0:00:26 > 0:00:29It was about...six o'clock.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31I came straight from here to find Jay, didn't I?
0:00:31 > 0:00:33I'd left Shirley and went back to the Arches.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35Jay was working on a motor.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37I had nothing better to do so I stayed and helped him.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39It was the carburettor.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43Gear box.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44Ben held the light.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48I don't let him near the engine.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52When I say "gear box"... you know, it could be anything.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Cars ain't really my thing.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57Of course I was angry. The boy got me arrested, didn't he?
0:00:57 > 0:01:01But at the end of the day, we're family. We stick together.
0:01:01 > 0:01:02SHE SIGHS
0:01:02 > 0:01:06How long does it take to get one bottle of sherry?
0:01:06 > 0:01:07DOT CHUCKLES
0:01:07 > 0:01:11Come on, let's get out there and see what all the fuss is about, eh?
0:01:11 > 0:01:15Well, I suppose it is our civic duty.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19What's the betting... it's something really grizzly?
0:01:19 > 0:01:21Oh, Cora!
0:01:22 > 0:01:24CORA LAUGHS
0:01:26 > 0:01:28What're they doing with him in there?
0:01:28 > 0:01:30We just have a few questions we need to ask your son.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- He hasn't done anything. - It's standard procedure, Mrs Cotton.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36But he was with me all afternoon. Playing Bridge.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38We always play on Wednesdays.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47415, I need DS Crisp. Over.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Roxy left some clothes for you. - Any word from Ben and Jay?
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Getting a proper grilling, by the sound of it.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- I better get out of these.- Yeah.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11Miss Carter, we're ready for YOU now.
0:02:11 > 0:02:12What about my two boys?
0:02:12 > 0:02:15They're free to go, Mr Mitchell. They're just changing.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Should we wait for you here?
0:02:25 > 0:02:28I was mugged once, outside the Co-op.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31Oh, how terrible.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36That kid needed 11 stitches in his head by the time I'd finished.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41Guns. Happy flashing. It's a wonder anyone dare leave their own house.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45I wouldn't be surprised if it's got something to do with that club.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50Letting teenagers drink their own body weight? That's not right.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54Anyone got any idea why there's all them police outside?
0:02:54 > 0:02:56I'm going to get on to the Chief Constable as soon as I get home.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58We are on speaking terms.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01You know, ever since me and Ethel started the Neighbourhood Watch.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03You'll never guess what I've just heard.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07They've only gone and found a body. A woman, apparently.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- God rest her soul.- Is she local? - They wouldn't say.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15Right, that's it. I'm going to take you girls home. Come on.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18On our own doorstep. What's the world coming to?
0:03:36 > 0:03:39You don't breathe a word of this to Beale, do you understand me?
0:03:39 > 0:03:43One murder investigation wasn't enough for you, was it?
0:03:43 > 0:03:45She a friend of yours?
0:03:45 > 0:03:48Heather, she used to clean for us.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Sad business. Young mum. About to get married, I heard.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59Still. Rest assured, we've got the best man for the job on it.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01Has Ben told you his news?
0:04:01 > 0:04:04It seems the CPS weren't too happy
0:04:04 > 0:04:05about his recent memory lapse.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08I'll be in touch shortly.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16Shall I...get us a cab?
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Come on, Jay.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Do you want me to wait for Shirl?
0:04:22 > 0:04:25I don't want you... anywhere near her.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33What was the first thing you noticed
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- when you walked into Miss Trott's flat?- It's Hev.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- How many times do I have to say it? It's Hev!- Please,
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Miss Carter.
0:04:43 > 0:04:44The place was in a right state.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51The drawers had been pulled out and there was papers everywhere.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55That's when I first saw her.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00I thought she was mucking about, didn't I?
0:05:01 > 0:05:03So...
0:05:04 > 0:05:05..I shook her a bit.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10But she didn't move.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14She just laid there.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19I told her to get up. I said it wasn't funny any more.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24Least she could do was make us a couple of WooWoos.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- VOICE CRACKS: - But she's gone, hasn't she?
0:05:32 > 0:05:37My beautiful Hev, gone and left me on my own.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42You don't reckon it was a break-in, do you?
0:05:42 > 0:05:43We can't rule anything out.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46But if it wasn't some thief, then who in the flat?
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Who'd want to hurt my Hev?
0:05:49 > 0:05:52That's what we intend to find out.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57According to her phone log, Miss Trott called you
0:05:57 > 0:05:58at 6:20 this evening.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01Yeah, she left a message.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Can you recall what the message said?
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Just banging on about some row we had.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Why're you asking ME all these questions?
0:06:11 > 0:06:15You should be out there finding the scum that did it!
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- I shan't get a wink of sleep. - Little nightcap will do the trick.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25Well it might take the edge off the shock.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33Rose Elizabeth! Whatever is it?
0:06:35 > 0:06:36It's Heather.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39What about her?
0:06:42 > 0:06:47They, um... The police found her body earlier on this evening.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58What happened?
0:06:59 > 0:07:01They won't tell us anything at all.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Oh, Rose. I...I think probably we should head down
0:07:08 > 0:07:10to the police station, huh?
0:07:10 > 0:07:12See if they've finished with Andrew.
0:07:18 > 0:07:19You two go.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21I'll look after Dot.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29Shirley.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- What's he doing here?- Mr Cotton's just helping us with our enquiries.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41Why?
0:07:41 > 0:07:44You think he's got something to do with it?
0:07:44 > 0:07:47Mr Cotton's here for the same reason you are, Miss Carter.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49Would you like an officer to drive you home?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52You ain't going to get a minute's peace from me.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58I'm going to be here every day until you catch the scum that did this!
0:08:10 > 0:08:13I'm sorry to have to kept you waiting, Mr Cotton.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18As I'm sure you can imagine, it's been a busy night.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21First of all, can I offer condolences on behalf of my team.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Thank you.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27How long have you known your fiancee?
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Since last August.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31And you lived together?
0:08:31 > 0:08:36- I moved in a few weeks ago. - And you were due to get married tomorrow. Is that right?
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Would you like us to continue with this in the morning?
0:08:41 > 0:08:44No, I just want to get it over with.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48When did you last see your fiancee?
0:08:48 > 0:08:51About four o'clock this afternoon.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53And how did she seem?
0:08:55 > 0:08:57She was just, um...
0:08:57 > 0:08:59Just Heather.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02And did you part on good terms?
0:09:04 > 0:09:06Mr Cotton?
0:09:17 > 0:09:20I've got some ivory beads what I'd saved from an old dress...
0:09:20 > 0:09:23I was going to make Dotty a little bag,
0:09:23 > 0:09:26cos we've still got that hem to finish.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33Yeah. Two pairs of hands are better than one.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Shirley, this is, um...
0:09:45 > 0:09:48I'm Maria de Costa from Walford Children Services.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00I need a drink.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16I know it's been a difficult night for you,
0:10:16 > 0:10:19but I'm afraid I do need to talk to you about George.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23Provisions have been made to have him
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- taken into temporary foster care... - You ain't taking him anywhere!
0:10:27 > 0:10:30George's wellbeing is paramount to us.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- As I'm sure it is for you. - His mum is...
0:10:35 > 0:10:38His mum was my best mate. I'm his godmother.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- You're also part of a murder investigation, Miss Carter. - Get her out of here!
0:10:42 > 0:10:45Shirley, she's just trying to do her job.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47You're all going to stand there and let them do this?!
0:10:47 > 0:10:49What about you, Roxy?
0:10:49 > 0:10:53Remember the grief they gave you over Amy?
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Please, can you just give her a few more hours?
0:10:58 > 0:11:01I'm sorry. We just want to get George settled for the night.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05You can't just take him! Phil, do something!
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- SHE SOBS:- He should be with his family!
0:11:09 > 0:11:13Just let him go, Shirl. Let him go.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15I really am sorry...
0:11:15 > 0:11:17about your friend.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22We'll put a plan of action together in the morning.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25Sorry, I just can't do this.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30You want me to go after him?
0:11:30 > 0:11:33Yeah, just try and keep him calm,
0:11:33 > 0:11:34yeah?
0:11:34 > 0:11:37He's not as sussed as you are.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41SHIRLEY SOBS
0:11:43 > 0:11:45He should be with his dad.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47He should be with Hev.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52Phil!
0:11:53 > 0:11:55Please stay with me.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30DOOR OPENING
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Dad's worried about you.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Look, if you carry on like this,
0:12:42 > 0:12:44you'll mess it up for everyone, Jay.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- How can you act like nothing's happened?- Someone's got to.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- You killed her, Ben. - No, Jay. It was an accident.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52I was there, remember?
0:12:52 > 0:12:54Well, what do you want me to do?!
0:12:54 > 0:12:57I mean, I can't change it now, can I?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03Me and you. We're all right?
0:13:04 > 0:13:06Brothers.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Yeah?
0:13:10 > 0:13:11You ain't my brother!
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- Don't say that.- Seeing your face.
0:13:19 > 0:13:20That look in your eyes.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25There's something not right with you, Ben.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28Look, in the next couple of weeks, everything will have calmed down.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- This don't change anything. - It changes everything!
0:13:30 > 0:13:33Nothing is ever going to be the same again.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36We're in this together, remember!
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- This is your mess and I want nothing to do with it. - Ain't you forgetting something?
0:13:43 > 0:13:44I've got your back, Jay.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49I'm going to look after you.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09I've just spoken to a Reverend Stevens of St Cuthbert's.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13He seems to be under the impression that you called this afternoon
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- to cancel your booking for tomorrow. - That's right.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Did your fiancee know you were planning to call off the wedding?
0:14:20 > 0:14:23We were, um... We were going to elope.
0:14:24 > 0:14:25How romantic(!)
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- Was anyone else aware of these plans? - No.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31Just Heather.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36Seems rather drastic, considering everyone's already made arrangements.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39It was the stress, weren't it?
0:14:40 > 0:14:42Trying to please everyone.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48Tell me. Do you often get stressed, Mr Cotton?
0:14:48 > 0:14:50You don't know my old dear.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52That would be Rose Cotton,
0:14:52 > 0:14:5425 Albert Square.
0:14:55 > 0:15:01Your mother claims you were playing cards with her all afternoon.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Yet the barmaid of the Queen Victoria claims you were
0:15:03 > 0:15:06drinking in the pub from four till gone six.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08So which is it?
0:15:08 > 0:15:10My mum was mistaken.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12She seemed so certain at the time.
0:15:14 > 0:15:15Tell me, Mr Cotton.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18Does your mother make a habit of lying for you?
0:15:21 > 0:15:23She was just mistaken.
0:15:25 > 0:15:26'Tell me, Mr Mitchell,'
0:15:26 > 0:15:29how well do you know Andrew Cotton?
0:15:30 > 0:15:33I was drinking with him this afternoon, funnily enough.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35And how did he seem to you?
0:15:35 > 0:15:38I think he'd had a bit of a bust up with Hev.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40He reckoned that the wedding was off.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42Was he drinking much?
0:15:42 > 0:15:45Three or four pints while I was with him.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- Sorry, why do you want to know this? - Roxy, just let him do his job!
0:15:49 > 0:15:51Then he just stormed out.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53Had a right face on him, he did.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58I think, er...Hev mentioned something about it on her voicemail.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Shirl? Shirl, come in here a sec, will you?
0:16:04 > 0:16:05That, er...
0:16:06 > 0:16:08..that message from Hev.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12She said something about Andrew, didn't she?
0:16:14 > 0:16:15I can't remember, did she?
0:16:15 > 0:16:19The message was deleted. Is that right, Miss Carter?
0:16:19 > 0:16:22Well, I must have done it by accident.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25But you can still retrieve it, can't you?
0:16:25 > 0:16:27No, I'm afraid not.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33Try and remember, yeah? It could be important.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41She... She said that she had to go, didn't she?
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Something about Andrew banging on the door and...
0:16:47 > 0:16:48Do you...?
0:16:48 > 0:16:52We've kept you up long enough. You've all been very helpful.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- You all right, love?- He's just a bit tired. Ain't you, mate?
0:17:17 > 0:17:20Cast your mind back to Friday 16th March.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- It was your stag do, wasn't it? - If you could call it that.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Several eye witnesses tell me
0:17:26 > 0:17:29there was a bit of bother at R&R.
0:17:29 > 0:17:30Is that right?
0:17:33 > 0:17:36Either you can tell me or I can get one my officers to check the CCTV.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38It's entirely up to you, Mr Cotton.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41I had a bust-up with the missus, didn't I?
0:17:41 > 0:17:44Another one? What about this time?
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- Something and nothing. - There was a stripper, wasn't there?
0:17:50 > 0:17:54No man wants to walk in and find his wife writhing around with
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- a half-naked stranger, does he? - Heather ain't like that.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02The night culminated with you punching a wall. Is that right?
0:18:04 > 0:18:07Hardly what you'd call something and nothing, is it?
0:18:11 > 0:18:13Can you tell me who Ron Butler is?
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- He's my Mum's ex. - Get on well, did you?
0:18:20 > 0:18:22Not really.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25You put him in hospital, didn't you?
0:18:25 > 0:18:27Fractured his skull.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31Ended up doing a stint at Her Majesty's pleasure.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- Isn't that right?- Yeah.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39You got a bit of a temper, Mr Cotton?
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- (When I'm provoked.) - Sorry?
0:18:43 > 0:18:44I said, when I'm provoked.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48What about earlier this evening, Mr Cotton?
0:18:49 > 0:18:51Were you provoked then?
0:18:54 > 0:18:57No...
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Shirley, are you in there?
0:19:15 > 0:19:17She won't talk to me.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20Maybe you'll have more luck.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28I'll put the kettle on.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Where's Ben?
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- Phil, what've you done with him? - Ian?
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- If he's hurt you... - I haven't touched him.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47What... I... What's happened?
0:19:50 > 0:19:52The Old Bill saw sense, didn't they?
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Well I don't... I don't...
0:19:54 > 0:19:56Ian, Dad knows.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59It's all right.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03And everything's OK between you two?
0:20:07 > 0:20:10Look, Ben...
0:20:10 > 0:20:12I did this for you.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15I knew if it went to trial, it was going to be too late, so...
0:20:17 > 0:20:20What're you talking about?
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- Ian?- I told the police, OK?
0:20:25 > 0:20:27I told them that you'd lied to them.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30But Ben, I only did it to protect you, OK?
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- You've got to believe me. - It was you?
0:20:36 > 0:20:38Yeah. Well, it's all came good in the end, ain't it?
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- Mrs B, why don't you give that a rest?- What are you doing here?
0:20:50 > 0:20:54I've got a wedding dress to finish. All I want is a bit of peace.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- SHE SHOUTS:- Is that too much to ask?
0:20:57 > 0:21:00Well, I ain't going nowhere.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03I don't want you here. I don't want nobody here.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- Well, you know, I just want to help, Mrs B.- It ain't right!
0:21:08 > 0:21:10A young boy spending his time with pensioners.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13Well, I see you more as family. You're good company.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17I am NOT good company! I ain't good company to no-one.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21This used to be my house, you know. Before Jim, before the Jacksons.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24And I took a young girl in, a troubled young girl.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27And she died. She died right here in this room.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31Poor, troubled Donna. With her whole life before her.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Every time I care for someone,
0:21:33 > 0:21:36they get taken from me.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39So you go! Get out!
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- Before something happens to you. Go on!- No, Mrs...- No, get out!
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- Mrs B...- Go! Will you go? Get out!
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- Do you know a William Mitchell, Mr Cotton?- Yeah.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13You were drinking with him in the Queen Victoria earlier today?
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- Yeah.- He said you were rather down in the dumps.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20Does that sound fair to you?
0:22:20 > 0:22:23I told you. I'd had a bust-up with the missus, didn't I?
0:22:23 > 0:22:25That would explain why you told him the wedding was off.
0:22:25 > 0:22:30He said that you just downed your drink and then you upped and left.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Where were you going, Mr Cotton?
0:22:33 > 0:22:36I thought Heather might be waiting for me at the station.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40There's no evidence she packed a bag, let alone planned to elope.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45What can you tell me about this envelope, Mr Cotton?
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- It was the money for our wedding. - How much are we talking about?
0:22:49 > 0:22:50A grand.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54This was a gift for the two of you. Is that right?
0:22:54 > 0:22:55Auntie Dot gave it to Heather.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58So how did it end up in your possession?
0:22:58 > 0:23:01Heather gave it to me to look after.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04Did anyone witness this exchange?
0:23:05 > 0:23:07No.
0:23:07 > 0:23:08Tell me, Mr Cotton...
0:23:09 > 0:23:11..where is the money now?
0:23:11 > 0:23:14Some tramp went and nicked it.
0:23:15 > 0:23:16How convenient for you(!)
0:23:18 > 0:23:20I'll tell you what I think happened, shall I?
0:23:20 > 0:23:22You left the pub before going back to the flat
0:23:22 > 0:23:25with the sole intention of stealing this money.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- You make out it was a burglary... - I never went back there.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32We have a witness who claims there was a voicemail from your fiancee
0:23:32 > 0:23:36which states that you were at the door moments before her death.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39I'd say that was more than just a coincidence, wouldn't you?
0:23:39 > 0:23:41You got cold feet.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43You made out that you were eloping,
0:23:43 > 0:23:45whereas all along you were intending to do a runner.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- No.- Rather a high price to pay, don't you think?
0:23:48 > 0:23:50A thousand pounds.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55I loved her!
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Andrew Cotton, I'm arresting you on suspicion
0:23:58 > 0:24:00of the murder of Heather Trott.
0:24:00 > 0:24:05You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned
0:24:05 > 0:24:07something which you later rely on in court.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18You never said...how you got on at the station.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23It's all a jumble.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Did they...ask about the boys?
0:24:28 > 0:24:31Why would they?
0:24:36 > 0:24:38I feel like I'm in a bad dream, Phil.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43And all I want is someone to come along and wake me up.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35KNOCKING ON DOOR
0:25:35 > 0:25:39Phil, it's me! Open the door!
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Billy, what're you doing, eh?
0:25:42 > 0:25:44I've only just managed to get her to sleep.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48I just thought Shirley might want to pay her respects.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52They're moving Hev's body.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57What're you all standing there for?
0:27:46 > 0:27:48PHIL BREATHES HEAVILY
0:27:57 > 0:27:59It's over.
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