17/06/2013 EastEnders

You all right, Lauren?

Hi.

Why are you sitting in the dark?

Just woke up early. Didn't want to wake any of you up.

Do you want a cup of tea?

Abi?

Abi? You've fallen asleep.

What time is it?

It's quarter to eight.

I've got five hours and I know absolutely nothing.

All right, all right.

I've just got to nip out, OK?

But while I'm out there I'm going to get us some treats,

and then I'm going to come back and help you any way I can. OK?

She'll be all right.

Sorry, love?

Lauren. I know you're going to go round to Dad's and check on her.

You're my priority today.

No, it's all right, I've thought about her, too.

What are we like, eh?

I'm all yours today, Al.

We'll go out and do something if you want?

You name it, we'll do it.

Up for that?

Be good to get away from the Square, won't it?

Private detectives?

Er, yeah. Well, it was going to be a surprise, sort of.

Look - Peter Beale gave me this.

-It's from David.

-Yeah.

Well, where'd it come from? And why's it opened?

Well, like I said, Peter Beale gave it to me.

I know, but how did he have the letter?

-Dunno, but the main thing is...

-I know what the main thing is.

It's a letter addressed to me that everyone's got to before me.

Mum, the other letter...

I didn't have time to decide if I wanted to find him. But I do.

We've been through all that, Bianca.

Mum, you know he's scared to come back.

Well, I dunno about that.

If I find him I can tell him that Derek's dead

and there's nothing else to worry about.

Yeah, well, this was sent months ago.

All this says is that he's not coming back.

Let it go, love.

This ain't quite the day out I had in mind, Al.

C'mon, let's go.

I don't get it.

Get what?

This. Whatever it is you're doing.

I don't understand why you care now. What's changed?

What do you mean, what's changed? I'm taking my sister out, ain't I?

I'm not buying it.

All right.

I know, all right, Alice, about...

About you and Michael.

But it's all right, I've sorted it now.

What do you mean you've sorted it?

I took my eye off the ball with you and him, didn't I?

What does it mean?

I just had words with him, all right, Alice? I put him right.

What have you done?

Nothing. Enough. I did enough. Where you going? Alice!

Michael, I haven't forgiven you,

but I just want to check you're not dead in a ditch somewhere.

Is that why he didn't come home last night?

Yeah, and a good thing too, Al.

Did you hit him?

Maybe. Yeah.

You had no right, Joey.

I'm sorry. Alice, I am sorry.

It's all my fault, all this, I know that.

I should've been around more, Al, I know.

I don't want you anywhere near me.

Come on, Alice! He had it coming, you know as well as I do.

Hi. Is my daughter in?

Well, yeah, she is.

Good.

Well, no... She's...

I mean, she's asleep. She's been up all night, and...

Well, she's just dozed off again. I can give her a message.

Right.

No. There's no message, I just wanted to say hi.

You know, let her know I'm around.

I'm at home all day helping Abi out, so if she does ask...

Yeah.

Thanks.

Hear that? Your mum said you could call in on her and Abi.

Yeah. Probably be waiting there with frying pans.

I would be.

Could be your chance to mend a few bridges.

Tell Dad, if Mum tries to talk him round, can you tell him

that I really like it here.

Yeah, course.

But your mum did look worried about you.

It's Abi's birthday at the weekend, maybe I could go round then.

Do something nice for Abi.

How long's that been going on?

It hasn't. Just started.

Do you want me to call a doctor?

What? No. No, I'm fine. It's just cold in here.

It's freezing.

Look, do you mind washing your hands

before you come and touch these dresses, please?

Look. Look at that.

Peter.

All right?

How did you get that letter?

There was a mix up with my dad and Lucy,

just thought I'd give it to you.

And they had it because what...?

Don't know, you'd have to ask one of them.

Kat, look, I won't be a minute.

Dexter, you've got the dentist later.

-Oh, you never said.

-Yeah, I know. I forgot.

Now make sure they're sparkling, cos fillings costs a fortune these days.

Aww, man, I hate going to the dentist.

Jay, Hurry up, man. Let's go, man. We're late.

I'm waiting for my tea, ain't I?

Dex, wait up.

What? Dexter got a plane to catch?

-All right, Abs?

-So...

-Yeah, what's the matter?

-Who's that girl, then?

Oh, that's Lola, she's just a mate.

Abs, you're a genius and you're going to sail through these exams.

What, so you're saying you ain't got no brains now?

That's a good attitude to have(!) Very good, yeah(!)

It's good to see Dexter so settled.

Yeah. We both are.

Be nice if he could find some room for me.

Just a small spot, doesn't have to be big.

Don't hold your breath. Just be happy I'm talking to you, yeah?

I am.

Where did you find it?

Just...around.

Around where?

It was in a box.

Was there anything else in there?

I don't know, I didn't look.

Oh, come off it, Ian, of course you did. Let me see the box.

Bianca, I'm busy, OK?

Do you want me to tell my mum?

Fine.

All right?

You got an appointment?

Didn't know I needed one.

Right, so what was you after?

Tell you what, you give me the once over and tell me what I need.

OK. Well, you definitely need to start moisturising,

and don't even get me started on them cuticles.

Can't help that, workman's hands.

Right. Did you want to make an appointment then?

Actually, I'm here to fix a lamp. Poppy called me this morning.

I know, I'm only winding you up. It's that one.

I'll have to watch you.

You got an appointment?

Pedicure? Or was it a leg wax?

No. I need you.

-Sadly, I'm spoken for, darling.

-Yeah, right, come on. Two minutes.

A bit tense, maybe he needs a massage.

And some manners while he's at it. Stupid boy.

Right, so you say you're Alice's best mate, yeah?

I don't say it, I am it.

Still let her get mixed up with Michael though, didn't you?

Uh, hang on a minute. I did try and warn her.

It's fine, don't worry. Look, just...

You can make up for it now. I need a favour.

Um, I don't actually have to do anything, Joey.

Just watch her for me? Will you, please? Yeah?

I can't have her going back to him, can I?

I know, but I'm working today. Can't you do something?

I tried.

It's up to you now.

Cheers.

Something to replace your lucky key ring.

Dad, I'm nervous enough as it is, there's no need to rub it in.

Ab, you'll be fine.

Yeah, you're doing great.

Yeah, thanks to Mum.

Right, well, we'd better get on, cos time's running out.

I'm going to pop back after lunch, I'll drive you to the exam.

Are you sure?

Last thing you need is transport worries. Nervous enough, ain't you?

So just stay calm, keep focused, you'll nail it.

How's Lauren getting on?

Yeah.

I mean, she's obviously sorry she ruined Abi's notes.

Well, that's a start, ain't it?

But other than that, she's thriving.

Thriving.

She asked for me?

Nah. She's not really saying that much. Teenagers.

Look after her, won't you?

Yeah, course.

She'll be all right, Tan, she's got me, ain't she?

Dad of the Year.

Dad of the Decade.

See ya.

DOOR CLOSES

All right?

Yeah. You need to get back to the flat.

Why, what's the matter?

It's Lauren.

Nice move that, going to Bianca.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

David's letter. I know you gave it to them.

It wasn't me.

Lucy, I know when you're lying.

It was Peter.

Yeah, as if he'd do something like that.

She came in then, did she? Bianca.

It was nothing.

Which is why you've come home to change your trousers.

I'm not scared of her.

Yeah? Well, you should be, because they're going to want to know

what else you've got of Derek's.

Can you imagine if they found out about the money you took?

Lauren?

Lauren.

Your dad's talking to you.

Sorry.

You all right?

Yeah.

You're shaking.

I'm cold. Think I might be coming down with something.

I'll get you some medicine, yeah?

When I take Abi to her exam.

What, have you seen her?

Yeah.

And?

Yeah, she's good.

She mention me?

No, she's a bit focused on her exam, Lauren.

She still angry at me, then?

You know what Abi's like, she'll forgive you.

Want some water?

I still want to call a doctor.

Oh, babe, behave yourself, will you?

Just for peace of mind.

Let's see how it goes today, then tomorrow we'll know what's what.

-Max...

-Kirsty, trust me.

Anyway, you've got other things to worry about, ain't you?

I have?

Yeah. We've got to do up the nursery.

Got another scan in a couple of weeks.

Don't worry.

Right, so what I was thinking, is you could answer some telephones,

take some bookings, etc.

Cos, you know, we've got a really hectic day.

Have we?

Yep. And we could do with a receptionist.

Really?

-Yeah. Tell her, Lola.

-Tell her what?

OK, confession time.

Um, I just haven't spent enough time with you recently,

and I thought, wouldn't it be nice if...

Lola, has my brother been in here?

This is a joke. He told me he'd back off.

-Look, he just came in because...

-For what? For a manicure? I doubt it.

OK, OK.

He's worried about you, Alice, as am I, and...

Poppy, why don't you just leave me alone?!

Why don't all of you just back off and leave me alone?!

That was awkward!

You all right, Alice?

Alice!

Alice!

Alice! What're you doing?

Put that back, you don't want to be doing things like that.

Doing what?

He's locked himself in the gym?

One of the trainers just called to say he saw him go in there

and bolt the door behind him.

That's a bit much, ain't it?

It's weird.

Is Michael in?

Good.

You going to say something?

Eh?

Did you see Michael or something? Was that it?

I said to you, I said, "Alice, don't go near him."

No...

I did not see Michael.

OK. All right, well, what was the key ring all about, then?

See?

That's proof. You ain't yourself, are you?

Eh?

You ain't yourself.

Look at me, Al.

Come on.

You need me.

I know it's going to take time, but I'll fix this, I will.

You're too late, Joey.

You're way too late.

What you talking about? Too late? What you talking about?

Don't think he's going to be here.

Michael, you get my calls?

Michael?

Say something, Al.

Please.

I was out wandering one day...

..and I saw this scarf.

I was just staring at it.

Five or ten minutes, just staring.

Then...

I walked home and it was in my pocket.

I don't even know how it got there.

I swear, I don't.

And then I didn't know what to do with it...

..so I hid it.

Alice, there's tons of stuff in that cupboard.

I know.

Oh, Joey...

Hey, all right, all right. Don't worry.

It'll be all right.

Listen, could you lend me a tenner? Only I'm going to go out with Mas

and I don't want him to pay for everything.

No, sorry. All my money's going towards a fund

for a private detective.

B, please, for your own sake, can you just forget about your dad?

I, erm... I found this. I think it's Derek's.

Derek's?

Well, I don't know for sure,

cos I haven't looked through it or nothing.

-But how lucky was that?

-For some people.

Yeah. So, that's it then. We're done.

What's he talking about, done?

Don't know. Go and ask him.

Oi, Ian.

How did you just happen to find that?

It was, uh, in the Emporium.

Whilst we were renovating I moved something and...

it was just there.

You could at least say thank you - would've thought you'd be grateful.

And that's all there was?

Yeah. I'll have it back if you don't want it.

No, all right.

What's in it?

I don't know.

Right. So you've got everything, yeah?

Yeah. I just need more coffee.

That's the problem with afternoon exams,

you're tired before you even get there.

We'll get one on the way.

Right, then. Good luck.

Thanks.

And thank you for this morning, might actually have a chance now.

You'll be fine.

Well done.

She's all right, you know, about Lauren coming back.

Oh. Yeah. Good old Abs.

Yeah, well, you know what she's like,

the font of all knowledge, ain't she?

She seems to think maybe I overreacted,

I was a bit hasty, maybe.

-Thing is, Tan...

-She's probably right, isn't she?

But Lauren didn't give me a chance, so...

Lauren, she don't want to come home.

It's fine now. Everything's calmed down.

She wants to stay put for a bit. With me and Kirsty.

-She said that?

-Yeah.

Right.

Well, she's all yours then, isn't she? If that's what she wants.

Look after her.

She's still my baby.

Yeah.

What?

I'm going to get you an appointment.

I'm not ill.

I was like you once, Lauren.

What, you were cold?

-Lost.

-Well, that's not me.

Didn't know who I was, what I was doing, and worst of all...

..I didn't care.

Anyway, I've got some more ideas about Abi's birthday.

Lauren, I was an addict. I was completely messed up.

Going to get her a really good present.

Your dad's not seeing it, or he doesn't want to, but I'm seeing it.

Going to invite all her mates round, as well, actually.

One of us needs to tell him, make him understand.

I want to do, like a mix tape, or something, or a CD.

Lauren!

I should write it down.

Are you throwing up?

No.

Maybe... Maybe a bit.

Yeah. And do you feel like everything is just getting too much?

You know, you just can't cope?

Lauren, you've got to be honest with this.

I told lies, over and over.

Well, I'm not like you, am I?!

No! I'm not an addict.

Anyway, what's the problem? Right? Because I am fine.

You're all right now anyway, so just shut up.

Look at me, Lauren.

You need to see someone, you really do.

PHONE RINGS

Hello, you.

I'll need you there.

Sharon's gone away and I've got no-one to open up the R&R.

Thanks, Joey, thanks for nothing.

Hi.

I was just passing, so thought I'd say hi.

Yeah, keep passing.

Erm, your car won't be ready yet.

Still waiting on some parts for it.

That's cool, I'm in no hurry.

Gives me another day to see the sights.

-I made a new friend today. Lola.

-She ain't your friend.

She's all right, got a lot about her.

Are you deaf? I said she ain't your friend.

Look, like I said, keep passing.

-Er, Dex, we've...

-Yes, all right, Mum. I know.

I did warn you.

What the hell, the car's fixed tomorrow.

So I'll climb in and hit the road.

What, just like that?

Why not? I ain't making any headway here.

You all right, Joey?

Ian found this at the Emporium. It's some of your dad's stuff,

and obviously, I thought of you two...

Just keep it. Honestly.

-Oh, right.

-Or bin it. Whatever you want to do...

Hold on.

I'll have it.

It's some photos and bits and pieces, darling.

Is this all there was?

Yeah, I think so.

-Thank you.

-All right, darling.

Thank you so much.

At least one of you is happy.

You reckon, do you?

Look, he wasn't perfect, but he was still your dad.

Look, Joey.

Can I get you a drink?

Maybe a lump of steak for that eye?

He'll have to stay with you for a bit.

-You serious?

-He can't stay with Alice, can he?

Fair point.

Michael, give me your keys. I'll go round yours, grab some stuff.

This better not be an act.

Dad?

It's Bianca.

Oh, sorry...

I thought you was someone else.

Yeah, David Wicks.

You don't know where he is, do you?

It's a long shot, I know. Never mind.

No, my uncle Derek had this number written down, so...

Yeah.

Derek Branning.

Yeah, it is a small world.

Walford, he came to Walford.

What?

You want my address?

You ain't having my address.

Weirdo.

Is that going to stop you stealing now then, yeah?

Started after Dad died, didn't it?

Good old dad, still messing up our lives, even now he's gone.

That's not fair.

What do you mean, that's not fair?

That's all he was ever any good at anyway, weren't it?

You know, you're not doing any better.

Going around hitting Michael like that.

As much as you carry on like you hated him,

you're just the same as him, Joey.

No, I'm not.

Alice, I said no, I'm not, all right? I ain't nothing like him.

Nothing! You know that!

Yeah, well, she's a kid, isn't she? She's having a blow out.

It's what all kids do.

This is more than that.

All right, well, I'll sort her out, won't I?

You don't know how to.

All dads know how to.

Come on Max, wake up.

I mean, she's shaking all the time, she's throwing up, she gets down.

And she drinks. She drinks and she drinks.

Kirsty, you're panicking, all right? You don't know kids like I do.

But I know an addict when I see one.

What are you talking about? What do you mean? Addict?

I was an addict, Max.

Yeah, different addictions, maybe, but the same symptoms.

I mean, pretending it's something else isn't going to help her.

She ain't an addict, all right? I know she ain't.

You're well off the mark.

You're wrong, Kirsty. All right? I know you are.

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