09/10/2012 EastEnders

This collar's making me itch.

What's going to happen, Pops?

We go in there and we make our case.

-What if it don't go our way?

-That ain't going to happen.

Yeah but Trish said yesterday...

Never mind about yesterday. OK? Lexi's coming home with us.

CHRISTIAN GROANS

Sy?

Sy?

MASOOD: So you'll go to the bank first thing?

-I said I would, didn't I?

-Must have a few grand in that account.

I don't remember, Masood.

We can spare 500. Just think of his little face.

This is going to be the one wedding gift he won't forget in a hurry.

Hmmm?

Denny, breakfast!

Scrambled egg on gluten-free bread for Little Lord Fauntleroy.

-Are they free-range?

-I laid them myself.

Yeah.

Don't mind if I do. Rrrr.

Is Denise about?

No she's off visiting Libby, can I help?

This place certainly seems busy.

Yeah, we're coining it...

Great news.

Because I need my money back.

Through there on the right.

We were all a little surprised to get your call, Mr Branning.

Oh yeah? Why's that?

You requesting to see an officer of the law.

In fact, we all assumed it was a wind up.

Seeing as we normally turn up here uninvited.

Why don't I just take down some details from your daughter?

And then what happens?

We'll issue a description of the suspect

-and then we'll take it from there.

-Is that it?

Realistically that's all that we can really do at this stage.

What about the phone? The phone had a tracking device on it.

Can't you find him through that?

I'm afraid that they're very easily disabled, Mr Branning.

-WHITNEY:

-Hello?

-You should've stayed up in Suffolk, love.

It's not safe for young ladies round in this Square.

-Why, what's happened?

-Alice got mugged last night.

-You all right?

-Yeah, it was just a bruise, that's all.

Don't worry, I'll protect you.

If I could just take down your name and date of birth, please.

-Alice Branning...

-Hold on a second, love. I pay my taxes, don't I?

Right.

Well I have done.

So that entitles me to the best possible service you lot can offer.

-So if it's all the same with you, Sergeant Heathcliff...

-Heathcote.

Heathcote, I want every available officer on this case.

You can't just waltz in here and start making demands.

I am asking you as a friend.

And as a friend, I'm telling you to sling your hook.

Hey baby! I got some great news...

Not now. Dick Turpin here is trying to get her hands on my cash.

OK.

Why don't I just leave you ladies to fight this out?

Do you know there wouldn't even BE a Kimberley's Palace

-if it wasn't for my family.

-Excuse me?

Have you been hit in the head or something?

Or have you actually forgotten that it was your nutter of a husband

that burnt this place down?

"Blood money" you called it.

All I'm asking for is a loan.

-OK? £500 - that's all.

-What do you need a loan for?

You got a roof over your head? Clothes on your back.

Everything that meant anything to me was in this house.

Photographs, letters, my old silicone implants...

You know what? Just forget I asked.

You're lucky that I'm not suing you for post-traumatic stress.

Dee can't even look at a candle without breaking out into hives.

-TANYA:

-Here she comes!

-BOTH:

-# Happy pretend birthday to you, happy pretend birthday to you... #

I remember when you used to be up at the crack of dawn on your birthday.

-Say "16"?

-# Happy pretend birthday... #

-It's not my birthday.

Yeah we know that but just humour us will you, please?

Happy pretend birthday.

It's a year long pass to the zoo.

So go any time you like.

She doesn't like it. She don't like it.

I said you she'd prefer cash, obviously.

She's worried about her mate, isn't she?

You all right, Abs?

-I love it.

-Oh, good.

-Happy pretend birthday.

-Remember, Abi's got some

of her new sixth form friends coming later, haven't you?

Did we put carrot sticks on the list?

-Anyone special?

-There could be.

You never said you had a new boyfriend?

-Probably some science geek, I reckon.

-How's Lola?

The hearing should have finished by now.

That baby needs to be back where she belongs.

You heard what they said. It's only temporary, isn't it?

There'll be another hearing in eight weeks.

We just have to give them a bit of time, Lo.

Then they can see how good you are with Lexi.

They've had three months - stop being so flaming positive?

She ain't coming home. You know that as well as I do.

-But if we play ball with them...

-It doesn't matter. They're in charge.

It'll be paperwork, phone calls, poxy conference meetings.

-We won't get a look in.

-You can't give up now.

I'm not giving up but that's life, isn't it, eh?

Your life, Dad's life, my life...

and now my Lexi's.

-I bet you're pleased anyway, aren't you?

-How can you say that?

Because you never wanted me to have her in the first place.

-Hey, I love Lexi.

-So why didn't you fight harder?

And do you know that her cousin was attacked only last week, don't you?

-Yes, I do.

-Right, good.

So I take it you're going to pull a few people in?

Have an identity parade.

Absolutely, Mr Branning. I'll get right on it.

You know my brother was one of your lot.

Broke my father's heart.

So I suggest that you go back down the station

and you tell your Superintendent

that this is Jack Branning's niece we're talking about.

Good.

I'll phone you this afternoon to see how you're getting on. Good boy.

Oi, you! You pleased with yourself, are you?

Dressing my daughter up like some cheap tart.

Lucky it's her handbag that they grabbed and not her.

Oi, leave it out, Del.

You defending her? She practically pimped my daughter out.

-Oh, do you know what? I've had just about enough of this.

-Good, good.

-I've warned you, Del, lay off her.

-Is that a threat, Maxwell?

Can't you just get on with her for my sake?

-I'd hate for me and you to fall out.

-All I want is an easy life.

-Is that too much to ask for?

-That's all any of us wants.

-So bury the hatchet will you, please?

-I'd love to.

Look, look, you're my baby brother, Max.

I'd do anything for you.

Just as soon as she apologises.

Ma?

Your father wants to send you to the Canary Islands.

What're you talking about?

Your honeymoon - he wants to surprise you with some tickets.

-He doesn't have to do that.

-I know that.

But you try talking to your father

when he's got his mind made up about something.

He thinks I'm at the bank right now, Syed.

OK, so I'll talk to him.

He can't know that I gave you that money.

-It would break his heart.

-What do we do?

-£500 - that's all I need...

-Ma, look it's all tied up.

I know, but please, you must have access to it, surely?

-Please, I promised your father no more secrets.

-Ma...

Syed?

This needs signing for.

It looks very important.

Yeah, it's just a new business credit card.

Well don't go mad, we've only just got on our feet.

You haven't seen your mother, have you?

Not since yesterday.

OK.

Hey...

This time next week, YOU will be married.

DOOR SHUTS

He's gone.

-So what do I say to him, huh?

-I'll sort it.

How?

-Syed!

-Just leave it with me, all right?

SIREN BLARES TRAIN RUMBLES

I need your help.

Yes, that's good.

-Come on, Denny, that's enough now, baby.

-Come on, he's enjoying himself, aren't you, mate?

I just don't want him thinking fighting's the answer, that's all.

The boy has got to learn to defend himself, hasn't he?

-He's six, Jack.

-Yeah, didn't do me any harm.

That's debatable.

I mean look at you. Your stance is all wrong, isn't it?

You should be standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.

What do you reckon Dennis? Sounds like fighting talk to me.

Here he is - the man of the hour.

It's nothing.

-What you talking about? Derek's had you practically knighted.

-Oh, yeah?

Perhaps he'd like to volunteer for Fighting Fit.

So you got the official nod?

RAY CLEARS THROAT

So what happens now?

Once we get the money in the bank then we open the doors

-to the local kids...

-Street rats.

Then we get them to ditch the gangs and then they start boxing with us.

Just make sure you keep them in line.

Because the last thing I need is a bunch of hoodies giving me grief.

Don't listen to him, Ray, I think it's a great idea.

Thank you, Shaz. Listen, have either of you lot seen Kim at all?

No, not since this morning.

That woman, man!

You know what, just tell her I'll be at the gym, yeah?

-OK.

-Come on then, where were we?

I just knocked you out.

-Really? I think I would've remembered that.

-My Dad was a boxer.

-Was he now?

-Before he left to join the army.

He had a helicopter and a medal.

-Is that right?

-Except he died saving his...

Comrades. Right, come on, baby. Let's get you in the bath.

We've got a party to get to, remember?

His old man sounds too good to be true.

He was.

Please, Phil, I wouldn't ask if we weren't desperate.

I don't see what I can do.

Get one of your flash lawyers, anything that can help our case.

It's your problem, you deal with it.

Do you know what our life's going to be like over the next few months?

And for what, eh?

Because once that lot make up their minds about us,

me and Lola, we ain't going to get a look in.

-Close the door on your way out, will you?

-She needs your help, Phil.

Everyone that girl's ever loved has been taken away from her.

Billy, don't you think I've got enough on my own plate?

You think I've got time to sort out your mess as well?

Good old Mitchells, eh?

Always there for each other when the chips are down.

Don't blame me that you can't keep your own family in check.

Stupid thing.

I can come back later if you like.

Do what you want.

It's just Mum's throwing me this party later...

I just thought you might want to get out for a bit, that's all.

How's Lexi?

Haven't seen her since Friday.

But you are going to get her back, aren't you?

-Not if they get their way.

-There must be something you can do.

Pops reckons we've just gotta do as Social Services tell us.

Maybe he's right.

No! No, Abi, I'm sick of it.

I was supposed to take her to Stratford, you know, shopping.

I had tickets for the London Eye.

All the things I never got to do as a kid.

And her poxy foster parents aren't going to know

what Dizzee Rascal song gets her to sleep.

-CRYING:

-She needs me,

she needs her mum.

It's OK, Lola. It's all right.

Come on, you.

What you looking for?

What happened to that money I left out this morning?

Yas needed a cardigan - not to mention a winter coat.

What do you expect me to do? Let her freeze to death?

Of course not. It's just Mum's a bit short, that's all.

What, you bailing them out again?

Is that the time? I've got to get back to the restaurant.

We've got stuff to do. We need to talk about DJs, caterers...

-Tonight, I promise.

-There's not going to be a wedding at this rate.

-I said I would, didn't I?

-What is up with you?

This is supposed to be the happiest day of our lives.

-It will be.

-So what's with the face?

What face?

The face that looks like you don't want to be here.

PHONE BEEPS

Yeah, it's me again.

I need a favour.

Why does she take so long?

First rule with women, Dennis - be patient.

Well? How do I look?

-BOTH:

-Beautiful.

NOW can we go?

Look, I'll catch you up, OK?

Yeah, well Abi's expecting us.

-Yeah, I'll be five minutes, Jack.

-Oi.

Phil! Phil, hang on.

I've heard about Lola.

What about it?

Well, will you tell her I'm thinking of her?

Is it true what they're saying about Ben?

-Well, have you told him yet?

-He's got enough to deal with, hasn't he?

It's his daughter, Phil.

He ain't a lot of use to her in there, is he?

It's a good job they've got you on the outside then, isn't it?

-Lola ain't my problem.

-Well, Lexi is.

And it's your job to protect them, no matter what.

-Sharon, I don't need the hassle.

-I don't believe you.

You fight for them, Phil.

Because right now they're the only family you've got.

I can't believe they just took her.

Do you reckon there was more to it?

Like what?

I don't know.

Maybe she, like, left her on a bus or something?

Lauren...

No, seriously, you don't just take a kid for lamping someone, do they?

You girls got something you want to say?

So you still coming to Abi's party then, yeah?

Um, no, I'm going to stay in with Tyler tonight.

Come on, Whitney, you can do that any night.

Please, do not leave me with my family, come on.

-We're a bit old for a 16th anyway.

-Joey, tell her.

-Tell her what?

-That it's not a party without her.

-She's got a point.

-Is Lucy coming?

She's working. So you've got me all to yourself.

Huh.

All right, Trace? Just a lemonade, please.

You know sometimes I think this family's jinxed.

Four generations in care.

How's that for luck?

-It ain't going to happen again, Bill.

-Ain't it?

She blames me, you know?

Of course she don't.

Jay, I'm supposed to be looking out for her.

And what do I do, eh?

I let that lot waltz in and take her baby.

There was nothing you could do.

When I think of what that girl's gone through.

Living in care, losing her old man...

She don't deserve none of this.

Listen, this ain't your fault.

Try telling that to Lola.

I don't...I don't know why I'm surprised.

I'm a disappointment to everyone, ain't I?

Just a big, fat waste of space.

You sorted me out, didn't you?

Didn't do a very good job, did I?

Moved in with Phil as soon as you could.

Yeah, look where that's got me.

What's...

What's happening with Lexi then?

Jay, you know what those places are like.

Once they get their claws in, they ain't letting go.

What if we lose her for good?

-Not going to happen.

-How do you know?

Because she's got you, hasn't she? Fighting for her.

-I don't think I've got any fight left in me.

-Yes, you have.

You're Billy Mitchell.

BILLY SCOFFS

Ray?

Sorry about that, man.

So come on then.

What are we celebrating?

Don't tell me. Sasha is going to boarding school.

That was a joke.

You're going to take me to an all-inclusive in Cancun?

I've been given the official go-ahead for my project.

Of course. Thanks to yours truly. Ooh!

Well done, babe!

How about you lend me £500 to get Eva Braun off my back?

I didn't think so.

So come on, let's open up the bubbly.

I've got five Polish coming in at three.

Is that it?

What?

-Look, I've done my bit, Rocky, it's down to you.

-Yeah, yeah, yeah.

But a little bit of support wouldn't go amiss.

-I DO support you.

-When it suits you.

HE SCOFFS

What?

What are you talking about?

Oh, Ray!

All right, how about I put on some boxing gloves?

Then we can work up a sweat.

Yeah?

DOOR SLAMS

-He's not here yet, you know?

-Who?

Abi's new boyfriend.

-I reckon it's some geek from school.

-Yeah, well I don't care who it is.

Anything's an improvement on the last one.

-Want a drink, Whit?

-Oh, yeah.

Right, come on then, give me the lowdown.

-Who's the first to kick off?

-My dad.

Usually followed by Uncle Jack.

Oh and just for the record...

If you're planning on sitting down for Christmas Day,

I'd avoid putting on a DVD.

Long story.

DOORBELL RINGS

Babe, it's all right, I'll go.

You all right, Del? You all right, Alice?

-How are you feeling, babe?

-It's just a bruise, I'm fine.

Well, she's lucky she never wound up in the mortuary.

Go on, go through.

Oh, Del, I've got something for you.

It's from Tanya.

Oh, very nice.

You know what women are like. Can never admit they're wrong.

-Think it's her way of making it up to you.

-You know me, Max.

Never one to bear a grudge.

So let's just enjoy the day, shall we?

Yeah, I'll be on my best behaviour.

What's he doing here?

Well, seeing as you've had the good grace to apologise,

we shall say no more about it, Tanya.

Apologise about what? What's he on about?

-Where's the birthday girl?

-She's just coming.

Oh, look at you.

You look an absolute knockout, Abs.

Chip off the old block.

-I bet you broke a few hearts in your day, eh, Cora?

-I had my moments.

Here Jack, Jack...

I phoned your lot three times today

and they still haven't got back to me.

-Do you think I should go down there?

-I wouldn't bother.

What's that supposed to mean?

It's just the police are so overloaded these days.

-Excuse me, who's talking to you?

-Derek, she's right.

-Muggings are ten a penny in this city.

-What am I supposed to do then?

Just sit back whilst my daughter's been violated?

Hopefully in a few weeks' time Alice will have forgotten all about it.

-She's really starting to get on my nerves.

-I beg your pardon?

-Derek...

-I'm trying to talk here. Do you mind?

-Oi.

-It's all right, Jack.

-I can handle myself.

-Oh, can you?

-Yeah.

-Well, this is family business.

Would you mind keeping that shut, please?

Oi, Derek! Do you want to just play nicely?

Top up?

Remind me, Sharon, where do you stand on the '80s?

Bad perms and tragic jumpers mainly.

Forget it, Tan.

-You're not going to turn her into Jane.

-Come to think of it.

You don't have any more Bananarama have you?

Have I got any more Bananarama(?) Do you hear that, Max?

She only wants to know if I've got more Bananarama.

DOORBELL RINGS

-I'll get it.

-Is that him, Abs?

-It could be.

MUSIC: "Love In The Third Degree" by Bananarama

For anyone who doesn't know, this is my boyfriend...

Jay.

Well that's a first.

Asking for a return before I've even made the investment.

I can't thank you enough for this.

I don't make a habit of lending money to strangers, you know.

It's just as well I like you.

-Cheers.

-So that's twice in one week.

Does that mean we're officially dating?

Listen, you have to go.

-I come all this way and I don't get a drink?

-Next time, yeah?

-Well, when will I see you?

-Not here.

Listen, we're business partners now.

You're stuck with me.

I'll call you, yeah?

Who was that?

Oh, he works for the caterer. Told you I'd get things sorted, didn't I?

You coming?

Did you see my mum's face?

My heart's still racing, you know.

Do you think we should go back in?

There's no rush, is there?

Nice one, Abs.

Lola...

I'm so sorry if, you know,

the makeover did have anything to do with what happened.

Oh, don't be silly, it was my bag he was after.

-You were lucky Ray was there, weren't you?

-He was amazing.

Yeah? Your knight in shining armour?

Yeah, I never really got to say thank you properly.

You should, go and find him.

What, now?

Yeah, if you want.

CONVERSATION INAUDIBLE

Don't worry about your dad.

Tell you what, why don't you give him this?

I think he'd appreciate it.

-Thank you.

-It's all right.

Quite easy on the eye, isn't he?

-I hadn't noticed.

-No?

MUSIC: "Scream" by Usher

# Get on your back # If you want to scream, yeah... #

-If it wasn't your birthday, he'd be out on his ear.

-Hmm.

# I'll take you there

# Get you going like a... #

Let me help you.

No, I can manage, thanks.

How's...

How's Anthony?

Tyler, you mean.

Oh, yeah. Same difference I suppose.

Either way he's punching above his weight, isn't he?

-Is that right?

-Yeah.

Trust me, babes, it's only a matter of time

before something better comes along.

-Like you, you mean?

-You said it, not me.

You're so full of yourself.

Why did you...?

-Why did you do that?

-Because I could.

Look at him standing there disrespecting you.

He's all right, Del. A good kid at heart.

-He's an accessory to murder!

-Have you got something to say to us?

No, Derek's just wondering how Lola's getting on, that's all.

Well, she's lost her baby. How do you think she's getting on?

Yeah, nasty business.

Least that little girl's got someone who can look after her properly now.

My daughter was right.

You don't know when to shut your mouth, do you?

Tell you what, how about a toast, eh? To the birthday girl.

Hold on a minute, hold on a minute, where's Alice?

I came to say thank you...

for helping me yesterday.

Was there something else?

It got me thinking.

Maybe you could teach me some self-defence?

Stop my dad and brother worrying so much.

What, you really think I've got time to start training you

on top of everything else?

RAY SCOFFS

Sorry.

Alice!

12 o'clock sharp tomorrow, all right?

Did you get the money?

-I told you I would, didn't I?

-Yes, yes yes.

Zainab?

Not a word to your father.

In here.

-Well, how did you get on at the bank?

-See for yourself.

Yeah!

We can give it to him next week.

Let Syed choose where he wants to go. You know what?

I have got a good feeling about this wedding.

-Let's not tempt fate.

-No, I mean it.

Syed's doing wonders at the Argee Bhajee and as for Tam...

Well, he'll find his own calling.

And what about us?

I feel like I've got my wife back.

-I haven't been anywhere.

-You know what I mean.

There's been a great, big cloud hanging over this family.

But not any more.

-No, this is our time.

-Yeah.

# You would still have me

# We'll work together, you'll see... #

-So, enjoying your birthday?

-Why does it always got to be about them?

I know and they think we've got problems(!)

DOOR SLAMS

-Any sign of Alice?

-What's it got to do with you?

-Oi! Don't talk to her like that.

-Everybody just calm down.

If anything's happened to that little girl...

Don't you think you're overreacting a bit?

At last, someone's speaking some sense.

She's probably gone to see a couple of mates.

-I thought I told you to button it.

-Derek, I said that's enough.

Jack, it's all right. I've taken on bigger bullies than him in me time.

-Have you?

-Yeah.

-You want to watch this one, Jack.

She ain't had a lot of luck with fellas.

Stick around long enough and you might end up

with a knife in your back like poor little Dennis' old man.

Oi!

I thought it was common knowledge that his old man got murdered.

-See what you done?

-Denny?

-Sharon?

-Just stay away from us.

Just when I think you couldn't stoop any lower,

you go and pull a stunt like that.

Well I didn't know the little fella was standing there, did I?

-Get him out of my house.

-It's all right, he didn't mean any harm.

I'm sick of this. Why will you never stand up for me?

Fine! I'll do it myself, shall I?

YOU stay away from me and my family. Do I make myself clear?

Go on, you heard her.

Big mistake, Tanya.

Big mistake.

SIREN BLARES

DOOR SLAMS

MUSIC: "Please, Please Let Me" by The Smiths

-You look comfy.

-I am as it happens.

Don't you want to know what I've been up to today?

-Not really, no.

-Been on the blower to Trish.

Lexi is coming for a visit tomorrow.

-What?

-It's only three hours. But it's a start, isn't it?

Come here!

BANGING ON FRONTDOOR

All right, all right, I'm coming!

SHE LAUGHS

Now's not a good time, Phil.

Is Lola there?

What do you want?

I'll help you get Lexi back.

But we do it on my terms.

What's it to be?

We don't need your help, Phil.

This is my family.

We do it my way.

SIREN BLARES

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