, all right? He's innocent.

I lied.

No, there's nothing wrong. Dad's just gone into work early.

He said something about there being new stock or something.

It's Mum.

Abi's here, if you want a word with her.

Er, actually, no, forget that, she's just on her way out to sixth form.

Yeah, at this time. She's very keen.

Actually, I'd better be getting off as well.

No, everything's fine.

Right. Love you. Bye. Love you!

Ugh...

What? Do you think she suspects something?

No.

Maybe. I dunno.

How are we going to pay this?

I don't know.

Oh, Ian, that's disgusting.

Breakfast is ready!

Have you seen the state of the bins?

Oh, yeah, darlin'! I saw a rat this morning out there.

Big as a dog, it was.

Right, well, they're stinking up my room.

Oh, I thought that was you. Yes, all right, girls, please.

Has anybody... seen Peter this morning?

No. Isn't he on the stall?

No, he's not come down yet.

Wow. Peter late for work?

Must be the end of the world.

Oh, there he is. Sleep well?

No, not really.

Now, there's a reason to pull a sickie.

Kat's gone without getting any milk again.

Oh, mate!

27, yeah? Wotcher.

It's for my wife. It's a surprise.

It's a surprise.

Lovely. Thanks. Cheers.

There you are! Look, there's no food in the house

and the kids have got school in a minute! Relax.

It's that teacher meeting with the social workers today, innit?

Look don't worry about it, Whit. We'll get through it, yeah?

Come on, come and eat.

Kids! Come on.

That's not right.

Right. You got your rucksack? It's upstairs.

PHONE RINGS Then go get it.

Oh, amazing. Janine's not in today.

Oh, good. You can help me tidy this lot up, then.

OK.

About last night...

We're going to the police station.

What about the stall? Luke's on it.

I can't. I've got a delivery coming at the restaurant.

HE SCOFFS Just don't.

Denise will leave me.

Max is in prison, Dad!

Oh, right, is that where you want me to end up?

That's not going to happen.

And what about Lucy? Look, she's been so happy.

We're all back together again as a family.

If you make me go to the police station, all that...gone.

Will you stop being so selfish and think about that family

and what your lies have done them?

Right, you can do the washing up.

I'm going to get off to work.

Yeah, me too.

Everything OK?

Yeah... Yeah, good, thanks.

OK...I'll see you later, then. Yeah, all right. All right.

I don't want to lose everything again.

We'll tell them first, OK?

They'll understand.

Trust me.

You have to get it. Why?

Because I said so. She's not even in.

Why won't you just tell me what it is? No.

I can't. She's texted me and said I've got the day off now.

Alice. You're not listening to me.

If you don't do this thing for me

then everything we've planned is off.

Do you understand that? Everything we've planned.

Taking Scarlett, running away, it's all off.

So you just...

You have to trust me.

OK. OK.

Say, "Yes, Michael." Yes, Michael.

Here, Liam, here's yours. Hard-boiled, just like you.

Morgan and Tiffany, they're runny like your noses.

My nose isn't runny.

Yes, it is. No, it's not!

This isn't hard-boiled! Liam.

Excuse me, he just cooked you breakfast, OK? So, say thank you.

Thanks.

Now, eat up, please. You're late enough as it is.

All right? So, you going to go to prison, then?

Keep up the family tradition?

Course she's not!

She's going to lose her job anyway, ain't she?

That's really going to help round here.

He worries too much.

Just like most of the women in this family.

I'll have it, then. Waste not, want not.

She's not going to lose her job. How many more times?

I want Nan back.

Listen, can I get an extra half hour at lunchtime? Training and that.

Well, I'm taking the day off, so I don't care what you do.

You feeling all right?

Please just shut up, Billy.

Hey, boys! Whoa, whoa, wait!

Check these out, all right?

Genuine Olympic legacy. Oh...

I wore 'em when I was carrying the torch, didn't I?

Can... Can we touch? Yeah.

Yeah, if you want to catch something.

Listen, anyway, do you two fancy a little run at lunchtime?

Game's next week. Mm, we ain't having lunch.

Yeah, you know Phil.

But fitness is...

The engine of all creativity, we know. Exactly. Maybe tomorrow. OK.

See ya.

Hello?

Janine?

DOOR OPENS

In we go.

Heya!

What're you doing here? Didn't you get my text?

No, haven't checked my phone.

Oh, well, I have taken the day off.

Oh, that's nice. Yeah. I got your post!

Oh... Cheers.

So, I'll see you tomorrow.

You all right?

SHE SIGHS It's my birthday in a couple of days.

That's a good thing, isn't it?

I don't see what there is to celebrate about turning 30.

You've got a nice house. A business. A beautiful daughter.

Got more to celebrate than most.

See ya.

Bye, Scarlett!

Billy can't run more than five feet, anyway.

No, but I still feel for him, though, don't you?

This is starting to stink.

Not much we can do about that, is there?

Come on, boys, want to clear it for me? I'll pay you good money.

I could do with the extra money.

Don't fall for the fluttering eyelashes.

We do all right from the garage, cheers.

The fee was symbolic.

I was trying to appeal to your sense of gallantry.

What an absolute rocket.

I want to marry her and do naughty things.

Shouldn't you be at school?

Fancy earning some money instead?

From who?

Suit yourself.

Right, you really think that's going to work, do you?

Least I'm doing something. Babe, they could be going for a tenner.

It don't matter, if no-one's coming in off the street.

What do you want me to do? Drag 'em in?

Can you start helping instead of having a go at me the whole time!?

Oh, this is a new one.

I thought I'd seen every sales pitch going but fighting on the forecourt?

If you're not here to buy a car, then...

There you go again, with your cutting-edge sales tactics.

I wasn't in the mood to buy a car when I came over,

but I certainly am now!

You know, you two need guidance. Here we go.

I assume that neither of you want to go bust...

Listen, we're not interested.

Babe, you might want to just listen to him... No.

Jack told me about you.

You want in on my dad's business. Sorry, not happening.

Goodbye.

Well, that went well(!)

Here he is! Walford's answer to Jack Wilshere.

All right, mate? Luce, can you come home soon?

I just got to work.

It's important.

Has something happened? Is Bobby all right?

He's fine. It's nothing like that. Um... What about lunchtime?

You're training with the boys at lunchtime. One o'clock sharp.

Yeah, I can't do that today, mate, sorry.

I've got to sort this out. Wh...

She can't leave till we get back, anyway. You know what Janine's like,

she don't like the place being left empty. She's not even in.

You don't think she's watching on the webcam right now?

The phone's not tapped? She's everywhere.

OK. I'll come back at two.

Cool. Another time, yeah?

Peter...is Denise all right?

Yeah. I'll see you at two.

Did she suspect anything?

I don't know. Maybe.

I don't understand what that means.

What does "maybe" mean? Did she see it?

No...but I wasn't supposed to be there, was I?

What did she actually say then, Alice?

She just moaned about her birthday.

You going to tell me what it is?

DOORBELL RINGS

Is Alice there? I want a word.

Hey. Hey.

Listen, I was thinking about what you said earlier, and you're right.

There is something to celebrate. Yeah? Good.

So I'd like you to come round and help me plan my party.

Oh. I'm not free...

You'd love that, wouldn't you?

You would love that more than cooked food.

She's been doing my head in all day. Go on.

Good! Good.

I'll see you at four, then. OK.

What did you do that for?

Because now is the time to strike.

You want to go today?

Hiya.

Oh, hello, love. You caught me! Alphabetising the biscuits.

Slow day.

Yeah, um, could you come home later? Like, two o'clock?

Sure. Is it about this morning?

I'll tell you later.

OK. Peter...

Sorry, what was wrong with your dad? Is it me?

No, course not.

It's just, I...

Well, I never expected to be, like, a stepmum to four kids.

I'm probably making a right mess of it, ain't I?

No. We love having you around.

Really?

Oh, well, I love being around, you know?

It's so nice being part of a proper home again, you know?

Yeah, um...see you at two, yeah? Yeah.

Right...

The deal of the century is about to land in your lap, Janine.

And, let me guess - you need my money to make it happen.

Busted.

Your money, my powers of persuasion and someone else's business.

What is this, some sort of a hostile takeover?

Yeah. Something like that.

I'm not ready to leave yet.

I haven't said goodbye to Joey.

There are no goodbyes, Alice.

You know that.

Mm?

Let me...show you something.

Morocco. Essaouira.

Huh? Sounds pretty, right?

Seriously? Seriously.

Got us a flight, leaves tomorrow.

6am.

Can we afford it? I think so.

I think so, if we're careful.

If we take it easy until we get a proper plan.

What do you mean, a proper plan?

You haven't even told me how we're doing this.

Don't worry about it. Let me worry about that.

Huh? Just look at it.

In 24 hours we could be there,

looking out over those rooftops - you, me, Scarlett.

It's beautiful, no?

It's beautiful.

I just need to ring the bank, then...

Use my card.

Right! You ready to go?

Yeah. We got half an hour until Phil gets back.

Let's get going, then, eh?

Listen,...you ain't going to tell Billy about this, are you?

Enough with the guilt, mate!

Listen, we can tell the old boy if you want.

I just thought you two were serious about training.

I am. Don't worry about it. Right, let's go, then.

Ow! D'oh!

What do you mean, "Is that it?" They've cut the phone line!

Humanity survived a fair few years without the internet, Abi.

I think we'll be all right.

Well, that is easy for you to say, because you do not have work to do!

All right, well, just go find an internet cafe, then.

Oh, with what money, Lauren?!

Abi! She all right?

LAUREN SIGHS

Ugh, not again.

Oi! Listen, I told you, we're not interested.

Do you think we can discuss this in private?

Why, you got something you want to hide?

Sorry, mate, I didn't realised you worked here.

Look, young lady, these cars are just sitting here...

What is that? 1,500 quid.

I buy the cars now, for cash, I sell 'em on from here.

And what I make, I keep. Yeah?

Why don't you count it? Make sure it's all there.

'Hi, this is Joey. Sorry I can't get to the phone right now.

'If you leave me a message I'll get back to you. Bye.'

Right. Here y'are. The rest of the paperwork. Right.

Look, David, she really does need this money, you know. Yeah.

He's going to steal all your trade.

He's going to take those cars

and he's going to sell 'em for twice as much.

I'll just take the risk, won't I?

Can't believe you're actually going to trust him.

What do you expect me to do, Peter?

Kirsty's going nuts, my mum ain't here.

Without my dad, I'm pretty much the only one keeping it all together.

So I don't need you on my shoulder telling me what to do, all right?

You got any better ideas?

Have you got a grand and a half you can give to me?

Have you?

What if your dad wasn't in prison?

Well, he is, isn't he?

Just stall David. All right? Just give me one hour.

Peter!

Do we have a deal or not?

I don't know.

What're you doing? Put those... Hey!

AJ, stop him!

Wahey!

Hit the dirt!

Call the police.

Yeah, police, please. I'd like to report a...

Burglary. Burglary... Bank statements.

..on George Street, Walford. E20.

Thank you. I knew something like this was going to happen.

Those bins should've been collected weeks ago.

I started a petition but... I saw that!

Did you sign it?

Mm... What a surprise.

I will, I promise.

It won't get you a date, though.

Oh, yeah? Will you can... Yeah, I'm still here.

Yeah. OK. Are you coming?

OK. They're coming.

Right. I'm here. What's going on?

Is this really necessary?

What?

We need to wait for Denise first.

I'm losing valuable lunch time.

Yeah, well, it's important. It's about Dad.

Well, then, tell me now!

Dad?

Um...

Something happened...

Dad didn't see Max mess with the brakes.

OK? He's been lying to the police.

What?

I was in bed, I think.

But Max is in prison.

Yeah, I know.

And I never wanted it to go that far, Lucy.

But Carl was threatening me. OK? And one thing just led to another...

I wanted to protect you all but it all just spiralled out of control...

But, Lauren... That whole family...

Don't worry, OK? He's not going to go through with it.

We just wanted to let you and Denise know before we go to the police.

And then what? Cos I'm pretty sure that's a crime, isn't it?

Lying to the police?

Yeah, it is.

There's a chance I could get charged.

And what about Carl?

We'll handle Carl.

You? What did Carl say?

He said he was going to kill me.

Then why are we going to the police?

Because I don't want to go back to what it was like when you were gone.

It's not going to be like that.

OK? It's going to be fine. Dad'll be fine.

We'll go to the police, we'll tell them what Carl's been doing,

we'll explain to them... Explain?!

People are going to know that Dad has lied,

and put Max in prison.

Everyone is just going to think that we are scum.

And you don't know what's going to happen to him.

You don't if he's going to go to prison or get done by Carl.

So, what?

You got a better idea?

So you want Dad to just stand up in court and lie?

I thought Lauren was your mate, anyway!

Family comes first.

Have you seen what she's been going through lately?

It is them or us.

And I choose us.

So, who do you choose?

DOOR OPENS

Hi!

So, what's the crisis?

It is about me living here, isn't it?

You couldn't even look at me this morning.

Well, do you know what? I'm sorry, but this is me.

I've done my best to fit in... Look, it's not you.

OK? It's...

It's...Cindy.

You know, she keeps stealing my stuff.

And...she took money from Dad's wallet.