13/09/2012 EastEnders

BABY CRIES

DOOR CLOSES

What were you thinking? Imagine if Alfie had opened that card.

Do you want us to get caught? I said I'd contact you.

Angry? I'm furious.

I don't care what you wrote in the card.

No, I don't. Really.

It means nothing.

He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me.

There.

No, thanks.

-Babe, you got to eat.

-Why?

Well, because...

Yeah, see.

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

Oh, darling, eat up.

-No, thanks.

-Tell her, Max.

I just have.

D'you want a cup of tea?

Right. Right, well that settles it. You and me, we're staying in.

We're going to give her some TLC.

-Well, says who?

-Says me.

Then maybe you can tell me what you were doing down here at six o'clock this morning.

I was just, you know, just worrying.

About Abi.

Good choice. You will not find tastier in the whole of London.

That's a pound, thank you.

You see that?

I'm channelling your grandfather and your great-grandfather.

I was wondering, can I have this afternoon off?

No, I don't think so.

Yeah, it's just...

Where would we get cover at such short notice?

You just keep channelling.

VACUUM HUMS KAT LAUGHS

What...?

What, am I in another dimension? Kat Moon with a vacuum?

-I had an urge.

-Yeah? I'm feeling the urge too, come on.

Nah, I'm a busy little char lady.

VACUUM STARTS AGAIN

-Kat, no offence, darling, but are you feeling all right?

-I'm feeling wonderful.

These flowers really shouldn't have wilted this quickly.

I think you should phone the florist and tell them. It's not good enough.

-They're only flowers.

-Well, I'll phone them. I don't mind.

Woah, Kat?

Hey, Alice... You know, I've been thinking, and...

I've been trying to weigh it up and do the sums and that...

Oh...

Fats, you promised. You said I could move in with you.

Yeah, I know, but I've got Roxy staying with me...and her kid.

And plus, when Anthony comes back... you know what I mean?

He's coming back?

Well, of course. He's got his fine girl here.

You know, he's got the Emporium.

Yeah, he has. But I know what you're really saying.

Good.

Good to know you know what I'm saying when I'm saying it.

My dad scares you.

No. I ain't...scared of him.

He scares you.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-It's open.

-Coo-ee!

-Come in, come in.

You wanted to see me, Janice?

Whitney's away and... Well, I need a big favour.

-Seriously?

-Seriously...

Since when did you get the idea I was good with babies?

You don't have to be good, you just have to be there.

Oh, but I've got things to do, babe. I've got plans.

-I'm a busy bee, me.

-Look at this watch I've got Michael.

Oh, that's nice. Is it his birthday?

No. Not exactly. It's...

It's a different kind of day.

-Cheers, mate.

-Cheers. Thanks.

-What's that?

-Well, don't ask me.

Right, are you going to carry on playing with the cars, or are you

going to come and help me cheer Abi up?

Not in the mood, am I?

Tell me about it.

I'm still waiting for you to make it up to me, you know?

Couldn't think of anything, could I? Too tired.

Well, you shouldn't stay out till all hours, should you?

How about a curry later?

Hark at Mr Romance.

Babe, honestly, seriously, I could just do without all this, all right?

What's wrong?

-It's just...

-What?

It's just not working out right now, is it?

What isn't?

The business.

Just not coming together. I need more cars from Phil, that's all.

Is that all it is?

Why? What else would it be?

I dunno, just...

You all right sorting out Abi, yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'll take her to Booty's, give her a manicure.

Stop worrying.

You'll work your magic.

-Is Dad in there?

-No.

-What, he's just walked off?

-Well he's got a lot on today.

-Yeah, selling fruit.

-Oh, he hasn't told you?

-Told me what?

-Well, he's got to see his mental health people today.

They're going to assess him and see what he needs.

But what he doesn't need, Lucy, is you getting on his case, OK?

Luce, I've got someone to cover me.

Here we go. Oh look, there's Mummy.

-What's with all the boxes?

-It's for charity.

Yeah? What's got into you then?

-Listen, you rung Charlie?

-What, my dad?

-Yeah, just to say thanks.

-Yeah, already did.

-Mum.

-How is he?

He's good, yeah. He's good.

That reminds me - I need to ring him, see how he is.

It's been a while since we spoke to him.

Have you got the card that came with these so I can get the number?

Jean, I chucked them out for a reason!

Yeah, it probably cost him a lot of money, darling.

All right, I'll send him the money.

DOOR CLOSES

BABY CRIES

All right, we're home now. Yes.

We're home. Have you got earplugs?

Because that kid could cry for England.

Kim, I've got enough to do today. Please just take her away.

Janice, listen, I'm not...evolved for this, you know?

She needs her mum.

Look, why don't you have a look in that catalogue?

And I will buy you something nice for your troubles.

Janice, no offence or nothing, but are you all right?

Actually, no. No.

No, I'm not. I'm not happy.

OK. OK. Well, we're getting somewhere...

I mean just look at the state of that suitcase.

I can't use that. Please just make her be quiet.

BABY CONTINUES CRYING

OK, OK, OK, OK.

That is a lovely bit of smutter, that is.

But there's more.

Where'd that come from?

-Express delivery.

-You put that there?

No, I didn't. Some bloke just turned up with it.

What did you do to deserve that, eh?

-It's broken.

-No...

Yeah. Look, the hands don't move.

Hands are stuck at eight o'clock.

Maybe it just needs winding, or a new battery or something.

Oh yeah...

Wish I had a woman like that.

Play your cards right and you can have Janine when I drop her.

-That's a joke.

-Oh, right.

Look, I know it's none of my business,

but if you want to go to him, then you should go.

Go to who?

I notice things, Kat, that other people don't.

I've learnt to take things in.

What are you saying, Jean?

The flowers.

We both know what they're really about, don't we?

You see a lot, then.

Look, I said "no", I did. I said "no".

-And I said to him, "Just leave it."

-Look, if you want to go to Charlie, go.

I know you want to stay here for Tommy, but me and Alfie'll cope.

No, I'm not going anywhere.

He wants you to, though, doesn't he?

That's why he sent the flowers.

Yeah. Yeah, he wants me.

Ask yourself what really matters, that's what you need to do.

I am. I've been asking it all day.

There you go. Look at these beauties, look. Eh?

All state of the art, you know? Unlocked and magnificent.

All you've got to do is slip your old SIM in and away you go.

Look at that. That's lovely.

Yeah. How much?

How...?

You're blood. You don't take money off of blood.

How many times have I got to tell you?

-Besides I've got a vanload of 'em to shift.

-Yeah.

-Oh yeah? Fat Boy used to have a phone stall, he's probably your man.

-Did he now?

So can you book restaurants with this?

-Why, who you taking out?

-Yeah, for me to know.

Well, cheers, Del. I needed a new phone.

Can it sort out domestics on this?

If only. Call 'em a leaving present.

I think I might be making tracks soon.

Oh yeah, where you going to go?

Somewhere where I'm loved would be good.

This about Alice moving out, is it?

Oh, I dunno. I just think I'm going soft, made too many mistakes.

-I mean, there's got to be more out there, ain't there?

-Yeah.

That's the thing, Del, there is. There's loads more.

It's about grabbing everything that comes your way.

Thanks, I didn't think you were going to let me get away.

You've been working hard.

Thank you. So, do I look all right?

Course.

-Right, I'll be back as soon as I can, yeah.

-No worries.

Yeah. Yeah. Ask me the time.

-I'm just leaving.

-You ask me.

-What's the time?

-Dunno, no idea.

Though if you keep asking me, of course, it will be right eventually.

Cos the clock will just keep ticking round, won't it, till it

reaches eight again and then... And then the world'll be on time again.

Thanks.

You've...had another delivery.

How d'you know where I am all the time?

I don't, I just...guessed.

It's like having a stalker, Bill. It's a bit weird.

-What is all this, Billy?

-I don't know.

Course you do. What's she got planned?

You're talking to the wrong person.

Don't lie to me. You're in on it, you must be.

I'm really sorry, Michael, but I've got to get back.

No. No. Any more of this nonsense and she's all yours, all right?

Because this is weirding me out and I've had enough.

You tell her that.

-Hello, darling.

-You all right?

Yeah.

Where's Ab?

Well, we ended up going shopping in the end

and she bumped into a mate, so I've come home.

I can't do it like I used to. Feet are killing me.

Tell you what, pop the kettle on, will you?

And then, maybe if you loved me, you could give my feet a rub.

Hello?

Oh yeah, yeah, I'll put the kettle on.

Is that new?

Yep. Yeah, it's nice, innit? Broke the other one.

Right, so the business is struggling

but we can still splash the cash on a phone like that?

Well, it's secondhand, innit? Got it for next to nothing.

Oh, right. It's a good job, innit?

Cos we need to be watching the pennies.

Do we? Why?

Because we've got a little wedding coming up.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Well, I'll stick the kettle on.

BABY MUMBLES

Doggy. It's a doggy.

PHONE VIBRATES

-Mum!

-Yeah?

Janice ain't right, you know?

She's got this weird look in her eye.

What, and you told her that?

I thinking that was more your field. Think about it -

she's got me, ME, looking after her kid.

Yeah, I know...

Bin it.

Hey, no.

Yeah, bin it, burn it, launch it, wear it, do what you like with it.

No. Michael, I think it's because she wants you to meet her...

-Got it, just take a seat.

-Thanks.

-What's that for?

-For you.

So, how'd it go?

Yeah. Yeah, it was good seeing my old mate.

Dad. I know.

How?

Lucy, you weren't meant to, cos...

I didn't want you knowing that I was seeing a specialist, cos...

You've already got enough on your plate.

Well, what did they say?

Can we talk about something else?

Dad, it's OK. Honest. I want to know.

They, um...they asked me...

They asked me lots of questions. And I...

I didn't know the answers. I tried.

Dad, you're going to get better.

You know how I know this?

Cos I am going to be there for you. I promise.

-All right, Alf.

-Oh, hello, mate.

-Is Tommy upstairs? Can I give him this?

-Yeah, if you want.

-All right?

-Yeah, Yeah. It's for the boy.

He's asleep.

Is he? Can I take it up to him?

No, just leave it here, yeah? Cheers.

Like that, is it?

It's not like anything, Michael.

Maybe you can get a refund.

It's ugly anyway. A dog wouldn't wear that.

Listen, Janine, I really think you should just

concentrate on the good things, you know?

Yeah, Scarlett's probably sensing that you're upset.

Where is Michael?

-We don't know.

-And what did I say to you about keeping an eye on him?

It's you that I'm worried about, Janine.

Wearing the new suit, I suppose, is he?

And the new watch I bought him?

Strutting around looking a million dollars.

You know what I'm thinking?

We should put Scarlett in the spare room,

because you need some serious sleep.

-Get out.

-Janine, we're just trying to help.

Both of you!

Out. I mean it, all right!

GET THE HELL OUT!

Well, that looks heavy.

Do you want me to give you a hand over to Fat Boy's with it?

There's no room for me over there any more.

Oh, right.

Cos he thinks Anthony's coming back for the Emporium.

Shame I can't tell him otherwise.

But you're still packing.

I thought I might give Mum a call.

I didn't think you two were talking.

We're not. I suppose we had better start.

Right.

So I should call her?

You've obviously made up your mind to, so...

I'm getting a bit restless, myself. Might have a whim, hit the road.

Really?

Without you here there's nothing for me, is there?

But your family's here.

You're my family, Alice.

But I can't be. Not really!

Because people respect their families and give them space,

you don't seem to be able to do that.

Well, I'm letting you move out, ain't I?

It's not as straightforward as that.

You need to be able to promise me you're going to let me breathe,

show me that you can give me my space and not smother me.

Dad, I really liked Anthony,

and I think he started to really like me.

But you made sure that wasn't going to go anywhere.

I just thought you could do better...

But that's for me to decide, not you.

I won't ever interfere in your personal life again...

So long as you stay.

Are you going to behave yourself?

-Deal?

-Deal.

Ain't you got a home to go to?

Not one I want to be in.

I thought you were the happiest man on the Square.

Should've known, you know. Once a nutter, always a nutter.

-What, you talking about Janine?

-Yeah. She's gone weird.

Michael. The girl loves you, don't she?

She's given you a cracking daughter,

all them millions in the bank, buy anything you want.

If that's weird I think you're even weirder.

-Do you a swap, then.

-Yeah, sure.

Yeah, Janine's millions for...Kat.

Hmm?

-Right here, right now.

-Steady on, Michael.

Don't you ever just feel like that, though?

Just jacking it all in. Just starting somewhere new,

with someone new.

Got everything I want right here.

You have no idea.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I could go there.

Well jel.

It's what you come back to though, isn't it?

Oh, darling... Sometimes you think you've found the right person

and you haven't.

You know, Jay might be, what, 90% right for you,

and you need to find 100% right -

like me and your dad.

Babe. Just popping out for a pint.

All right. Don't be late.

See you soon. Night, Abs.

Night.

See, that right there, that's a 100%, that is.

Mum, no offence, right. But half the time you're either split up

or trying to hurt each other.

Is that how you see us?

Well, maybe I am like you and it doesn't matter what Jay's done,

I still love him - like you and Dad.

Come here, you.

Oh dear, what are we like?

FRONT DOOR OPENS

KEYS DROP ON TABLE

Only three hours late.

-Been for a stroll?

-Maybe.

You got my presents. See I get it now, Michael.

I get the message loud and clear.

-Open the suitcase.

-Why?

Because it's got everything you've ever wanted...

..everything your heart desires.

Open it.

Here, Kat... Look.

I rescued it.

Thank you.

Dads don't send roses, do they?

Mine does.

Come here.

Talk to me, yeah. Tell me something good.

Like what?

Well, I don't know. That I'm still your fella.

Course you are.

Were you really at Kim's the other night?

It's just... All the flowers, you know? It don't feel right.

Who sent 'em?

My dad did.

Kat, sweetheart, listen.

You don't have to lie to protect me, all right?

I'm Alfie Moon, I'll be standing.

But if there is someone else, I need to know, yeah?

No.

That better?

-Better?

-Do you feel better now?

You don't have to lie to me to spare my feelings.

You don't have to mug me off, Kat.

Just...please give me some dignity, yeah?

Can you do that?

Is there someone else?

Yeah.

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