0:00:42 > 0:00:46# Blue jeans, white shirt
0:00:46 > 0:00:49# Walked into the room You know you made my eyes burn
0:00:49 > 0:00:52# It was like James Dean
0:00:52 > 0:00:54# For sure
0:00:54 > 0:00:58# You so fresh to death and sick as cancer... #
0:01:13 > 0:01:15You excited about your first day back?
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- Oh, I can't wait.- You'll be fine.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21And I'll be there to make sure you don't get into any trouble.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36# So please don't let go
0:01:36 > 0:01:40# Cos you know... #
0:01:40 > 0:01:42Need a hand with that, Gran?
0:01:42 > 0:01:47Oh, Lauren, I heard you was back, from Poppy.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49Oh, sorry. I thought my dad would have told you that.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Oh, nobody tells me nothing these days.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54They've got too many troubles of their own.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57How are you doing? In yourself, I mean?
0:01:57 > 0:02:01Erm...well, you know.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Yes. Well, the road back from addiction is a hard one, Lauren.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08I mean, I should know, what with my Nick.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10And the path is strewn with temptation.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12So you've got to be strong.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16And you've got to draw comfort from them what loves you.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- Do you want a hand with all this? - Oh, thank you. Thank you.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24Oh, is it Grandad's birthday today?
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Sorry. I completely forgot.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30Oh, well, you've got other things on your mind.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- Shouldn't we do something to celebrate? 80's a big deal. - Oh, I ain't got time for that.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37I mean, what with the launderette and my church warden duties
0:02:37 > 0:02:40and visiting your grandfather, I ain't got time to think.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Can I get you anything, Cora?
0:02:49 > 0:02:50A sick bag(?)
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Do you ever do anything other than pour scorn on things?
0:02:53 > 0:02:56It's a gift. It'd be a crime to waste it.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Are you going to eat that?
0:03:00 > 0:03:01My appetite's gone, innit?
0:03:01 > 0:03:05Just relax. Lauren'll be back soon. Are you going to go and see Jim?
0:03:05 > 0:03:08Er, I don't know. Probably not. I want to stick around here,
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- keep an eye on Lauren. - You can't wrap her in cotton wool.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- She's right, you know. - At least we agree on something.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17Listen, why don't I just spend the day with Lauren?
0:03:17 > 0:03:20DOOR OPENS
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- You all right, Lauren?- All right?
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- You been out for a run?- Yeah.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32So, you got any other plans today, or...?
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Actually, I thought I'd throw a party.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42DOOR SHUTS
0:03:42 > 0:03:45And to what do I owe this pleasure?
0:03:45 > 0:03:48Scarlett might want that.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- PIANO MUSIC PLAYS - Well, couldn't that have waited?
0:03:52 > 0:03:54You obviously want something, Michael,
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- so why don't you spit it out? - I waited for you at the Vic.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59Really?
0:03:59 > 0:04:03Yeah. Yeah. Was there a problem with Scarlett or...something?
0:04:03 > 0:04:07No. No. I didn't realise we'd made a proper date.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Well, we hadn't. It was nothing concrete, but...
0:04:10 > 0:04:14It's cool. We can reschedule, if you want, for tonight or something?
0:04:14 > 0:04:19Well, actually, I can't tonight. I've got, um, plans with...Danny.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24Danny? Yeah. More business waffle.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Something like that.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Oh, here.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Singles night at the R&R.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36Now that me and Danny are kind of an item, I won't be needing it.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- So why don't you come along? You never know, you might just get lucky.- Yeah. That's funny(!)
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- It's Grandad's eightieth, Dad. - Yeah, but you can't just go rocking up to the care home.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54Yeah, which is why I said we should have a party here in his honour.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58Plus, it's a nice thing to do for Gran as well, when she gets back.
0:04:58 > 0:04:59She did seem really stressed.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03It's not easy, darling, looking after someone on their last legs.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Right, thanks for that, Cora(!) Little ray of sunshine.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07I think it's an excellent idea.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Are you sure you're up to it, Lauren?
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Yes, Dad. It'll give me something to do.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Look, I don't mind asking Abi, you know. She could give you a hand. - Abi's out with Jay.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- Me and Cora can pitch in and help, can't we, Cora?- Why not?- No!
0:05:19 > 0:05:22I don't need everyone running around after me, all right? Not any more.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26I can do this. I want to do this.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Just... Please, just let me.
0:05:32 > 0:05:33Ta-ra.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38So what else did Alfie say about Ronnie, then?
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- I haven't had a chance to speak to him.- Yeah, but...
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Anyway, I've decided it's a lot of fuss over nothing.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44Michael.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Michael!
0:05:46 > 0:05:47What's the matter? You deaf?
0:05:47 > 0:05:50Must be your age.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Here. Fill your boots.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00It's Janine, innit?
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- Might be a laugh.- Yeah.
0:06:06 > 0:06:07Yeah, that sounds good.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09I'm sure Michael won't mind taking Scarlett for a bit.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12All right, then. Cool. I'll see you there, yeah?
0:06:12 > 0:06:14Yeah. Cool.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16What about you, Joey? Fancy it?
0:06:16 > 0:06:18Yeah. I'll pop in.
0:06:18 > 0:06:19Great.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- Eh, Lauren, you sure you're OK for this?- I'm fine!
0:06:27 > 0:06:30Kevin, you can go to the toilet.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34Er, Kylie, don't do that to Tariq. Thank you.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Don't forget to wash your hands, Kevin.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42Oh, Whitney. You are a sight for sore eyes.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- You look like you could do with a hand.- Yeah. Helen phoned in sick,
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- so basically we've got all the age groups in together. Chaos. - It's just how I like it.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53Right, come on, you lot, settle down.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Settle down. CHILD:- It's mine, it's mine!
0:06:57 > 0:07:01Yeah, I'm sure Bianca can get some time off from the stall.
0:07:01 > 0:07:02Great.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04Is it all right if I bring Masood along?
0:07:04 > 0:07:06Ooh. Are you sure he's ready for his first Branning gathering?
0:07:06 > 0:07:10Yeah, well, I'll tell him to wear some body armour.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Oh, yes, and if you see Gran, don't tell her,
0:07:12 > 0:07:14cos I want it to be a surprise.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15That shouldn't be a problem.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Dot hardly ever comes in here these days.- Must be your cooking.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- CAROL LAUGHS - There you go. Thanks.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- Is there anything you want me to bring?- No. No. I've got it all under control.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28OK. It's good to see you making amends, Lauren.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Because the last thing this family needs is any more grief.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34So I hope you're taking your recovery seriously.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38I am. They gave me loads of coping mechanisms as part of my treatment.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41It's a load of psychobabble, really, but it's basically
0:07:41 > 0:07:46- just about keeping busy and having an outlet when things get tough.- Oh.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50So, for me, well, it's my running.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- Hi. Can I have a cup of tea, please? - Yeah, yeah, I'll bring it over.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58Just as long as you don't let anything or anyone distract you.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03No. Yeah, I know. Well, that's all in the past now.
0:08:03 > 0:08:09Good. Because what you need right now is time to recover...alone.
0:08:09 > 0:08:10I know.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16CHILDREN PLAY QUIETLY
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- How do you do it?- It's a gift.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22Hi. Look, I know it's short notice,
0:08:22 > 0:08:25but I wondered if you could have Denny today?
0:08:25 > 0:08:26Erm, actually...
0:08:26 > 0:08:28Sure, no problem. The more the merrier.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32Oh, thank you. You be a good boy. Mummy'll see you later.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Bye.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46I think you're supposed to hit it.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47What do you want?
0:08:47 > 0:08:51I thought you might want to spend some time with Scarlett.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53You shirking your responsibilities?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55No. I just wanted to go to my grandad's party
0:08:55 > 0:08:57and I thought you might want to see her.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01You OK?
0:09:05 > 0:09:08Where are you going?
0:09:12 > 0:09:15PHONE RINGS
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- Hello? Ron! Hey!- Oi. JACK CLEARS HIS THROAT
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Look, do me a favour, call me back, yeah?
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- You all right, Rox? - Yeah. What do you want?
0:09:25 > 0:09:28I thought I could pick Amy up, take her to my dad's birthday.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- No. Now's not really a good time. - Yeah, but I...
0:09:32 > 0:09:35Jack, look, you don't get to just pick and choose when you want to be a dad.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37Where's all this coming from?
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Oh, right. I get it.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42This is what it's going to be like, when you tie the knot with Alfie?
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Going to try and squeeze me out, are you? I don't think so.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59That would explain Michael's mood, then.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- How come Janine gets all the fit blokes?- It's her perfume.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06It's a whiff of desperation with a hint of millionaire!
0:10:10 > 0:10:14There you are. Twice in one day - that's fate trying to tell you something, that is.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- Yeah, that everyone's got blokes and we ain't.- Then maybe we should go. - Look who's desperate now.
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- How are we supposed to meet any decent blokes these days? - Not at some sad singles night.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25There might be some fit ones there.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Yeah, like there was at that speed-dating night?!
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- How are you getting on?- Yep. Yep, everything's under control.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- I'm very proud of you, you know that?- Yeah.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Did you get everything I needed from the shop?
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- Yeah.- Let me see it, then.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05What, was the Minute Mart all out of booze, was it?
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Dad, just because I can't drink,
0:11:07 > 0:11:09don't mean everyone else has to go without.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- It don't mean we have to make things harder for you, does it, Lauren? - I can cope.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16Anyway, this isn't about me. It's about Grandad.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19It's about doing something nice for Gran.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22And anyway, how are we going to get things back to normal
0:11:22 > 0:11:25if everyone keeps treading on eggshells around me?
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Dad, I just want things to go back to normal...
0:11:30 > 0:11:33..or whatever passes for normal in this house.
0:11:40 > 0:11:41Right.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48I'd better get back to the shop. High-five.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- I'm hungry. I'm going to get some biscuits.- Cool.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07You're lucky, in't you? Ian's not here.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09You can't stand in the way of true love.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13You won't say anything, will you?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Cos I did get you your job back after all,
0:12:15 > 0:12:18which was really good of me, if you think about it.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21And I get to keep my place and keep seeing Bobby.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- Sneaky little thing, in't you? - It's what they call a win-win situation.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Yeah, I suppose it is.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35Hello.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38Oh, you all right, Alice? What can I get you to drink?
0:12:38 > 0:12:40Lauren, I don't mind doing that, if you want?
0:12:40 > 0:12:42No, it's fine, Dad. What would you like?
0:12:42 > 0:12:45A lemonade.
0:12:45 > 0:12:46I've got work later, so...
0:12:49 > 0:12:50DOORBELL RINGS
0:12:53 > 0:12:56Lauren's done an amazing job, organising everything.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58You all right?
0:12:58 > 0:13:01Erm, oh, no, thank you. A fellow teetotaller.
0:13:03 > 0:13:04Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't...
0:13:04 > 0:13:06No, that's all right. It's fine.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09So, what? Just two apple juices, then?
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- Yeah.- Yeah, please. - Cool. Thank you.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Good start(!)- Just relax.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- Vol-au-vent? - Oh, lovely.- Right.- Thank you.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22How does it feel, being brought into the fold?
0:13:22 > 0:13:28- Um...- I think the best way with this lot is to make out you're stupid
0:13:28 > 0:13:31and keep shtoom.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33Am I right?
0:13:35 > 0:13:37You all right, bruv?
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- Roxy wouldn't let me bring Amy.- Well, it's not that big a deal, is it?
0:13:41 > 0:13:44Well, it might not be to you. I'm going to get a drink.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- You all right? You all right, Uncle Max.- You all right, B?
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- I brought that. Is that all right? - Of course.- You all right, Lauren? Good to see you back.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53Lauren, I'm sorry about earlier.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56That's fine. It's all right. Just stop apologising.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58OK, sorry.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02Do you know if...if Joey's going to pop in later, or anything?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05Oh, you know Joey. A law to himself.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- No sign of the guest of honour?- Dot? She ain't back from visiting Jim yet.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- All right?- Hi.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22DOOR SHUTS
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- Hello, Michael.- Kathleen.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30I saw you scuttling over earlier. I've seen Janine an' all.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32How terrifying for you(!)
0:14:32 > 0:14:34She was parading her latest conquest.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36And you want what?
0:14:36 > 0:14:39Right, well, I'm going to put my name down for this singles night
0:14:39 > 0:14:42over at the R&R, and I thought you'd like to come as well.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- No.- Oh, go on.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- No.- Cos then I'll know that if you're there, I won't be the saddest person in the room.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54You never know, you might meet someone.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58Unlike you, Kathleen, I don't need a relationship to define me.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02Or maybe you're just holding out for someone special.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Janine has, by the looks of it.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- He's welcome to it.- You're jealous!
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- No, I'm not.- Yes, you are. Admit it. You're jealous.
0:15:09 > 0:15:15No. I don't do jealousy! I just don't like the idea of him with my daughter. That's all.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17You're jumping the gun a bit. It might be just a fling.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20No, no, no. "Item." She said the word "item".
0:15:20 > 0:15:23She specifically used the word "item".
0:15:23 > 0:15:25And you believed her?
0:15:25 > 0:15:28It didn't occur to you that she might just be trying to wind you up?
0:15:28 > 0:15:30That's what happens, innit, when you're jealous.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33It sort of clouds your thinking.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36Well, thank you for that(!) But in the final analysis, I think it'll come to naught,
0:15:36 > 0:15:41so you just toddle off and have fun at your munters ball.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43You should be grateful I asked you.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46You look like you could do with a bit of the other.
0:15:52 > 0:15:53There you go.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- Thank you.- Right, I thought we could go for a bite to eat later.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00There's a new gaff opened in Shoreditch everyone's raving about.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Well, I've got lots of work to do. And so have you.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07OK, a quiet night in it is, then. A bit of business,
0:16:07 > 0:16:08a bit of pleasure.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11I think there might have been some sort of misunderstanding.
0:16:11 > 0:16:18Look, Friday night was a one-off, never-to-be-repeated moment of weakness.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22What's this? You playing hard-to-get? I quite like it.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26No, this is me being absolutely clear on the basis of our relationship from now on.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31But your preference for working hard to get what you want has been duly noted.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37OK. Well, have a nice night in...alone.
0:16:49 > 0:16:50What is that, Tiff?
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- It's a horse. Duh! - Oh, yeah. Course it is. Silly me.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- Looks more like a dog. - What would you know?- More than you.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59You leave Bobby alone.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01# Tiffany and Bobby sitting in a tree... #
0:17:01 > 0:17:05Excuse me, that's enough! Go back to where you were, please.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- Why?- Because I said so.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09You can't tell me what to do.
0:17:09 > 0:17:10Move. Now!
0:17:31 > 0:17:34It's like a double celebration - Jim's birthday and Lauren being back.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36Hm. It's good to see Lauren doing so well.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38Let's just hope she keeps it up.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41She will. She's stronger than you think.
0:17:45 > 0:17:46Trial by family.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49Oh, I think I'll survive.
0:17:49 > 0:17:50I was talking about Lauren.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59This is before her and Alfie get married. Imagine what it's going to be like.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- I ain't even going to get a look-in, am I?- We've all got our problems.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- Oh, says the man who's just moved in with his bird.- No, says the man whose daughter's just come out of rehab.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10I didn't know what to say to her.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12I felt like everything I did say was just the wrong thing.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16Yeah, exactly. Well, you know, it's hard to know what to say, in't it, Alice?
0:18:16 > 0:18:17Don't worry. She's all right.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24You all right? Yeah?
0:18:24 > 0:18:27I just feel like everyone's talking about me.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29Yeah, well, they probably are, aren't they?
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- Yeah.- Look, do you want to duck out for a bit?
0:18:31 > 0:18:33I'll make an excuse for you.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Ah, here she is - the guest of honour.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- Hello! - Gran, you made it! Surprise!
0:18:43 > 0:18:47Oh, I say. What's all this in aid of?
0:18:47 > 0:18:50Well, it's for Grandad. I organised it all myself.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- I got your message.- Mm.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- I thought we should have a word. - What about?
0:19:05 > 0:19:09Scarlett. She's very wary of strangers.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- And you're telling me because...? - Because if you're going to be spending more time around her,
0:19:13 > 0:19:16there are certain ground rules you need to adhere to.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19What makes you think I'm going to be spending more time around Scarlett?
0:19:19 > 0:19:22Now that you and Janine are...
0:19:22 > 0:19:24I wouldn't say me and Janine are anything.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Ah, really? She blown you out, has she?
0:19:27 > 0:19:30Yeah, she can be like that - mercurial.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Let's just say that Janine was coming on a bit strong,
0:19:32 > 0:19:35so I've decided to cool it down, shall we?
0:19:35 > 0:19:39Quite right. Lucky you. So you won't be seeing her tonight, then?
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- No. She's all yours, Michael. - No, thanks. I'll pass.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52So how's Dad?
0:19:52 > 0:19:55Oh, you know...
0:19:55 > 0:19:58Lauren's done a fantastic job, hasn't she, Dot?
0:19:58 > 0:20:01Yes, yes, it's marvellous.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Yeah, Dad would have loved this. - Yeah.
0:20:11 > 0:20:12That was...that was me. Sorry.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18Um, time for a toast.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Yeah, do you want to say a few words, Dot?
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Dot?
0:20:26 > 0:20:31This is all wrong. No, I'm sorry, but it's all wrong.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- I've got to go.- Don't be like that. Lauren's worked really hard.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Yes, I know. At least she's made the effort,
0:20:37 > 0:20:39however misguided.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41It's a shame his own children didn't make the same effort
0:20:41 > 0:20:44and go to see their father on his birthday.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50I've not quite worked out the logistics of it yet.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54We could send a letter home, see who's interested. I think it'd be quite a good idea.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- SHARON CLEARS HER THROAT - Is everything all right?- Not really.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00Why was Denny excluded from playing with the other kids?
0:21:00 > 0:21:04He wasn't excluded. I decided it would be better for everyone
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- if he played with the younger kids. - And why was it exactly?
0:21:06 > 0:21:10It wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that your little sister was picking on him?
0:21:10 > 0:21:11Other way round, actually.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13Are you saying my son's a liar?
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- Whitney? Do you want to explain? - Yeah.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19Erm, Dennis was saying some stuff to Tiff so I moved him on.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21He gave me a lot of lip, actually.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23He's a sensitive boy. He wouldn't do that.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26So what are you going to do about it?
0:21:26 > 0:21:28If Whitney says that Dennis was to blame,
0:21:28 > 0:21:30then that's good enough for me.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32Oh, right. It's going to be like that, is it?
0:21:32 > 0:21:35You still got the hump over that business with Dexter and the catapult?
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- Mrs Rickman, I can assure... - It's not nice, is it, when people go around accusing your son?
0:21:39 > 0:21:43The only difference is my son wasn't to blame.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Right. Well, you've obviously made your mind up.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50But don't think you've heard the last of it.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52Denny, come on, sweetheart. Let's go.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Thanks for backing me up.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01My pleasure. Dennis can be a little nightmare sometimes.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04I thought you handled it really well.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06- It's really good to have you back. - Thanks.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18- You all right?- Yeah. - So, how was the party?
0:22:18 > 0:22:23Oh, yeah, the usual quiet affair, you know. Lauren lost it. Joey covered for her. Dot kicked off.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- So, what fun have I missed here? - I spent the afternoon listening to Michael moaning about Janine.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31What would we do without other people's misfortunes to get us through our day?
0:22:31 > 0:22:35Funny you should say that. I'm fed up of sorting out other people's lives,
0:22:35 > 0:22:37so I've signed up for that singles night.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Oh, you must be desperate.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41I don't know what you're laughing at. I've signed you up an' all.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50Ah, seeing as your plans have fallen through tonight,
0:22:50 > 0:22:52you might want to give that one a whirl.
0:22:52 > 0:22:53Might get a result.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03But... I mean, what can I do for you?
0:23:05 > 0:23:08We're sorry that we didn't go and see Dad today.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10Well, it ain't about today.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12Dot, what's wrong?
0:23:12 > 0:23:13Nothing. Nothing. I'm fine.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16You're obviously upset about something.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18Look, I can't talk about this just now, I ain't got time.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21I've got my tea to get and I've got to talk to the vicar,
0:23:21 > 0:23:23you know, about the flowers for next week's services.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25So if you will excuse me, I'll be very...
0:23:25 > 0:23:29Dot, we're not going anywhere till you tell us what's wrong.
0:23:30 > 0:23:35When was the last time that you went to visit your father?
0:23:37 > 0:23:40Well, I've had a lot on, Dot, you know, with Lauren an' all that.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Yeah, and I've, you know, I've been really busy working.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Gallivanting more like, with that Mr Masmood.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47And what's your excuse, Jack?
0:23:47 > 0:23:51- You haven't been to see him for months.- You ain't? What's the matter with you?
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- I've had a lot on my plate. - What, don't you think I have? - Look at the pair of you, bickering,
0:23:54 > 0:23:57trying to shift the blame.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00Every day - well, nearly every day - I go to visit your father.
0:24:00 > 0:24:05And every day there is a little bit less of him left.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08And every day he sits looking at your photos.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13Look, I'm sorry, Dot. I'll go and see him tomorrow.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16And what then?
0:24:16 > 0:24:19Forget about him till the next time I remind you?
0:24:19 > 0:24:21You don't have to do this all on your own, Dot.
0:24:21 > 0:24:27But I do, Carol. I do. Because if I don't, who will? You?
0:24:30 > 0:24:34I mean, he's your father. He brought you up
0:24:34 > 0:24:36and he fed and he clothed you.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39And I know that you've got your own lives
0:24:39 > 0:24:40and your own troubles,
0:24:40 > 0:24:44and I know that you've got children what need you.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46But he needs you, too.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49I know he ain't always been a saint,
0:24:49 > 0:24:56but how many birthdays do you reckon that he might have left?
0:24:58 > 0:25:04And I can't do it all on my own. I can't.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06I want to. But I can't.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09Dot, I've not seen you around much lately.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12I didn't realise it's been such a strain on you. I'm sorry.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15Look, Dot, we'll try and make sure things are different from now on, all right?
0:25:15 > 0:25:20- Yeah, for a start, you don't need to go and see Dad every day, do you? - I do. I can't just abandon him.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23- I mean, what would people say? - Well, you won't be, will you?
0:25:23 > 0:25:26Don't worry what they say. They'll have to answer to us.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29They're right. It's too much for you to go every day. You need your rest.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33- Yeah, Dot. The days you're not there, one of us will go. - Yeah, that's right.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37It's just that I want to know that you're looking out for him.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43You know, that you'll go and visit him sometimes?
0:25:43 > 0:25:46- Well, we will. - Yeah, we'll see to it.
0:25:57 > 0:25:59You OK?
0:26:02 > 0:26:04Well, that went well, didn't it(?)
0:26:04 > 0:26:06Yeah, well, it wasn't your fault, was it?
0:26:08 > 0:26:12I just wanted to do something right. Something good.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15I know. Well, you did, didn't you?
0:26:17 > 0:26:18Thank you.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24Thank you for covering for me earlier.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28That's all right. That's what friends are for, innit?
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Yeah.
0:26:33 > 0:26:39And is that all we are then... just friends?
0:26:41 > 0:26:46Er, look, Lauren, babe, you really need to focus on your recovery.
0:26:55 > 0:26:56Do you still love me?
0:27:05 > 0:27:09I don't want to be the reason that you don't get better properly.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27- Right, so I'll see you a bit later on, yeah?- Yeah.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33You OK?
0:27:33 > 0:27:37Yeah. I'm good. I'm really good.
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