03/06/2014 EastEnders

Are they still asleep?

Yeah.

I'll wake them up in a bit.

-Make the most of my last day with them.

-You know what?

-I can't believe Honey's just stabbed you in the back like this.

-Yeah.

Had me fooled all right.

Pops, listen, I've been thinking about it, right?

She cannot take them to Canada for a year, all right?

-She just can't. You're their dad and you've got rights.

-Yeah.

-And she's their mum and she's got rights too.

-Yeah, I know.

-But it don't mean you have to give up without a fight, does it?

-Lola, it's a done deal.

She's taking them to Canada whether I like it or not.

Yeah...

TELEPHONE RINGS

Dad?

Hello?

Hey, Sharon.

No, I think he's still in bed.

Do you want me to get him to call you back?

OK. See ya.

-Who was that?

-That was Sharon. Have you eaten?

I've just got out of the shower!

Right. I'm going to pop to the shop, get you some stuff.

Shouldn't you be on the stall?

I'll get something, OK? I will.

I'm also going to stick my head into the businesses.

Show my face.

Ian has lied to the police.

We don't know that. Cindy's a trouble maker.

Well, why would she make it up, eh? And what about Jake?

I mean, you seriously think he's a murderer? I don't.

So, what are you saying? Ian is?

Well, we both know he's capable of telling a few porkies.

Why lie about this, eh? What's he trying to hide?

He's my friend, Phil. All I want to do is support him.

I thought you were doing the same. MOBILE BEEPS

Oh, great(!)

Curtis can't make his shift tonight. Flu.

-How am I meant to get cover at this short notice?

-Sharon, I think...

No. I am done talking about this, Phil.

-Rough night?

-That mattress is a joke.

Preferred your grandad's sofa, did you?

-Dean.

-What's that?

Rota. Cooking, cleaning...

Are you winding me up?

Without some sense of order, there's nothing to separate us from the animals.

Oh, and the one who finishes the milk should buy the next, yeah?

And try not to spend so long in the shower in the morning.

Some of us have jobs to go to.

He ain't that bad, really.

-What about this one?

-Babe, you look great in it but...

-it's not quite right for tonight, is it?

-What's tonight?

-Charity ball at work.

-Tosh's station's up for team of the year.

Ooh! What do you get if you win, a shiny new hose?

What else you got?

It's not fancy dress!

-Oh, I give up then!

-Look, sorry.

Sorry. It's just...there's going to be loads of bigwigs there

and all my mates from the station.

-I just want it to be perfect.

-Yeah, I know.

It will, all right? I promise.

Look what I got you two.

Oh, come on. I know it's not much, but Daddy's got to work today.

-KNOCKING ON THE DOOR

-We're not open yet!

-HE WHISPERS:

-All right?

Listen, get down.

Sh. I want you to play sleeping bunnies.

The quietest one gets a mega chip butty, eh?

Sssh, sssh.

-All right, Ian?

-All right?

-You don't have to be here, mate.

-Just checking everything's OK.

-Yeah. Everything's fine.

I'm sorry, mate. It's my last day with them

and I didn't want to leave them with Lola.

The thing is, Honey's taking them to Canada to live.

I don't know when I'm going to see them again.

Billy, take the rest of the day off, all right? Full pay.

I'll get someone in to cover.

You serious?

You'll never get this time with them again, all right?

-Don't waste it.

-I won't. Thanks, Ian.

Sorry, what were you saying?

-Can I stand in for Curtis?

-Are you sure? What about your exams?

Ain't got any more till the end of the week and I could really use a break from revision.

Well, I'll need you in a bit earlier, get everything set up.

-I've done it before, Sharon.

-I know. All the same, I'm trusting you with a lot of responsibility.

-Yeah, I know.

-Thanks, Johnny.

Billy.

-How was Ian?

-Not good.

-OK.

Get your things together and we'll go to the park, yeah?

Billy boy! Ooh, look at the bags under your eyes.

Somebody got some action last night. You see? I told you!

-Honey wasn't interested, Rox.

-What?! What do you mean?

-I thought she was...

-Yeah, I know what you thought.

Thanks to your "go for it, Billy" cheerleading,

I acted like a right muppet and she knocked me back.

That ain't the worst of it either.

She wants to take my kids to live in Canada.

Since when?

I'm going to stop her.

I'm never going to get this time with them again, am I?

OK. Well, let me help you. Yeah?

Like yesterday?

-No, thanks, Rox.

-Billy!

Come on. Get ready. We're going to the park.

GRUNTING

Johnny!

Hi!

Er, your mum...

she said I could borrow this so...

Yeah, right(!) That one's her favourite. You got a death wish?

What are you doing?

-Nancy's got to see this.

-No!

You've got it on backwards.

Oh!

Oh, I knew it. This is going to be a disaster!

Calm down. What's the drama?

It's Tosh.

She's got this fancy-smanshy work do to go to

and she's expecting me to look all sophisticated.

But where am supposed to find a cocktail dress from in Walford?

And I'm going to need, like, really high heels,

proper high heels, like I haven't worn in years.

They're probably going to cripple me or something.

And I'm going to need, like, proper accessories to bling up and...

Calm down. Just breathe.

No, you don't understand. It's all her work mates.

It's the first time I'm going to be meeting them

and I just want to make a really good impression.

Look, I've got a bit of time before work. I'll help you find something.

Like my own personal fairy godfather?

I mean, how're we going to raise this much?

Perhaps if I have a couple of good days on the stall,

-it might be all right.

-I just wish I could help, me and Martin,

but with mortgage repayments and Rebecca's stuff for school...

-Couldn't you ask for an advance on your wages in here?

-I don't like to ask Ian, not with what's going on.

Let's talk about this later, yeah? I've got a shift at the hospital.

Yeah, look, don't tell Mum. We don't need worry her, yeah?

Ian! Ian, wait.

How are you feeling?

Bit better. I'm sorry about yesterday.

Came as a bit of a shock, finding out about Jake's hearing.

You've every right.

Just cos I feel this bad

doesn't mean I have to inflict it on everybody else.

Sharon, I'm sorry. You're a good friend, you don't deserve that.

Ian...

I'm glad to see you looking brighter.

Sharon.

-You ask him?

-He's making progress. Last thing he needs is me dragging him down.

So, you're just going to pretend everything's all right, yeah?

Here we go.

Funny, I don't remember you being a red wine girl.

Well, it's not like we've ever been bosom bunnies.

No.

So, how's things? They all right?

I'm not stupid, Roxy. I know why you brought me here.

Billy told you.

Look, Honey, I'm sure you've got the best of intentions, OK?

But taking your kids halfway round the world...

have you thought about what that's going to do to Billy?

-It wasn't an easy decision, but this is a great opportunity for William and Janet.

-Yeah?

Yeah. How many kids of their age get to see the world?

Well, I'm sure it's going to be no hardship for you, is it?

Hanging out in another country, living off your kid's earnings.

I've been doing really well, thank you.

Better than I ever did with Billy.

I'm sorry. That was really mean of me. I'm sorry, OK?

I'm just trying to remind you that your kids have got a dad

and a really good one.

Billy doesn't deserve this.

I will never deny Billy contact with the kids and he knows that.

Yeah, but isn't being in Canada the same thing?

I know what it's like, OK?

Amy, her dad, he left Walford a while ago. She misses him so much.

Nothing I can do or say can make that any better.

So if you think you're doing your kids a favour, you're wrong, Honey,

cos whatever kind of experience they'll be getting, it ain't a patch on having Billy around.

That'd look nice on you.

It's a bit tarty. Have you got anything that's a bit more proper?

Yeah, but it wouldn't suit you though, would it?

Here, Auntie Tina. Have a look at this one.

Oh, that would look gorgeous on you.

I'll knock off 10% for you.

Here, look, I could give you a discount on this one.

Look at the stitching on that.

That ain't going to fall apart after one wear.

None of your Chinese sweatshop stuff here.

What do you reckon? Yeah, go on, then.

-Yeah? Get us a bag.

-No worries.

-There's nothing dodgy about my gear.

-Yeah, right(!)

I've seen better stuff in the pound shop than you sell on this stall.

Well, you'd know. You get most of your wardrobe there, don't you?

Here comes Lio Messi, steaming up the pitch!

They think it's all over. It is now!

Yes!

-That was so offside!

-Oh, as if you know what offside means.

Well, I'm going to have to call the ref then. Referee! Ref!

Ref's busy.

Jay, I've packed some sandwiches for the kids. You couldn't...?

Oh. Yeah.

Right, who wants a sandwich then?

-Pops...

-Sandwich?

-Are you OK?

-Yeah.

I just texted Honey. Told her to come and pick the kids up

-a bit earlier.

-What?! What have you done that for?

Give me more time to talk her round.

I've been thinking, right? She doesn't have to take the kids away

if I can prove to her that I can provide for them.

So, I'm going to ask Ian for extra hours

and if I can persuade her to get a place round here, well,

I'll be able to look after the kids more, won't I?

Save her shelling out on childcare. Simple.

That's more like it. That's my Pops.

We didn't think we'd get Lexi back, did we?

It worked out all right in the end though, didn't it?

Yeah. It did.

Come here.

You lot.

Save some room and then we can get some ice cream after.

-Yeah!

-Ice cream!

Now, I know you said you were feeling better,

but I bet you haven't had a decent meal in days.

-Sharon, I really...

-No arguments.

I'm looking after you, like I promised I would.

Now, are you just going to stand there

or are you going to help me peel the veg? Come on.

Oh, it's great, babe. Can't wait to see it on.

Johnny helped me choose it.

Are you getting your hair done as well?

-What's wrong with it?

-Nothing.

I just want you to look your best when you meet everyone, that's all.

-Do you need me to talk you through them all again?

-No, I've got it.

Dave, that's your boss. Firm but fair, yeah?

He don't know about you hosing Shirley down, so we've got to keep quiet about that.

Joe, he's the one who got stuck up the ladder. Top bloke.

Mark. Don't tell me.

-Is he the one with the really big...?

-No, that's Jase.

I've got to go. Said I was only popping out for a sandwich.

See you later.

Your hair looks fine to me.

A few split ends, but nothing a quick tidy up wouldn't fix.

Shame I ain't related to any uber-talented hairdressers, isn't it?

Don't know how I haven't given her a slap. Nothing but trouble since she got here.

-You're rising to it, B. Shouldn't let her get to you, darling.

-I know, but things have been a bit tough

since my dad's gone. I can't really afford to lose any more sales.

No, I know how you feel. Me and Kat have got to watch the pennies,

what with the twins arriving soon and all that.

Listen, keep it shtoom. There's a mate of mine,

got a shipment of knock offs. Huge mark up, easy money.

Now, I know I said me and Kat are going to go legit,

but the way things are at the moment, I'm still...

I'm really tempted, you know?

Fancy going halves?

-It was nice.

-Thank you.

All right, I'll be honest, the potatoes could've done with

another couple of minutes and...

the salmon was...overcooked for me.

Some things never change, do they?

Well, somebody needs to look after you while Denise is away.

You know, it was...

It was good to see Cindy at the funeral.

Is she planning to visit again soon?

Cindy can't replace Lucy.

Oh, I never meant that, Ian.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault Lucy's gone, is it?

It's not yours either.

Isn't it?

How could it be?

She was my little girl. I didn't keep her safe, did I?

You did what you could.

No, I didn't.

Not when you think about it. I mean...

..she'd step out of line, I'd tell her to stop.

But I never really stood up to her.

And there's...

stuff, other stuff you don't know about.

So, tell me.

-All right, Pete?

-All right?

-How's the old man doing?

Yeah, a bit better.

Hopefully lunch with Sharon will keep him that way.

It's been good to have her around more.

-She's in there now?

-Yeah.

Lucy was always so strong...

so in control.

Maybe too much sometimes.

I loved her like any dad would, but I mean...

there were times when I didn't like her much.

I'm sure most parents have thoughts like that.

They just don't admit it.

Maybe there was a few too many.

The night she died...

I let her down.

How?

Ian, we've known each other all our lives.

You can tell me anything.

-Can I?

-Yes.

Phil!

You asked him yet?

-Asked me what?

-Why you lied to us.

We know you weren't at the restaurant

the night Lucy was murdered.

It's really grown-up.

I was going for sophisticated, but that'll do.

It's brilliant. It looks well professional.

Cough up. That'd set you back loads in Hoxton.

I'm skint, Dean. Can I owe you?

Babe, I'm joking!

Right, I'd better go get this on.

If it don't fit me, Tosh is going to kill me.

Don't spare your feelings, does she?

She likes the direct approach.

So long as you're OK with that.

-Are you scared of strong women?

-No, I quite like a strong woman.

-But there's a difference between strong and bullying.

-Yeah, well, I can hold my own.

I thought I might get warmed up by popping in on Johnny at The Albert.

-Thought that place was only open in the evening?

-It is. Except for family.

Fancy a cheeky one?

Cindy must be mistaken. I was at the restaurant all night.

You told him about Jake?

We went to visit him in prison.

-You went to see that animal?

-To persuade him to confess,

make the situation easier on everyone.

Except he insists he didn't do it.

There's a surprise(!) He's been pleading his innocence all along.

The thing is, I believe him.

What about the police? What about the evidence?

It's circumstantial. There's nothing concrete.

I'm pretty good at sniffing out liars and I know Jake's no saint,

but the thing is, I think he's telling the truth about this.

Do you think that?

With that and what Cindy said, you can see why we're worried,

can't you? The thing is, Ian, you didn't just lie to the old bill,

you lied to us and why do that, eh? We're on your side.

And this is your way of showing it, is it?

-This is your way of looking out for me? What was that lunch? Some form of entrapment?

-No!

What do you want me to do? Confess?

To say, "Yeah, I murdered my own daughter"?

Nobody's saying that. But something might've happened, an accident...

That is what we think,

-but Cindy, Ian...

-Cindy is lying!

She never stops.

It's probably her way of getting back at me

for sending her home, nothing more.

So, you was at that restaurant all night, Ian? Yeah?

Because if Jake convinces the old bill that it wasn't him,

they're going to start asking questions. They're going to start asking you questions.

-If they've got any doubts...

-I swear!

I was at the restaurant.

The last time I saw Lucy alive...

she was stood there.

She was upset with me, OK? I'd said the wrong thing again

and she stormed out.

The next time I saw her, she was lying dead on the mortuary slab.

And I've got no idea how she got there.

But knowing I wasn't there for her,

knowing that she died hating me...

..is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.

So, anything you or the police accuse me of is nothing

to the thoughts going round and round in my head.

I was her dad...

..and I wasn't there when she needed me most.

I'm sorry, Ian.

We want to get to the truth as much as you do.

Your word is good enough for me. For both of us.

Isn't it?

Any of that lunch going begging?

We should go.

Johnny?

Oh, look at you!

You'd better make mine a large one. I need to steady my nerves.

These are for the customers later, but you can have a beer each.

Dunno why you're so worried. It's not like you want to make friends with these people.

No, but I don't want them looking down their noses at me either.

They save lives everyday. I change coffee filters and butter baps.

If you get stuck, just ask a load of questions.

He's right. People love talking about themselves.

-What time you got to be there anyway?

-I've got plenty of time yet.

Rumour has it, you're mixing free drinks for a select few.

He forced it out of me.

Sorry, family only.

Oh, come on, Sharon's not even here, is she?

If she turns up, I will square it with her, OK?

She's practically family now anyway.

All right. One drink.

Great. We'll have one of those. Bring them over when you're ready.

-Do you want to sit down?

-Yeah.

So, what's happening with Billy's ex?

-Do you think she's going to change her mind?

-I dunno. Honestly?

-I hope so.

-It's a great chance for the kids.

-Surely she wants the best for them, no?

-Kids need a dad.

Hey, it's all right. Chill out.

Amy's got a dad. I'm not looking for another.

You don't need to panic.

Pops?

Hi.

Thanks, Lo.

Oh, sorry.

-I've...

-Billy, I don't...

-You first.

-You first.

Look, I was talking to Roxy earlier.

She reminded me of a few things,

just how much Janet and William love you, how much you love them.

Billy, I would hate for anything to get in the way of that.

I am so glad you feel that way.

They're not going to lose out by staying here.

-I've already had loads of ideas how I'm going to make much more money...

-No, Billy.

We're going to Canada.

-But you said...

-I've already turned our lives upside down

by giving up our house and taking them out of school.

A year might seem like a long time but, you know, it's going to fly by.

For you, maybe.

Look, I know how hard it will be for you to say goodbye so...

I thought I'd help by suggesting that you had them until we leave on Friday.

Look, here's some of their stuff that I've brought.

I'm staying with friends, so I'll go, get the rest of their stuff,

-bring it back in a bit.

-Honey, wait. Wait.

Please...

I'm begging you.

If you ever felt anything for me...

..don't do this.

I'll be back in a bit.

I'm sorry.

LAUGHTER

-Oh, you are beautiful, don't you think?

-Yeah.

She looks way more beautiful than Tina.

-What a waste.

-You've seen Tina?

Er, yeah.

I think she was in The Albert with Dean.

Looks like she's getting in the mood to party.

-You all right?

-Thought you was at work?

-They've sent me home. I fell asleep at my nurses' station.

-Things will get easier.

-You don't get it.

I've been late a few times as well. They've called a meeting with my line manager and HR tomorrow.

I could lose my job.

Look, I'm going to cover Mum's shifts to pay that bill.

But after that, I need to quit the caff, focus on the hospital.

I'm sorry. If there was anything I could do...

It's all right. Something will turn up.

Alfie, that shipment you was talking about, I want to go halves.

I've been thinking about it, sweetheart,

and I can't risk it, not with Kat and her suspended sentence.

-You wouldn't have to be involved.

-But I would be involved, just by me introducing you to Roger.

Listen, B, just forget I mentioned it, all right?

You keep doing that, he's going to notice.

Nah, he's made a gallon of the stuff.

-How are them beers going down?

-Mmmmm!

So, if you're dreading tonight so much, why are you going?

Cos it means a lot to Tosh.

Besides, I ain't dreading it, I just think it'll be really boring.

Tosh gets really blokey when she's with her workmates.

I can hear her on the phone. She's like,

"You fancy a couple of jars and a game of arrows after the shift?

"We got well creamed by Spurs at the weekend. I was really gutted.

"Oi, Teen, get us a beer whilst you're up, love!"

I just know I'm going to get stuck with some really dull wife

while she's off talking DIY and fantasy football leagues.

She don't even like football.

Oh, hello, Tosh, babes. I'm only joking.

SHE GIGGLES

Who moved the floor?

How'd she get so drunk?

It'll be perfect, eh?

I don't suppose it occurred to either of you to stop her getting so drunk?

She's a grown woman. She can do what she likes.

Oi!

Oi, Toshy!

-Why have you been ignoring my calls?

-Like you need to ask.

I'm going to the bar, see how Johnny's getting on.

I'm on your side. Ian's and all.

He was just starting to get himself together

and then you barge in, all guns blazing, as usual.

-You weren't getting anywhere, so I did it for you.

-No, you did it

for yourself. And at what cost, Phil?

-Ian was in bits.

-Yeah, well, then he needs to toughen up, doesn't he?

If Jake gets out of prison, he's going to have to answer more questions than he did today.

I mean, maybe I was a bit heavy-handed,

but I don't regret telling him about Jake

cos you know as well as I do, Jake's no murderer.

Maybe he isn't, but neither is Ian.

He's a grieving father and he didn't deserve what you did to him earlier.

There you go.

-Thanks.

-Right. I've got to go pack up the stall. But I'll be back in a bit with the takings.

Are you sure you're OK?

Yes.

I just had a wobble, all right?

We were talking about Lucy and...

..it doesn't get any easier.

Hi. It's me.

Yeah, I need to see you. It's...

It's about Good Friday.

Door was open so I...