27/06/2013 EastEnders

You don't look TOO bad.

Thanks, Nan.

Right, well, I've made a bed for you on the sofa.

-What?

-Well, you know, like I used to when you were a little girl and you had a day off school.

So it's all there, look. You've got the telly. Magazines.

I don't need all of this. I feel OK.

Yeah. Yeah, course you do. But you heard the doctor, you know.

You need to take it easy, don't you? You've had hepatitis.

So it's gonna leave you feeling weak, a bit tired.

Right, I might pop to the shops, get some treats.

Do you want anything?

Bottle of vodka?

I'm joking.

What about one of them orange lollies I used to get you?

Remember, when you were poorly? I used to bring them back from work.

I'm all right.

But thank you.

Right, well, shall we leave Lauren to get some rest?

Yeah. See you later, Lauren.

< I'm glad you're home.

Me too.

She don't seem too bad.

It's all a front, Mum.

What she needs is peace and quiet, you know.

So if you could make yourself scarce...

All right.

I'll pick up Oscar from his mate's and take him out for a bit.

Great. Thanks.

I can be useful, you know.

Abs, would you nip upstairs and get that box off my bed,

the one from the attic? Thanks, darling.

Just seems wrong, you know, you doing this all by yourself.

I'm fine.

Yeah, but if I was here...

Yeah, well you're not, are you? So...

Anyway it was clear, wasn't it, from the doctor?

Any tension between you and me, it's best avoided, innit?

-Yeah, well - I don't want any tension.

-What do you want?

I just want to help. I just want our little girl to get well. I just want everything to be OK.

Yeah... Yeah, that's what I want, too.

Here you go.

Thank you, darling.

There you go.

What is all this?

It's that mobile you wanted for the baby.

It's in the top there. You might as well keep the rest of it.

-You sure?

-Yeah.

It's just gathering dust, isn't it?

Sweet. Used to hang over Lauren's cot.

Do you remember?

I put it up the day we brought her back from the hospital.

She used to look at it for hours.

It's all a bit of a blur, isn't it?

It ain't that long ago.

19 years.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Right, well, thanks again for bringing us all back.

Yeah, that's all right. I'll pop back later.

No, I'll call you. It's fine.

-No, I want to. You know, I just want to check in.

-Right.

PHONE CONTINUES RINGING

Hello.

Yes, I know. Sorry.

Look, apologise to him, make him a cup of tea or something.

Tell him I'll be there in about five minutes, OK?

-Are you going out?

-Yes, I've got to get all this from the chemist.

-I can go.

-No, it's fine. I need to pop in Booty's as well.

Check on the place.

So, just do me a really big favour, keep an eye on Lauren for me?

You really think that's a good idea?

No. No, it's not ideal, Abi, but...

Look, I'm gonna be as quick as I can, all right?

Just make her some food if she's hungry or anything.

Don't let anyone in. And don't let her leave.

Just call me if you've got any problems.

PHONE RINGS

I'm sorry. I know.

I ain't had time to clear up.

Oh, yeah. The cot came.

Um... How's Lauren?

Er, yeah... She's about as well as can be expected, really.

I thought I'd get her some magazines, you know. Fashion. Girly stuff.

You all right?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Just...worried about Lauren.

-You're not coming down with anything, are you?

-No. No, no, no.

Look, I've got to get to work.

I'll see you later, all right?

Listen, when you get back. The nursery. It'll be all set up.

Great.

I'm so sorry that I'm late. My daughter's...

She's not been well, so... If you'd like to make your way upstairs

and I'll be with you as soon as I can?

Lola. Can you do me a favour, please?

Can you nip to the chemist, get me that lot?

-Yeah, course.

-Thanks.

-Who's the stiff?

Go on, before it shuts.

Kirsty!

-Oh, hi.

-You all right?

-Yeah.

So? How did you get on?

The test?

Oh. I ain't had time.

-You said you were late!

-A day. I want to be sure.

Why don't you get one? Then you will be.

What if it's negative? What do I do then?

Besides, they're out. I'll get one tomorrow. I promise.

It's all right. I'll get you one. I'll get you one right now.

Kat!

Kat, don't! Kat!

Where you going?

Just doing something for a mate. Won't be long.

Oi, I don't know if you've noticed

but your ex-boyfriend's giving me the eye.

He is so nice-looking.

You're welcome to him.

I'm free for a drink later if you fancy it?

This what they call playing hard to get?

Well, I don't mess about, me. Just say it like it is, you know.

What's up with those two?

I dunno. You can help me pack away if you like. Seeing as Kat's left me.

I've got loads of heavy clothes that need lifting

and I'm such a weak and feeble little girl.

You look strong enough to me.

Hi. What can I get you?

Pint, please. Any news on Lauren?

She's come home. She's just come back.

How is she? Is she all right?

I don't know. I guess.

Forget the pint, yeah.

I've just started pouring!

How you feeling?

Not very good. I've got these pretty bad stomach cramps.

Anything I can do?

Thanks for being nice to me.

I'm your sister, ain't I?

I wasn't very nice to you, was I? The other day. With your notes.

It's OK. Don't worry about it. Who cares about A-levels, anyway?

You! And you should. Cos you are so clever, Abi.

You could do whatever you want. Do you know that?

You don't have to be like this. Like me.

You're really clever too, Lauren. I mean, you're really good at art.

You're good at all kinds of things.

Am I? Maybe I was, but I'm not any more.

It'll be all right. You will get better. You'll see.

DOORBELL RINGS

I'll get it. You drink your tea, yeah?

Lauren in?

She's ill, Joey. She needs rest.

I ain't gonna cause any trouble. I'm just worried about her.

-I'll tell her.

-I need to talk to her, Ab.

You can't, all right? Not now. Not today.

If you don't go I'll call my mum and dad. Yeah, and they'll go spare.

-And they won't let you anywhere near her.

-Yeah, fine. All right.

Will you just... Will you just... Just tell her I've been round, yeah?

Yeah. Course I will.

What did he want?

-Nothing. It doesn't matter.

-Abi?

Yeah, Mum said no visitors, all right? You need to rest.

I am not an invalid! I had one too many drinks and I got ill.

And everyone's acting like I got cancer or something.

Where are you going?

-To talk to Joey.

-No, no - you need to rest. You can't. Just lie down.

-I want to see him!

-No. I'll call Mum! You just wait here.

Good luck with that.

Lauren!

Back off, Abi. I mean it.

Fine. You know what? Don't listen.

Two minutes of being nice, being a proper sister. That is all you can manage, isn't it?

Lauren? You all right?

Lauren, what are you doing up and around?

Yeah, I'm fine. Have you seen Joey?

No.

Lauren!

-Lauren, you look terrible. Just sit down.

-No, thank you.

-What are you doing?

-I'm looking for Joey! Is that allowed, Lucy?

What?

I bet you were so happy the other night - me, off my face,

disappearing with that bloke.

-Lauren, I...

-That disgusting bloke!

-Just listen...

-You didn't even try and stop me, did you?

No. And I wonder why.

Obviously so you could get your claws into Joey!

I know all about it.

-Lauren...

-No, I don't want to hear it from you, all right?

Billie this. Billie that...

That wasn't my fault, Carol.

Lauren. Lauren!

What?

What, Lucy? You gonna stop me talking to him now?

He came to see me!

Look, I didn't make you go off with that bloke.

What, so you're not with Joey, then? What, you two ain't together?

So what if I am? What is it to you?

Shouldn't you be at hospital or at home?

What, out the way?

Come on, Lauren. Let's go.

No, you know what. I think I need a drink.

Lauren. Lauren, I just came to see you.

-Why? Did you feel sorry for me?

-I was worried, weren't I?

-Yeah. You and Lucy both.

-Babe, look, let me just take you home, yeah?

What, like some sick old woman?

-You shouldn't be here.

-Give me a drink.

-No.

-Why?

Come on, Kirsty. Look, I've got money. Please, just one drink.

Come on.

I'm calling your dad.

No, look, you don't understand, OK. Just one last drink.

I never had one, because I never knew.

Please, just one last drink, then that is it.

Lauren. Come with me now.

Please. Please, I need it.

No, Lauren.

Fine. Fine, then I'll just get it myself!

Lauren! Lauren, don't. Lauren!

-Lauren! Lauren, come here.

-GET OFF ME!

Lauren, come here, darling. You don't want this, darling.

DON'T TOUCH ME!

Sorry. Ow. Sorry.

-Babe, come on.

-I mean it, Joey. I need a drink.

-No, you don't, Lauren.

-Lauren...

-Oh, look, here she is. My old mum. What was it this time?

Did you tell Abi to keep me under lock and key? Is that what it was?

Come on.

No, I can't. I can't.

I'm having a quick one.

-Did you give her a drink?

-No, course not. She just came in.

-You need to get her out of here, Tan.

-Yeah, thanks, Carol.

Get off me.

Whoa, whoa, is she all right?

We're going home.

Joey. Joey...

-Lauren! Lauren!

-You all right? I've got your medicine.

You're gonna be fine when you get home.

Stop. Just stop! Get off me... Please.

-I'm fine.

-Careful, Lauren.

-What's happened?

-Don't ask.

-Here.

Take it home. Do it now. No messing about.

OK. Tell Alfie I'm checking on Lauren and I'll be back in a bit.

Listen, good luck.

Yeah.

-What was she doing in the Vic?!

-Do you mind?

-I ain't going anywhere.

-You've seen the state she's in.

-That's exactly what I'm talking about.

I leave her in your charge, half an hour later she's looking for a drink.

-Served by your wife, actually.

-Who happened to call me. So where were you?

-Booty's.

-Oh, Booty's!

-I had an appointment!

-Waxing? Manicure? Must have been really important.

-Just get out.

-No.

-Just get out of my house.

-Mum!

-Tan, she's not just your daughter.

-Can you just stop it?!

Can you just stop it?!

You heard her. Get out.

No, both of you. I have had to listen to this my whole life.

Since I was little. You two just taking lumps out of each other. And I can't stand it.

-It's all right, Lauren.

-No, it's not. It's not all right, is it?

It's not all right.

Can't you two just talk? What, can you not even just talk?

SHE CRIES

OK. All right, darling. OK.

(Just go.)

(Please.)

Lauren, you know where I am. If you need anything.

-Anything at all.

-She knows.

-I'll come back later, OK?

-It's all right. I can call.

-I'll come back later.

God!

OK, I'm going.

-This ain't over, Tan, all right. She's my daughter as well. Do you hear me?

-Fine.

Well, why don't you get that written on her coffin when she dies of liver failure?

-Now please, will you just go?

-Tan...

Please.

DOORBELL RINGS

DOORBELL RINGS AGAIN

This is the hardest part, darling.

It'll get better, honestly it will, but just maybe for now...

-you need a little bit of help.

-Like what?

Some kind of care.

Care?

Residential care.

A hospital?

A clinic.

What?

-Mum, I don't want that. I don't need that...

-OK. Fine. Fine.

Yeah. Well, we don't need to discuss it now.

I just wanted a drink. One drink.

The final drink. Just to say goodbye to it.

Lauren, you can't have a drink. Not even one.

You heard what the doctor said. One drink could kill you.

Yeah, they only say that to scare you. I've been sick.

That's it. Sick. People get better.

You don't have to keep me under lock and key.

In fact, you can't. You can't keep me under lock and key.

You tried that. Remember? It didn't work.

OK.

-All right? I just need to go to the bathroom.

-Come on, then.

No, Mum, I can do that on my own!

He said you had a little chat. He said you invited him up here.

-Is that it?

-Ain't that enough?!

Well, yeah, he's lying. I didn't even answer the door. He didn't come in. I didn't even talk to him.

-Right, so why-why would he say all that?

-I don't know! Stir things up!

-He's sick! You can't believe a word he says.

-I don't want him in this flat, all right?

-I don't want him near you or the baby. Do you understand?

-Neither do I. I promise! I HATE him!

-How's Lauren?

-Oh, she's great, yeah(!) She's great. You know, fabulous.

-Apart from the fact she nearly had a drink, on your watch.

-I stopped her. I called you!

Tanya's doing her nut. And I've got to come home to this mess. Look at it.

What, is this what life's going to be like when the baby comes?

What are you doing, Max?

Nothing. I'm sorry, all right? I'm just upset about Lauren.

OK.

Come here.

(I love you.)

Love you, too.

Come here. Come here, I want to show you something.

OK?

There you go.

All right?

LAUREN GROANS

OK...

There you go. Nice and cosy?

I love you.

I only want what's best for you. You know that, don't you?

(Yeah, Mum.)

Trust me?

Everything's gonna be OK.

I'm only 19 and I've made such a mess of everything.

It's just a wrong turning. That's all.

You got years to get back on track.

I promise you.

And I'm gonna be with you every step of the way.

From now on, you are my number one priority.

You.

My girl.

Get some rest, eh? I'll pop back in a bit.

-That used to be Lauren's.

-She'll be OK.

Listen, our baby... I don't want anything like this to happen.

I don't want anything like this to go wrong.

Babe, what's the matter?

I want everything to be perfect.

Me. You. The baby. Not like it was before.

Not like I was before. With him.

Yeah, well, forget about him. He's out the picture, ain't he?

-You're with me. You're safe.

-Am I?

Course you are.

-Come and sit down. I'll make you a cup of tea.

-I've got to get back to work. I'm in the middle of a shift.

Don't worry about that. We'll just call Alfie.

Just tell him you're sick or something.

What you doing?

I was gonna clear up.

-Max, just leave it.

-Kirsty, what you doing?

-Just leave it!

What you being like that for? Just sit down, will you.

-I'll take care of it.

-I got it!

All right, fine.

Fine. What's wrong with you?

Actually...

I feel a bit queasy.

What is that?

-What?

-That.

-It's just silly...

-Well, why don't you show me?

-Show you what?

-What do you mean? What you've got in your hand.

-No, I'm going to the loo.

-Kirsty. Come here.

-No!

-What is it?

-No!

-Just show me!

-Get off me! No!

-Show me what's in your hand.

-No. Please, Max. Please!

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