02/05/2014 EastEnders

So, what is this, a wind-up?

-You tell me.

-No, you've got to be joking, haven't you?

What, you seriously think I had anything to do with Lucy's death?

What's the matter with you, David? I hardly even knew the girl.

All I done was invest in her business,

and I helped her out with the books every now and again.

-Yeah, and the rest.

-No. There is no rest!

I can't seriously believe that you'd think I'd have anything

-to do with that!

-Max, the police want to know who Lucy was seeing, right?

They want to know who the bloke was.

And we both know that was you.

Oh!

I didn't think anybody was home yet.

I couldn't concentrate at work.

-Oh, you still thinking about Lucy?

-Mm.

CAROL SIGHS

It's awful for everyone, isn't it?

There's me worrying about my health,

and this happens to a young girl who's just starting her life.

CAROL COUGHS

Why don't you go see your friends?

You know, get some fresh air, clear your head.

I don't really want to leave you on your own.

You don't look very well.

Oh, no, I just need some peace and quiet, you know.

I was hoping to have the house to myself actually.

CAROL COUGHS AGAIN

Are you sure?

Yes. I'll go straight back to bed.

Honestly, don't worry about me darling, I'm fine.

OK.

DOOR CLOSES

I'm not saying I blame you, Max.

I know better than anyone how easy it is to be tempted.

She was a beautiful girl.

She was my daughter's best mate.

That makes it all the more interesting, don't it?

I never touched her.

You think I didn't notice them sneaky sales calls?

Coming back from the auction with a grin on your face?

I could tell you were up to no good.

-So what? Don't mean it was with her, does it?

-Then why did you look so worried

-when I told you the police were after whoever it was she was seeing?

-Course I didn't.

What you talking about? You've been watching too many detective movies.

This ain't got nothing to do with me.

Right, well show us your phone, then. Let me have a look at that.

I don't see why I should, but, yeah, go on, have a look.

Not that one...

..the one I've seen you hiding away.

Drop the act, Max, cos I know you're lying.

COUGHING FROM INSIDE

Mrs Jackson?

-Yeah.

-I'm here for your appointment.

Don't worry, I won't bite.

Yeah, come in.

I just don't get it, Son...

Luckily for you, you don't have to,

because I don't want to talk about it.

But you're not a lesbian.

You had a little phase a little while ago,

but you've not been showing any signs, have you, since?

It isn't an illness where I'm going to break out into a rash.

And I didn't say I was a lesbian.

So, what is it, then? Was it that Tina?

Did she put pressure on you, Son?

Cos I've told her to keep away from you.

Was that before or after you told her about Naomi?

Look, I told you it was down to me.

You're not gay, Sonia.

It's 2014, Bianca, all right?

Not everybody has to label themselves.

You do if you're married!

-Unless you and Martin are going to split up?

-Of course we're not...

Well, then what? Why would you have a fling with someone?

Especially Tina Carter!

I had a few drinks, maybe I got a bit carried away...

-Me and Tina, we always have a laugh.

-Well, me and Mo have a laugh,

it don't mean I'm going to have a lesbian fling with her, does it?

-Who's having a lesbian fling?

-BOTH: No-one!

-Same again, Son?

-Yes, please.

Listen, can you go home and check on Carol.

She said she was all right, but she don't look well to me.

Leave that drink, Trace.

-I've seen it.

-You know what? I've had enough of this!

-Show me the phone and I'll drop it.

-No. The only other phone I've ever

-had was to get in touch with a married bird.

-Right.

-I lost that

-weeks ago.

-OK, well, if you give me the name of this mystery bird, then.

Why have I got to give you anything? Back off, David.

-You're starting to annoy me now.

-Fine. I've tried to give you a chance, Max.

If you won't talk to me, then you can talk to the police.

What you talking about? You can't do that...

Well, then tell me the truth. Now.

Enough said.

STARTS ENGINE

David, where are you going?

Dave, where are you going?!

All right, all right!

TURNS OFF ENGINE

-All right, it was me.

-Yeah.

I was seeing her.

Mum? You all right?

Hey.

Just seen Whitney at the pub. She said you're not feeling well.

For goodness' sake, I don't know why everybody's making such a fuss.

You do look a bit peaky.

Well, thanks for that, Bianca, but I'm fine.

So, stop worrying and you can go back to work.

Shall we call your nurse just in case?

No, I am perfectly capable of managing on my own.

Everything all right, Carol?

Yeah, these are my daughters, Sonia and Bianca.

This is Helen, she's a specialist.

Why, is there something wrong? What's she doing?

She's fitting a wig, all right?

I didn't want to make a big deal of it,

I just wanted to see what they had.

Well, we'll help you.

No, I don't need any help.

I'm sure we can manage.

-Bianca, you get back to the stall, I'll stay.

-No!

Anyway, I'm not sure I trust your taste at the moment, Sonia...

Come on, it'll be a laugh.

Peter, look, I found this whilst I was going through Lucy's stuff.

Dad, the police have already done this.

Yeah, I know, but I've never seen Lucy wearing this necklace, OK?

-So, maybe it was bought by the bloke she was seeing?

-No, it wasn't.

How do you know for sure?

Well, because that's a Christmas present.

That's what you and Denise got her.

You shouldn't be doing this right now.

Why don't you go upstairs and try and get some sleep?

I'll take care of this.

I keep thinking there must be answers somewhere.

None of it makes sense.

You know, it was a mistake, that's all.

I knew as soon as it happened, I should have just walked away.

But, of course, you didn't.

Yeah, but I weren't expecting it, was I?

I never looked at her like that before. She was just Lauren's mate.

Then one night we started talking about the business...

She was so smart, so fired up about making it work,

she was like a different person.

We just had a couple of drinks, one thing led to another,

and before I knew it, we was all over each other.

Yeah, course you were.

I just thought it would be a bit of fun, you know.

Thought it would be a quick fling no-one would ever find out about.

Never thought it'd end like this.

And how did it...end?

I don't know... We just saw each other off-and-on.

You know, it weren't serious, and then...

we ended it when she started seeing that Carter lad.

Oh, right. And you were just OK with that, were you?

What? You think I flew into a jealous rage?

I never cared that much about her.

I ain't proud of myself, but after Stacey, I was in a bad place,

and she just made me feel good about myself again.

I mean, honestly, I was probably just using her.

I feel sick about that.

Especially when I found out what happened to her.

What she must have gone through...

..all alone.

So, I screwed up, all right, and I hate myself, but...

..seriously, David, you've got to believe me,

I would never, ever have hurt her.

I know.

You're a lot of things, mate, but...

even I know you're not capable of that.

Right, so why are we going through all this?

Because if I can get you to crack this easily,

I'm damn sure the police will.

And they don't know you.

You keep this up, Max, and they are going to think that you killed her.

'Hi, this is Tosh. Leave a message.'

Hey, Tosh, it's me again.

Look, I'm sorry about earlier, I was running late,

but I am free later and I'm sure we can find a way of making it up.

-I'm in the doghouse again.

-Why, what's up?

I was supposed to go out with my girlfriend last night

and I sort of got distracted.

Now she ain't even answering my calls.

Making you sweat?

I always do this, just when things are going really well,

I have to go and, like, mess it all up again.

Yeah, I had that problem when I was married.

Well, how did you sort it?

You see my wife anywhere?

What you see is what you get, mate, all right?

What are you doing letting go of a sale?

You could have told him how cool he'll look in them,

that he'll pull all the birds.

You know, the old Alfie Moon spiel.

My heart's not in it any more, darling.

-You was over the moon when I got off yesterday.

-Kat, I still am.

I thought the whole point was going to be us working together,

not me glaring at you across the market, you know.

-This ain't West Side Story.

-Listen, I get you want to work with Bianca.

I understand that you're partners.

It's just not what I had in mind, that's all. OK?

No, don't give up now. You've only just got the stall.

Listen, Aleks reckons he's got enough traders wanting this pitch.

Might cut my losses while I can.

I found this in Lucy's things.

I think it's yours.

Yeah.

I lent that to her a couple of weeks ago. Hers broke.

I forgot she even had that.

Well, the police have been through everything,

so I thought you might want it back.

You didn't have to do that.

Yeah, well, it's not like she's...

I promised Dad I'd put everything back where it was, so...

Do you need any help?

No, I can manage.

Yeah, but you don't need to.

They ain't bad, are they?

You think NHS wigs, you think of some dodgy, like, 1970s flick, don't you?

But they're all right, really.

I do try to keep up with the latest fashions.

Why don't you try one on, Mum?

Oh...

I don't even know where to start.

I tell people to go for whatever they feel comfy with.

What style do you usually have?

"Shoved up out the way so it's not a mess" style.

Now's your chance to go a little bit more glam.

You could go blonde bombshell.

I'd look less Marilyn Monroe, more Peggy Mitchell.

AS PEGGY: "This wig is family and family sticks together.

"Get out of our pub!"

Bianca! What are you playing at?

Oh, keep your hair on, Sonia. I'm only trying to have a laugh,

make it easier for everyone.

What about this one, Carol?

It'd suit your heart-shaped face shape perfectly.

I don't know...

Go on, Mum, give it a go.

Doesn't hurt to try them on.

Er...

I'll...I'll just go and try it on outside.

Excuse me.

Bianca, take that off!

What, I thought you like brunettes, Sonia...

Oh, grow up, Bianca, I'm not doing this here.

Oh, give us a kiss, Sonia! Give us a little kiss.

What's the matter with her? I'm only having a little laugh.

I know what you're thinking.

I look less like Peggy, and more like Phil Mitchell now.

Does that look right to you?

She always had her favourite photos out so she could just look at them.

Yeah, but which ones?

I don't know exactly.

OK, I know that some of the family were down here...

and, then, I think this one was here.

But I just can't remember which ones went where.

I'm sure it don't matter if it's not exactly right.

It matters, all right, of course it matters.

Either we put things back where they were or else we pack them up...

and my dad's not ready for that.

You can't be ready for that either, she was your sister.

She is my sister. OK, I just want to make things right for her.

Enjoy, ladies.

I wouldn't blame Tosh for giving me the elbow,

I probably deserve all I get.

What, for missing one night out?

-I might have kissed someone else and all.

-Pff!

Tosh don't even know about that yet.

What? Are you thinking of telling her?

The woman uses an axe for a living.

Besides, it was just something... it just got out of hand.

Yeah, well, I know all about that.

It's fun to flirt with someone else,

but Tosh is the one I want to be with.

Then what you need is a Jake Stone special.

What the hell is that?

The only sure way to win back a woman's heart.

I heard you were thinking of packing in the stall?

Gloating that you're getting rid of the competition, are you?

Darling, from what I've seen today, you ain't much of a threat,

I just thought I could help you out.

You've got some all right stuff there,

I could take it off your hands.

I'll give you a ton for the lot.

You having a laugh? That'll hardly cover his costs.

All right, 150, then. That ain't a bad offer.

Yeah, right, then you bung it on your stall for double the price.

So? What's it matter to you if you want to get rid of it?

You trying to stab me in the back?

You can't sell to her, she's my main competitor.

Yeah, well, if I flog it I'll be your competitor, won't I?

-Yeah, but all the money goes in the same pot.

-I know.

If you want to give up the stall, that's fine,

but do not let her have one over on us.

I'd rather you chuck the lot in the Thames, or torch it.

What are you talking about? It won't come to that.

If anyone can sell this lot in a day, it's you.

Fellas, come over here, I've got some right bargains for you.

I've got shirts, hoodies, all kinds of goodies.

In the words of the Manic Street Preachers, "Everything must go."

You should have gone to the Old Bill as soon as you found out.

Yeah, well, I didn't think I needed to.

You know, me and Lucy, we've been finished for weeks,

and then up until today they were saying it was a mugging gone wrong.

-They ain't any more...

-Yeah, I know and I've been going out of my mind

since I found out.

But if I go to the police now,

it's going to look like I had something to hide.

Yeah, and if you don't and they find you anyway,

it's look a darn sight worse, innit?

Oh, come on, mate, this family's been through enough already

without you getting caught up in another murder.

Right, don't you think I know that?

I'd rather risk that, than come forward now.

-Why?

-Because of Lauren.

After everything we've been through - the drinking, Jake -

we're just starting to sort things out.

She ain't going to forgive me for this. I'll lose her.

Well, I'm sorry but there's not a lot you can do about that, Max.

Yeah, well after I get rid of that phone, there's nothing to link me to Lucy.

And the only people that know are me and you.

So, keep quiet about it, will you? Just see what happens.

What about Ian? What about him?

You've seen what it's doing to him, he's going out of his mind looking for answers.

I feel for him, David, all right? I do. But I can't give him what he needs, can I?

At least you could tell him it was you that she was seeing.

You think that's going to make things better, do you?

Hearing all the sordid details?

The memory of his little girl is going to be ruined forever.

He's seen her on a mortuary slab!

How can it ever get any worse than that?

I mean, you imagine if this was one of your girls.

You would be desperate for information.

Anything that could help.

He has to know, Max, and if you ain't prepared to tell him,

I have to.

That's why I wanted to do this on my own, you didn't need to see this.

Mum, it's fine, we knew you'd lose your hair eventually.

I shaved it all off when it started going.

Why didn't you tell us, Mum? It's nothing to be embarrassed about.

Course it's not. And that looks lovely now.

-Maybe it just needs styling a bit different.

-It's all wrong.

It just needs a bit more oomph.

She just said she didn't want any oomph.

She's got to give it a chance, ain't she, Son? See?

If I actually wanted to look like a drag queen!

I don't know what I was thinking agreeing to all this,

the last thing I should be worrying about is my stupid hair!

CAROL COUGHS

That's it, then.

Everything is exactly how it was.

I keep expecting her just to walk back in, you know, any minute,

and just have a go at us, for, like, touching her stuff...

Just tell us this was all just one big mistake.

She's been there my whole life...

..and now she's just gone.

As long as you remember her how she was...

..nothing anyone says can take her away.

-DAVID:

-Ian!

Ian?

Oh, Peter, sorry to barge in, mate. Is your dad around?

He's asleep.

Erm, could you go and get him? Because I need to talk to him.

This is the first time he's had any rest in days.

What's this about?

Erm...

Is it about Lucy?

Cos if it is, you can talk to me.

I'm sorry, Mum, we didn't mean to upset you.

No, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make a fuss.

Getting so worked up over a stupid wig...

..especially after what's happened to Lucy.

I didn't think I'd be like this, so superficial.

No, you're not.

I just see it in people's eyes...

strangers in the street, others I've known for years, they just...

-they look at me with pity.

-Mum...

No, they don't see a person any more, just see a sick old lady.

Sometimes I look in the mirror and I don't even...

..recognise myself any more.

You need to get your eyes tested, cos you look beautiful to me.

That's what David says. He hardly signed up for this, though, did he?

It don't matter what you look like, he still loves you.

Bianca's right, Mum, David's been there through all of this.

A few strands of hair ain't going to change things, is it?

-He didn't see me in the last wig.

-It wasn't that bad.

I looked like a pantomime dame.

No, you didn't.

Oh, yes, you did.

THEY ALL LAUGH

I don't know about this.

When I've done something out of order,

it was the only way I could get Sadie talking to me again.

Yeah, but I ain't much of a cook.

I can do beans on toast, but that's about it.

Which is why I'm going to teach you, my lovely.

By the end of the day you'll be sauteing, basting, steaming...

-you name it, you'll be doing it.

-Sounds saucy.

It is, cooking someone the perfect meal

is the best way of getting them into bed, trust me.

What are you doing here?

Hey, buddy, I told you we were going to get a new flatmate.

You're the one moving in?

It's your lucky day, ladies. Free prize for every customer.

Look at that! 10% off anything on the stall!

The more you buy, the more you save. That's it, come on, ladies.

Ain't so bad at this, are you?

I reckon if I put my mind to it, I could flog everything

-on this market, you know that?

-So, why are you packing it in?

So, did you tell him?

He wasn't there. It was just Peter and Lauren.

Don't worry, Max, I kept your grubby little secret.

Cheers.

Yeah, well, this isn't for your benefit, is it?

If this comes out, Max, or you do anything to hurt Carol,

-I will not cover for you again.

-Well, you won't have to.

You could've told me you was moving in?

I wanted to get the room all sorted...surprise you.

When you weren't answering my calls

I thought you were still mad at me for running off.

No, I'm used to that by now,

and I'm sure you can make it up to me somehow.

I've got a ton of boxes need shifting.

Is she...? I mean, are they...?

What? You thought that you were in there with her.

No, no.

I just hoped any girlfriend she might bring home

will end up in my room, not in hers.

What?

-What do you think?

-Very cosy.

You know, if you like, you could always move in.

Live together?

Yeah, means I won't have to have to put up with Shirley

giving me the evil eye every time I come round and see you,

and we get to spend a bit more time together.

What do you think?

Ask me in the morning.

Um, I thought I was teaching you how to cook?

Yeah, looks like we're skipping main course

and heading straight for dessert.

Poor Mum, I never knew she felt like that.

I'd have lost it ages ago,

I just didn't think it was going to get to her.

Well, it'd get to anybody.

It can't be easy for you either.

Is this what all this Tina thing's been about?

It was one kiss! I wish I'd never told you now.

So why did you, then?

Because I thought you'd be less judgmental, that's why.

Listen, I don't care who you kiss, even Tina,

long as I thought it was what you wanted...

And what if it is?

Listen, don't you think I wanted to do something mental

when I first found out about the gene?

It's not going to change nothing, Sonia. Just face it.

At least go to your doctor's appointment, find out what options there are.

What options? What are you talking about?

I either get a mastectomy or I risk getting cancer.

Nothing I can do is going to change that!

Um, sorry, your mum wanted you.

If you're in the middle of something, I can tell her...

No, it's all right, we're done.

Tenner for two, sweetheart.

I tell you what we'll do, a one-off only.

Call it 15 and I'll throw in one for free.

Can't say fairer than that. You like that? There we go darling?

Thank you, sweetheart. Tell your friends. Everything must go.

Take care, beautiful.

You flogged the lot?

-I knew you still had the old magic.

-Still got a few tricks up my sleeve.

And you didn't even need me to be your beautiful assistant.

It feels good to be back.

I tell you what, I might get some more gear to flog next week.

Oh, right, I thought you was jacking it in.

No, I forgot how much fun this job can be in the great outdoors

with these lovely people.

I got the best view in the whole world, ain't I?

Looking at Bianca all day.

-Shut up. I love you.

-I love you.

Yes, mate?

I should probably get going...

Yeah, Lola's going to be wondering where you are.

Thank you for today...

I didn't really do much.

You did.

All right?

Oh, Ian's awake now if you wanted to have that talk.

Is he? No, I won't bother actually, Lauren.

It was nothing anyway.

I know I don't look like Kate Moss, but I think this one's all right.

Yeah, it's nice. It does really suit you, Mum.

Yeah, although, I really liked the darker one as well.

-You would do, wouldn't you? You like a brunette.

-Why don't you let it go?!

Let what go? What is with you two today?

-Thank you.

-Ask Sonia.

Bianca thinks she knows everything.

No, I was just giving my opinion, actually.

Yeah, and your opinion isn't what's always right.

No, Mum asked me what I thought, so I told her.

You can choose whatever wig you want when you get cancer.

Bianca!

Sonia!

No, I'm fed up with it, Mum.

-Don't take any notice.

-Go on, take her side. Go on...

-I'm not.

-Son...

-Sonia, come back, darling!

-What did you have to say that for?

-Mum, you don't know how she's been,

I'm just trying to get her to face up to things!

Sonia! Son, I know how you feel cos it's exactly how I felt

when I thought I had the gene.

But you haven't got the gene!

This is me who's got to deal with this.

-Yet here you are again making it all about you!

-Girls, please...

This has got nothing to do with you, so don't dare stand there

and tell me you understand because you haven't got a clue!

Mum?

Mum!