18/10/2013 EastEnders

Careful, careful, careful, careful...

I was going to make you breakfast in bed this morning.

That would've been nice. I would've eaten the breakfast. It's not a good idea.

Michael, we're together now. I don't care who knows.

Think about this. Think about this. Kathleen will throw me out.

And the monkey, you know, he's going to respond predictably.

They're going to find out sooner or later.

And what about Janine? Do you think it's going to let you look after Scarlett

if it knows that you and I are together?

I don't think so. You know?

Incidentally, she swore at Dot this morning.

Did she? She did, yeah. She's losing the plot.

She is... Yeah.

Good.

Just a few more days, baby.

Then we'll tell everyone.

Yeah? Yeah.

You can kiss me now. Yeah? Yeah.

You sure she's got chickenpox?

She's got spots all over her face, Billy.

She probably picked it up from that horrible nursery.

Place is full of germs, ain't it?

At least she's safe here with me. I really don't trust him.

Janine, erm... All these locks.

Don't you think it's getting a bit out of hand?

He threatened me.

It's OK, baby.

You've got no idea what he's capable of.

All right, look. Why don't you stay here, look after Scarlett?

I can run the office.

Janine, I'm not completely useless.

OK, now, you sit down and make yourself comfortable.

On what, that? Yes.

I'll just go and get you a blanket...

Hey.

You good?

Yeah. I'm bringing your blankie.

Trust me, resistance is futile.

Just let her get on with it.

What time do you call this?

I got held up.

Well, lucky for you two I'm in charge today.

Whatever you say, Billy boy.

Kenwyn House. What about it?

Well, one of the flats is lying empty. Empty flats cost money.

I've got a couple of enquiries. I'll follow them up later, yeah?

Don't bother. I'm showing someone round this afternoon.

You could have told me.

I don't care who does it, so long as the place gets let. OK?

If you'd bothered to read the appointments book...

Game on.

Here she is. Regular as clockwork.

I'm looking for Janine.

Oh, she's at home looking after Scarlett. She's got chickenpox.

Oh. Thanks, Billy.

No worries. Hey.

There you go. All right, mate? Nice one.

You have a nice day, OK?

Hey! One minute, mate! Yo! I didn't order this!

Now we've got to look after Tommy as well as the stall?

The nursery's rife with chickenpox. We'll just have to manage till Alfie gets back.

Did you see that?

What? A massive rat!

Don't make a fuss. You'll send it my way.

Go on, kill it!

Don't let that near me.

It's huge! That's disgusting!

No wonder there's vermin with all that rubbish lying around.

It's going to ruin my trade, that.

The bins were only emptied this week.

I thought Kim went to the council about it?

Yeah, so did I. No wonder she's been avoiding me.

JANINE SIGHS

What? How's Scarlett?

Contagious.

Who's looking after her?

I am, obviously.

She needs to drink plenty of fluids.

I do know that, yeah.

I really think you should tell Michael.

If Michael comes anywhere near us, I will have him arrested.

And maybe you should remind him of that.

You cancelled my appointment?

Sorry about that. The client called. Said it wasn't convenient.

You're a snake, you know that?

Hey, pack it in, will ya? It takes one to know one, Luce.

Both of you! We're supposed to be a team here.

PHONE RINGS Why don't you tell that to Joey Essex? Hey.

Janine. Hello?

Just so we're clear - me? Investment Consultant.

You, Sales Assistant.

Someone scared of a little bit of competition?

Trust me, you're not competition, Luce.

My commission cheque's already in the bank.

PHONE RINGS

That you, Al? Mmm-hmm.

All right? Mmm-hmm.

Shouldn't you be at the car lot?

No, I was working at the club till three in the morning.

Was that Michael?

Why do you ask?

Well, you seem to be spending quite a lot of time

with him recently, that's all.

Yeah, Michael could use his friends at the minute.

He could use his friends at the minute? Really?

He misses his daughter. So he lays on the charm

and you keep falling for it, right?

There's nothing going on with us. That ain't how it looks, is it?

Not to me, not to half the Square.

Well, you can think what you want, I'm honestly beyond caring. He is playing you, Alice.

And I'm sorry, but I don't want to see you get hurt again.

DOOR SLAMS

I waited an hour last night at the Vic.

Sorry, I had a headache.

A headache? Yeah, a really bad migraine.

Yeah, it must have been. You didn't answer any of my calls.

Do you know what, Tam? I'm just really stressed at the minute.

Clearly. I've lost my job, Scarlett's not well, I've got Michael to worry about...

It always comes back to Michael, doesn't it?

And all I get from you is constant sniping!

Oh, Denise. You ain't seen that sister of yours, have you?

No, not since this morning. No.

Only I need to speak to her about me bins

because she promised to get onto the council.

This wouldn't be Kim by any chance, would it?

Yes. I just went round there.

Patrick said she'd gone up west, shopping. Oh, typical.

Actually, I do think she rang the council this morning.

What we need is action. Is she committed to this?

Denise, you know me.

I ain't one to speak ill of no-one.

I know she's your family but, well, you can

hardly say that Kim is reliable, can you?

What we need is a meeting. How about the Vic tonight?

Show them we mean business.

That's a good idea. I'll go and round up some support.

You know, spread the word.

Six o'clock? All right, fine.

I'll make sure that Kim's there. Running things.

Perfect. See you later. See ya.

DENISE SIGHS

Come on, Fats, we're thirsty out here!

Can I get you ladies a drink?

Thought Ronnie had sent you packing?

Nah, you don't get rid of me that easily.

We're fine, thanks. Suit yourself.

ALICE: Michael, wait...

She's sick. You can't go over there.

Watch me.

I'm sure she's fine. That's a guess.

You'll be playing into Janine's hands if you go over there.

Janine can't look after her.

Michael, please. Promise me you won't.

This is the reason why you should be there with her, by the way.

About time.

Sorry, ladies, sorry. What's your poison?

I only came in for my wages.

Which I will give you, as soon as I've been to the bank.

I want my money now.

I can't be in two places at once, can I?

Oi, don't bite her head off. He messed up with a delivery.

At least he's consistent.

100 bottles of premium Jamaican rum, you know?

Which I now have to pay for.

Shame you can't pay for your staff.

I don't have any staff. Tracey can't work.

I'm in all by myself. Kirsty, please, can you...

Uh, don't even go there.

I'll step in, if you ask me nicely.

No, no, no...

You told me yourself, you're short-staffed.

I just don't think Alfie would like it.

Alfie's not here. You're not going to get a better offer.

What about Tommy? You need somebody to look after Tommy.

I'll put Tommy upstairs in his room.

Aw, this is nice. Us all spending the day together.

It might be, if you just chilled out a bit.

Do you want me to make you a sandwich? I ain't hungry.

Come on, babe. Remember what the doctor said.

You need to keep eating. Keep your strength up.

Plenty of fibre. You're still a little bit constipated.

Aw, come on, Mum, man! This is what I'm...

DOOR BELL RINGS

Dunno who that is. Maybe it's Cora.

Surprise! Surprise!

Aaagh!

My man! My boy!

Wait, wait, wait...

I really don't think Dexter's up for visitors right now.

Yes, I am, Mum. That's why I text them. OK?

Janine's popped over the chemist. Left me baby-sitting.

I just came to see how Scarlett's doing. Hello!

First time she's settled all morning...

It's stifling in here. Can we get some air in?

I'd open a window but they've got locks on them.

This is all my fault. Of course it ain't.

If Janine hadn't have sacked me, maybe I could make her see sense.

How about me and you take her for a little walk round the Square?

What about Janine?

Five minutes won't hurt, will it?

Yeah. All right.

So tell me what life's been like without me?

Definitely quieter.

I've missed you at the Arches. Aww.

Phil's given me double the work. So, my normal amount?

We were worried about you.

Don't fret, cuz. I'll be good as new.

LOLA: You're going to miss the charity football match, ain't ya?

Well, that's not necessarily such a bad thing, is it?

Mum, I've still got two legs, you know? What's wrong with you?

Do you know what, I think it's time Dexter got some rest.

No, Mum, what are you...? I'm fine...

I should get back to the stall, anyway.

LOLA: It's all right, cos Sadie's on the warpath, anyway.

ABI: Jay, we should go too... Come on, you lot...

JAY: Yeah, see you, mate.

See you soon, mate.

Thanks for coming, guys. Bye. See ya.

Not if I see you lot first.

Mum, you didn't have to throw them out, you know?

Baby, you shouldn't be exerting yourself.

Mum can you stop fussing over me, please?!

Dexter, I'm only trying to help.

Janine'll come round.

You've seen her, Billy. She's losing the plot.

It can't be easy on Scarlett.

She misses her daddy, William.

You set me up. No, I didn't. You knew he was going to be here.

Michael, you need to leave.

Why? All I want to do is see my girl.

Michael, you're just going to make things worse.

And how is my girl?

Michael!

What the hell are you playing at? Careful, careful.

Janine, I had nothing to do with this, I swear!

You can shut up! Billy suggested we take her for a walk.

Hang on a minute! You idiot. Look, I didn't know he was going to be here, did I?

I've warned you about this.

Look at this now. Clearly she's deranged.

Michael, just go! Police. There's no need for that, is there?

My husband is trying to take my baby.

No, I'm not. In defiance of a court order.

Tell them he's threatening you. What?

Just tell them. He's threatening me.

Has anyone seen me threaten her?!

You can't be around this baby. She deserves to be with her mother!

You really are a conniving little cow, aren't you?

Joey was right about you. You've been using me the whole time.

Joey is a monkey. With shoes.

You don't get to use me any more. That hurt.

You're going to get locked up for this.

You enjoy that while you can.

Michael, just go.

Thank you.

I thought you ran out on me then, Mum.

You just needed to sleep.

I wasn't sleeping. I was resting my eyes.

You know it's going to take a while to get better, don't you?

So you keep telling me.

I thought I was... I thought I was going to lose you.

Mum, come on. Look, you ain't getting rid of me that easy. Yeah?

You just promise me you'll take it slow. OK?

All right.

Maybe I can get that sandwich now?

Mum? Mmm?

It's good to be home, you know?

Are you...

pleased with yourself?

SHE LAUGHS

How was I?

You were good. Very good.

You could have been arrested!

That slap hurt!

I'm sorry.

It was the only way to make Janine trust me.

You're so clever, aren't you?

I did it for you. And Scarlett.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Right. I'm going to shoot off. Got a hot date tonight.

Whatever.

Don't go straining those pretty little eyes of yours, will you?

So, where is she, then? Umm... Kim?

Oh... Yes, well, she's probably just

getting the paperwork together.

Correspondence and so forth for the council... Pen?

Right, that's Tommy sorted.

Shouldn't you check on Alice? I would if I could find her.

Yes, darling?

Dexter still all right, is he?

Let's just say he's being well looked after.

I'll pop round tomorrow. Mid-morning.

I'll make sure I'm out.

Not much of a turnout, is it?

Yeah, I could have been washing my hair.

Mrs Branning! Come and join us.

Is this it?

We're just waiting for a few stragglers.

I could have sworn they was here already.

PATRICK: Ladies, what can I get you all?

Vodka and tonic, please.

Cora?

Whiskey sour.

Dot?

I'll have something soft.

I was under the impression that this here was a public meeting, not a speakeasy.

No sign of Kim.

I knew she weren't up to it. I'm sure she's on her way.

It's an opportunity to have a few drinks.

Make a night of it. Yeah. Yeah?

CARL: My mate says the beer's off.

What? No-one else has complained.

When's the last time you cleaned the pipes?

I've been busy.

Right. Beer's off. No, no, no. Do you want to get closed down?

I can't lose more business. Right. Cut me up some limes and get a couple of bottles of that rum.

What are you going to do?

Two-for-one cocktails. Unless you've got a better idea?

A pub with no beer? I've seen it all now.

Carl, you can always go and drink somewhere else.

You think you're running things, don't you?

Yeah. Do you know, it's like I've never been away.

Make the most of it. You'll be selling tacky dresses again tomorrow.

MUSIC WITH BASS BEAT PLAYS FAINTLY

Someone's going to get in trouble.

It isn't what it looks like.

You've been letting this place on the side.

No wonder you didn't want me round here.

Yeah, I've just come to collect the rent.

Cash in hand, no questions asked.

Yeah. I was using my ingenuity.

I don't think Janine's going to see it that way.

If you tell Janine, she'll sack me.

Yeah. And I won't have to work with you any more.

Fine. What if I cut you in? 50-50?

You can't be making that much.

I mean, who would want to live in a dump like this?

You'd be surprised.

This is your stuff! It isn't.

Your suit, your aftershave, hair gel...

Fine. Fine, you got me. I've been staying here for a little while.

Like, squatting?

I wouldn't exactly call it that.

It saves on the journey time to work, so...

And your bachelor pad's just lying empty?

Got bored of the view, didn't I?

Start talking, Danny. Otherwise I swear I'm going straight to Janine.

No-one likes a grass.

Fine.

Lucy.

I've been having some money problems.

I thought you were rolling in it?

Do you think I'd be working for Janine if I was?

So you are seriously telling me that you're broke?

The stuff in that bag?

That's all I've got.

Kat has saved my life, man. Mm-hmm.

You better clean them limes.

Yeah, I will, man. It's just easier knowing that she's going to be

around for a couple of shifts, you know?

Alfie's not going to like that.

Yeah, but Alfie ain't here, is he, so...

I haven't thanked you,

but I've heard that you've been sponsoring our local football team.

It's not everyone who's possessed with

a vestige of community spirit round here.

I just want to do my bit.

This is all the community spirit I need.

I think perhaps we better call this meeting to order.

It's a bit late for that.

Kim's still not answering her phone.

Well, we'll just have to start without her.

All I want is me bins cleared.

I mean, it's like the Winter of Discontent round here.

I'm surprised you can still remember.

What's that supposed to mean?

I went to the library and had one of these flyers copied.

Well, I am impressed.

We're all agreed we want to go back to weekly collections.

And we want the pest control man to come out to eradicate the vermin.

If we put one of these in every window of local businesses

round here, the council will have to listen to us.

If we're going to start up a residents' association,

we're going to need someone responsible to run it.

PATRICK: Kim is not going to be the one.

She can barely run a bath.

Maybe Sadie's the lady.

SADIE: I don't want to step on anyone's toes,

but I do feel like I've got a lot to offer.

Well, you certainly get my vote.

I like a woman who speaks her mind.

PATRICK: Yeah, far too many of those about!

Well, in the absence of any other contender, I propose Sadie.

Everyone in favour raise their glasses.

Looks like it's unanimous.

PATRICK: Sadie. ALL: Sadie. Sadie.

Thank you.

Is he going to ours?

I can't see.

Yes, yes.

Maybe he won't come back.

Maybe he will.

Then I'll tell him I saw the whole thing and she overreacted.

What about the next time? What about the time after that?

As soon as I get my job back, which I will,

I'll bring Scarlett to see you whenever you want.

It will blow over. Trust me.

I trust you. You're so clever.

Give me a kiss.

So, what happened?

I got laid off. Credit crunch.

Flat got repossessed and everything in it.

You must have savings. I mean, all the money you earned as a broker?

I'm up to me eyeballs in debt.

Everything extra I earn, I send home.

You haven't told them that you've lost your job?

Couple of months, I'll be back on top.

And in the meantime?

Well, I'll wing it, won't I? Like I always have.

Yeah, but now I know your little secret.

You're not going to tell Janine, are you?

I haven't decided yet.

"YOU SEXY THING" BY HOT CHOCOLATE PLAYS FAINTLY

I thought we were going to have to stay out all night.

Wow. You are full of surprises.

You saw Janine, though? You saw what we're up against.

This time tomorrow, she'll be begging me to look after Scarlett.

OK, OK. Just I'm wondering, you know, because...

We have to give Scarlett a proper family. Don't we?

The family she never... The family we never had.

Mmm-hmm. A new start.

A new start away from here.

Are you asking me to leave the Square?

Yeah.

We just take Scarlett...

..and we run.

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