24/01/2012 EastEnders

SHE SIGHS

There'll be no special treatment.

-It's a full day's work for a day's pay.

-Can't wait(!)

You OK?

Right, yes. You can start by cleaning the sinks.

Go on, you know where the stuff is.

-Morning.

-Hello.

-Morning.

-(Lauren?)

-Oh, yeah.

Max reckons a couple of days at the salon with me, she'll be begging to go back to school.

Ah, cunning plan. So, how you feeling?

Yes. Good, yeah.

Thought you might need this. Now, you are taking things easy though?

-Oh, don't you start.

-You do what you're told for once,

and that includes meeting me in the Vic later.

Why you so chirpy?

New job, new town, what's not to be happy about?

So you're going to...? You're going to Cardiff?

It's my dream job, Tanya.

Oh, Jane, I'm so... Oh, come here. I'm so happy for you!

What you doing here?

I thought by cleaning up it might make you feel...a bit better?

That'll work for me.

But if you really want to help,

there's 20 cases of booze that need unpacking down the R&R later on?

Oh, OK.

-Morning.

-Morning.

You heard from Ben?

No.

You going to try?

-Shouldn't you be at work?

-What's the point?

Business as usual. It's what Phil would've wanted.

-You're an expert on what Phil wants, ain't you?

-Go to work.

-I would if I could find my keys.

-Well, why don't you use Phil's, he won't be needing 'em.

Thanks for the reminder(!)

Jay. I'm so sorry. Jay!

-Sleep well?

-Eh?

-What was it, one too many last night, get yourself locked out?

-No.

I saw you coming out the Arches.

Don't sweat it, son, we've all done it.

Now you got to go home and make the peace, eh?

Just a stupid argument, that's all.

Take my advice. Worst thing you could do is go home now.

I ain't, I'm just...

y'know, going to go pick some stuff up.

-What you need is a good breakfast.

-Nah, I'm all right.

You can't storm out and then crawl back for your Coco Pops, son.

Make's them think they've won. Trust me. Come on.

I broke into a van for the night once, woke up in Dundee.

You ever been to Dundee?

-Bobby get to school on time?

-Yeah, no problem.

Make us a tea, will you?

Sorry, did we wake you?

Thought you'd be back in Devon by now.

What, when I can stay in lovely Walford with you two?

Well, if you're going to be staying. You'll need this.

What's this?

-If you're living here with us, you'll want to pay your way, won't you? Chippy.

-The Chippy!

-Yeah. Can't have you sitting about on your backside all day, can we?

-No, that's Mandy's job.

-Manageress?

-Assistant.

-Full employment benefits?

-After a standard trail period.

Holiday pay and unsocial hours bonus?

The Beale Corporation recognises the nationally agreed terms and conditions for chip fryers.

Oi, oi, up early, or just getting home?

Paddy, I wish. No it's Charlie. He was taken ill,

-so we had to do the old hospital run at half five this morning.

-Doesn't sound too good.

Knowing Charlie he's probably got trapped wind or something but Kat had a panic,

-so I've just bombed her and Tommy down to Kings Cross.

-If there's anything I could do?

Appreciate that, mate. Cheers, Paddy.

-Catch up later.

-Yeah.

A full English?

This must be yours then.

-No school today, Ben?

-And a couple rounds of toast please, love.

You OK?

Buttered.

Of course.

I don't want any toast.

Never say no to food, son, especially when you're on the lam. You never know when you're going to eat again.

-On the lam?

-On the run.

You've... You've been on the run?

Once or twice. Did a flit from a borstal once.

I didn't meant to, wasn't a bad gaff.

Why'd you run away, then?

I was bunging one of the night staff

so I could slip out to see this little sort in the village.

Vicar's daughter, lovely she was, very forthcoming.

First time I'd ever seen a duvet.

One night me and the Rev's pride and joy decided to hit the alter wine.

I overslept. Woke up in the morning with the Vicar screaming at me

-and his wife hitting me with a dust buster.

-Nah.

-Straight up.

-So what happened, then?

I grabbed her handbag and done a runner.

Got caught trying to board a ferry.

-Never been lucky for me, Dover.

-I don't know whether to believe you.

Listen, after two weeks of living rough, I was glad to get caught.

It's lonely out there on your own, son.

If you want to freshen up, you're welcome to use the flat.

-It's all right.

-Fair enough.

Toast.

With marge.

Least I can do is lend you a clean jumper.

-I don't want...

-Come on, put this on, I insist.

Don't want to go back to Shirley shivering. She'll think you're scared of her.

That's the business. Looks better on you than it does on me.

Right, now I've got to go and see a man about a bit of business.

Now you...take this... for the breakfast.

-And you better put that in your pocket, you'll need some dough.

-Honestly.

Shh! You can buy me lunch, all right?

Take care.

Missus.

BANGING ON DOOR

All right, all right! Don't wear it out!

Hello, B.

-Is this bad timing?

-What do you want, Ray?

I really had fun with Morgan last week.

-What about I take him out today?

-He's at school.

I was thinking maybe this evening.

-It's a school night.

-I could do dinner.

-We ain't got enough for another one.

-I'll get the shopping, yeah? I'll cook, I'll clean up...

-Yeah, whatever. No, thanks.

I promise I won't stay too late, yeah?

Why can't it just be me and you, Hev?

-Life would be so much simpler.

-And George.

Yeah, as long as you promise

he won't grow up to be another pain-in-the-neck bloke.

That's what I like to see - business as usual.

-What do you want?

-Nothing.

-Just heard you had a few problems. Thought I'd see if you were all right.

-Why wouldn't I be?

Must be tough on a family when the old man's away.

Yeah, what's a poor girl to do without a man about the house?

I never had you down as a damsel in distress.

Just somebody I thought I might be glad to help, if they needed it.

Well, if you really want to help, there's another four boxes to shift.

Oh, no, no, no.

A man on licence has to be careful where he deploys himself.

-Nothing to worry about here, then.

-Really?

You should get young Ben to help you, strapping lad like him.

-He's at school.

-No, he's not.

I just had breakfast with him. He's been telling me all his troubles.

He likes to talk, young Ben, don't he, eh?

Yap, yap, yap, yap, yap.

Still...

..can't be easy for him, can it?

Young lad like that with his old man locked up for who knows how long.

Ladies.

Phil will get out, won't he?

Kat, I know you're upset, darling, but you need to stay strong.

You just give him my love

and I'll try and get there as soon as possible.

I love you, too. Bye-bye.

Did you say there were some new pint glasses down here?

Yeah, mate. They're just over there.

Er, was that Kat?

Yeah. Paddy, it's, er, Charlie. He's had a stroke.

-What?

-I know, Paddy. They don't know how serious it is at the moment.

-Then, you should be there, man.

-But I've got to run this place.

-That's all right, I can help out.

-Listen, Paddy, I appreciate it,

but you can't run this place single-handed.

-Find somebody else.

-It's a bit short notice.

All right. Then, we'll go and find somebody else together. Come on!

-I couldn't get him into a conversation. I'm worried about him.

-Worried about who?

Erm, Ben.

It's all right. Nothing for you to worry about, love.

-He

-is

-still a kid, his dad's in jail

-and now, he's hanging around with Derek Branning.

-Is he?

-They had breakfast together.

-All right, I'll sort it out, OK?

You?

-Yeah, he's my brother.

-And?

He can come live here.

Here?

Come on, look, we've got loads of room.

Right. Well, that's sorted, then. We'll just be one big, happy family.

How did you get in here?

I found these. Thought I'd bring them back for you.

Where did you get them from?

Ben thought they were yours.

You spoke to Ben?

Come to fight his battles for him, have you?

I don't fight anyone's battles, son.

It seems to me you two should be sticking together.

After what he did?

We all make mistakes, Jay. I mean, what would Phil say?

Phil'll kill him.

Come on, this is his son we're talking about.

That just makes it worse, don't it?

Come on, Del, you know the golden rule - you never grass.

-And I would never,

-ever

-do that to Phil.

Well, well, well. Ain't that unlucky.

I think you better go now, eh?

You spoken to Phil, have you?

-Told him you're holding the fort?

-Not yet, no.

-Really?

-Nobody has.

-Not even Shirley?

Maybe they've had a falling-out, eh?

Maybe she don't want you to know what's going on, don't trust you?

-No-one's keeping anything from me, mate.

-Good.

Cos Phil'll want to know that someone's looking after his business while he's inside, won't he?

-It's a man for you.

-As promised, dinner.

Hey, hope you like Choc Ices.

-I brought you some comics, as well.

-Is that all you've got?

Aren't you trying to make us like you?

Tiff! Go and get Morgan.

Great kids, aren't they? Don't take much to please them.

-I hope they like fish.

-Oh, yeah, it's their favourite.

-Alfie?

-Yes, darling?

-Where's Kat and Tommy?

-They've gone away, sweetheart.

-Is it me?

-What?

-Cos of me, they've left?

What? No. No, no, no. It's Charlie.

It's got nothing to do with you. Don't be silly.

Then, why have they left us?

No, darling, listen. They haven't left us.

Charlie's not feeling too well. Kat's gone down to keep an eye on him.

As soon as I can find someone to help Paddy in the pub,

we'll go and join them, all right?

Tell you what, how do you fancy me, you,

fish and chips and a bit of CBeebies? Yes, let's have it!

No-one's leaving anyone, all right? Come on, you silly sausage, inside.

Since I found out about Morgan, it's all I think about

and I just want to make up for lost time, you know? Help out.

Well, we don't need anyone, Ray.

Look, I'm not saying you do.

What are you saying? What do you want?

I just want to do right by Morgan, by you.

Kids! Dinner's ready!

All right. Grilled fish, salad and couscous.

We ain't going to have salad, are we?

-Really lovely to see you again.

-LAUREN: Oh, my God!

-You take care, then.

-Where did it all come from?

-Oh, thank you.

-I have never seen so much hair!

Right, well, just make sure you have a nice day.

The woman's an ape! A baboon! How much wax did you use?

-Lauren!

-Please tell me you didn't do her bikini line?

She heard every word!

So? Come on, Mum, the woman must know that that is not normal.

This is a people business. You cannot go around calling the customers baboons!

Well, maybe I'm not a people person. Or a baboon person.

No. Get home. Go on.

-Fine!

-And try not to insult anyone on the way.

Yes, Tyler? Just be quiet. Just calm down a second.

I know you guys are busy, but I just need some help, that's all.

Shenice is on the verge of a meltdown,

I don't know how long Kat's going to be away for. What?

Yeah, well, course I've asked Tracey.

Wouldn't think there was a recession on, would you?

I said... It doesn't matter, you're cutting out. What?

All I need is for you to help out Paddy, a few extra shifts in the pub, that's all.

Well, if you know anybody else, just let me know.

All right, see you.

Ritchie, you can't even get me out on bail.

I told you, money ain't a problem, all right?

But I've got to get out of here to get hold of it, haven't I?

You've got a visitor.

I've got to go.

-Come on, Morgan. Look, it's real fish like Nemo. Look.

-Ewww.

-You ain't going to be living here, are you?

-No, no!

Are you going to be Ricky?

-No, I'm not here to replace Ricky.

-Get your own kids?

Well, I've got Morgan and Sasha.

Who's Sasha?

Kids, I think you better go and watch telly.

You've got a daughter?

Yeah, yeah - Sasha. She can't wait to meet Morgan,

but my ex makes seeing her difficult.

-Uses visiting as a weapon.

-I think you'd better go.

-I just want to get to know my boy.

-No, listen.

I'm used to disappointment, but you ain't coming here playing with my kid's emotions.

-Look, I'm here for the long haul.

-Just go! Just get out!

Look, I've gone about this all wrong, yeah?

Yeah, you have. And you can forget about any cosy get-togethers.

-From now on, we do this my way, yeah?

-All right, all right. Bye, kids.

-All sounds too good to be true.

-It is.

It would be the perfect job. But Cardiff?

I just wish things weren't so bonkers at the Beales'.

Are you having second thoughts?

How can I leave Bobby, and now Lucy, in that mad house?

It just seems like such bad timing.

How can Mandy be a mum to those two? And Ian?

-He needs a carer more than a wife!

-So, you're staying?

Oh, I am so pleased you've changed your mind, Jane.

I couldn't say anything before,

but I don't know how I'd have coped if you'd left. I mean,

-you've been everything to me. Everything.

-There you are.

Right, I'm sorry about today and I'll apologise to the ape lady.

It's fine, it's fine. Salon's not for you, I get it.

Anyway, everything's going to be fine cos Jane is staying!

Excuse me, are you the landlord?

Me? No, no, no, man. I'm just the glamorous assistant.

Resident Mr Fix It guy.

-You know if he's still looking for a cook/barman?

-You local?

Just moved in to the area.

Come with me.

-Come in, come in. Alfie? Alfie?

-All right, hold on, hold on.

-What is it, mate?

-Fella here who wants a job, man.

Oh, OK. Nice to meet you, mate. What's your name?

-Ray.

-Ray. How you doing? You had much experience, Ray?

-A fair bit.

I can get you some references.

If you can show them to Paddy here, that'd be great.

Look, I've worked in bars, pubs...

Brilliant. Just one really important question I need to ask you and that is -

can you start right away?

Yeah, I guess. Where do you need me?

Out front! Welcome on board, Raymondo.

Cheers, man.

Seems nice enough. I need you to be my ears and eyes.

I need you to be manager while I'm away.

It's fine, it's fine, it's fine.

I'll sort you out when I get back. Any problems, I'm on the mobile.

Consider it done. This is my second home.

Make sure you get references. Good lad.

Shenice, come on, sweetheart!

Just passing or back where you belong?

(LAUGHS)

Nice to see you, too. How they treating you?

What do you want?

We've got to keep the businesses running as usual.

Cash flow's important when you're fighting a court case.

Are you saying I can't run the Arches?

No, I'm saying we've all got to step up.

Since when do I take orders from you? Phil's the guv'nor round here.

-It's what's best for the family.

-What's best for the family?

If you'd told us at Christmas what was going on,

we wouldn't even be in this mess.

Jay, please. Phil's been like a dad to you.

And I would do anything for him.

But the truth is, we ain't even Mitchells, are we?

-We're outsiders.

-That's not true.

Phil won't even speak to us!

Jay, we stick together, no matter what.

Phil's banged up and I've lost Ben.

I'm not going to lose you.

-I've been looking for you.

-I'm not hard to find.

-Mind if I join you?

-Free country, ain't it?

That's debatable.

I know people, Phil. People on the inside.

Anything you want, I can get to you any time.

-Well, I don't plan on being here long.

-Oh, really?

Maybe I could help there, too.

Make sure all your witness have got their story right.

Proper boy scout, ain't you?

Oh, yeah. I could look after your business,

keep your family straight,

make sure you don't get any unexpected surprises.

Who knows, I might even get my good-neighbour badge.

What are partners for?

I don't have partners.

Oh, I think you're going to need one.

Who else is going to keep their eye

on all the bent booze going through the R&R, eh?

All the stolen motors being stripped at the Arches,

all the kickbacks from the club doormen?

Give me another week and I'll know your DNA inside out.

-I don't need any help and definitely not from you.

-I don't think you've got a choice.

Who else is going to look after you as good as I will?

The little queen?

The gobby peroxide?

Are we behaving ourselves, gentlemen?

Mr Mitchell?

-Everyone's turned their back on me.

-I haven't.

-Shirley's kicked me out.

-Why?

-No-one understands.

-Try me.

I just wanted Dad to know what it feels like to be me -

to always be scared.

I sent all them letters. It was me.

And now, the mighty Phil's fallen apart

and he's going to get what he deserves.

Must hurt, though - having your own son give evidence against you?

I'll tell you this once. Stay away from my family.

Stay angry, Phil. It suits you.

What would you do if you found out all these things about your dad?

Ben, no-one hates your old man more than I do, OK?

I've learned to live with it because, basically,

families are a nightmare.

The older you get, the more you'll realise it.

Learning to ignore it makes it all better?

No, it don't. But it's not always about doing what's right.

Maybe I should have dealt with it the way Dad would have dealt with it - by smashing it up.

Look, your mum weren't like that and you're not, OK?

We don't all have to go down the same road.

We can choose our own way.

You know what?

I'm going to help you.

I'm going to do what your dad should have done a long time ago, OK?

You're going to come and live with us.

You think I can't get to you on the outside?

You seriously think I don't know people

that'd rip your spine out for a few quid?

Plenty have tried, Phil. Plenty.

Who knows? You may be the one to succeed.

Could be we both end up dead.

Could be Shirley inherits it all.

Could be everything that you've built up,

over all these years, falls apart before you even get to court.

Now, that would be a crime.

Look to the future, Phil.

I can take care of you and yours while you're on the inside

and I reckon, when you get out,

we could swallow up Walford and everything in it.

Who could stop a partnership like us?

You and me?

OK...

..partner.

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