12/05/2014 EastEnders

DOOR OPENS

I've just clocked off.

I thought I'd pop in and see you before I head home.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Ain't got any hot water at the flat.

You seen this?

No. Why, what's happened now?

Have a butcher's.

Gets messier by the week.

Can't help wondering who else is caught up in this.

Wait. Lola said all this?

Silly girl. Still... everyone's got their price.

Poor Peter.

It's all lies. I never said any of that stuff, you know.

I told you not to go anywhere near this, didn't I?

Yes, I know. But I only said school drop-out to businesswoman.

They love all that stuff, don't they?

And that's all you said?

Well... Lo...

All right, I might've said that she likes a drink.

But only to show 'em how well she's done with her businesses and that.

I can't believe this.

I was only trying to help Peter.

Well, now you've made things ten times worse, ain't ya?!

What am I going to tell him, Pops?

DOOR OPENS

I'll see you later, yeah? Yeah.

Can you put that away for me?

Yep.

You better think of something sharpish.

So let me get this straight. You went to my station?

Well, I know what you boys are like. No time for sustenance.

What did they say?

They said they'd never heard of you.

Well, can you blame them?

You could've been anyone.

I welcomed you into my house...

This is madness. And what do you do? You lie through your teeth.

How many times? I am not lying.

Who are you?

I'm Detective Constable Charlie Cotton.

I don't believe you.

Please. You've got to listen to me...

No. No, I'm done listening and I'm done with your lies.

Go on, get out!

All my life I've been taken for a fool.

Well, not no more. Go on.

Go.

Are you eating again?

Growing boy, ain't I?

MUSIC: "Misty Blue" by Dorothy Moore

This is a song, ain't it?

Summer of '76 if I remember rightly.

Me and you in my mum's front room.

We'd bunked off school.

Probably. Come here.

You are so embarrassing.

It's called being in love, darling.

TEXT MESSAGE ALERT

Aren't you going to get that?

It's just probably someone trying to sell me insurance.

All right, Liam? Do you want me to take you to school today?

I've got to go that way to see a man about a motor.

Nah. You're all right. You're always moaning about getting the bus.

I just don't want a lift, all right!

What was all that about? TEXT MESSAGE ALERT

Search me.

Someone's popular.

Um, why don't you and Sonia take your mum up town today?

Buy her something nice to wear for the wedding.

She's just come out the hospital. I'm fine. Honestly.

There y'are. Tina and Kat can cover, can't they?

Uh-uh, we can't.

Yes, you can. Take it.

I want you to make sure she don't come back without anything to wear.

All right?

Bacon flavour. Ta-ta.

Come on then. 'Fess up.

What're you talking about?

I'm more of a dog person myself.

Not guilty.

Is this one of Roxy's?

I like to think she has a bit more style.

What is it?

It's a cat.

Jake...

I wouldn't bother. He didn't come home last night.

SHE LAUGHS

See you later.

Hardly the World Cup, is it?

Eurovision's always been me and Johnny's thing.

Winds me up, all that Eurovision.

1997. Katrina And The Waves.

Do you remember I let Johnny stay up and watch it?

Remember it? Me and Nancy had to go

and watch Match Of The Day in your mother's bedroom.

I see that Lucy Beale's in the paper again. Look.

Poor girl. They any closer to finding who did it yet?

Don't look like it.

Mind if I pop up and see the invalid?

Yeah. Knock yourself out.

If he gives you any grief you just give him a quick slap, all right?

What if we know him, Mick?

Don't be so stupid.

He could be out there on that market and we're none the wiser.

Here, what was that...that song?

The one where the treacles ripped their little skirts off?

Bucks Fizz. Making Your Mind Up.

Winner in 1981. Ah.

MUSIC: "Making Your Mind Up" by Bucks Fizz

SHE KNOCKS ON DOOR

What're you doing here?

You want to open that window. Get some fresh air in.

Don't fuss, woman.

Right. Stew in your own juices for all I care.

Oh, come on.

I got you a little present. To thank you for the loan.

I wish I hadn't bothered now.

Got myself a nice little flat across the square.

I would have said, pop in...

HE LAUGHS

You wily old goat!

Is this you, Shirley Carter? Ramming coins in?

What you going on about?

Vandals, the lot of you. Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

Don't have a pop at me, Dot.

I'm only here because Linda's machine's broken down.

If it's a service wash you're after you'll have to come back tomorrow.

I'm involved in an investigation at work which requires me

to use an alias.

For all intents and purposes Charlie Cotton doesn't exist.

For the time being, at least.

That's as much as I can tell you.

Don't mind me. I'm just rinsing my smalls.

Mr Papadopoulos, he don't pay me to stand around gossiping.

Listen. You can call my boss if you don't believe me.

I could've sworn I had my mobile.

It doesn't matter what I say, does it?

You've made your mind up.

I'll put the kettle on, shall I?

When you've done that...

you can help me work this here contraption.

Here you go.

Have you seen Jake? No, not since last night. Are you and him...?

No. You could do a lot worse, you know. He's a nice bloke.

Talk of the devil.

I'm sorry I'm late, Teen.

I had a few things I needed to sort out.

TEXT MESSAGE ALERT

Anyone would think you was trying to ignore me.

This has got to stop. How many more times?

All right, David?

Sonia. Ain't you going up town with your mum?

I'm on my way now.

Oh, sorry. This is Terry's ex, Nikki.

Nikki, Sonia. Bianca's sister.

You all right?

See ya.

Right. Max'll be wondering where I am.

TEXT MESSAGE ALERT

Ian...

Have you seen this?

Seen what?

OK, let's not go jumping to any conclusions.

How can she say all these things?

You got any idea how hard it is to see her name dragged

through the mud?

If I were you, I'd go for the full English. I cook it myself

so if you don't like it you can have your money back. OK, fine.

Lauren.

I just wanted to say thank you for not going to the police.

My head was all over the place last time I saw you.

You know me, better than anyone.

You know I could never do anything to hurt her.

I'm going to go.

'You've reached DC Summerhayes. Leave a message.'

It's Lauren Branning.

I came in on Friday and made a statement about Jake Stone.

I just... I was just wondering what's happening.

You're not exactly sitting on a fortune,

are you, in that house of yours? I mean, what've you got?

A couple of old prayer books and a funny old tea set.

That's Royal Albert. That was left to me by my Auntie Gwen.

Either way. It's not worth pretending to be a copper for.

MOBILE RINGS

How do we stop that?

Here.

What do you want this for?

I want to send one of those text letters, you know what the

young 'uns send all the time.

Who to?

Charlie's ma.

Dorothy Branning, you little minx.

And what exactly do you want to say in this text message?

I want to ask her if she'll meet me at my house, this afternoon, at 3pm.

And then put the address.

You sure about this?

I've got to know the truth, Shirley.

What if he isn't your grandson?

We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Done.

How d'you find her number?

It was under "M" for "Ma mobile", Dot.

Don't need to be a detective to work that one out.

So what do we do now?

We wait.

What for?

Until she texts back.

All this stress. I can feel it getting to my head.

I can feel one of my migraines coming on.

I know what you need...

I shouldn't, really. Are they menthol?

Yeah.

Oh, right, I've never had these.

There you are. Ta.

TEXT MESSAGE ALERT Oh, I don't think I like this.

Well, put it out then. You can have it...

She's text back.

What's she say?

You're about to meet your daughter-in-law.

Do you think they're all right up there?

How do you mean?

Well, that Cora, she's got a bit of a naughty look about her...

I feel sick.

And what with the old man's moody heart...

Oh, will you stop talking about your dad having sex?

Usual please, Lin.

Spending your ill-gotten gains? Come again?

That granddaughter of yours.

Making money off the back of that poor girl.

She never said half that stuff. They stitched her up.

It's Ian I feel sorry for. Having his daughter's memory soiled...

Well, at least it takes the heat off your boy, eh?

I beg your pardon? L...

No, no. If he's got something to say...

Billy's just upset. He didn't meant nothing by it. Did you, Bill?

No. Sorry.

It's true, though. I see 'em all out there pointing the finger.

Let them point. Our boy's done nothing wrong.

You try telling that to the likes of Billy Mitchell.

HOOTER BLARES

What's that?!

THEY LAUGH

What're you doing? Give us that here!

HOOTER BLARES

Mick!

Three hours I've been up here.

Not a peep out of any of you.

It'd serve you right if I'd been dead on the floor.

Chance'd be a fine thing.

Don't you think one foghorn's enough in this gaff?

Are you talking about me?!

I can't leave you two alone for a minute, can I?

Right, downstairs, the pair of you, where I can keep an eye on you.

I need to talk to you. It's important.

Before you say anything. I want to say I'm sorry.

For what I said.

All that stuff with Mr Jones. It just threw me. I know, it's fine.

It's fine. No, it's not. It was unforgivable.

Just forget about that. Forget about that and just listen to me...

Please, will you just hear me out?

After what they were saying about Lucy,

I just thought someone should tell them the truth about her, you know?

And then they started twisting everything I was saying into lies...

How much?

What? How much is my sister worth?

Go on. Tell me.

300.

No. Look, I was going to use the money to take you on holiday

to get you away from all of this for a bit.

Don't you dare pretend you did this for us.

Peter, please.

Do you know how hard it is for my dad just to get

out of bed in the morning?

He's had his heart ripped out, Lola.

And you're there just stamping all over it.

But I can explain to him, I was trying to...

No. You don't go anywhere near him. Do you understand?

Is there something else?

She never meant to hurt you. You do know that, don't you?

I don't want to talk about it.

She just got a little bit carried away.

Are we done here? Cos I've got customers.

I ain't got nothing in.

And my best china ain't been washed for weeks.

I dread to think what she'll think of this place.

She'll think it's a pig sty.

It doesn't matter what she thinks, Dot.

You need to know the truth.

Yes, you're right. I need answers.

I wasn't expecting company.

Don't worry. I ain't stopping.

That's a shame. I've just run a bubble bath.

Nikki, listen, darling. These texts, they've got to stop. All right?

In fact, I'd prefer it if you stayed away from me completely.

I love it when you get cross.

Not for me. It was only one little kiss we had.

It was more than that and you know it.

I love Carol.

Listen. I understand that you're childhood sweethearts.

But let's be honest. She is punching above her weight.

Hey, hey, hey... There you are, the flashy car dealer.

And there she is trudging down Bridge Street with her freezer shop.

Yeah, and I love her. She's a damn good woman.

So is my mum.

Doesn't mean that I want to spend the rest of my life with her.

You ain't got the first idea, OK?

What she's put up with all this year?

I'm telling you, that woman has more guts

and more determination than you or I put together.

You see?

I said me and you were cut from the same cloth.

You're missing the point.

Oh, come on, David. We both know what you really want.

And what's that?

Stay away from me... And stay away from my family.

Do you understand?

All the way to Stratford and we've come back completely empty-handed.

Did you see the price of that dress?

It cost more than my whole wardrobe put together.

It's all right, Dad's paying. That's not the point, darling.

There's more to a wedding than a nice frock.

She's still entitled to spoil herself. Course she is.

Perhaps we ought to send her, you know, another one of them

text letters.

Say there's been some dreadful mix-up.

KNOCK AT DOOR

You stay here. I'll get that.

You must be Yvonne.

That's right.

Where's Charlie? You better come in.

Go straight through.

Yvonne. This is Dot.

So, you're the famous Dot?

It's good to have a face to put to the name.

So where is he then?

Charlie? He ain't coming.

In fact, he don't know you're here.

DOORBELL RINGS

We need to speak with Jake Stone.

He's not in. Sorry.

We'd rather wait, if that's all the same with you.

How you doing, Mick, all right? Just an orange juice, please.

And whatever Lauren wants.

Lauren?

No, I'm not having nothing.

HE CLEARS THROAT

I see it didn't take you long to find a replacement.

Stan. Have you met Patrick? The gentleman who made me homeless.

Pull up a chair and join us.

I'd rather sit with my friends.

Have you seen the paper?

Nest of vipers, the lot of 'em.

Stan reckons the cops are hiding something.

What was that about the cops?

There's more to it than they make out. You mark my words.

Meaning what exactly? Not while there are ladies present.

You don't mean that she was...?

Oi, do you mind? This is Lauren's best mate we're talking about.

What about this fella they say she was knocking off on the side?

Not now, Stan.

They say he's local. So my guess is he lives around here.

It's all just gossip to you, ain't it?

A girl died, you know.

I can't do this.

Lauren...

What do you think this is, a game of Cluedo?

All right, Lauren?

Jake's agreed to stay at the cafe for a few weeks.

Any time. You've really done us a favour, mate.

Anything I can do to help just let me know, yeah?

Get away from him. Lauren?

Get away from him. Can you not hear me?! Get away from him!

Lauren? Lauren, what's the matter? Just calm down, will you?

What's the matter?

So which one of you two ladies stole my son's phone?

I'm afraid it were me. And I expect you're wondering why.

It did cross my mind, yes.

Cos I have to know.

Know what?

Who is he...? I'm sorry. You've lost me.

Charlie. Who is he?

He's my son. He's your grandson. Why are you even asking me this?

How did you meet Nick?

Would someone like to tell me what's going on?

Why don't you just answer the question?

How did you meet Nick?

Right...he was fresh out of borstal. And me...

I was too daft to know any better.

All my friends thought he looked like Joe Strummer.

Who?

From The Clash. Oh.

Look, it doesn't matter.

So why hasn't Dot ever met you?

They'd had a falling out apparently.

He said it was something to do with a family allowance book.

Look, is Charlie Nick's son?

Yes! He was a happy accident.

We got married, but Nick couldn't settle down.

And since then it's just been me and Charlie.

It's always just been me and him...

until you came along, that is.

You know what?

I have better things to do than sit around being interrogated.

Please...

And I'll tell you another thing...

Charlie hasn't stopped talking about you since Nick's funeral.

But it seems you're not the sweet little lady he thinks you are.

No. Please? Don't go.

What's happened?

They want to speak to Jake.

What about? I don't know. They won't tell me anything.

Oi. You can't come in here without a warrant.

We just want to ask Mr Stone a few questions, that's all.

Do you know what this is?

This is a violation of our human rights.

It's all right, Tina.

I've got nothing to hide.

I'm not saying Charlie's perfect. But he's a good boy at heart.

So he really is a police officer?

I hope so.

Otherwise I'd like to know what else he's been doing

for the past ten years.

When did you last see my Nick?

Over 30 years ago.

He might have had his demons. But deep down...

there was something good.

DOOR OPENS

Grandma?

In here.

Right. Out, you lot. I'm doing the cooking tonight.

Since when? Since when do I need a reason to spoil my beautiful fiancee?

Right then. Where's your outfit?

We didn't get it.

Eh? Why not? It was 500 quid.

And?

And it's just a waste of money.

Will you tell her?

No, I'm not. She can get married in a pair of old curtains

for all I care and look lovely. Right, I'm off.

See you later. Well, go on then. Put your feet up.

I've got your favourite for afters.

I could get used to this. Sonia.

Won't be long.

Start washing those, will you, mate?

What's up with you?

I know. You know what?

You and Nikki. I saw you.

I can't believe you took my phone.

I'm sorry, Dot. He has his father's temper.

I'm sorry, but I just had to be sure.

How many times do I have to say it?

I'm a man of my word.

I would never lie to you.

Do forgive me.

You've got the makings of a great copper, you know that?

Let's just forget today ever happened, yeah?

Come on. I should drive you home.

I don't know what you must think of me.

Don't you worry, Dot.

I've a feeling you and me are going to get along just fine.

I've got some chops, you know...

if you'd like to pop in later.

Seven o'clock, yeah?

Seven o'clock.

See you later.

Bye. Bye, Yvonne.

Bye.

That was a close call. Do you think she bought it?

Just be more careful in future.

What did you do that for?

I was going to take it back later.

It gave me a start seeing her there.

It's strong, isn't it, the family resemblance?

You did sort everything, didn't you?

It's all taken care of.

He's not going to hurt you again.

They asked me where you were Good Friday.

What did you tell them?

That I hadn't seen you. What was I supposed to say?

I want my kitchen back.

I'm going to have to ask you all to leave the flat immediately.

You can't do this! This is now a crime scene.

We've got rights too, you know.

Just do what the officer says.

Jake Stone.

I'm arresting you on suspicion of the murder of Lucy Beale...

I've done nothing wrong.

You don't have to say anything, anything you do say may be

taken down and used against you as evidence in a court of law.

Are you all right?

What was all that about before?

Peter, you just need to stay away from Jake.

POLICE SIRENS BLARE I mean it.

Why? What's he done?

You know I had to confiscate a foghorn from him, don't you?

Is that right? Look at him. The old dog.

Steady, Mick. Anyone would think you were enjoying having him around.

Oi. There's a load of Old Bill just pulled up outside your Tina's flat.

Where is he? Peter!

Just let me in there!

What's happened?

Teen. You all right? They've gone and arrested him.

Who?

It's him, Dad. He killed Lucy!

No... Come here! Come here!

Just leave it! They've got him. They've got him. No!

You tell them, Lauren! You tell them I didn't do it.

You know me, Lauren. You know I could never do this.

Get off me! Tell them!

SIREN BLARES