20/03/2014 EastEnders

Ms Moon.

Sorry. Can you repeat the question?

You were telling us that Alice Branning grabbed the knife.

Then what happened?

She stabbed him. Twice.

Alice Branning stabbed the victim twice.

Were either of the blows in self-defence?

No. No, it wasn't like that. She went for him.

Members of the jury,

owing to an unforeseen circumstance,

there will be a brief adjournment.

If you would return to the jury room, I would be obliged.

You must think I'm really rude. Where's my manners, eh?

Can I take your coat?

Actually, I must warn you - I'm a little under-dressed.

OK.

You might want to keep it on, cos the heating's playing up.

You know, the climate and all - wouldn't want you to get sick.

Actually, I was kind of hoping that you could keep me warm.

Oh...

Nan!

Nan.

Did you say anything?

No, course I didn't! Wouldn't deliberately get Kat in trouble.

Might be too late - the judge's kicked us all out.

Something's brewing.

I need to get out of here.

Calm down. Take yourself home and lie low.

-For how long?

-Well, till I say so.

Come here.

Go.

D'you think they know she's lying?

Or maybe they've found some new evidence?

I don't know. Got to be pretty important to stop the trial.

Carol, don't look at me like that.

I know as much as you do.

Did you see the look on Janine's face?

For once in her life, she's getting a taste of her own medicine.

Could I have a word?

What's happened? Is it Kat's evidence? Have you heard something?

No, no, no. It's nothing like that. Um...

It's Alice.

She attempted to harm herself.

How is she - is she all right?

She's been taken to hospital.

Don't worry about the case.

If anything, it makes her look even more guilty.

You OK?

LOUD ROCK MUSIC PLAYS

Sorry! Sorry, I'll...

Whoa!

What's wrong?

Nothing. No. Just a bit ticklish, that's all.

You will tell me what you like, won't you?

Are you peckish? I'm just a little bit starving.

Fancy some cheese and onion?

Yeah.

Cheese and onion, yeah?

Yeah, sure.

-I think you should go home, Carol.

-I want to see their faces

while they lie through their teeth knowing what they've done to her.

Miss Butcher, you've already taken an oath in these proceedings.

I remind you that you are still under oath.

Miss Butcher, would you please explain to the court why you have

asked to be recalled to the witness stand?

I lied.

Alice didn't stab Michael... a second time.

I did.

Why?

Because...what Alice said - it was true.

He was psychotic, and he was strangling me...

..and so she had to...

She stabbed him.

Then she went... she went to let the police in...

..and I thought I was safe.

I thought it was over.

I didn't...I didn't realise that he wasn't that badly hurt...

..and he reached for the knife...

..and he was going to kill me...

..so I just grabbed it first, but he just...

..he didn't stop...

He just...

He came at me, and I thought I was going to die.

And I was so scared.

I had to do something to stop him.

I had to.

Listen, I can't do this, Billy.

Yeah, I know you were right.

Yes, and I know I can't betray Kat. I get that.

I know.

Well, no, she's all over me like a rash, isn't she?

Yeah, I know. I know, but she ain't even my type.

I know, just need to get shot of her, come up with a plan B.

Well, I ain't got a plan B, have I?

Can you explain why you didn't tell

this version of events from the start, Ms Butcher?

I was a mess.

I was in shock!

My daughter had just lost her daddy,

and I'd just lost the man I loved - because I did.

I did, despite the monster he became.

See, that's what he does, Michael, he reels you in...

..and I can see now that that's what he did to Alice.

Poor girl didn't stand a chance.

The point is, all I could think about in those days afterwards

was I just couldn't risk my daughter being an orphan,

because that's what she would've been if I went to prison.

So your motives were entirely altruistic?

Yes.

It doesn't mean I don't regret the way that it all happened,

and I'm so sorry for making Alice go through all of this,

and the thought

that it's my fault that my baby's going to grow up without a dad....

it gives me nightmares.

You've proved yourself a consummate liar, Ms Butcher.

How can the jury be sure this latest version of events is true?

Because it backs up exactly what Alice has said.

But Miss Branning was at the door letting the police in

when you stabbed Michael a second time.

It's just your word that he was trying to kill you.

-It's true.

-True?

Is it not true that you held a grudge against Miss Branning

for having a relationship with your estranged husband?

-No.

-Is it not true that the anger you felt at your husband's betrayal,

anger that motivated you to frame Miss Branning for conducting

a relationship with him, was enough to make you want to kill him?

No, no...

My client has explained her motives for obfuscating the truth.

Counsel will have her opportunity to re-examine the defendant.

I suggest the truth,

that you have so far proved to have an inadequate grasp of,

is that you picked up that knife and stabbed the victim in cold blood

when he posed you no further threat

for the simple reason that you wanted him dead!

No, it's not true. I swear. I swear!

I know that I've lied before, but I am telling you the truth.

It's the truth, it is.

Please...please!

A consummate liar, ladies and gentleman.

No further questions, your honour.

Sorry about the wait. I got some nibbles.

-You'll never guess what - I have to go.

-Go?

Something's come up with one of my businesses

and I have to make a skype call ASAP.

Looks like I might have to jump on a plane and go straight home.

Are you very disappointed?

Yes. Yes, I'm very disappointed.

Listen, what about our arrangement?

I guess you could just pay me back in instalments.

Really? And you're OK about that, yeah?

Well, it's a pity. The other way would have been much more fun.

Yeah, I know.

If you could just write me up a proposal, expected profit margins,

and include the names of all your employees.

Employees? It's just Jake, a mate of mine, at the moment.

-Jake.

-Yeah, yeah.

Right. Just pop it an e-mail, yeah?

Yeah. All right. OK.

-I'll walk you to the door.

-No need, sweet cheeks.

All right.

Take care of yourself.

Yeah, you too. Listen, Nicole, you have a safe flight back, yeah?

HE LAUGHS

I said it, didn't I? I knew it.

And you tried to make me think it was the cancer!

She's got to get life, surely.

No-one in their right mind would fall for that act, would they?

-Alfie.

-Jake? How come you're not in the burger van?

Your business partner wanted to have a look around,

-so I thought I'd leave her to it.

-Business partner?

-I don't have a business partner.

-Yeah, you do - the Aussie bird I was telling you about before.

Please tell me you didn't give her the keys?

Have I done something wrong?

Oh, mate. Oh, no, no, no...

She said she'd spoken to you.

-Nicole!

-She knew my name and everything...

Nicole, I can explain... Hold on!

Nicole! Nicole... No, no, no, no. Wait. Wait.

Nicole, please... Hold on, sweetheart, I can explain, all right?

Oh, you can explain? Tough! I don't want to hear it.

You're a lying, cheating rat bag, with a cute butt.

Thanks for the repayment. See ya, Alfie.

Wait, wait, wait! Nicole! Please just...

PHONE RINGS

Mo?

Will the foreman of the jury please stand?

Mr Foreman, have you reached a verdict

on both defendants on which you are all agreed?

Yes.

On the charge of murder,

do you find the defendant Alice Branning guilty or not guilty?

Not guilty.

And that is the verdict of you all?

Yes.

On the charge of murder,

do you find the second defendant Janine Butcher guilty or not guilty?

Not guilty.

And that is the verdict of you all?

Yes.

Here, Linda, put the fizzy stuff on ice!

Sorry, Mum, that's B, she's like a foghorn.

-Alice got off?

-Yeah. Brilliant, eh?

-What's the matter?

-You're not going to believe this -

-Janine's got off n'all.

-No!

-How come?

She said she'd lied about Alice, but stabbed Michael in self-defence.

I thought nine lives was the limit?

Hang on, so if Janine's lied, then Kat's lied an' all?

That's not all - apparently, Alice tried to hurt herself today.

Oi oi. Bottoms up!

Where is she?

This way.

Ms Moon, perjury is an extremely serious offence.

It will have to be investigated by the police.

I'm sorry. I've got a little boy, and twins on the way... Please!

You will have to explain everything to the investigating officer.

Kat?

I don't understand why Kat would lie like that.

-Mum said it's probably to do with Stacey.

-Maybe we shouldn't speculate.

That's right - didn't Janine accuse Stacey of stabbing her?

Who hasn't Janine accused of stabbing her?

-Well, at least Janine told the truth.

-So that makes it all right, then, does it?

No - I'm just saying at least it counts for something.

-Why do you always have to see the good in everyone?

-B, don't!

I didn't know it was a bad thing, did I?

When it comes to Janine Butcher, it's always a bad thing.

Well, I said this was a bad idea, didn't I?

I need to do this.

I'm sure you all know what's happened, but I had to come here...

What, and rub it in our faces, Janine?

No.

To say I'm sorry.

And to buy you all a drink.

I'm Janine.

Yeah, I guessed that bit.

And you are?

The landlady.

Oh.

That was meant to be me.

Standing right where you are in that place. Did you know that?

But it's not, is it?

So I suggest you order before I change my mind about serving you.

I'll have a vodka and tonic, please. David?

-No, nothing for me, Janine.

-Oh, hallelujah.

Janine, why don't you just do one? My mum's coming in here in a minute

-and I don't want her seeing you in here.

-It's too late.

Carol.

How's Alice?

She's just left the hospital. She's gone back to her mum's.

Doesn't want to come back here.

That's probably for the best. Too many memories.

I really didn't come back here to cause any trouble.

I just wanted to say I'm sorry before I go.

Please let me buy you a drink.

Are you really going to stand for this, Mum?

-D'you want me to do her?

-Bianca!

-Shut up.

To clean slates.

I'm not a violent person, Janine,

but I've never come as close to hurting someone as I am now.

But I won't, because I'm just your average, decent person.

I don't do things like that.

I don't kill people.

I don't try and cover it up. I don't scheme and plot.

And neither did Alice.

But still people like you get lucky while people like us

have to suffer the consequences.

I did the right thing in the end.

I did. I saved Alice. Please, I want to prove to you how sorry I am.

Carol, I want to make it up to you before...

Before what?

-Forget it.

-Oh, the cancer? Before I die, you mean?

Thanks, David.

He's just concerned about you.

That is the whole reason he took all of my money - to look after you.

Just leave, Janine.

Nobody wants you here - not even your own family.

You better leave.

Tam? Tamwar?

There you are.

Janine's back. Can you believe?

Carol said Alice's going to stay with her mum. What's up?

Have you got faith in the justice system?

Justice - it's protecting the good people and punishing the bad people.

But that's just a fantasy, isn't it?

It's enough to make you want to...

What?

Stop being a good person.

So... I think I'm going to go straight to Paris, get Scarlett.

And then, well, I'm sure I'll figure something out.

It's for the best, don't you think?

Probably.

What you said in court, Janine, that was brave of you.

Do you know, I really thought that was it -

me and those four walls for the rest of my life.

Not seeing my little girl grow up.

-Well, you did it - you owned up.

-Yeah.

D'you know, the thought of living with the guilt was much worse.

I didn't think you felt remorse.

I'm not a monster.

You and me ain't so different, you know.

Hm. And look at you - you've changed.

-Have I?

-Yeah. Reformed character, grandad extraordinaire.

Is it hard? Being good.

What do you think?

I think I never said thank you.

What for?

What happened at Christmas?

Forget it. I would have probably have done exactly the same.

-Yeah.

-You know what I mean - for coming through when I needed you.

Why?

Because you're my sister.

Sort of.

And besides, couldn't have looked her in the eye again

if I hadn't've done.

Do you hear it too? That voice in your head.

Annoying old bag - she always gets the last word, don't she?

Imagine if I had been banged up.

A lifetime of me, those four walls and Pat banging in my ear.

Erm, listen, about the money....

Oh, no, no, no, don't worry about it.

-Eh?

-Invest it. You can pay me back.

-Are you sure?

-Accept it. Please, before I change my mind.

Thanks.

-You're back!

-Oh, hi, guys.

Hello. Hiya.

Yeah, but I'm off again, I'm afraid, so this is goodbye.

Where are you going?

Paris, and then I'm not sure.

But I promise I'll keep you posted.

Are you coming back?

I wouldn't rule it out. SHE LAUGHS

Come on, then. I'll run you to the station.

Whatever would Carol say?

I'm already in the doghouse. May as well make myself comfy.

Kids.

Look after yourselves, all right?

PHONE BUZZES

Where's Kat?

Talking to the police.

And Janine?

She confessed. And then she got off.

Right.

Give my love to Diane, won't you?

Will do.

Hey.

I thought you didn't do hugs?

That was the old me.

Yeah?

Good.

Take care, Janine.

Thank you.

To us.

Celebrating?

Oh, you wouldn't believe us if we told you.

Oh, try me.

Um... Um... We won the lottery!

She doesn't believe us.

Oh, I believe you.

We're going to Lyon, first class!

Just going to "powder my nose."

So what are you celebrating?

Well, you know. Getting away with murder.

Where are you headed?

It's funny you should ask...