20/08/2012 EastEnders

Jay's a witness for the prosecution and the Old Bill

want to interview everyone. We've got to make sure we say the same thing.

Keep it brief. "Yes" and "No" answers, you got it?

I still just can't believe Ben did it.

It was an accident. And he didn't know what he was doing. OK?

Hold on, that's why he was acting so weird that night.

You know, when I saw you together. He hugged me.

I'm going to get Ben to change his statement anyway.

Why? Why would he change his statement if he did it?

Because this is Ben we're talking about! He can't hack it inside.

-And you didn't know what he'd done?

-No. Course I didn't.

Cos come to think of it, Phil, you were acting weird that night, too.

I'd just got out, hadn't I? My head was all over the gaff.

-Where you going?

-Out!

SHE SIGHS

-She all right?

-Yeah, she's fine.

Just do what I said with the Old Bill, yeah?

And don't tell them that you saw me with Ben that night.

Why? Why not?

Because Marsden would love to pin this on me.

And I can't save Ben from the inside of a cell, can I?

What about Jay?

I'll deal with Jay when he gets the guts to show his face.

Says that one of them has been charged with murder

and the other with perverting the course of justice.

-It's pretty obvious who the murderer is.

-Who?

-Ben!

-How can you be so sure?

-Like father, like son!

-Yeah.

-Jay's father was no angel.

-What did Heather ever do to you, eh?

Her poor child.

Why, Jay?

That boy's got a nerve.

Jay. Jay. Come here, come here.

Thought it was all going to kick off out there for a minute.

Why'd you clear off like that yesterday? After your hearing?

I just couldn't face...

So where'd you kip, then?

Didn't. Just wandered about.

Listen, thanks. For telling the courts I could stay with you.

-How's Lola?

-Yeah. Yeah. She's fine.

Look, Jay, take these,

get yourself back to the flat.

What about my stuff?

I'll pop round and get it for you later.

No. I'll do it.

Jay, you know you're not supposed to speak to any of them.

-I need to see Phil!

-I ain't too sure he's keen on seeing you right now!

He'll understand.

You OK?

Just come home, eh?

Home?!

Are you going to be all right with the Old Bill?

I won't forget this.

Why don't you go find Jay?

What do you mean he's been released?

I'm sorry but I'm not at liberty to give you further details.

Mr Cotton...

Don't do anything stupid.

Oi!

Did you know about this?

Do you really think I'd let Amy live under the same roof if I knew?

Maybe Amy should come and stay with me for a while then.

Look, thanks for the offer, yeah? But we'll be all right.

You moved on already?

Oh. Ian's a mate. Offered us a place to stay.

But it isn't as good as your place.

He hasn't even got any decent video games!

Look, you can come round mine and play video games

whenever you want.

-D'you want to meet up for a drink later?

-You buying?

Maybe. One for the road.

-You leaving?

-We're ALWAYS moving around.

So, you were right then?

Er, no one's been convicted yet!

Christian'll have to call Jane, let her know.

Can't say I'm that surprised. Come on, Ben was always a bit... twisted.

You can't tell me that Phil didn't know that he'd done it!

Conspiracy theories started already?

Still, gives busy-bodies like you something to do I suppose. Thank you.

Come on, darling.

Wait there, won't be long, baby. Hey.

-I thought maybe you'd left.

-Trying to get rid of me?

No. I like having you here.

But?

But what Dad needs right now is stability and routine.

Well, it's nice to see you're concerned about him after all.

But maybe you should tell him to his face, huh?

Right now, I think we should be more worried about what your dad's going to do when he sees this.

Sees what?

Strolling around like he doesn't have a care in the world!

And to think he was seeing Abi...

-makes my blood run cold.

-Somebody should teach that boy a lesson.

Mob rule now, is it?

-Thought you'd have known better.

-You defending him now?

No, I'm not defending him!

Nobody could defend what he did!

But an eye for an eye and soon the whole world'll be blind.

Well then, what am I supposed to do? Huh?

-Let justice take its course.

-Justice?!

I tell you what,

why don't I cook us a nice dinner? Take our mind off things, eh?

I don't think so.

Hey.

Why don't you go back to bed?

Or maybe you could see a doctor? See if he can give you something to help you sleep?

I've let him down.

This is not your fault.

Sharon, I could have done more.

What could you have done?

I should... I should have...

-I should've...

-You couldn't have known!

When am I going to feel better?

You really should see a doctor, Ian.

-I don't want any pills!

-OK,

OK. No pills.

But maybe you should talk to someone.

After everything you've been through.

No, no. I don't, I don't want to talk to anyone. OK?

I don't want to talk to doctors. I don't want to talk to you. I want you to go.

Leave me alone. I want you to go.

What you doing here?

I thought...

You thought you were going to get a hero's welcome, did ya?

-I thought...

-You thought what? What did you think, eh?

I thought that you'd understand!

Oh yeah! Yeah! I DO understand. You've stitched up my son!

-Ben TOLD me to make my statement!

-What do you mean he told you?

When we were being interviewed, he wrote me a letter telling me to tell the police everything.

But I didn't say you were there. Didn't even mention you.

-This has got nothing to do with me. This is Ben we're talking about!

-This is what Ben wants!

What Ben wants?! Ben don't KNOW what he wants! Ben ain't right in the head. You know that.

And I know that! Ben weren't right in the head the night he smashed Heather's head in!

Ben ain't right sticking his hands up to this now. But we can help him.

You and me. Do you understand me? Because you...

you are going to change your statement.

-I can't do that, Phil.

-Well, I think you can.

What are you going to do? Beat me up?

Go on then! If it'll make you feel better! It won't change anything!

-This is the one decent thing Ben's done!

-Decent?! Stupid more like!

Ain't you just a bit relieved all this is over?

Because I am. There's no more lies. No more secrets.

This is what Ben wants! And it's best for the whole family!

Tell you what - you do this, and you ain't a part of this family.

If you do this, you're nothing more than a grass!

And if your old man thought that,

he'd be turning over in his grave.

You can leave that and all!

I said, you can leave this lot here and all.

-That's my stuff!

-No, it ain't.

It's mine. Cos one way or another, I paid for it, didn't I?

If you do this, walk out that door,

and you leave the same way you came in. With nothing.

Well, I don't need you. Cos I've got Billy!

Billy!? You think Billy can protect you from that lot out there?

The only person who can do that is me!

All you've got to do is change your statement!

No.

They can rip you to shreds for all I care!

That's it. Keep running!

En route to this family dinner, you stopped at the Minute Mart on Bridge Street, is that correct?

Yeah. To get some crisps and booze and...

Yeah, that's right.

And then you went straight back to the house?

Where else d'you think I'm gonna go?

Yes.

Did you see anybody on the street between leaving the Minute Mart

and arriving back at the house?

No.

And Mr Mitchell arrived at the party with Ben and Jay?

-Yeah.

-You didn't find that odd?

No.

How would you describe Ben's state of mind when he arrived?

I don't know what you mean.

Well let me help you out, shall I?

According to others present he was "laughing and joking".

That ring any bells?

He made some joke about...

"Where's Hev? It's not like her to miss a free meal".

Rather callous, don't you think,

considering he knew she was dead?

Yes.

How could you do it, Jay?

Huh?

How could you?!

To Heather of all people!

Huh?

That woman never hurt anybody at all in her life!

Why? Why?

WHY?

There you go, babe.

I didn't mean to...

-I know. I know.

-I am sorry...

-Ian,

we're old friends, you don't have to apologise.

But what's important right now is that you have your family around you.

Yeah, you and little Dennis are welcome to stay as long as you like.

I know.

-Lunch is in the oven.

-Where are you off to?

Out.

I think he can manage without me.

I think your dad would prefer it if you stayed.

Why? He doesn't need ME.

You know, maybe it's best for everyone if I wasn't here.

You're just going to leave?

I thought that's what you wanted.

Sooner or later, you've got to clear the air with your dad.

You've got to stop punishing him.

And it's like you said, he needs his routine.

So, it's best I wasn't here.

But you will keep in touch?

I won't be going far.

And you'll be around to keep an eye on him?

Your dad still needs me.

I'll be around a while to help share the burden. OK?

Heather was just stood there...

trying to calm him down...

trying to help him like she always did...

and suddenly he had the photo frame in his hand...

For a split second

everything just... went into slow motion.

I saw him swing it towards her.

And I couldn't stop him.

I wanted to, but I couldn't...

Then everything sped up again...

Heather was just lying there on the floor.

And once...

once the shock wore off, once it all sunk in...

Ben was just like this little kid...

like a little kid who didn't know what he'd done...

and he needed me...

my little kid brother needed protecting...

from himself...

I didn't know what to do...

There were times I wanted to give him in but...

Why didn't you? Hmm?

Why do bad things happen to good people? Hmmm?

What about bad people?

Their lives just a bed of roses?

What about... what about pure evil people?

No. You are not evil, Jay.

I still remember you, you know.

This little kid, angry,

cheeky, sometimes disrespectful...

Me and Yolande taking you in all those years ago.

I always knew you had good in you.

Just as my...

Just as my son, Paul.

Yes Jay, I've seen you grow into a fine young man.

You're kind. You're honest.

Compassionate.

And people will remember that again.

In time, though.

Who's going to look out for me now? Phil hates me.

Jay.

You're not alone, son.

OK? You're not alone.

Well?

Everyone toed the line.

How'd you get on with Jay? Right.

Then I think it's time you started to consider a reduced sentence.

Otherwise, Ben's looking at ten years. Minimum.

Diminished responsibility's your best bet.

Ben's previous psychiatric report, coupled with

his state of mind after the event

-will all be in your favour and...

-No. Ben ain't..

-he ain't going inside.

-Phil!

You've got to face facts!

Just find a way to get me in there.

I thought you were leaving.

-Change of plan.

-You outstayed your welcome at Ian's place?

Well, I never like to stay in one place too long.

Told you!

Always moving around.

There's always my place.

-Do you do breakfast and all?

-Well, if you stay around long enough

this time, you might find out!

-Tempting an offer as it is, I'll take my chances here.

-My place is cheaper.

It'll do for now. I'm going to get my wedding dress from your brother

and flog it. Don't think I'll be needing it again in a hurry.

Well, if you're sure?

Positive.

Denise,

this is Sharon.

Yes, we've already met.

So, I did what I was told. I lied for you.

Told them I never saw you on the street that night.

Although I still don't know why I did it.

Are you going to tell me what's really going on or what?

I'm trying to keep my son out of prison!

And we just do whatever you say, no questions asked?

Yeah. Have you got a problem with that?

Good.

Why didn't you tell me?

Please tell me we're going be OK?

Lexi needs feeding.

Lo. Please tell me we're going to be OK.

I don't know.

I don't know, Jay.

Hey, it's OK, Mummy's here.

Listen Jay...

about you staying here...

Please don't do this to me, Bill.

I'm sorry, mate.

Lola and Lexi, they've got to come first.

I shouldn't have agreed to having you here.

-If Social Services find out there's a...

-There's a what?

Go on. Spit it out.

A killer? A murderer?

I. Didn't. Kill. Heather.

-Ben did!

-Yeah.

And you stood by and let him!

Oh right.

Just like you stood by when my dad died!

-That ain't the same thing.

-Why not? Because my dad deserved it?

-No!

-Then why?

You're right.

It's not the same.

What you did is worse.

Much worse.

I tried to save Heather, but I couldn't. It all happened too quick.

But YOU,

you hid in a room,

you heard my dad's screams as he died.

And you did nothing!

And in spite of all of that,

I forgave you.

I forgave you. So why can't you forgive me?

Just calm down, will ya?

I need you, Billy. Don't you understand? I need you.

You couldn't save my dad. That's fine. I understand.

You couldn't save my dad. But you can help me.

You can help me. I am begging you here.

I am absolutely begging you here!

I'm sorry, Jay.

Coward.

HE CRIES

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