12/10/2012 EastEnders

SHE SIGHS

Lola, darling, I've made you a fresh cup of tea.

KNOCKS ON DOOR

Lo?

It's so easy to make a mistake. Forget things.

Just going to have to try and stay on top of everything.

I know.

Which is why I am now at your disposal until the wedding.

You mean it?

Yeah.

Thanks.

And I've booked us a honeymoon.

You what?

Just a weekend in Paris.

You, me, moonlight over the Seine, a whiff of Gauloises in the air.

A whiff of Gauloises in the air?

Yeah.

I thought you wanted to keep it small.

Doesn't mean it can't be classy.

And the first thing I'm going to do to help is remind

Jean about the flowers.

Run that one by me again.

We're leaving.

What, just like that?

Just like that.

What did you do wrong?

Nothing.

-You really must've done something.

-No.

Usually it's the fingers in the till,

or getting caught in the wrong bed.

How is this any of your business?

Well, if it's the bed, I want to know details.

What about I've just had enough of living in this dump?

How rude.

You'll get over it.

Well, how about this dump's had enough of you living in it?

DOOR SLAMS

Come on, Tam, man. You've done it before.

Yeah, a long time ago. What if no-one laughs?

Look, I'll be there, bruv. You are going to smash it.

Syed said write about the family.

Mmm-hmm. So?

So what if that's not enough?

What if I get up there, I do all this stuff...

I just want to be good at... something.

And you will be. I mean...

As long as you stop with this origami.

It's making you look a little bit OCD, brother.

Just doing to the napkin what I'll be doing to my dignity later on.

This is what I'm talking about, man. You see?

Maybe I'll just get up there and just tell some jokes.

No, don't tell jokes. Anyone can tell jokes.

Have you heard my mum?

All right, almost anyone can tell jokes.

You know what separates the men from the boys?

The law?

You are on fire. No, not the law, man...the truth.

The truth.

Yes, man, the truth. Keep it real, brother.

And if it ain't real the audience will smell it.

They're going to smell something, all right.

You see, this is what I'm talking about.

You can't help yourself, man.

You're leaving today?

When Denny gets back from school.

Hang on, I don't get it. What about last night?

I can't stay, Jack. Not after what Derek said...

I mean, I can tell Denny that Derek's a bad man,

that he's a liar but...if we stay, he's just going to find out.

Right, so you're just going to run away again.

Cos you can dress it up all you like, that's what it is.

I'm just looking after my son, that's all.

Yeah, and who's looking after you, eh?

Maybe you think you don't need it?

Don't do this, Jack.

You don't know me well enough to judge me.

Oh, I do.

You need somewhere to be home. So does Dennis.

And it's there for you, if you want it.

You've just got to stop the lies.

Expert, are you?

Look, I know you think you're protecting Dennis but you're not.

You've got to tell him the truth.

What if he can't take it, Jack?

Yeah, well, at least he'll know, all right.

You can't protect someone with a lie. Cos they're going to find out.

And when they do, you know what, he ain't going to blame you.

He's going to blame himself for trusting you.

You always get found out.

Not always.

So you going to take that chance?

PHONE RINGS

Hey, hey. I hope you're ready.

-Sorry?

-Your stag night. I've got something very special planned.

Look, Uncle AJ, you really shouldn't.

Trust me, you are going to love it.

Hey, be prepared to be disappointed.

Yeah? I'm used to it.

Because I am giving Syed a night to remember.

That'll be a first, won't it?

-Small, remember?

-What's he planning?

I keep trying to tell him that I don't...

Something special.

-How special?

-Very.

OK, you're all talk. He's all talk.

A night to remember.

OK, I've got plenty lined up for Christian.

So don't you worry about me.

-La la la la la la la...

-Idiot!

Look, this is getting out of hand.

It's a stag night.

Yeah, well, I gotta go.

-I got loads to do, so...

-Oi, oi, oi. I'm impressed.

With what?

Well, I had you pegged as like a runaway bride.

But actually you're really getting into it. Who knew?

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name's Tamwar...

Hi. How you doing?

How you doing?

Some people might know... No.

Hi, my name's Tamwar. My friends call me...very rarely.

Hi, the name's Tam. The name's Tam?

Tamwar? What're you doing?

Dying quietly.

-Nonsense.

-You'll see tonight.

I won't. I'm not coming.

Neither is your father.

What? Mum, it's one night.

In case you have noticed we have a wedding to prepare for, all right?

Can't have anything ruining Syed's wedding, can we?

Again.

Lola, if you want to hide away, I can understand that.

But this ain't going to solve nothing.

Jay...?

While we're waiting for Kim, do you want a doughnut or an apple Danish?

Doughnut.

Good choice. This one's more Danish than apple.

You know I love you very much.

And I know you like it here, but...it's time to move on.

Again?

Yes, baby.

Is it what that man said about Daddy?

You know I'd do anything not to hurt you, don't you?

It's just that sometimes...mummies...

and daddies...they do things they probably shouldn't.

Like when you shout at me?

Yeah.

I wanted you to think that he was a hero.

I only wanted what was best for you. It's just...

Derek was right.

Your daddy wasn't a helicopter pilot,

and he didn't die rescuing anyone.

He didn't die?

No, he did. Some bad men hurt him.

Do you always lie to me?

No, baby.

I don't want this.

Denny, what's important is that I loved your daddy so much,

and he loved me.

And we were very happy.

But I think knowing that you were on the way made him happiest of all.

I don't believe you.

Denny...

Oh, you come to collect your bags then?

Uh, yeah...

-Yeah?

-Yeah, about that...

I don't know what Billy wants us to do.

Maybe Lola just needs someone to talk to.

I'm not really good at talking.

Well, I think you're brilliant at it.

You think we should dial it down a bit?

What, you and me, you mean?

Well, maybe not too full-on in front of Lola.

Be a bit like rubbing her nose in it.

How caring are you?

Common sense, that's all.

That's why you're doing the talking then.

-No!

-Yes!

But I thought you said you couldn't wait to get out of here.

What was the word you used?

-Kim.

-Ah, "dump". That was it.

You want an apology?

You could try and see where it gets you, yeah.

I'm sorry.

For calling my place a dump?

Yes.

And for generally being a princess?

You're enjoying this, ain't you?

Starting to.

I'm waiting.

Well, yeah. I'm sorry.

Good.

Now can we move back in?

What? Oh, I've let your room to someone else.

But you can get your bags.

Cos they're in the way, yeah.

See you later.

-So they've arrived, then.

-Yeah, and they're a total mess.

They sent the wrong suits.

We're going to look like a couple of lounge singers.

Well, there's nothing you can do about it now.

I'll see you at the house later for a fitting.

I really don't see the point.

Hey.

It would have to be the suits, wouldn't it?

I mean, the ones I chose, they were so...

we were going to look the business.

-I don't mind.

-Yeah, well, I do.

It's a wedding, not a two-week stint down the Copacabana.

I don't mind, because it doesn't matter.

It's not about the suits, or the flower arrangements...

It's about you and me... together.

For ever.

First day of the rest of our lives.

KNOCK ON DOOR

DOOR OPENS

Hey.

Billy called us. He was worried about you.

Look, I know things are bad but...it'll be all right.

I mean, it's not like you can't see her, it's just that they...

And, anyway, once they see how much you love her then...

Look, the thing is, we're here, Jay, me, Billy.

All of us on your side... all rooting for you...

Aren't we?

Yeah, yeah. All rooting away.

So you see, we're all...

Anyway.

Why don't we get some fish and chips in, yeah?

You don't have to see anyone else, talk to anyone else,

not if you don't want to...

It's just us. We're here.

Yeah, well, your mum can tell Barry Manilow

he can have his costume back.

Oh, see? They look great.

If you're a member of The Four Tops, yeah.

Well, I think you'll look splendid up there.

You're hardly going to miss us in this.

At least you can cycle home safely afterwards.

-We're not going home. We're going to Paris.

-Wow.

-Paris?

-Yeah. Syed surprised me with it this morning.

-Syed?

-Yeah.

Out of the blue. Just like that.

How exciting.

-Syed, you keep coming up with the goods.

-Well, you know, Roxy...

-Yeah.

-I thought you were keeping it small.

So did I, but obviously boy wonder's got other ideas.

Yeah, of course he has. He has a proper sense of occasion.

D'you know, I can't get this...

Honeymoons, lists. You've got him well trained.

My work here is done. Look at the state...

Syed. Here...let me...

-No, I'm fine.

-I've got it.

-Syed, let me try.

-You don't have to...

-Don't be silly...

-I've got it...

-Just leave me.

Syed!

BACKGROUND CHATTER

Syed? You all right?

Fine, Dad.

You didn't look fine.

If something's the matter, now is probably a good time...

It's just a tie.

You coming?

She let the room?

Yep, in about ten seconds.

Any chance she'll change her mind?

I think I burned my bridges there.

So, what now?

Find somewhere else. Plenty of B&Bs, ain't there?

Yeah.

I will find somewhere, won't I, Jack?

Yeah, you're bound to. Yeah.

I told him.

Denny?

And?

Yeah, we'll be fine. In time.

You did the right thing.

Well, I hope so.

You know, for a moment,

I thought you two were going to be moving in with me.

-Really?

-Yeah, just for a moment I did, yeah.

What, the three of us, living at your place?

I know.

Well, I can't see it. Can you?

Well, like I said. It was just for a moment.

Yeah.

Right. Well, better make a start.

Denny. Come on, babe, let's go.

You OK?

Yeah. Yeah, we'll manage.

Oh, and Jack, thanks for looking after the bags, yeah.

Yeah, you owe me a quid.

Cheers.

She's got to come out sooner or later.

She just needs time.

She needs Lexi here with us.

Which you're going to make happen.

Am I?

You know, until yesterday,

I don't think we realised just what this was going to be like.

I told Lola that the only chance we stood was

if we did what we was told.

Model citizens. So that's what we did.

I told her that we had to trust the system.

And look where that's got us.

I don't think she's ever going to forgive me for that.

LOUD CRASH

Lola! Lola, you can't do that.

Don't tell me what to do!

PHONE VIBRATES

Come on, it's about time you got changed.

Listen. I'm... I'm not coming.

It's Tam's big night.

Yeah, I know, but... I've got to get on top of all of this.

-Come on. Leave it.

-No, I can't.

It's just one night.

I can't. There'll be no time next week, will there?

I suppose not, no.

Tell Tam I'm sorry. He'll understand.

Whatever.

Laugh ridiculously loud for the both of us, yeah?

It's gone already? Yeah, I know it's late.

First thing, OK. Doesn't help me tonight though, does it?

All right. Thank you.

No worries. Plenty more.

Plenty more what?

Places to stay that aren't already booked up.

We're not at the B&B. It's a long story.

But we'll be all right, won't we, darling?

Did you know my dad?

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

What was he like?

Phil doesn't want to be bothered by questions like that, darling.

Only Mum just lies to me.

Denny.

Denny, you have to see - I just didn't want you to hurt like I hurt.

Why don't you come to mine?

No, it's OK.

-I've got room, ain't I?

-Well, I know you have, but...

-Toys and everything.

-Phil.

Be a laugh. Just the three of us, won't it?

And I can tell you all about your dad.

Cos me and your mum, we go back a long way,

so if there's anything you need to know...

Focus on your family. We're fine.

Honest.

Well, if you need me, you know where I am, yeah?

Yeah.

Someone's been avoiding me.

No.

I text, I call...

It was a busy day, that's all.

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

I didn't think it was such a good idea.

But then you changed your mind.

-Yeah.

-Any particular reason?

Does it matter?

Not any more. Whisky and coke, please.

DOORBELL RINGS

OK. Whatever it takes. Just help us.

Sorry, what d'you mean, he's not coming?

-He's working, Tam.

-I don't believe it.

He needs to get the books sorted for next week, that's all.

And that's more important than anything I'm doing.

He told me to tell you he's sorry. Now, good luck.

OK, brother, you ready to kill it?

You have no idea.

Good times.

So I'm going to get up there, introduce you,

big you up a bit, you know what I mean and then you come on...

I tell them about my dad.

How he knows exactly how to handle my mum.

He cunningly tricks her into thinking she's got her own way,

when she actually has just got her own way.

And then there's my mum, who has the ability to see straight through me.

But I don't mean she can tell when I'm up to something,

I mean she literally can't see me.

Unless obviously she needs my help, putting out the dustbins or

picking up groceries, or saving someone from a burning building...

Oh, actually, no, I think she's blinded by the light shining

out the back of my brother's trousers.

Hey, brother, I mean, it's a bit heavy, innit?

It's the truth, isn't it? That's all that matters.

I can't do this on my own.

Does Lola know you're here?

No.

Whatever it takes?

I'll phone my brief, Jimmy.

Brilliant.

We can put in a residency application for her to live here.

Sorry. What?

You heard.

But hang on, if you have residency...

Then Lexi comes here and lives with me.

What about Lola?

Do you want that kid back or not? Now they're my terms.

Take them or leave them.

Why are you doing this?

If you don't like it, you know where the door is.

You want to slam it in my face again?

-So we're not going to stay at Phil's?

-No.

Even though he's got the room?

No.

But I thought you were friends.

Yeah, we are.

You go back a long way, he said.

Thanks.

Mum?

Yeah. Yeah, way back. That's the problem.

Then what are we going to do?

Concentrate on looking forward.

You're rubbish at that.

One day I'll get it right, huh.

Come on, baby, let's go.

How's our investment?

It sends its best.

Danny...

Fine, last time I looked.

It's just...I could do with a bit of cash upfront.

Again? What happened to the last 500 quid?

I had...expenses to take care of. Business trip.

So, if there was any more...

What am I, just a cashpoint to you?

Don't be stupid.

It'll pay out when it pays out.

OK.

Look, we all need a little bit of rescuing, every now and again.

Not me.

No? What, a chance to get away from it all?

Be whoever you want? Remind yourself what it's like to want someone?

And be wanted?

I'll get another drink.

Dad...

he knows how to...how to control Mum. He cunningly tricks her

into thinking she's got get her own way, by letting her get her own way.

Now, my mum.

She's my mother.

She...um...um...

Let's forget about my mum.

She seems to have forgotten about me.

Man goes to the doctor, says, "It hurts when I do this."

Doctor says, "Well, don't do it then." Pretty simple.

I wanted to get into gymnastics after the Olympics.

So I went to an instructor, he said "OK, well, how flexible are you?"

I said, "Well, I can't do Tuesdays."

Shame you could come tonight.

Oi!

HE WHISPERS: OK.

Shakespeare went to a pub.

Landlord said, "Well, you're bard."

Get off! Rubbish. Boo!

Anyway, you guys have been...

you guys have been great. Thank you.

Well done, Tam.

Evening. Glad you could make it. I very nearly didn't.

I didn't know what to wear.

Went to the local suit shop, and I said,

"What's the cheapest suit you've got?"

They said, "You're wearing it."

LAUGHTER

I owe you a quid.

So you do. You got it on you?

I was wondering if maybe we could keep our stuff here a little bit longer.

How long for?

How long you got?

There hasn't been a sound since she...

We tried to get her to come out, but she won't.

HE KNOCKS ON DOOR

Lola?

Lola, it's me.

Go away.

Everything's going to be OK.

Yeah? Why's that?

Because I've got the best lawyers.

Because I've got the deepest pockets.

And because I'm in charge now.

I am going to make sure that Lexi is exactly where she belongs.

Who knew you'd be the type to play hard to get?

Well, I like being unpredictable.

Me, too.

Keeps people on their toes. Be a bit dangerous.

I mean, who wants to play safe?

Safe is boring.

Settling down, worrying about bills and what's for tea

and how shiny that suit is....

What suit?

Never mind.

Life's too short.

It is, isn't it?

Syed.

I just lost my way, that's all.

Don't worry, brother. I understand, man.

And hey, look, at least you're funny offstage, yeah. All right, brother.

How was your day?

I think it's better that Mum didn't come.

Probably.

Tough crowd.

Yeah, well, you can practise all you like, doesn't matter

if you've done it before, once you get up on that stage,

in front of all those people...

You didn't lose your way, did you?

We let you down.

I'm sorry.

And thanks, Tambo.

There you are.

Sorry, I needed some air.

Yeah? Seemed to me like you bolted.

-Danny, I...

-Why would you do that?

Hey. I'm talking to you.

What's with the games?

-In fact, why did you call me in the first place?

-You know why.

-We could've talked business on the phone.

-I've changed my mind now.

-No, you haven't.

-Yeah, I have.

Tell me I'm mistaken.

Tell me that I've misread the signals.

And this is wrong.

It is.

Yeah?

This is bad.

Then why does it feel so good?

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