24/07/2014 EastEnders

DOG BARKS IN DISTANCE

I ain't been up this early in ages.

I hope Tiff's going to appreciate this.

Yeah, course she will.

She takes me for granted, you know.

She's turning into a right little madam.

Remind you of someone?

Thanks.

Listen, Tiff knows that she's lucky to have a mum like you.

Well, I've learnt from the best.

I remember me and my mum making you a costume for your

school's fancy dress. You insisted on going as a bunch of grapes.

Oh, yeah!

So we blew up all these green balloons and sewed them on

to your T-shirt. By the time you got to school they'd all popped

or deflated, so you just had a load of saggy balloons hanging off you.

Yeah, that was the worst fancy dress costume ever.

I had a proper tantrum.

Oh, and you wonder where Tiff gets it from.

It will be all right, the operation, won't it?

Yeah, course it will.

You know, it will be over before we know it.

Brownies? I thought you was bringing more weed?

-It's time we started being more subtle.

-Yeah, but we won't make

-half the profit!

-If you carry on selling that much cannabis

out of the caff, someone's going to notice.

This is the perfect way to keep under the radar.

Or we could put the whole thing on hold for a bit, let it cool down.

No, no, no. We need another couple of hundred

for the fertility treatment.

I'm sorry you're short of cash. But I can't put the business at risk.

I suppose they'll sell quite quickly.

But remember to keep your eye on the ball.

Or we'll both end up down Holloway.

Caged up with a load of women for a few nights. Communal showers.

Can't be that bad.

I need...!

I need to know you're taking this seriously.

No! I am! I am, babe, all right? Chill out, I've got it covered.

You're up early.

I ain't been to sleep.

Your....your snoring kept me up all night.

I'm sorry.

Come here. Let me help you relax.

I'm not in the mood.

MOBILE RINGS

Who was that?

Just Sharon.

You two didn't have a barney last night, did you?

Well, whatever it is, I'll help you sort it.

She needs help.

What do you mean?

She...she won't take her medication.

I didn't know she was on any.

It's to help her with her anxiety.

So, why ain't she taking them?

Apparently, she's had problems in the past, you know, with pills.

Well, she's got Phil.

He'll help her through it.

Oh, what? They ain't having murders, are they?

No, but she's lying to him. He thinks she's on the mend.

KNOCK ON DOOR

What?!

Morning!

-I take it all this is for Whitney?

-Maybe.

-A bit early, ain't it, to be tarting yourself up?

-Yeah,

she'll be off to work, won't she?

-Yeah, but I figured she'd rather spend the day with me.

-Oi!

Go easy on that bit of squirt,

-you'll start smelling like a real man.

-Have fun!

Well, if you're that worried about her,

you know, I can hold the fort here, it's fine.

She can't even leave the house. She's terrified.

Well, just go round there, then,

you know, sounds like she really needs a pal wrapped round her.

It's going cold.

I don't feel too great this morning.

So, you looking forward to the last day of term?

Can you take me to school today, Mum?

Erm, no, darling. Phil's going to drop you off.

-But all the other mums will be there.

-Well...

It's all right, mate. It's just, your mum's not feeling too good.

She doesn't look like she's sick.

Well, you know, sometimes you're unwell

and you just don't show it on the outside.

Where's my dress? We're going to be late.

Oi! Me and your nan have been slaving over that all morning.

Yeah, don't be so selfish.

You're just jealous cos I get to leave primary school and you don't.

All done.

It's amazing!

See. All that fuss for nothing.

-It's beautiful.

-There wasn't much in the fridge so I've had to improvise.

-I'm sorry.

-I just hope you like cheese and Monster Munch sandwiches.

I totally forgot about their lunch.

-You're turning into the real man of the house, you are.

-Come on,

-you ready, you lot?

-Yeah, come on, get a move on now.

Listen, have a great time at the disco.

Don't worry, Nan, I will.

DOORBELL

All right?

Go on, I'll catch you up.

You stink!

Give it a few years, little man,

-you'll be smothering yourself in the stuff.

-Girls are horrible!

-Yeah, just you wait.

-What are you doing here?

-I thought we were meeting up later?

-I thought you might want to

skive off work. You've got a half day, ain't you?

Well, work is actually important to me. And it's more important

-than a date with you.

-Well, then, meet me in the park after lunch.

-Might have plans.

-I'll make it worth your while.

Oh, did you get a good earful, did you?

-Bit hard on him, weren't you?

-Playing hard to get, ain't I?

-Yeah, treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen.

-What, you taking relationship advice from her?

Oi, you ain't exactly had the best track record, have you?

Listen, if you like this boy, you should just go for it. Life's too short to play games.

Oh, no!

Oh, what now?

I was meant to bring some cake in for the leavers' disco.

Why didn't you mention something earlier?

I told Mum but she must have forgot.

She's proper stressed out about Nan's operation.

Well, look, there's nothing we can do now. We're late as it is.

But everyone else is going to bring something in!

Today was meant to be perfect and now it's all ruined.

Did you really fall for that?

Right, look, you two keep walking, yeah?

I'll catch up in a minute.

'Hi, this is Anthony. Please leave a message after the beep.'

Anthony this is Denise. Again.

Look, I...I know it was...

It's quite a shock, seeing your dad like that, but...

I know he didn't recognise you,

but he does really want to see you again.

Anyway, you just, give me a call when you can.

Give me one minute, OK?

CHATTER

Mum always lets me have chocolate and crisps on the last day of term.

Oh, is that right, is it?

Ooh, look at you doing the school run. Sharon's a lucky girl.

Take them to the till before I change my mind.

I don't want any aggravation, Shirley.

I'm just having a conversation.

Denny's a lucky boy having you taking him to school.

Seeing that his mum's too scared to leave the house.

Is he allowed to buy all this rubbish?

If I want your opinion, I'll ask for it.

You're the one that's going to have an obese child.

-Sharon's on the mend, not that it's anything to do with you.

-I'll believe that when I see it.

The doctor's been round, gave her something for her nerves.

She'll be out of the house in no time.

All right, mate?

Tiff!

-Oh, I love brownies!

-So do I. That's so unfair!

-If I give you one, will you stop whining?

-Oi, oi, no.

Don't eat any of them until the disco. Or I'll take them back.

Toothpaste, shampoo, baby wipes...

Newspapers. Do you think there's anything else I'm going to need?

-Booze. That's what I'd want if I was in hospital.

-How's he doing?

Oh, well, you know, he's been able to say a few words.

And he was able to squeeze my hand

-which the doctors think is a really good sign.

-Well, that's great!

Yeah, but it's going to be a long while before he recovers.

-So we'll just have to wait and see, really.

-I heard that

his son's back in Walford. That must be a relief for him.

-You could say that.

-Don't worry about this place.

-I've got it covered.

-Let me know if there's anything you need.

Yeah, well, Patrick's made of strong stuff, you know?

It won't be long before he's back propping that bar up again.

I'll be over in a minute.

Oh, Kat. that's disgusting. you're turning into Mo.

I woke up this morning and they was all I could think about.

Can't you stay for a minute? Any news on Patrick?

No, I ain't heard nothing.

Well, at least now Anthony's back, Denise ain't on her own.

How's your mum doing?

She's going in for her surgery on Monday.

I didn't realise it was so soon.

-She'll be fine.

-It's a big operation, though.

These doctors know what they're doing.

They've done it hundreds of times.

I know. I just don't know what I'd do if, you know...

She ain't going anywhere.

Why don't you spend some time with her and I'll cover on the stall?

-I can't anyway. She's working.

-Well make her take the day off.

Go and get a bottle from the Minute Mart or something.

-How would I do that? I'm skint.

-I'm sure you can scrape

something together. Where there's a will, there's a way.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-It's only me.

Can I come in?

I tried to call.

Yeah, I know, I'm sorry. We've had a lot on at the Vic.

Well, I thought I'd... I'd scared you off.

-Well, it's not me I'm worried about.

-I'm fine.

Really?

Cos none of my other mates keep a gun beside their bed.

Where did it even come from?

I found it in the kitchen the other week.

I think it's Ronnie's.

Ronnie's?!

-Does Phil know you've got it?

-No.

How many secrets have you got from each other?

We can't all be like you and Mick.

Have you told him about the gun?

No. I wanted to, believe me.

It don't feel right not telling him,

but I don't want him mixed up in all this.

Linda, I'd never use it. It just makes me feel safe.

-Those men aren't coming back.

-Look, it's dangerous around here.

-Look what happened to Lucy.

-Phil would never let anyone hurt you.

Phil's been amazing. But he's...he's not around all the time.

But if someone did break in and you pulled a gun on them,

how can you be sure they wouldn't turn it on you?

And what if Denny found it?

You know I told you I lost it with him?

Yeah.

He tried to go through my drawers last week.

If you really care about Denny's safety, you can't keep a gun within a mile of this house.

You know, I put my son's life in danger because I'm...

I'm terrified of getting beaten up again.

I'm a terrible mum.

You lost something?

Er... My ring.

What does it look like?

Don't worry about it. It'll turn up.

Oh, come on, that's too early, even for you.

Kat's looking after the stall so we can spend a bit of time together.

I can't darling, I'm working.

It'll be fine. It's hardly heaving in here, is it?

What about Ian?

-I'll say you got a hospital appointment.

-No, no.

-I'm not going to lie to him.

-Oh, come on, Mum. I mean,

you can either spend the day slaving away for Ian,

or we can hang out together and share a bottle of non-alcoholic fizz later.

It's only the cheap stuff but I'm sure it'll taste better than it looks.

Go on, go and have some fun.

Come on! What did you say to Whitney about life being too short?

-Just this once.

-That's more like it!

-Thanks, Tina.

-That's all right.

-See you later.

I don't even recognise myself any more.

You were attacked in your own bar. You know,

if that'd happened to me, I wouldn't be acting like myself either.

But you'd never put your kids in danger.

I can't even take Denny to school.

Look, you're a great mum, Sharon, you're just scared.

-But you can't let fear take over your life.

-I'm trying, Linda.

Yeah, I know.

And you've got me, you've got Phil,

and Denny. We're all going to help you get you through this.

You know, I thought I was being strong by not taking the pills.

-I was kidding myself.

-You are strong!

And once you get rid of that gun, you'll be able to move on.

I'll get rid of it. I will.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, I need to do it for myself. And Denny.

I'll do it today, OK?

-Shabnam?

-Huh?

-Hi.

I see Denise's left you with all the fun jobs.

Oh, yes. I love the stock take. Head office's idea of fun.

Who would buy something this rubbish?

It does look a bit old. Maybe it's left over from the war.

It goes off in 2016. What do they put in this stuff?!

You should have seen what Phil Mitchell bought Sharon's son

for lunch. That kid is going to grow up to be fat and bald

just like all the other blokes around here.

It's a vicious cycle.

What are you trying to say?

If this was my shop, I'd get rid of all of this rubbish.

Well, don't go getting any ideas.

Denise has only left you in charge for two minutes.

Er, I don't intend to be here long,

just until something better comes along.

All right, well, I'll leave you to it.

Denise is very lucky to have you helping out.

It's the least I can do. Poor Patrick.

Yeah, he was acting really odd, the day he had that stroke.

And?

Maybe I should have said something.

I mean, if I'd said something it might not have happened.

Oh, Dad, you can't think like that. You couldn't have known.

So, I shouldn't mention anything to Denise?

The best thing you can do for Denise now is be there for her, yeah?

Yeah.

PATRICK TRIES TO SPEAK

What do you think he's trying to say?

I don't know, love. He's trying to sleep.

-Look, you don't have to sit here all day.

-Well, who else is going to do it?

Well, Anthony's not going to show his face again, is he?

-Have you tried giving him a call?

-I've been leaving him messages all day!

Anyway, it's not like he's going to just abandon his dad, is it?

He'll be back, once he's had a bit of time to think.

I know how important Patrick is to you.

But you can't just drop everything, love. You've got your own life.

You know, if you want to leave, I'm not stopping you.

-No, I just mean if you've got stuff to do.

-And what could be

more important than being here with him?

Drinking in the park. That's classy.

Just while it's nice out.

Then I was thinking we could go to Camden, have

a nice bit of dinner by the lock, maybe go to a gig, if you fancy it?

You should get her number.

-I'm not interested in anyone else.

-Yeah, all right.

You must think I'm a massive player, don't you?

Well, you did kiss me and then sleep with Lucy on the same day,

-so, yeah, kind of.

-Stuff happened between me and Lucy before me

and you had even met. We were just picking up where we left off.

One minute you were all over me, and then you were running round

the corner with her. I had to find out from everyone else.

You made me look like an idiot.

I'm sorry.

I really, really like you, you know that?

You think I'd be chasing you about like a muppet all day if I didn't?

Trust me. It would have been a lot easier to just walk away.

If Lucy was still alive, would you be sat here with me now?

If my brother was straight, would you be sat here with me now?

Come on, is there any point in dwelling on the past?

We both get on like a house on fire,

we both fancy the pants off each other.

Speak for yourself.

Don't you think it'd be a shame to not at least see where this goes?

Hey.

I'm here.

Oh, Patrick. Look who's come to see you.

Hey, Patrick. How are you feeling?

PATRICK STRUGGLES TO SPEAK

Can I have a quick word with you outside?

Yeah.

There's something I want to tell you.

Why, what's happened?

I saw Patrick in the caff on Monday.

And he spilt his coffee all over the place.

-And he looked really stressed out.

-Cora's been saying the same thing.

Yeah, but I should have mentioned it but I had no idea

-this was going to happen.

-No, no, come on, it's not your fault,

It's me. I took my eye off the ball.

I've been so preoccupied with the wedding.

Look, it's no-one's fault, OK?

I mean, you can have a stroke at any age. There's nothing anyone could have done.

I brought some food. Didn't think you'd want to cook.

Oh, cheers, mate, that's great. Look, we can have an early dinner,

-I'll get some wine...

-I told you, I'm not leaving Patrick.

Love, you can't be here 24/7.

Tell her.

Why don't I keep him company

for a while and then you can go home and rest?

Patrick would want you to look after yourself.

What are you doing home?

Thought I'd have lunch here. Keep you company for a bit.

That's really sweet of you.

Linda was around earlier, we had a good old chat.

She's worn me out.

Why don't you go and have a lie down?

I'll pick Denny up, yeah?

What was that for?

Everything you've done for me and Denny.

I love you, Phil.

I don't tell you enough.

Things are going to get better from now on. I promise.

-Here you go, sir.

-Those look good, Tiffany.

Did your mum make them?

That's not half as disgusting as I thought it'd be.

-Have a little splash of the hard stuff.

-Bianca!

-Come on!

I've not had a drink in ages - that'll go straight to my head!

That's all right - you've finished your chemo.

It's only one little glass - live a little! Cheers!

And when you get over your operation I'm going to take you

for a night out - just the two of us.

That'll be something nice to look forward to.

MOBILE RINGS

Hello?

Why, what's happened?

OK, the joke's over.

Was it meant to be some kind of test

to see if I'm keeping my eye on the ball?

What are you talking about?

Some kid came in looking to pick up - I thought you'd put him up to it.

-Why would I do a thing like that?!

-I dunno.

To make sure I'm playing by the rules.

You know how much I need the cash.

I'm sorry if I came across a bit heavy-handed earlier -

but I do trust you.

You're the best person for the job.

And don't worry about the cash for the clinic.

I'll bake you the next batch as soon as I can.

Oh, dear.

We can still make that gig if you fancy it.

Or I could walk you home if you've had enough of me for one day.

I dunno. I think I could handle you for a bit longer.

How you feeling?

Yeah, a lot better. Where's Denny?

He's at the Arches with Jay - they'll be back in a bit.

Listen, Phil, thanks for sorting everything -

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Well, we've got the place to ourselves.

Yeah, well... Maybe later, eh? I could do with a lie down.

All right, I'll put the kettle on -

do you want one of them herbal things?

Yeah - a peppermint tea would be nice.

Your name seems to be missing.

I'm sure it's just a little innocent mistake.

You sure about this?

Yeah, can't wait.

Where's your little bit of fluff been all afternoon?

Oh, I am sorry, Shirl, I do know you hate doing any actual work.

No, what I'm saying is, if I took a day off

whenever I felt like it I'd never hear the end of it from her.

If you must know, she's gone to see Sharon.

-I hear she's on the mend.

-Who told you that? Phil?

Well, let's just say she's not being entirely honest.

He thinks she's tanked up on happy pills.

I see you sorted things with Sharon, then?

-Yeah, yeah, I think she's going to be all right.

-That's good to hear.

Do you mind helping me upstairs with my bag,

only, erm... I really want to relax for a few minutes.

Oh, I reckon I could manage more than a few minutes.

Shirl, you can hold the bar, can't you?

You two disgust me.

THEY LAUGH

I need to see you.

Thank you for coming so quickly.

What have you done now?

Please have a seat.

Tiffany brought some brownies for the bring and share buffet.

-The buffet! Sorry, I forgot.

-But she said you baked them.

Yeah, I wish! Is this what this is about?

Do you think I'm a bad mum cos I didn't make cakes for my daughter?!

This is a very serious situation.

Oh, well, what seems to be the problem here?

You send a child into this school with drugs

and you're asking if there's a problem?

Anthony still hasn't rung back.

He's not going to, is he?

Some people don't do well in a crisis, do they?

Listen, love, you can't take this all on yourself.

I mean, being up the hospital all hours,

it's a huge strain.

Yeah, well, I'm all he's got.

Yeah, but he's not your responsibility.

Then whose responsibility is he?!

I did not bake these cakes! I mean, what do you take me for?

-Well, then who did?

-Tiffany, listen, darling.

Look, we're not angry with you, but where did you get the brownies from?

Come on, Tiff, tell the truth!

She's obviously protecting someone.

If you've been bringing illegal substances into your home...

Excuse me, oi!

Listen, I would not have drugs around my kids, all right?!

-What sort of a mother do you take me for?

-You're drunk.

-No, she's not!

-I'm not drunk!

My mother's got cancer - I can have a little drink if I want,

you stuck-up prat!

-You've both been drinking?

-Just the one!

Anyway... Anyway... how do you know what weed smells like?

Suppose you have a little spliff yourself, don't you, eh?

I think Tiffany will have to stay with another family member tonight

until we get to the bottom of this.

You have got to be joking - she's coming home with us!

I'm also going to have to inform social services.

So what if she's missed a few pills? We've kept worse from each other.

It's not just about the pills, though.

There must be a reason why she's lying.

Do you think I can't see what you're doing, eh?

You're trying to stir up trouble to make me forget the fact

that you and your boy owe me nine grand.

I am trying to let you know what's going on under your own roof!

You and Sharon keep so many secrets from each other,

-it's hardly a relationship based on trust.

-So says Mother of the Year(!)

-If you don't mind, Sharon needs me, OK?

-Yeah, cos you messed her up.

I told you! She weren't supposed to get hurt!

You should have thought about that

before you sent those blokes round there to smash the bar up!

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