07/11/2011 EastEnders

I know it was only for one night, but what can I do?

Christian, I told you, I'll sort it.

She's still upset about the whole Yusef thing.

Listen, why don't we meet later? Before I start work?

Sy, I'll have to try and call you back when I get a break.

Yeah. OK, bye.

All right?

Shouldn't you be getting ready for school?

Well, yeah. Look, have you seen Roxy?

Yeah.

Well, is she all right?

What do you think, Ben? She's gutted.

Look, I don't know what to say to her.

It wasn't your fault.

-But she trusted us with Amy. We were meant to look after her.

-It was an accident.

Eventually, she'll see that.

You can't avoid her forever. Start by telling her you're sorry.

Yeah, I bet I'm the last person she wants to see.

Morning.

Morning.

-How did you sleep?

-Better.

Good. Things'll be different, now.

No Yusef, no more lies.

From now on, we do what's best for Yasmin.

I got a message from Chelsea last night.

-There's a flat available in her block.

-You don't need to go to Spain.

We need somewhere to live.

We need more space. Yasmin needs stability.

You can have all that in Walford.

You know, where there's family, a support network...

And Christian.

And Yusef.

It's just, sometimes, I feel like I can't breathe.

Amira, how can you afford to go to Spain?

How can I afford to live in London?

Well, I'll find you a place of your own.

You won't be here long, I promise. I will sort it out.

Thank you.

Get up.

Yeah, Inkerman Street? I know it.

Yeah, all right. Well, I'll see you there at one.

Where's Ben?

-Wait a minute, Roxy.

-I need to see him.

-Rox.

-You're coming with me.

-Roxy, no! Get off of him!

-Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi!

You, right? You will explain to Jack that it was your fault. You and Jay.

-And you need to calm down.

-No, I need my daughter!

What's Ben got to do?

-He'll tell Jack what happened and make him listen.

-He already knows.

It was an accident. Could've happened to anybody.

Then why won't they let me see my daughter?

Phil, why don't you give Jimmie a ring?

He's a brief that works for Ritchie's firm. He might be able to help.

I'll get you in today. He owes me a favour.

Shirl, you go, will you? I've been called out.

Don't just stand there gawping, Ben. Go put the kettle on or something.

Ben!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Ben.

Come here.

-Ian!

-Yeah, hang on a sec, love.

-No, no, no, I'm sick of this!

This stupid engagement ring won't stay on my finger.

-That's cos you're wasting away. You need to eat more, don't you?

-No, I need the receipt.

-I need to get it adjusted.

-Yeah, I've got to get to the chippy.

-I'll sort it out for you later.

-Ian, I want it sorted now.

-Later.

Tyler, you know a bit about jewellery, right?

Right, how much would you give me for this?

Why, don't you like it?

-It's not that. I need to get one that fits.

-I'd give you a tenner for it.

-Can't say fairer than that.

-What? Ten quid?

Well, he only paid 20 for it. Fair's fair.

Ian!

That girl, she's got a voice like a foghorn.

-Oh, I don't know, I quite like her.

-Well, you would, wouldn't you?

Oh, I'm glad they've made up.

I know they're adorable, but is there that spark, that fire?

He who plays with fire, gets his fingers burned.

I wonder you don't wear oven gloves.

Arthur and Whitney are devoted to each other.

Hey, Mrs B, I was wondering if I could ask

-if it would be all right to have the house to myself this afternoon?

-What for?

Well, I've got Whitney a present.

You know, for her first day at college.

-To kind of show I'm on board, you know.

-Oh, how nice.

I want to spoil her.

Get some patty and chips in, you know.

Before she goes off for her induction day.

You can do better than fish and chips.

I've got a casserole in the oven. Leave it to me.

Thank you, Mrs B.

DOORBELL RINGS

I haven't heard from you all weekend.

You shouldn't be here.

I won't stop, I have a conference this morning.

I was wondering if you'd have dinner tonight?

I don't think so.

I want to make things right.

With a dinner?

It's a start.

I had these delivered to the surgery.

They're from Amy's nursery group. A thank you.

I don't feel deserving, but I thought you might...

Saving Amy doesn't change what you've done.

I can be a better man, Zainab.

But I need your help.

You should go.

KNOCKING ON DOOR

Oh, hiya.

What is it with blondes hassling me today?

Most people wait to be invited in, by the way.

I heard about Amy. I can't believe it. Is she OK?

Yeah. Just a bit unsettled.

Needs some stability. That's what I'm giving her.

-Where is she?

-She's asleep.

Oh, I bought her a little present. It's just a colouring book.

-Sorry, I'm rubbish at wrapping.

-Thanks.

Can I have a little peek?

-She's asleep. Just don't wake her up, yeah?

-Yeah.

Come on, Sy.

All right? Just wanted to say thanks.

-What for?

-Well, I spoke to Roxy before school

and you were right. I just needed to say sorry.

I got you something.

Dirty Dancing Special Edition.

-The one you told me about.

-Great. I'm sure you'll love it.

Look, Sy, it's me. I left you a message before.

I'm free for that chat now.

So, just give me a call, yeah?

See you.

I mean, we didn't really get to watch Stand By Me, did we?

If you wanted to, we could maybe watch it together?

You know, or with Roxy. You know, cheer her up.

-Yeah, all right. Sure.

-Maybe later?

-Maybe later.

Great.

-Oh, tell Syed I've found him a flat.

-What flat?

For Amira. I'll get one of the girls to get rid of the stench of chav

and then, it's all his.

PHONE RINGS

-Is that my phone?

-No, it was mine.

-How many scoops of this formula?

-Just the one.

Come on, then. What's the emergen...?

-Have we been burgled?

-My ring's gone.

Right, while I'm stood here, the chippy's losing business.

Oh, well, I was just thinking, you know,

maybe it's a sign that we shouldn't be engaged.

You know, fate and all that.

OK, you look downstairs, I'll go upstairs.

-Great.

-Just retrace your steps since you last saw it, OK?

What rooms have you been in?

Erm, bathroom.

Bathroom. Which bit?

Toilet. And you'd better check it properly.

You know, U bend and everything.

Ooh! What's the occasion?

Well, you've got a little production this afternoon.

We thought you deserved a celebration.

-It's induction, Mrs B.

-Yeah, a mini-induction. It's only me and my teachers.

-Oh, I'm ever so pleased for you, Whitney.

-Thank you.

-Is this your idea, is it?

-Well, I wanted to spoil my lady.

So, there's no harm in that, is there?

Right, it's not in there, either.

Are you sure you checked the toilet properly?

Yes.

I don't know where it could be, then. Unless it's at Jack's.

-Why would it be there?

-Well, I went to see Amy.

Yeah, we chatted for ages.

-He's a really good laugh, Jack. Such a good dad.

-I'll be back.

(Twenty quid!)

Bill, there's more boxes inside. Will you go in and fill them up?

Is Jack in?

-Do I look like his PA?

-This is all Roxy's stuff.

I know, isn't it horrible? It looks like Girls Aloud exploded.

-You can't just kick her out.

-If you want to keep your job, Billy, get upstairs.

Now.

-Phil, it's me. Where are you?

-Wasting my time on a no-show.

Janine is emptying Roxy's flat out and I can't stop her on my own.

All right, all right, calm down. Stay there and give her a hand.

-You what?

-Well, you need a job, don't you?

And I need someone on the inside.

You took your time.

Oi, Ian, I'm looking after Amy, all right?

There's enough commotion without you barging in.

-Where is it?

-What?

-Mandy's engagement ring.

-Well, how would I know?

She lost it and she said the last place she had it was here.

-Yeah, well, I ain't seen it.

-Well, I ain't leaving

until I find it.

If it'll get rid of you quicker, go and look for yourself. Go on.

Thanks.

-I'm going to check every room.

-Do whatever you have to.

Hey, just ignore the crazy man. He's funny, ain't he?

So, I've got you a little something for your first day.

And for every day after that, as well.

And to kind of say sorry for our first row.

Fats, stop worrying about it, it's fine.

It's a necklace.

Not just any necklace.

Fitney!

Thank you. So, you didn't find it, then?

No, I found it. It was in the bedroom.

What is it with you Brannings?

-Do you find it genetically impossible to keep it in your trousers?

-Ian.

-She's playing you, you plonker.

-What?

I just got my daughter back from the hospital after she nearly died.

I'm trying to keep her safe.

Make sure she's all right,

I'm trying to stop myself from feeling guilty.

-Do you really think I'm in the mood to be messing around with Mandy?

-Probably not.

She's done it deliberately. She's trying to wind you up.

Why would she do that?

Oh, she knows.

I told her this ring cost thousands.

Got it for twenty quid down the Emporium.

Ian, you're a legend. You really are.

I needed a laugh.

Hey? Come on, then.

-Hey.

-Are you avoiding me?

-No.

-Sy, I've been calling you.

Well, I haven't had any missed calls.

-Must be something up with my phone.

-We need to talk about Amira.

I know. Just give me a bit more time.

I ran into Janine.

Right. Yeah, well, I'm trying to find Amira a flat.

-It's not just for her, it's for us, as well.

-And who's paying for this flat, huh?

-She's got no money, her dad's disowned her.

-We'll figure something out.

-So, you mean we're paying for it?

-No. Look, Yusef's the problem here, not Amira.

She just needs some support.

Help with Yasmin.

-She is the mother of my child.

-Who you treat like a princess that can't get off her backside.

-She's upset. She's had a hard time.

-We've all had a hard time, Sy.

Seems to me you've forgotten the real reason you contacted her.

-I'll talk to her about the divorce when the time is right.

-And when is that?

I don't know!

Look, it's pretty quiet here.

-Why don't we go grab a coffee?

-I've got a client.

OK.

Well, I might be home a little late.

Yasmin and Kamil have got a cartoon date.

Fine. I'll see you when I see you, then.

Christian.

-Do you want a photo?

-I've got one on my bedroom wall.

-You ain't funny, mate.

-No, but that necklace is.

His idea, was it?

-It's really nice.

-You sure you want to be wearing it in public?

I don't care what you think, anyway. I love it.

If you say so.

But I reckon the half-moon's more you.

Oi!

Oh, here he is. The Incredible Sulk.

-I suppose this was your doing?

-No, as it goes.

I saw Roxy's stuff in the street,

put two and two together and come up with Janine.

Look, it's all very admirable, this whole family unity thing, you know.

I mean, do you really think you should be defending a woman

who left her kid to drown in a bath?

Put it down.

This is my flat, Philip, and you're trespassing.

-I've asked you nicely, didn't I?

-So, what are you going to do, now?

Beat me up? Another fine Mitchell tradition.

-Roxy needs this place, all right? Amy's got to have a stable home.

-Amy's got one. With Jack.

Now, I don't care about your family dramas, all right?

I just want my flat back.

Out!

-Out!

-No.

-What's all this?

-These thugs were just leaving.

You think this piece of streaky bacon

-will make any difference?

-Said the man with the dodgy ticker.

You heard what he said. Jack's got a solid case.

Yeah, but he hasn't got all the Mitchells behind him.

Come on, Rox, we're not giving up yet.

We need to take a little bit more time.

Oi! Hold on, that's all my stuff. Get off my stuff!

-You've got five seconds to get out, before I get angry.

-You don't want to do that.

-That ticker could pack up any moment.

-Can you please get your psycho cousin out of here?

Why's all her stuff in the Square?

-Because she doesn't live here.

-Sort him out, Phil. I'll take her on.

I'm sure Social Services'd love to hear about Roxy's violent family.

-Shut your mouth. Shut your mouth.

-Phil, don't. Stop it!

He is right. Please, don't. It'll make things worse.

We need to think about Amy. She's all that matters here. Come on.

You're lucky she's soft.

Come and live with us.

-How touching.

-You don't know what it's like to have a family, do you?

You've got two minutes.

No.

No. All right.

Hey, there's my two girls.

-What've you been up to?

-I took her to feed the ducks and then we got chased by swans.

-What?

-I had to run in these heels.

-Wish I'd seen that.

How about you?

I've been finding you a flat.

I've drawn up a shortlist and Janine's on the lookout, as well,

-so, we should find you somewhere perfect.

-Syed, this is great.

I told you I'd make things right.

We could be a proper family. You and me.

It'll be different this time. We'll be stronger, now we've got Yasmin.

Could be a whole new start for us.

I didn't mean like that.

No, of course you didn't.

Because you know how serious I am about Christian.

Being Yasmin's father doesn't change any of that. I'm still a gay man

and I still love Christian.

-You do understand that, don't you?

-I'm not an idiot.

No. Sorry, I...

Look, why don't you take her back to your Mum's and I'll go and get her formula?

-I'll come with you.

-No, stay with her for a bit.

BUZZER SOUNDS

I don't know, missing coffee, forgetting your keys.

-She's really messing with you now, isn't she?

-It's me.

All right?

Dirty Dancing.

-You said we'd watch it together.

-Did I?

Look, Ben, sorry.

It's just been one of them days.

It don't matter. If you ain't got any plans, we can watch it now.

I don't know.

It's just, Roxy won't be coming over.

She's still pretty angry with me.

I thought you sorted it.

Yeah, well, she just keeps screaming at me.

Come on, then. Give it here.

Half hour of Patrick Swayze,

that'll sort you out.

Syed's finding me a flat, somewhere local.

So, you and I are going to be seeing a lot more of each other.

So, maybe it's time to put what happened behind us

and start working together.

Why would I want to do that?

You need me onside. In Zainab's ear singing your praises, forgiving you.

Pretending you're a good man.

I don't need help from the likes of you.

Or maybe I should show her this.

The plane ticket, booked and paid for in your name.

Proof of what you did. What you're capable of.

What are you asking in return?

I want my husband back. And you're going to help me.

Spare room's all set up.

Stay as long as you like, Roxy.

Mind you, sharing a bathroom with three blokes again

-might be a shock to your system.

-It'll be nice to have some company.

You should have let me kick them out. No-one, not Jack, Janine,

-nobody, treats a Mitchell like that.

-I'm choosing my battles.

There's only one fight I need to win.

Good. That's the attitude.

No way is Jack Branning getting my kid.

Did Syed tell you he was finding me a flat?

Yes.

Maybe now we'll be able to get settled.

Put everything behind us.

Amira, I'm sorry for what Yusef put you through.

It's truly unforgivable.

He was desperate. I can relate to that.

-You can?

-People do crazy things when they think they're going to lose someone they love.

I suppose.

I know I was angry.

I still am.

But I can't judge him for caring about you.

Everything all right?

Everything's perfect.

MOBILE PHONE BEEPS

MUSIC: "She's Like The Wind" by Patrick Swayze

-Oi! I saw that.

-It's all sugar, anyway.

Yeah, well, there's clubs in London filled with this stuff.

But you've got all that to look forward to.

-I'm not really into clubs.

-Ah, but you will be.

For about ten years, anyway, then you'll get sick of it

-and want to settle down with someone special.

-Yeah.

Just make sure when you do, it's someone that ain't complicated.

Save yourself a lot of hassle in the long run.

What, someone without a kid?

Someone without a kid, a wife, 20-odd years of conditioning.

See, it's all right for you and me, Ben.

We get to make our own decisions.

It's not like that for Sy.

He's got all these expectations on him.

You know, people wanting him to play the family man again.

They're just kidding themselves, ain't they?

Yeah, well, we don't get to choose our sexuality, do we?

But living openly, honestly,

that's a hell of a choice.

Well, maybe you need someone uncomplicated.

You know what, Ben? Maybe I do.

What do you think you're doing?

Thank you.

Thank Amira. If she can consider forgiving you,

then the least I can do is hear you out.

Well, I'll have to find a way to show her my appreciation.

Leave me alone!

Ben?

That Mitchell boy.

Ben, wait!

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