08/05/2014 EastEnders

Morning, Lauren.

Blimey, you starting work before me?

Got to be something wrong in this world, ain't there?

Well, I've got a business to run, Dad,

and I've got a lot of e-mails to get through.

Are you sure you're up to this, Lauren?

I mean, you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

I'm fine. I can do this.

You all right, Pete?

Listen, anything you need today, mate, you just let me know, yeah?

All right.

Peter, you don't have to do this, you know.

I don't want to think about that rubbish in the papers.

I just want to try and get back to normal.

All right. Well, maybe I could help you cos Pops has got Lexi for a bit.

I need to do this on my own.

-No, but I could just...

-Please.

Are you sure?

Yeah. I'll be fine.

What time's your appointment?

It ain't my appointment, No, it's Jim's.

You see, they thought he was having a fit,

but it turned out he was choking on a bit of sausage.

I thought you said it was urgent.

Well, it could be - I mean,

I know a man who died choking on a bit of sausage.

I've just done a night shift. I was hoping to get some kip.

Oh. Would you like another cup of coffee?

Mrs B, I can take you, if you want.

Oh, that's ever so kind of you, Arthur,

but I want Jim to meet Charlie.

He's ever so looking forward to it.

Ah.

Now, I had these cut, so you can pop in and out whenever you want.

That's really kind.

Ah, well, you're family, ain't you? My home's your home.

Eurgh. They're all just horrible. They're making me feel a bit sick.

I like them. This one's my favourite.

Yeah, you should get that one.

We're just nipping down the registry office.

Yeah, no, that would suit you lovely, Carol.

Yeah, go for it, Mum - it's your wedding,

-you don't want to look like a frump, do you?

-Cheers!

Oh, here you are. Look.

Right, I've got to go.

And I expect you to have ordered that dress by the time I come back.

Yeah, well, you won't be laughing when I get married in it.

Ta-ta. See you, kids.

Bye.

Bye. Is that a wedding present?

No, love.

It's my wigs.

Can I try it on?

No!

Come on, then, get it out.

-I forgot which one that you decided to go for.

-No. Later.

Here, have some Latvian bread - it's the best, man.

-Smell it. Smell it.

-I think I'll pass.

Your loss.

Who drank all my beer?

It was you, wasn't it?

Hang on, I haven't touched a drop, I swear.

You're lying.

It was me.

Really?

Yeah, I came home drunk last night.

I can't be held accountable for my actions. I'm sorry.

Yeah, well, I don't really care which one of you did it,

as long as it's replaced.

Yes, sir.

Morning, housemates!

Welcome to your new home.

Let's go out for a drink later - first house trip to the Vic!

I actually promised to take Roxy out.

That's all right. The more the merrier! I'm going to unpack!

Yeah, I better jump in the shower.

You didn't have to do that.

You're going through a tough time.

It must be horrible to be that far away from your kid.

Yeah. Well, it won't happen again, I promise.

Not one new job in weeks.

We can't live off the flower stall.

We always knew business would take a bit of time to pick up.

But how long are we meant to give it before we cut our losses, Les?

At this rate, all our Paul's going to inherit is a couple of coffins

to bury us in - and the cheap ones at that.

Don't worry, Birdie, I'll sort it.

Your head's too fat.

No, it's not! Just squash my hair in.

It still won't fit!

-I could cut some of your hair off.

-Yeah!

Oi, you'll do no such thing - there's no use us all being bald!

We were just playing.

Come on, you...

What do you think you're doing?!

You said that I couldn't try it on,

but you didn't say nothing about Morgan.

I am so sorry, Mum.

I hope it looks better on me than it does on you, eh? Go on.

-20p's 20p!

-Yeah, cheers. You dropped your quid.

-You can keep it.

-Yeah, I'll keep it, mate! Get lost!

All right?

What was all that about?

I just...

I short-changed him, yeah, I didn't mean to and he just went off on one.

OK, listen, I wouldn't worry about it.

It's first thing in the morning. People are grumpy.

It was just an innocent mistake.

I don't see why he had to have a go at me like that.

Listen, Peter, I know it's your first day back today and seriously,

everyone's really proud of you, all right?

Anyway, cup of tea for you.

First brew of the day - it'll set you right up.

Thanks, mate, but I don't need you to look after me.

I just want today to be like any other day, but people keep

walking on egg shells around me asking me if I'm all right.

Can you just be normal, please?

I understand, mate.

Anyway, you've probably noticed

there have been a few changes around here of late.

So, I'm going to give you the heads-up, so pay attention, right?

The girl in the wheels, that's Donna, bit of a gobby mare -

imagine Kat and Bianca rolled into one.

Exactly - it's the stuff of nightmares.

And the lady on the flower stall, lovely lady, Pam -

she's got a heart of gold, but I mean, she can talk for Britain.

Seriously, you will not get a sore throat in her company.

All day. All day.

-Who's that?

-I have no idea.

All right, buddy? How you doing, yeah?

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't know everyone.

The market's so different, you know...

Listen, you'll get used to it. Listen, enjoy the tea.

I might get you a biscuit later.

Yes, mate, what can I get you?

Lauren!

I forgot you were back on the stall.

Yeah, bit strange, you know...

but I'd rather be here than back at home.

That's great, Peter.

Are you OK?

Yeah, I just need to get back, cos, you know,

I've got work stuff.

Well, if you need help with anything...

You've got enough on your plate.

What are you doing?

Unpacking. What does it look like?

So this is what happens when I take the morning off!

Checking up on me, are you?

I have come in to collect the account book,

cos of what happened yesterday.

I should chuck you out on your ear.

I was just resting me eyes.

Where are you off to?

Just going for a fag.

I can't seem to get this to work.

Right. Hold on.

Stand clear.

I haven't had a single customer

since I short-changed that bloke - d'you think people are avoiding me?

Nah, no, it's just one of them new guys from Spring Lane -

you know, selling those one-pound fruit bowls.

So you don't think it's got anything to do with Lucy?

No, course I don't.

What you need is a unique selling point - for the Pete Beale brand!

-Ain't that right?

-Yeah.

Martin used to sell juice on his stall, it used to do really well.

There we go. That's a blinding idea! That's what you need to do,

get yourself a juicer on your stall, get yourself surrounded by a load of

gorgeous birds, dying to part with their hard-earned cash.

All right, mate, I'm sure that'll happen(!)

Worth a punt though, innit? If you want to take a breather,

I can keep an eye on your stall for you, yeah?

I thought I told you, you don't need to look after me.

Yeah, I know, but just let me be a friend, yeah?

All right.

Sorry to bother you on your day off. You been up to anything nice?

I've gone out with my grandson for the day - he's just parking the car.

Oh, how lovely! I'm so jealous.

My grandson Paul is off travelling the world on his gap year.

I do miss him so much.

Oh, there you are.

Here he is. This is my grandson. He's called Charlie.

Pam - pleasure to meet you.

Hiya. Listen, I'm going to have to head off in a minute -

I should get some kip before the night shift.

Can't you stop for something to eat?

I wanted to show you my photo album.

Sure. Right, come on, let's get some lunch.

Bye-bye.

Nice to meet you.

Honestly, Pops, you should have seen him.

I keep trying to help him but he won't let me.

Breaks my heart seeing him like that.

You've got to be patient, Lo - Peter's a strong boy,

he'll get through this.

Yeah, and what am I going to do until then?

Just watch him be miserable?

No.

All you can do is be there for him - he'll come to you when he's ready.

Trust me.

I do like being able to pop home for lunch -

think of all the money we'll save.

I went to do our washing earlier,

and you'll never guess who I bumped into?

I don't know, Pam.

Dorothy Branning, and her gorgeous grandson -

I've completely forgotten his name now.

Charlie.

That's the one - charming young man, spending the day with his nan -

you don't often see that in this day and age.

So is he sticking around Walford for a while?

I don't know - they were just heading back to Dorothy's for lunch.

Tina!

Would you mind keeping a couple of things at the Vic?

It's just our room's a bit cramped.

Why is your stuff more important than mine?

Well, my stuff's all essential, like the bed, and the wardrobe.

Well, these are essential! What am I supposed to wear to a fancy dress party?

Babe, you're 40 years old.

I ain't taking any of that stuff back,

so you'll just have to find room for it.

-What's the point? You're just going to leave it all over the floor.

-It's all coming out now, eh?

-I forgot you were such a control freak.

-And I forgot you were such a slob.

Ooh, having a spot of trouble?

-No, we're fine.

-Couldn't be better.

That's the type of thing people say when they're going to top themselves.

I'm just going to go back and get some more stuff -

I'll see you back at the flat.

I didn't even have to lift a finger.

All I had to do was sit back and watch you screw everything up again.

Back off, beast.

You and Tina playing happy families was never going to work.

She'll be back in the Vic by Monday.

How's work going?

All right, it's just a lot to get my head around.

Are you still worrying about that e-mail?

No. Well, yeah, kind of...

but, you know, it's not a big deal.

Look, you tried to talk to me about it before

and I just cut you off - that was really selfish of me.

Yeah, well, obviously it has been on my mind,

but, you know, I'm just trying to forget about it.

Yeah, I know the feeling.

Why don't we help each other out? Right, I can give you a hand

with the business, and you can help me test out a new idea.

-OK.

-Yeah? What about tonight?

Yeah, I just... I'm not really feeling that sociable.

I'm not feeling that sociable, either!

We can be unsociable together.

-Yeah, OK, why not?

-Yeah?

Peter!

I made you some lunch.

Thanks, babe, but I've just had something.

That's all right, take it for later.

-You're going to get hungry out there.

-Honestly, Lola, it's fine.

OK, how about I cook you some dinner tonight?

Cos Pops is taking Lexi to Phil's, so we can have some time on our own.

Actually, I've already made plans.

Plans? What plans?

I said I'd meet Alfie in the Vic.

We're just going to go through some business ideas.

Well, that ain't going to take all night, is it?

I can have your dinner ready on the table when you get in.

All right, I'll even chuck in a tub of ice cream if you're lucky.

How can I refuse?

I'll let you know when I'm heading home, yeah?

Yeah.

I just bought us something we can stick in the oven -

hope you don't mind.

That's lovely.

What was that about?

Dunno.

Oh, shepherd's pie. Yeah, Mrs B never liked shepherd's pie.

I think it was to do with that horse meat thing.

Is Kat all right by herself on the stall?

You've not been in all week.

She's fine.

Think of all the time she'll have off when she has them babies.

It's not time off!

Don't overdo it, eh?

Don't be so miserable. I won't put a lot on.

Right, now for the finishing touch - little bit of that, and...done.

-There you go.

-Do I look ridiculous?

No, you look lovely. Dad'll be falling at your feet.

I wonder if it will stay on when we're...

Oh, Mum, that's...

I didn't mean to upset you. I had no idea you didn't like shepherd's pie.

How was you to know?

I can't eat salmon now after a bad case of food poisoning.

No, it was nothing like that.

It reminds me of your father.

I miss him, too.

No, I don't mean that.

You see, sometimes, your father, he didn't do very Christian things...

What d'you mean?

Let's not talk about it.

What are these - are they ham or cheese?

Listen, I know my dad wasn't a saint.

You don't need to protect me from anything. Come on.

I want to know.

Well...

he got hold of some poison...

That's why I've never been able to face shepherd's pie. Ever since...

Are you saying that he tried to kill you?

He couldn't go through with it.

It had been going on for some time.

And Charlie and Ethel, they tried to warn me, but I wouldn't listen.

But he stopped me from eating the last meal.

So he must have loved me, just a bit.

I'm so sorry.

I won't let anything like that happen to you ever again, I promise.

I might share his blood, but I'm nothing like my dad.

No, you're nothing like him. You're a good boy.

You're like Arthur.

Look, I don't need to be in work for a little bit yet, so why

don't I make us a proper dinner and we can look through them old photos?

Oh, I'd like that. But are you sure you've got the time?

Because you mustn't miss your sleep.

Don't worry yourself about that.

It's not going to hurt to stay up for another couple of hours.

It's ready.

Great!

They suit you.

I know.

I thought you'd have chucked all this stuff out by now.

It's not so bad.

Not if it means I get to see your face every morning.

Where's the rest of your stuff?

I decided I probably didn't need the monkey costume

and the inflatable banana after all.

You know, there is one place

I definitely don't mind getting messy...

Keep 'em on.

That's actually really nice.

Yeah? So you think people will buy it?

Yeah! They're going to love it -

you'll literally have the biggest queue on the market.

Thanks for this. Today's been pretty full-on.

Yeah. But you got through it, though, didn't you?

Yeah, I did, thanks to Alfie, and you.

I didn't really do anything.

You don't have to. You're there for me if I need you.

I hope you know I'm there for you, too.

If there's anything you need to talk to me about, just let me know.

-All right, Lauren?

-All right, Max?

Peter.

How's work, Lauren, all right? You get through all them e-mails?

Yeah, pretty much, just got a few more to finish off.

Actually, I should leave you to it - I'm just going to nip to the loo.

All right, see you later.

What's all this?

Peter's making juice.

Ah. Hello, Mr Cotton.

So this is your idea of trying to forget about this e-mail, is it?

I'm sorry - I just can't get this bloke out of my head.

You're definitely meeting him?

I ain't decided yet.

If this guy was involved, the police would be onto him.

Yeah, well, what if they're not?

Lucy was my best mate. I might spot something they've missed.

You could jeopardise the whole investigation!

Well, I saw your dad yesterday, all right? And he is a mess.

He needs closure, Peter - so do you.

And what if this John Jones does know something?

What if he's a psychopath?

We're meeting in a public place. Nothing's going to happen.

And if you're that concerned, well, you could come with me.

No, I don't think that's a good idea.

I'm sorry, I don't get it.

-I just don't get it - do you not want to know what happened to your sister?

-Yeah, of course I do!

But it's the police who's going to find out who killed Lucy -

not someone who didn't even finish college.

Well, at least I'm doing something about it.

I'm not standing around making poxy juices!

Nothing you can do is going to bring her back, Lauren!

Why can't you see that?!

Everything all right?

Yeah. Peter was just going.

What's the problem?

Nothing. Just leave it, Dad.

Well, this is a real treat -

he hardly ever lets me buy biscuits,

says the sugar goes straight to my head

and I start talking at 100 miles an hour.

-Isn't that right, Les?

-Yes, Pam.

Charlie, Mr Coker wants to discuss a few extra expenses

owing from the funeral.

Oh, yeah? Why don't we talk about it in the kitchen?

Good idea.

You're so lucky to have him nearby.

Yeah, well, the trouble is that Charlie don't live in Walford,

that's the problem.

What's this about? I don't owe you anything.

Technically, you have paid for the funeral,

but secrets have a habit of coming out,

and we all know how this neighbourhood likes to talk.

Are you blackmailing me?

One word from me and you'd have yourself in a bit of a pickle.

I'm sure we can agree a reasonable price for my silence.

-Here, look, your tea's here, it's getting cold.

-Ooh, lovely. Thanks.

-You going to get the other one out?

-No, it's for the wedding.

-But I want to see it.

-You're as bad as Tiff!

No, I want it to be a surprise.

I bet you've gone for something really outrageous, haven't you? I bet it's a perm.

Yeah, yeah, I'm going to get married to your dad with a perm,

wearing that ridiculous dress that Tiff picked out.

Imagine the photos!

DOOR OPENS

That would look nice.

Hello.

In here.

You all right?

Good day?

She looks amazing, doesn't she?

Yeah, yeah...you look really nice.

Thanks.

Damn, I think I've left my phone at the office.

I better nip back cos it might not be there in the morning!

Won't be long.

He liked it. He's just probably a bit surprised, that's all.

Yeah, well, he should have the guts to say it to my face, then.

I knew you'd be a good cook.

You haven't tried it yet.

Ah! This looks cosy.

Arthur, I thought you was going out tonight.

Why don't you join us?

No, man. I've got to meet some people at the Vic.

Oh - well, we'll save you some for later.

You know, it's been a godsend having you around now.

I like having you around, too.

I wonder if you'd consider moving to Walford.

I'd be very happy if you were close by. There's flats.

Or you could come and live near me.

I was hoping you wouldn't be here.

So now you want to meet him?

Come on, Lauren, let's just go, all right?

Leave it to the police.

No, I can't leave without talking to him.

That e-mail was addressed to me, not Lucy.

You can't blame yourself, all right?

You don't even know this guy had anything to do with her death.

Yeah, well, what if he did? Then it should have been me that died!

Don't do that.

Lucy had her whole life mapped out,

and me - what am I going to do with my life?

Are you seriously making this about you?

You were right about what you said earlier - I am a drop-out.

I ruin everything.

I'm an alcoholic and I haven't even reached 21 yet.

You're a recovering alcoholic.

It's not something that's just going to go away -

I have to live with that every day.

I've lost my sister! I have to live with that every day.

Now can we please just go?

I'm sorry, but I need to find out who this bloke is.

I need to know if it should have been me.

OK. Well, you know what, Lauren - I wish it had been you.

Peter, I'm sorry.

You're Mr Jones?

Lauren, please, just let me explain.