04/08/2014 EastEnders

Kat, keep breathing! Keep breathing!

I have done this before, you know.

-No, no, no, course you have. Thanks, girls.

-Good luck.

-Thanks.

-Lovely lady coming through, lady coming through.

Tel, get the beers in. The twins are on their way.

-You going to the hospital now?

-No, Mother's World opens in ten minutes.

-Where did he say they were going?

-Mother's World.

Well, he's heard that if your waters break in the shop,

they give you a load of free gear for the nursery.

What next? Is he going to sell tickets to the birth?

And who is going to be looking after Mr Moon's stall? Hmm?

Oh, Liam, if you're that bored,

go and hang out with your mates or something.

Well, I can't, they're all at some football academy.

Hey, you all right? Did your mum get off to Sonia's OK?

Oh, yeah. Thanks for asking. And, er, you know...thanks...

Look, I just want to say,

if it wasn't for you I'd still be up to my eyeballs in debt now, so...

Listen, don't worry about it. It's all good, OK?

-Do you want a cup of tea?

-Sorry, I can't. Duty calls.

Promised Dot I'd help her out with the preparations

-for this memorial service.

-All right.

So if Charlie's paid off our debt, can we not afford for me

-to go to this football thing?

-No, Liam!

Can I help ya?

OK, I'll see you then.

-Who was that on the phone, darling?

-DI Keeble.

-What did she want?

-To come and see me.

Really? What about? Oh, maybe she's got some new leads.

-Like what?

-I don't know. You know, maybe someone's come forward

with some new information or something.

I'm so proud of you.

You're going to look so handsome in your uniform later

when you lower that flag.

-Aw, Mummy's little soldier.

-Get off.

-He's coming.

-Can't wait to see his face.

-What are you two up to?

You'll see.

You looking forward to your big swim tomorrow?

-Absolutely.

-My hero.

And to mark the occasion...

-It's from both of us.

-Ah.

Thought it might help to calm the nerves.

And if the big boys splash you, you splash them right back!

Is this supposed to be funny, yeah?

Cos I don't think it's funny.

Mick...

I think it's absolutely hilarious!

Well, put them on then.

Go on, whack it on, go on.

Fancy a grown man being scared of the water.

Oh, my God! How did that squirrel get in here?

-SHE SCREAMS

-Look at that! Look!

Fancy a grown woman being scared of a squirrel.

Squirrels are evil.

I reckon that's one-nil to the old man, don't you?

Now give me a kiss and get out of me sight and do something useful.

Ta-ra.

Thank you for seeing me at such short notice, Mr Beale.

You, erm... You didn't say what this was about.

Have you got new leads or something?

The simple truth is that the investigation has stalled.

So we'd like to do a televised appeal.

-What, like you see on the news?

-Exactly.

A direct appeal from me and my team to members of the public

about Lucy's last known movements.

What, and you think that'll help?

It could jog someone's memory about what they saw the night Lucy died.

Yeah, but if they haven't come forward already...

Like I said, Mr Beale,

we need to give the investigation some fresh impetus.

Of course, yeah.

There's one other thing.

We'd like you to front the appeal.

-Me?

-Yes.

You want me to go on TV and talk about the night Lucy died?

It's usually the best way. Attach a human face to the tragedy.

Makes people much more likely to come forward.

-Well, I don't know, I...

-I know it's a lot to ask,

but it's our best chance of catching Lucy's killer.

So I can count on your support, Mr Beale?

Excellent.

-I'll be in touch.

-I'll see you out.

I still say we came out on top, though.

Yeah, course we did.

Squirrel!

Hey, hey, your old man all set for tomorrow?

Actually, I think he's a bit worried, you know, Bill.

He's not having second thoughts, is he?

Janet's school's relying on that money.

Do you know what I think he could really do with?

What's that then?

A pep talk from you.

All right.

OK. Leave it with me.

Boom!

DOOR CLOSES

Hey, hey, come on. It's good news, this appeal.

Yeah.

Although I can understand you being anxious about it.

It's having to relive it all again, isn't it?

And this time it's going to be in front of the cameras, on TV.

I mean...what am I going to say?

I mean, what if I say the wrong thing?

Ian, it's all right, the police will help you.

And you know what people will be saying, don't you?

-"I bet he did it."

-What?

Well, that's what they do when you watch these appeals.

They always think it's somebody in the family. Usually the dad.

Well, forget what people think, Ian.

This is your chance to help bring Lucy's killer to justice

and that is all that matters.

And I'll be there to support you.

PHONE RINGS

Hello, Marie.

OK. All right, all right. Don't panic, I'll be there.

Right, I've got to go to the cafe. Marie's had a family crisis.

Hey. Everything will be all right.

I just thought I'd pop by, you know,

make sure you were all right for tomorrow.

You all right?

Oh, there's no hard feelings with the business with Lee

and the Old Bill, is there?

He was just... He was just trying to do the right thing.

Well, an apology wouldn't go amiss.

-I'm sorry, mate.

-OK.

Now listen, Mick.

Sometimes in life,

when you're faced with a challenge that might seem impossible...

A bit like West Ham ever winning a trophy again.

Well, you got to keep going, Mick, you know?

You got to believe.

Bill, what you going on about?

Nancy and Johnny. They said you might be having second thoughts

about the swim tomorrow.

No, no, no. They're winding you up.

-He's keen as mustard.

-What are they like, eh?

Yeah.

So, how much you raised in sponsorship then?

-Just short of a bag of sand.

-Really?

-So...

-That's fantastic.

That is going to make such a difference to those kids.

Can you imagine it, eh, Mick?

Their little faces looking at you down in the water.

-"Oh, come on Micky! Come on Mick!"

-Yeah, all right, Bill.

-We ain't got to keep going on about it, you know.

-No, OK.

No, I mean, you ain't gotta make a song and dance about it,

you know. It's no big deal, is it?

Oh, anyway, thank you for popping by.

And, er... No, I appreciate it, I do, yeah.

Yeah. All right then. Well, I'll see ya tomorrow.

-Wahey!

-Hey!

What's that noise? Your knees knocking together?

Anyone would think you was afraid of water...for some reason.

When I was out searching for mines I couldn't put one foot

in front of the other sometimes.

Just stood there frozen to the spot.

But it was the boys either side of me that got me through it.

Yeah, well, maybe you could draft a couple of your squaddie mates

to swim either side of your dad.

Well, he won't need them cos he's got us, ain't he, Grandad?

Course he has.

50 quid says you bottle it.

Shouldn't we be getting back to our stalls?

You know what a stickler that Mr Shirovs is.

Relax. Live a little.

Some times you've gotta throw caution to the wind, Pam.

-Like you are with Terry?

-What?

Still haven't made your move then?

-Here we go, girls.

-Thank you, Terry.

-Thank you.

This one is to Alfie Moon,

proud father to be and king of the scammers.

-Alfie Moon!

-Oh...

-PHONE CHIMES

-..hold on.

Talk of the devil, it's Alfie.

Fiver says it's two girls. You up for it?

Yeah, go on, then, put your money down.

I reckon, one of each.

I don't approve of gambling.

Oh, what's the matter? Scared you're going to lose?

Oh! Fighting talk! OK, fiver...

Fiver says it's a false alarm.

-Well, come on then...

-Hold on!

-Put us out of our misery

No.

Ohh!

-Beginner's luck.

-Mother's intuition.

Oh, we were so close!

We almost had that beautiful gear in our grasp.

But listen, Kat, when your waters break for real,

we're going to get straight back there, OK?

And if we give 'em a bit of a sob story,

we might be able to tap 'em up for some free nappies n'all.

-No!

-No, no, no, listen, Kat's right. We don't want to push it.

No, I mean I don't want to do the scam.

But scams are what we do. It's in our blood.

-Yeah, Mo's right.

-Look, I want to do it properly this time.

We're talking about free gear.

Tommy was born on the cellar floor of The Vic.

I do not want to risk these two being born in an aisle of some shop

just to save a few quid.

That's all very well, but money don't grow on trees.

Don't I know it.

Oh, come on listen, Kat's right.

-But...

-Listen, come on, sweetheart, why don't you get upstairs

and have a bit of a rest, OK?

-I'll make you a cup of tea, yeah?

-Yeah.

All right.

Listen, Mo. Kat deserves everything to go right this time,

we don't want to take any chances.

How we going to afford all the stuff for the twins now?

When the bugle starts playing, I want you to lower the flag.

-Slowly.

-Yes, ma'am.

Everything all right, Grandma?

Yes. Lance Corporal Carter here, he's been ever so helpful.

Good stuff. Right, well I'm here now. Ready, willing and able.

Permission to fall out, ma'am?

Permission granted.

-Oi. You avoiding me or something?

-No.

Right. You going to come and see me do my duty later?

I'm not sure.

Come on, it'd mean a lot you being there with me.

Why don't we just put an ad in The Walford Gazette?

"Whitney and Lee are seeing each other."

That's a bit much, but I kinda like it.

You know we've got to keep it quiet. We can't let anyone...

Anyone would think you're ashamed of me.

You know it's not like that.

Course not.

Tam, what are these two Herberts doing on my pitch?

-They were given permission.

-Who by?

Let me guess.

What are you doing here?

Just grabbing some lunch.

Are you all right?

-Yeah. I've just been to see Patrick.

-How is he?

He's doing OK. I just wish I could spend more time with him.

But your dad's going to need me around more what with this appeal.

Appeal?

Yeah, well... I thought your dad would have told you.

Well, the police want him to go on TV and do an appeal about Lucy.

Right. But why didn't he tell me?

Denise?

What is it?

He just... He didn't seem very keen on the idea.

-Why's that?

-Well... Having to relive it all.

Going up there in front of the cameras.

And what people will think.

Yeah, but it's a good thing though, surely?

-I mean, there's nothing bad that can come from it.

-Yeah.

I'm just worried it might be a bit much for your dad to cope with.

Oi, I wasn't finished with that.

You have been sat there for over an hour.

Either order something else or sling your hook. One egg in your sandwich?

Short staffed?

Nothing gets past you, does it?

-Well, look, maybe I can help you out?

-You?

Well, yeah. We could do with the money.

What do you know about cooking?

I cook at home sometimes. And it's better than my mum's.

-Well, that's not saying much, is it?

-True.

-Come on, mate!

-Yeah, all right, I'll be with you in a second!

But if you don't need the help...

Er, Liam...

A trial shift. Unpaid.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm eating my lunch. It's pretty good, actually.

You should try the new menu.

No. You gave my pitch away.

You broke market rules.

Aleks... Come on. They're rules.

That's what rules... They're meant to be broken.

Nope. As a matter of fact, they're meant to be observed

at all times.

I'm, I'm sorry, all right?

Apology accepted.

What, does that mean I can have my pitch back?

No.

Listen, I get your point, OK?

And it won't happen again, all right?

It certainly won't.

I've reallocated your pitch on a permanent basis.

That's a bit harsh.

I know, I get it that you don't like me. I understand that.

But listen, I thought Kat was going into labour.

I need that pitch.

Aleks, come on, you're a dad. You understand.

It's too late now.

You're enjoying this, aren't you?

Listen, this is nothing personal. I'm just doing my job. OK?

Anyway, I've gotta get going. I'll see you later.

I'm sorry, Alfie.

I'll try and talk to him, yeah?

Don't forget to turn the bacon.

-What are you doing?

-The eggs.

No. You can't leave those there either. Eggs not yet, all right?

This job is all about timing. You do things in the right order,

then you bring it together at the end, OK?

Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.

-Oh, no, look, I will get the hang of it.

-Here.

Look, how am I meant to learn if you don't let me do it?

All right. Turn the bacon.

Come on, quicker than that. You can do it.

When you've done that, two eggs in that pan, yeah?

Don't get any shell in there.

You'll never get a refund on them now.

Yeah. Well, they were too small anyway.

You know, you don't have to go through with this.

Not if you don't want to.

No-one's going to think any less of you.

Apart from me kids.

They already think their old man's a melt.

But they don't know why, right?

-This isn't your fault.

-But it is, Mick. We both know that.

-I was the one that did this to you.

-You was just a kid yourself.

-Doesn't make it right.

-What's done is done.

Look, if there was anything I could do to make it easier for you,

then I would, right?

You could join me on the swim.

Ooh, I'd have to shave me legs first.

Oh, yeah. You'd need a blowtorch for that, wouldn't you?

So it looks like you're going to have to go through with it.

I thought you said no-one would think any less of me

-if I didn't do it.

-You didn't really believe that rubbish, did you?

Can't have people out there thinking that Mick Carter's a softie.

Nah. Anyone would think I wore a pink dressing gown.

So you're going to go out there tomorrow and show them

what you're made of and I'm going to be there cheering you on.

What would I do without my big sister, eh?

I've let you down in the past.

-I won't do that again, I promise.

-I know that.

I'm proud of you, Mick!

Yeah, well, don't forget to do that bikini line, will you?!

There you go. Timed to perfection.

That's not bad. Now do the same again. Four times.

Coming right up.

PHONE CHIMES There you go, sorry about the wait.

So what's all this in aid of then?

No reason. Just want a drink and a girlie chat, you know?

So the ceremony starts at three o'clock,

and my Lee's the flag bearer.

Well, I'll be there. Pay my respects.

Oh, and Babe will be cooking up a storm for a free buffet

-back here after.

-I'll definitely be there for that.

-There is something I wanted...

-The nerve of the woman.

Like a few sausage rolls are going to make up for what they've done.

-Just leave it, Bianca.

-Don't let her pull the wool over your eyes

with all that hero talk. They're wrong 'uns the lot of them.

-OK, let's go.

-No, I haven't even had my drink yet.

-Let's go!

Some people have just got no class.

Ah, thank you very much. There you go,

that's another lunchtime service successfully survived.

So, how did I do?

Yeah. Not bad for a first time. There you go.

-But I thought...

-You've earned it.

Are you feeling all right?

Do you know who you reminded me of?

Lucy on her first day here.

She was even more hopeless than you and she was twice as stubborn.

Yeah, well, that must run in the family.

So, cos I had such a great first day, do I get a second?

Yeah, why not? We make a good team.

-Thanks, Ian.

-No. Thank you.

What for?

For reminding me what us Beales do best - stubbornness.

-Hey, baby.

-Hey.

What's the matter?

You were a bit harsh on Alfie before, weren't you?

I don't think so.

Aleks, he's got kids on the way.

A few weeks ago he was trying to split us up,

-now you're defending him?

-No, I'm not... I'm not defending him.

I just think you should...be the bigger man, yeah, give him a break.

And why would I do that?

Because I'll be very, very, grateful.

Well, if you put it like that.

PHONE RINGS

Yeah?

What are we going to do without your stall?

Kat, sweetheart, I'm not going to lose my stall, all right?

Ha! Head in the clouds as usual.

Shut up. Why don't you go and play with the traffic?

She's right. You can't just bury your head in the sand.

That's great. One minute my head's in the clouds,

next minute it's in the sand. No wonder I've got a bleedin' headache.

-This ain't a joke, Alfie.

-Kat, sweetheart, just relax.

I've got it all in hand.

This time tomorrow I'll be back on my stall, OK? We'll be fine.

Hi.

Liam, what you doing?

I left my wallet here from my shift earlier.

Are you working here?

Yeah. Ian hired me today.

-Really?

-Yeah, really.

Well, what with everything going on with Nan, you know,

-we could do with the money.

-Look at you. You're all grown up.

-Do you want a coffee?

-Er, yeah, go on, then.

I'm not holding you up, am I?

I thought I might go to that memorial service later.

What would you do that for?

-Because it's important.

-But why?

Don't they teach you nothing at school?

Well, no, look, it's just a load of old people going to dressing up.

What? Are you joking?

It's 100 years since the First World War started.

Yeah, and?

And blokes like you went off and got themselves killed for this country.

In fact, blokes even younger than you.

Pretended that they were old enough to fight.

Some of them never came back. Never saw their families again.

I think that's pretty important, don't you?

Well, yeah, if you put it like that.

Right, that's why it's important that we show our support.

You getting involved with all this war stuff,

it hasn't got anything to do with that Lee Carter, has it?

No. No.

It's just the right thing to do.

Whatever.

-All right?

-All right, love. How was work?

Erm... It was good actually. Very good.

Erm... Listen, love, about this appeal.

Right, I've been thinking about that.

I'm not going to do it.

No, I know it's stubborn of me, right,

but I am not going to be bullied into something I don't want to do.

Well, you know, it's just that...

Have you told him?

Told me what?

I've called the police

and I'm going to be doing the appeal with you.

I know, I know you're worried about it.

But, I mean, this is our chance

to finally find out what happened that night.

And I'm going to be there to support you.

And one of our brave soldiers, our very own Lance Corporal Lee Carter,

is going to lower the flag in memory of all them what have fallen.

You think you're clever? Going over my head to my boss?

-It was nothing personal.

-He had no choice.

Aleks, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye,

but why don't we just put this behind us,

call it a truce and move on? What do you say?

Fine.

Great. I'll see you bright and early on my stall tomorrow then.

PHONE RINGS

"They went with songs to the battle, they were young.

"Straight of limb, true of eye..."

I guess there's only room for one hero in this family.

I'm doing the swim. For my pride. For my family.

But most of all, to get a bull's-eye out of you, you dry lunch.

"..with their face to the foe.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.

"Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."

-ALL:

-We will remember them.

THE LAST POST PLAYS

Me and Lee are seeing each other.

Yeah. And I know you don't approve. But that's OK.

Because no matter what you think of his family,

Lee is actually a really nice bloke.

And I know I've messed up in the past,

and probably will again in the future,

but this is my life and they are my mistakes to make on my own. Yeah?

Finished?

Yeah, I do think you're making a mistake. If that's what you want

to do, there's nothing I can do about it, is there?

Just don't expect me to be pally with that gobby mother of his.

What do you think you're playing at?

You haven't returned any of my texts.

Have you not got the message, you messed up junkie?

You don't call me, you don't text me and you don't come round here.

-I need money.

-You've not got a hold over me any more.

-Denise knows everything.

-But the cops don't.

THE LAST POST PLAYS

I'm sure they'd be interested in

what you were really up to on Good Friday.

Police won't believe you.

Might make them wonder what else you lied about.

Double what we agreed last time. By tomorrow.

I'm glad you and Alfie managed to sort out your differences.

That's what he thinks.

He may have won this battle, Mr Masood,

but I will win the war.

Well, I think we can safely say that was a small victory to Alfie Moon.

-Wa-hey!

-Good. Cos you don't want to be rocking the boat now

-we've got these two on the way.

-Sweetheart, love of my life,

from now on it's just going to be smooth sailing

-on the good ship Moon, all right?

-DOORBELL RINGS

I'll get it.

I've come home!