21/04/2014 EastEnders

RINGING TONE

This was my gran's favourite trick - the silent treatment.

Don't you think your old man's suffered enough now, Lucy?

Come on, then. Give us a call, yeah? Bye.

Oh, it's alive. How was your party?

Lucy was a no-show.

He spent half the night getting it in the neck off Lauren

cos he thinks he's a player.

That's what happens when you string birds along.

Afghanistan's beginning to look more appealing.

Don't say that! We're together a while yet.

I want to make this an Easter to remember.

Yeah, I haven't thrashed you in the pool yet.

You two, you've got me and Dexter in the semis, by the way.

-That's already won.

-Shut up.

-What time is this pool thing?

-Half 12.

-I think we should put a bit of grub on, earn a few quid.

-There's a load of people with hangovers out there.

-Yay! Dirty brunch!

I don't know if we've got the hands. It's going to be chocka.

Go on. It'll be a laugh.

All right, Ian?

Um...oh. Pops, do you want to help me with Lex?

Yeah, yeah.

How are you?

Peter... I tried calling you last night.

Well, my phone must've been off.

You know, um...Lucy had that cocaine.

I was worried. No, I wasn't worried - I panicked. OK?

I was just saying anything to try and bolster her,

to bring her back, to show her how much she was loved.

Where would you put me? Out of interest?

I mean, obviously Lucy's your number one...

Oh, Peter. Don't do this...

Above Bobby? No, wait, he's quite cute, ain't he?

So I've got to be above Steven and Cindy.

So does that make me third? Beale takes bronze.

I love you all the same.

Four calls to Lucy. One to me.

Everything all right, Ian?

DOOR SLAMS

He came in really upset late last night.

I guess that's what's up with him.

Ian! We've got our first booking! Party of four for Friday.

Listen, why don't we get some people in today and do a trial run?

She didn't come home again last night. I thought I'd try

-and phone her from here cos I think she's screening my calls.

-Ian...

we've talked about this. She is a grown-up.

She's got me on a string, ain't she?

Did it not go well yesterday?

It's me. I screwed up. As per usual.

There's Lady Di's hairbrush!

Apologies, Di.

Listen, I've had to get this surface up to scratch for the finals. Here.

Mick, it's Alfie and Terry playing, not Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Let me tell you something now,

if the Rocket sees the trophy, he'd be here like a shot.

What? Did you get a trophy?

Yeah. Got a little...trophy.

LAUGHTER

That's pony.

All right. Granted, yeah. But listen, you know -

champions need something to celebrate with.

-Linda understands, don't you, my baby?

-Mhm!

She was sick again.

Oh, my poor baby girl.

We'll get you to the vet's later if it carries on.

You'll be wasting your money. Pregnant bitches always puke.

He knows how to put you off your breakfast, don't he?

I know who can lend a hand - Aunt Babe.

Not that earache merchant!

I'll give her a tinkle.

It's Easter, you miserable git.

Well, it might have started off a bit rocky,

but I was getting through to her.

I was calm, all right? No judgements, none of that.

And then I...said what I said.

-That she was your favourite.

-I didn't exactly say that.

-That's what you meant.

-I didn't know Peter was there!

-It's a terrible thing to say at any time.

-I know. Peter left.

And Lucy gave me both barrels.

Well, can you blame them?

How about we just invite family today? Break burger bun together.

I could do with making it up to Masood.

Everything all right?

Er...yeah. Yeah.

Look, I'll do the prep. Why don't you go and see

if Jake will lend an hand.

It'll be OK.

I mean, to be fair, I don't think Lucy knew anything about me and Lee.

Well, I'll still slap her when I see her.

No. Just forget about it. Let's get this egg and go home.

Listen. I like this egg, but it's really expensive.

So shall we break it, and get it cheaper?

DOOR SLAMS

Oh!

All right? Do you want to help us tidy Ronnie's?

-20 quid in it for you.

-I can't. Can I have an antacid, please?

-£1.80, please.

-Why do you want that? You didn't even go to the party.

-It's not for me.

-Who's it for, then?

What is this, Jay, 20 questions?

All right!

Jane wants us to sample the restaurant menu - three.

I don't want to.

Brilliant, see you there.

Big smiles, "food tastes great", you know the drill.

-Are you buying it or hatching it?

-What?

-Buying it or hatching it?

-No.

Not right...

Um...

Um, these are cheaper anyway in the pound shop.

So if I buy one in the pound shop I can even have some change

-and go and have a drink in the Vic after.

-Lee's going to be there.

Don't worry about him. We'll rock up, have a laugh and blank the rat.

You'll feel ten times better. Right, Shabnam, Happy Easter.

THEY GIGGLE

Jake?

Jake?

Yeah, I'll be with you in just a second.

Jake? Hey, I found him, jabbing the intercom.

Hey, mate.

Did you not hear me?

Sorry. It's been playing up.

Jake, do you want a coffee?

Yeah. That'd be great, thanks.

We're just going to cook up the menu today. Could do with a hand.

Mate, I was just going to have a quiet one.

Maybe watch a bit of TV, give Bella a call.

Right. It's just that Jane wants to do a dry run of it.

Get everybody together - the kids, Lucy, Peter...

I'd really appreciate the help.

Are you all right?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

I'll just grab a quick shower and be right with you.

Popular fella today, ain't ya?

Has he sent you over? Unbelievable.

I came to see how you are.

Well, I've got stuff to do...

Can't have been a nice thing to hear.

Yeah, well, it wasn't a surprise, was it?

She's always been his favourite.

Of all the people I've ever met, your dad is the most brilliant

at saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. He's a genius at it.

Not that this excuses anything,

but your dad is under a lot of pressure at the moment.

And I'm not talking about Lucy, I'm talking about me.

That restaurant is half mine and I need it to be a success, Peter.

So you want me to forgive him for the sake of your bank balance?

Please push down your own feelings so I can get rich.

And for the record - you're definitely in my top five.

That's not funny.

Peter, you mean the absolute world to your dad - to all of us.

If you're in the area later, free cheeseburgers will be available.

Family only.

Alfie and Terry in the semis.

Hey, Phil - you want me to play with my left-hand? Give you a bit of a chance, mate?

Do what you want. That trophy's coming home with me.

Good. Cos it ain't coming anywhere near our house.

Fancy a sausage roll, Shazza?

No, thank you, Shirley. And don't call me that.

I wouldn't mind a sausage roll, as it happens.

Don't get the hump.

You stuff your face, play your pool and waggle your willies.

I'm going to have a large G&T with Linda.

I've always hated that.

Hiya, Shirley, Tina.

Pleased to see me, Stan?

It is the highlight of my life.

Mick, get me upstairs, please.

Drink it.

Lucy, it's Lauren. What happened to you last night?

Why aren't you picking up? Listen, we just landed another tenant.

So call me back, cos we need to celebrate.

Have you heard from Lucy?

-Why would I?

-I dunno.

We was all going to the party last night and then she just disappeared.

To be fair, I did leave quite early.

So she didn't call or she's not turned...?

Lauren, have I not just answered your question?

All right. Moody!

These were in the lock-up. They need using.

That's great. Just stick them there, please.

Jake, would you help me with the table outside, please?

Yeah. Sure.

Any word from Lucy?

Nah. She's probably at Lee's or a mate's or something.

Do you want me to ring her?

No. You know what your sister's like.

She's doing what she does best - putting me through the wringer.

But thank you.

I know she's been there for you more over the years.

I mean, more than I have.

Peter, it's not like that.

It's...dads and their daughters.

Listen, I am so proud of BOTH of you.

You're so close and I know it's you that maintains that.

And I don't say it often enough but...

..you're the rock in this family.

The rest of us - we're just... clinging on at the moment.

What I said...was stupid.

Yeah. It was insensitive. And I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

'I didn't get a wink of sleep last night,

'cos I was just going over and over it.

'But you know what, it's not the end of the world, is it?

'This is just another thing that we'll go through

'and another thing we'll get over.'

What time does this extravaganza kick off, then?

About three-ish.

All right. I'll see you there. But leave Lucy to me.

Right. Thank you.

Look, I know this isn't really the type of work

you really want to be doing

but if you could cover these shifts, it'd really be helping me out.

-These are all yours. Where are you going in such an hurry?

-Nowhere.

I'm just taking a break.

From Ian?

I'm leaving him.

If it was me, I'd have cut it off.

Yeah, minced it.

And served it to him in a bun.

Come on, Bill. He's got this, you know, boys.

Here he goes. Think I might put my cue down.

Yes, put your cue down, Terry.

Because when the pressure's on, Billy does what needs to be done.

You don't think, Alfie, that he would think this one through

and maybe overcut it like Steve Davis did in the '85 final?

Not in a gajillion years.

Go on, Billy. Put it down, son.

Sh!

CHEERING

Shut it! That's you, that is!

You put me off.

You've got the cue in your hand, ain't ya?!

What can I get you, handsome?

Linda, can I get a pint and a vodka tonic, please?

Linda was telling me that Ian kicked off in here yesterday.

Has he calmed down now?

I think so. You know, dads and their daughters, ain't it?

Yeah. Suppose so.

You don't like it, do you?

Alfie's bottle going to go, is it? Eh? Is it?

-You say something, Billy?

-Yes! They come. They fall.

-See that, Mick?

-Yeah. You was bang in trouble, so you used psychological warfare.

To be fair, double slippery.

Nancy, Dex, second semi.

We're done here. Shall we go shopping?

Think I'll stay here now. Maybe cheer the winner on.

All right, Luce? It's me.

I'm guessing Dad's told you about this thing at the restaurant.

I think we should go, you know - for Jane.

Anyway, I'm in the Vic. I've got you a drink.

So if you come here, we'll go together. All right? Bye.

I really don't want to spoil this lunch thing,

so I think I'll maybe sit him down afterwards...

Yeah...I'd say I'm surprised,

but to be honest, I never really quite understood you and him.

Well, he's a good man. He's a good friend.

He's going to be really upset.

I know. I know.

But I don't think either of us should settle for something that...

isn't that special.

He's got his kids...and...

there are other people around to help him through it.

Come on, Lee, man. This is getting embarrassing now.

-Cut us some slack.

-What do you reckon, Sis? Want a lifeline?

Do what you like, mate. As usual.

I'm sure Lucy and Whitney can vouch for that.

Back in the game, though.

Slipped.

What're you doing?

-What're you doing? You just threw the game!

-I'm not a charity case.

Sisters, eh?

Who's that for?

Lucy.

She coming here?

I called her, so...yeah, should be.

Be nice to see her. Look, I know it was all a bit embarrassing yesterday.

But I hope things don't have to be awkward between me and you.

I'm her brother. I'm not her dad.

All right, gentlemen. For the championship.

-Heads.

-Heads.

Heads it is. Let's have it. Come on, then. Right.

-Oh, Grandad said he wouldn't mind a bacon sandwich.

-Oh, really?

Billy and Dexter, thanks.

How's he been? Him upstairs?

Same as usual. Does what he wants when he wants.

-He got arrested.

-What for?

Handling mobile phones. He don't even know how to work one.

Mick had to go get him.

Did he get done?

Hasn't mentioned it since. It's all a bit sus, if you ask me.

Keeping your customers waiting is the worst possible crime.

Ian?

-The burgers are getting cold.

-We'll serve as soon as the twins get here, all right.

Ian. We said three-ish. We need to get going.

You don't want Peter and Lucy walking into a bad atmosphere.

Go on, then.

Right, then. Who's got bacon? Who's got swiss?

Who's got mushroom? Who's got what?

My dad used to secretly eat the back halves of our eggs.

Then pad 'em out with foil so we wouldn't notice.

Here it comes.

Back to the Afghan next week, Whit.

I wondered if you fancied spending my last Saturday night with me?

Yeah. Yeah, that sounds nice. Shall we invite Lucy as well?

-You heard?

-Yeah.

-Course you did.

-On the restaurant floor.

-Like filthy cockroaches.

Don't be mad. Weren't nothing big.

Is that what Lucy said?

LAUGHTER

All right, I know when I'm beat.

But just for the record, you're an unbelievable kisser.

See? That's what you do. Just sit there and front it out.

-Easter bunny's here!

-You made it!

All right, I'm going.

No. Sit down. Front it out.

Get with the whip! Hit him!

Useless bleedin' nag.

Mobile phones?

Not your usual thing, Stanley.

You know me, I'm the artful type.

Certainly got your feet under the table here, haven't you?

You going to stand here all afternoon?

Only I've got a runner in the next,

and having your sort in the room puts a mocker on things.

Were them phones anything to do with Dean?

Might have been. I'm his grandad.

I look out for him.

-You're trouble.

-You're a headache.

You might think you're nicely tucked up here.

You're wrong. I'm watching you.

Give it a rest, will you? You're worse than Sylvie.

Them lot down there, they're happy.

That's how it's going to stay.

Do you understand me?

So you really like the vegeburgers?

I'm not sure we've got the right recipe yet.

Don't change anything. They are stunning, aren't they? Shabs?

I'm getting really excited now. Did you see the write-up we got in the Gazette?

Are you OK, Ian?

Ian, you can't go yet. Give them a little bit longer.

The twins haven't turned up. Even my own fiancee can't be bothered to turn up.

Good luck, Mick. Remember the golden rule.

Yeah, good luck, Mick.

Oh, he's only done us.

No, no, hold on, hold on.

HE CHEERS

Please say that thing ain't coming home with us.

Course it's coming home with us.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2014 Queen Vic pool champions -

Terry Spraggan and Alfie Moon!

Right, let's have a smudge, let's have a smudge.

Here we go. Ready. Smile.

Looks like I brought Terry a bit of luck, don't it?

Champions! Look at that beauty!

You can touch it if you want, sweetheart.

Well done, Alfie, you sly one. Well done, Tell.

Golden rule of being a landlord - never beat the punters.

Tell you what, everyone - drinks are on the old championi!

Champions! Let's have it!

If they'd lost, do you think they'd be getting such a big round in?

Unlucky, Lee. Listen, just going to the toilet, yeah?

All right, mate. Mind if I join you?

Er...yeah, we do, actually.

He's all right. It's cool.

So who do you think is the favourite out of us three?

It's definitely not me. There's three of us and I come fourth.

Abi's dead guinea pig comes before me.

What, Marge?

Why was it called Marge?

How do you even remember that?

A lot of effort went into putting this meal lunch together and you're sat here drinking.

It's like 20 past. I didn't know we had to be there on the dot.

The point was for us to be together.

I'm waiting for Lucy. I thought it would be nice if we came together.

Do you mind? I'm trying to talk to my son.

-Do you know how it looks? It looks like you don't care.

-I DO care.

He slept with your sister, right, on the restaurant floor.

-And you're sat here drinking and laughing with him.

-All right, Ian.

He's like a dog on heat. The sooner he goes back to the Army, the better.

Right. I'm going to have to ask you to leave. Nicely.

My pleasure. Come on, we're going, Peter.

Why have you got to be like this?

Peter, just do as you're told!

I'm staying here. Why would anyone want to spend time with you?

It's no wonder Lucy didn't show up.

Sorry about that.

I'll catch the train sometime this evening.

And I'll give you a call when I'm on it.

OK, bye.

Ian. I was just coming.

Really? Seems everyone would rather be somewhere else.

No, I've got shifts and stuff to sort.

Who was on the phone?

Libby. You all right?

Look, um...

I know we haven't seen much of each other lately.

I was thinking, we should sit down and have a chat at some point.

-I wouldn't talk to me. I'll say something stupid.

-What is it?

It's Lucy. We're having some problems.

-What problems?

-I don't want to talk about it, all right.

-Right.

Why not?

There's no point.

That's why I didn't come to Oxford. I...

Ian? Ian...

I'm fine. OK. I'm fine.

I just let it build up, don't I?

I'm sorry I didn't come.

How was it? Was it good? What did you do?

You don't want to know.

No, I do.

OK, let's go and eat.

-I'll just give her a quick call. See if she picks up.

-Leave a note.

Listen, I'm going to go try Lauren's. See if Lucy's there.

-Ian...

-You go ahead to the restaurant. I'll catch up, yeah.

Lucy? Are you in there?

KNOCK ON DOOR

DOORBELL

Luce, I know what you're doing. You're punishing me.

Well, it's gone too far, OK?

You've got no idea what sort of worries go through a parent's head.

So when you get this, either text or call me. OK?

Can I help you?

Mr Beale?

Yeah.

Detective Sergeant Bryant. This is Detective Constable Summerhayes.

Walford Police.

What is it?

May we go inside?

Come on through.

Sorry about the mess.

-Can I get you a drink or anything?

-No, thank you.

Mr Beale, I'm sorry to have to inform you,

but the body of a young woman was discovered earlier today.

We believe it's your daughter Lucy.