28/11/2013 EastEnders

Hey, hey, Kat. Whoa, whoa, where you going?

I didn't mean to wake you. Go back to bed.

Well, only if you come back with me.

I'd love to but do you really want Roxy catching us

-the morning after your wedding night?

-No.

I'll come back when Tommy's woken up.

All right, then, sweetheart.

As long as you don't change your mind and, you know,

go jetting off to some foreign sunny beach somewhere.

-I think you're banned from the airport after yesterday, don't you?

-Yeah, probably.

Anyway...

I'm not going anywhere.

-See you later, yeah?

-Yeah.

-All right.

ENGINE RUMBLES

Oi!

I go away for five minutes and you're already causing chaos.

Kat, I could have sworn I saw you get on the plane.

Yeah, turned out there was a technical hitch...

by the name of Alfie Moon. Looks like you're stuck with me.

Keep it quiet, cos I don't think everyone else'll be that happy.

Oh, well, don't matter. If it's what you and Alfie want, it's nothing to do with no-one else.

I've just got to go and rescue my jumpers.

Oi!

ALFIE WHISTLES

Ah, so you fancied a bit of breakfast in bed after all, did you?

-Oh...

-I kept the receipt just in case you don't like them.

-No, Mum, you did good this year.

-That's cos I helped choose them.

Thank you.

There's a little something extra in there for you as well.

I told you guys you don't have to make a fuss.

Of course I do, my little baby's all grown-up.

Mh-hm. Let's go. Because this is where Mum starts grabbing

the cheeks and starts getting the old baby pictures out.

-Come on, Mum, I'm 21 years old...

-Every year I need to remind myself just how cute you were.

Besides, you lot aren't going anywhere.

You're on cleaning duty for this party this afternoon.

You should have spoke sooner. We're going to play pool.

I've taken the day off. I thought we could spend it together.

Said I'd show him how I misspent my youth.

I mean, you could always come along, Mum.

No, you're all right.

Who's going to get the house ready for the party?

And I don't want to get in the way of your boys' day out.

All right. Later, yeah, Mum?

SAM BLOWS A KISS

-Roxy, come on.

-I just want to get my stuff and go.

Roxy, you don't have to do this now, OK?

Don't I? Funnily enough, I only have a wedding dress to wear

and it was bad enough being stuck in that all day

like the world's biggest loser!

I'm sorry, Rox, but I swear I'd never have gone had you not told me to.

It's absolutely fine, Alfie,

because I will be out of your hair in a minute

and you and Kat can do exactly what you want.

Do you know what, Alfie?

-I just don't even care what you do any more.

-Just...

-What?!

Just tell Amy I'll see her soon.

She'll always be part of my life. Listen!

I don't blame you for hating me, OK?

I don't blame you for that, Rox,

but don't let Amy suffer for what I've done.

You slept with another woman on our wedding night.

So YOU do NOT get to be lovable old Alfie any more,

because we both know that is not who you are.

So I spent ages looking for this.

Everything seemed fine and then it all went really pear-shaped.

They must have had a barney.

Just shows you, once you get that ring on your finger...

MAKES PLANE CRASHING NOISE

Although I do seem to remember we nearly missed our wedding reception.

That was for a very different reason.

You know, I'm not sure if this is right.

I mean, we wanted to get him something special,

but do you think this is too bling?

Nothing you get him is going to be too bling, is it?

Me, Jay and Lola are going to give it to him at his party.

-We could say it's from you too if you like.

-I'm not sure I'm going to go.

It's Dexter's 21st!

Yeah, so it's going to be full of people getting smashed

and wanting to get in each other's pants, ain't it?

It's a family party in the middle of the afternoon.

I mean, Nan's going to be there.

Is this cos you're still upset about the break-up?

Look, Abs, I'm sorry, it's just...

I'm just not really feeling it today, that's all.

-Alfie. Coast clear?

-You all right, sweetheart?

Listen, there's no point in hiding cos, Roxy, she already knows.

How is she?

Angry, upset, everything I expected, really.

I felt really bad, though, watching her pack.

There's nothing worse than hurting someone you love

and not being able to put it right, ain't there?

Come on.

Listen, I told you, all right? This one ain't down to you, all right?

Why don't we just take things slower until it all calms down a bit, yeah?

You sure?

Be hard for me to keep my hands off you, though.

OK. Well, listen. I'll give you a quick cuddle to keep you going.

This is what you want.

No, seriously, Alfie.

For once, let's just do the right thing, yeah?

OK, OK, yeah.

-You all right?

-I'm glad you're back. Do you hear that?

-I can't hear nothing.

-It's a miracle, isn't it?

We've got the whole place to ourselves and some making-up to do.

-I thought we did that last night.

-Yeah, but I thought you'd like to show me how really sorry you are.

I've apologised. What more do you want?

I can think of a few things.

For starters, you admitting you were out of order.

All right, OK. I know I overreacted

and I can't exactly blame you for things that you done before we were together.

And I know you and Nikki HAD a family Christmas,

-but it's not going to be like that now, is it?

-No.

So what was that about having the house to ourselves?

Dad!

TERRY SNIGGERS

I thought you were at the car lot.

Well, I'm having a late one today.

I did fancy making myself a bacon sarnie but I've lost my appetite.

Sorry, mate, we thought the house was empty.

Well, excuse me for using my own kitchen(!)

Excuse me, it's not yours and we're using it.

-Right, I'll go down the caff, then.

-No, you stay where you are, mate, cos erm...

we've got the rest of the house.

Do you know what? I don't know, you know,

about this snooker stuff. It's never really been my thing.

-It ain't snooker, it's pool.

-Yeah, same difference.

And I wasn't sure about it at first, either.

But...

it's something my old man taught me.

It trains you to use your brain, plan for the long game ahead.

See, now, I thought all you have to do is hit that ball

on those balls there.

You'll pick it up. It's in the blood.

It's also a sure way of impressing the ladies.

Yeah? I ain't got no problems in that department, yeah.

So how come you ain't got a date for the party tonight?

Just keeping my options open, isn't it?

What about that nurse at the hospital?

She was giving you some serious bedside manner, boy.

You know what, I might actually go and look for her

when I go back for a checkup.

Or maybe you'll get lucky out clubbing later.

I figured you wouldn't want to be stuck in with us all night

so I arranged for a cab to take you and your mates out after the party.

Are you serious? And Mum's all right with it?

She's going to have to be.

I have a few birthdays to make up for.

Look, listen...

I just want to say...

I'm really happy you're here.

This is all I've ever wanted, ever since I was a little kid.

So come on, then. Teach me how to play!

Ball.

Break.

Lauren?

Do you want something?

Yeah, maybe.

Well, I'm going to a party later

so I was wondering if you could fit me in?

Yeah, sure. Come on in.

So...

..what do you think?

Depends what it's meant to be.

Well, it's the Orient Dragon. Can't you tell?

Looks more like a cat to me.

Well, it's bright red and it's breathing fire!

Oh...

I thought it was spitting up a fur ball.

Well, I would start again but I've got the whole flat to tidy up

and all this food to prepare.

Sam and Dexter are off playing pool.

Oh, I see. They've left you slaving in the kitchen, have they?

Yeah, it's nice that Dexter gets to spend time

with his dad on his birthday.

Yeah, I know it is.

Sam's certainly making an effort with the boy these days.

Yeah, can't keep them apart since the operation.

What about you? Couldn't you go and all?

-I don't want to spoil their day.

-Why would you spoil it?

I might be wrong but I think women

are allowed in pool halls these days.

So...

what's the problem?

There isn't one, apart from I've got the world's worst cake

and loads of people turning up for a party this afternoon.

You wouldn't give us a hand?

All right, wait. You lot are about to see the pupil become the master.

Watch this, yeah.

ABI LAUGHS

The black was...

-I think you might need a few more lessons.

-Look, it's the first time I've played.

-Are you done with this table?

-No.

I'll give you a game, though. Winner stays on.

All right, you're on. But just be prepared to lose, yeah?

Rack it up because I am going to take you down.

I'd love to see you try but I need to get home.

-What, you're not even going to let me get even?

-We ain't got all day.

Your mum's going to give me a mouthful if I'm not back to help.

Birthday boy, stay with your mates and get some practice in.

Do you know what? I want a rematch. And thanks, yeah?

-Come on, Jay. Set it up.

-I ain't got no money.

I've not seen you in for a while.

Yeah, I just thought I'd make an effort for the party.

Oh, yeah? Anyone special going to be there?

I thought you'd be fighting them off.

-So you're married, yeah?

-Yep. For my sins.

Just the one kid?

How come you never had any more?

-We're happy as we are.

-Lucky you.

My family hate each other most of the time.

We all have our moments. The times I could have swung for Jake.

Why's that?

Usual man stuff, you know.

But when you've been together as long as we have,

you get past things.

It's what being married is all about.

And besides, the bigger the row...

..the better the making up.

-You spoken to Amy yet?

-I just tried.

She doesn't get it, she just wants to know

why we can't go back and see Alfie.

Right, look. Why don't we go and get some of her stuff?

We can put it in her new room and make it feel a bit more like home.

No, I can't.

I can't face going out. No.

Why? You've nothing to be ashamed of.

I just don't want people feeling sorry for me.

Right, listen. You need to go out there

and show them that you can't be beaten.

Haven't you got a job to go to?

Yeah. Why don't you come with me?

Be like the dream team back together again.

-I know you're trying to help, Ron. I do. But I really just cannot...

-Listen to me.

What you need to do is you've got to take it one step at a time.

So let's just go out, we'll do a bit of shopping,

Phil can look after Amy.

How about if we stop for a drink first?

Well, it wouldn't be much of a shopping trip if we didn't.

-<

-Dad!

< I'm sorry, Bel, but the dentist said

< you've got to look after your teeth.

-She said my teeth were fine.

-But if you want to keep them that way,

I'm going to have to help you out and eat this for you.

Guys, I've got clients!

-Lauren, I haven't checked your nails.

-No, it's all right. I'll see you later.

THEY CHATTER

I thought you lot were playing pool.

Yeah, we were until Dex got bored of being beaten.

Yeah, but it's his birthday so we let him off the hook.

So where's your dad, then?

He left a while back. He said he was coming to help you.

Well, I haven't seen him.

-He must have got held up, then.

-Well, he could have called me!

Maybe he didn't know that he had to let you know where he was going every minute, Mum.

That is rude.

Look, he's not going anywhere, Mum. Give him a break.

I'm trying to create a serene environment

and you come in and cause chaos.

-Yeah. Everything all right before that?

-Yeah.

She seemed a little wound up.

Yeah, she's a sweet girl but she's got her issues.

-Boy trouble, I think.

-Ah. What kind of trouble?

-Didn't say.

Since when have you been interested in my clients, anyway?

I just feel bad for causing a problem.

I'm used to it, darling. You always do.

-Listen, I need to move the car.

-OK.

If you're looking for someone to shove sausages on a stick,

I've retired.

No, I was just seeing if Sam was around.

I thought he was having a boys' day out.

Yeah, well. He set off a while back and I haven't heard from him.

He's not answering his phone, either.

-How long's he been gone?

-About an hour.

Then don't you reckon it's a bit too soon to send out a search party?

Well, he has just had a major operation.

I was just checking he was all right.

I thought he was on the mend now, so what's the problem?

Ain't like he's going to do a runner.

No.

You think he is?

I don't know.

It just feels like something's different.

Look...

..I ain't always been Sam's biggest fan but if he didn't

want to be here, he wouldn't have stuck around this long.

You're the one who'll drive him away

with all this bunny-boiler stuff.

-I am not acting like...

-Oh, no?

You're trawling the local boozers and he ain't even been gone an hour!

Has he done anything to make you think he might do a runner?

No.

Then don't you think this is all in your head?

He'll turn up half-cut

or with a betting slip. You'll see.

-Hi, Carol.

-Hi.

-I'll have two coffees, please.

-OK.

On the house, yeah?

No, you're all right. We'll pay.

CAFE FALLS SILENT

Roxy, I know I'm the last person you want to talk to right now.

-So why don't you leave her alone, then?

-Me and Alfie,

we didn't plan for things to turn out like this, I promise you.

Look, I did not come to your wedding to get Alfie back. I came to say goodbye.

Listen, Roxy, I...

I did not try to take over your life.

Well, that's all right, then, isn't it?

You steal my husband, you humiliate me in front of everyone I know,

but as long as you weren't trying to do it, that's OK!

All right, Rox. Come on, let's go.

It was never my life, was it, Kat?

-You were always there, waiting to take it back!

-That's not true...

Well, congratulations, Kat. Well done!

You have won the prize of Alfie Moon and a life behind a bar.

So I don't need to hang around and I certainly don't need your sympathy.

Hey! Still no sign of your dad, you know.

Mum, will you give it a rest?

-I'll have to start phoning round the hospitals soon.

-You know what?

You are making far too much of this. Do you know that?

You see, what did I tell you?

Where have you been, Sam?! I was so worried.

Sorry, but I had to go down the hospital.

What? What do you mean? You're not sick, are you?

Nah, I just wanted to see

if a certain young nurse was free for a home visit.

Sorry, do I know you?

I know you. You're David Wicks, right?

Yeah. Who are you?

I was married to your cousin, Kevin.

Oh, right. I don't really remember him.

Sounds about right.

-Want a drink, Tel?

-I've got one, thanks.

Look, I didn't want to get you in the doghouse over your ex.

Probably shouldn't have told her.

No, you shouldn't have, but you did.

You imagine if that was t'other way round and it was your Rosie.

-Wouldn't want anyone messing with her, would you?

-She's ten!

Well, they have a habit of growing up.

Look, David. I know you're protective over Bianca, but I'm crazy about her.

And let's face it, if I was stupid enough to mess up, she'd be

-the first to kill me, wouldn't she?

-True.

-You'd better have a drink, then, while you still can.

-Go on, then.

Give us one of my brandy coffees, please, Trace,

-and a little Coke for him.

-DAVID CHUCKLES

What the hell are you playing at?

What do you think? I was getting my nails done.

All right, fine. I wanted to talk to her.

See what she was like. See what you two were like together.

And how's that going to help, eh?

You're only going to make things worse for yourself.

I can't make things worse, Jake. You already did that.

-There you go.

-Why didn't you tell me?

I was really worried that something had happened.

Thought I'd run off with another woman?

It ain't going to happen. You're stuck with me.

Are you sure that's what you really want?

You're just going to have to trust me.

I do.

So you know I can't really trust you, though, isn't it?

Cos I don't know how you can just invite girls to my house without telling me.

-I knew you were into her.

-I'm into Rihanna too.

-I weren't expecting a date with her, was I?

-She was busy.

Sorry about those two.

It's fantastic what Dexter did.

Yeah, I'm really proud of him.

Well, I'm proud of them both.

Lucky it worked out. Doesn't always go that way

-when someone's been waiting on the transplant list for so long.

-Oh, no. Sam was really lucky.

He was only on the list for a couple of weeks.

Right, if that's what he says, I must have read his chart wrong.

Did you see the way she just looked at me?

She was just feeling guilty.

She was feeling pity.

I mean, really, how did I get to this?

I used to be the queen of Ibiza!

When did I get mugged off

by some stupid, ageing barman

I would never have looked at a couple of years ago?!

It doesn't matter now, all right?

You've just got to forget it. You've got to move on.

Yes, I have.

Roxy?

Roxy!

MUSIC AND VOICES IN ANOTHER ROOM

Roxy, put...

-Put the hammer down!

-Get off of me!

-What are you doing?

-She's lost it.

Wait! Wait, look, all right.

I know you want to get even, but this is not a good idea.

I don't want to get even, I want to get out.

Good for you.

HAMMER BANGS

Oi, don't you think you should have brought a screwdriver, you idiot?

Turn it round. Do it like that.

I can do a hell of a lot better than this!

Roxy. Roxy!

Come here.

THEY LAUGH

Come here. Come on, let's go home.

THEY LAUGH

Oh, my God!

-RONNIE KISSES ROXY

-I love you.

LAUGHTER CONTINUES

Lauren?

You all right?

Oi.

Oi, you can talk to me, you know.

Thought you'd be busy with Janine.

It's just the bloke I was seeing.

He's not who I thought he was.

Yeah, well, I ain't really sure you ever know anyone.

When I was a kid watching my mum and dad rip each other apart,

I swore that I'd be different.

But no matter how hard I try, I just keep getting it wrong.

You ain't the only one, babe.

Look, listen to me, OK?

Now I don't know what this bloke's done

but what I do know is that you're an amazing girl, Lauren, and you're

going to get through this because you can get through anything.

One day you're going to find someone, too, that really deserves you.

All right?

Cheers, Dad.

Caught us. Figured we'd get the party started.

-You can't. We're not ready yet.

-What else do we need, then?

More booze by the looks of it.

-Dex, why don't you take Laura to the shop?

-I can go.

No, it's all right. Let them go, spend more time together.

So, what exactly did you want me all alone for?

Tell me again, Sam.

When did you know that your kidneys were failing?

Why are you asking that? You already know.

Well, I thought I did but Laura said you'd been waiting a long time.

-Laura's got it all wrong.

-Yeah, that's what I told her

because I saw you collapse and I heard the doctors give you the news,

so I just went to check the dates.

You knew that you needed a transplant before you even came here.

This is Roxy lashing out. She needs someone to blame.

None of this is your fault, all right?

I've come for the rest of Roxy's stuff.

-I've got to go.

-No, no.

-Alfie, please...

No, it's all right. You stay with me.

I'll make sure I get it packed up for you tonight.

You really are a mug, ain't you? She stood here less than a year ago,

told everyone she was putting it about behind your back.

-Don't talk about her like that.

-How stupid are you to fall for it again?

-I haven't fallen for anything.

All right? I wanted this.

I wanted this.

And I know you're all talking behind our backs

and I get it.

But I'm the one who broke Roxy's heart and I'm going to have to live with that for the rest of my life.

But the truth is...

..the truth is I couldn't live without Kat a minute longer.

So everything that's happened is down to me. It's my fault, all right?

Just me. You don't need to blame her.

(So much for taking it slow.)

Listen, Kat. I love you, all right? And I don't care who knows.

What? And you think that's it, do you?

You just get your happy ending?

You better watch yourself, cos this ain't over.

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