01/09/2014 EastEnders

KEYS JANGLE

Morning, Stacey.

You all ready for your big day?

Yeah. Bring it on.

No, Morgan. You put the polish on first.

You're moving the dust from one bit of the table to the other.

-That Hoover's not sucking up, I don't think.

-What are you doing?

-We're tidying up for Mum.

-What?

Didn't I tell you? Sonia's bringing her back this morning.

No, you didn't. And why didn't anyone wake me up?

-You said you were going to see Lily this morning.

-Not till later.

-She won't want a big fuss, anyway.

-No, don't put it there.

-It's your stuff, Morgan!

Oh, look, will you two just stop it, please?

What did I do to have such noisy kids?

-Oh, yeah - you're a quiet one.

-Yeah, well, it must be genetic. Shut up!

It's all fairly routine.

We've lodged your appeal, and I'll read out statements

-from your psychiatric and probation reports that support our argument.

-What are my chances?

The Crown will have their own statement, and presiding will be a panel of three appeal judges.

But we have definitely got a case.

Tell them that I'm a good person, Mark.

And what happened back then... that wasn't me.

That's what we've built our entire appeal upon.

Your bipolar disorder has to be taken into consideration.

It's my daughter's first day at school tomorrow.

If the appeal's a success, you'll be home in time to pick her up.

I have to be. It's as simple as that.

Here, what about "Leo" for Ernie?

Alfie!

-Eh?

-The twins - I want proper names for them.

-What about Tiger and Leo?

-What about Wallace and Gromit?

-You're so funny.

-I'm here all week.

-Look, I'm serious.

If Stacey gets out tomorrow, I want her to meet our sons, not a pair of muppets.

There you go - you just said it - Muppets. Bert and Ernie.

Do you know what... You're so razor sharp, you're lethal.

C'mere, give me a big kiss... Oh, look who's here.

Oh, look at you in your super-smart uniform!

-DOORBELL RINGS

-I'll get it.

Stand up here. Let's have a proper look.

Ain't that lovely. That's a bit big, isn't it, that skirt?

It's Auntie Whitney!

-Auntie Whitney's here - you going to show her, yeah?

-Yeah.

Well, look at you! You're all ready for big school now!

-She looks really grown-up, doesn't she?

-Get a photo.

Big smile, ready! Oh, look at that - proper little angel.

Got you a gift.

Wow... Let's see what you got, then.

It's got your name on it!

Thank you, Auntie Whitney.

-Go and show Tommy. Go on.

-Oh, good girl - lovely.

Look, don't say anything,

but Stacey's appeal's been scheduled for this morning.

We only found out Friday.

Yeah. If they say yes, she'll be out tomorrow!!

-That's great.

-I know. And if she is released, we're going to throw her a welcome home party.

-It's family only, so you're invited, obviously.

-Am I?

Of course you are. You've been really helping out with Lily.

With any luck, you won't have to do it any more.

Can I take Lily out? Would you mind? It'd give you and Alfie a bit of space.

Yeah, of course. I'll get that uniform off her.

All right, Cindy.

Here we are.

Oh, look at her!

She's a beautiful lickle baby!

Oh Teej, have a look.

-Hey.

-Hey.

We would have come to the hospital to see you

but Sharon said it might be a little bit too much.

-Well, it was all a bit overwhelming.

-Yeah. Well, we're here now, so...

-Yeah.

-Well, maybe we should get them settled before we swamp them?

-Yeah, absolutely.

-Cindy!

-Hey.

Come on, let's get you inside.

See you. Cheers, Phil...

-Well, you heard him - let's go.

-I don't think he meant...

-Let's just go in, son.

L, it's me again.

Um - just ringing to let you know that Johnny

and Nancy are on their way over with the extra clothes you wanted.

And, um...

send my love to your mum.

Just...just give us a call, I miss you.

We've had a delivery.

Frozen ostrich burgers.

It's a mistake, right?

You're mad, ain't you?

They're going to be the star of the show at this barbecue on Friday. Linda called it on.

We're seriously going ahead with this barbecue?

Yeah, course. We need to get the punters back on side, don't we?

On my life, all the top gaffs,

they're whacking some sort of zoo animal in between two buns.

-According to Linda, anyway.

-Linda's not here, Mick.

She will be.

And if we're not on it by the time she gets back,

it'll be me on that barbecue - with an apple hanging out of my bottle.

All right, girls?

Oh. What happened to your plumbing course today?

-We're kind of short-staffed today, so I took the day off.

-Oh, right.

-Where are you off to?

-Playground.

-You OK?

Yeah.

No.

Come on, then, let's go.

Right, I got all the basics in,

but we should write a list of what we'll need now you're back.

Yeah, well, TJ will give you a hand with that, won't you?

Have you thought of a name yet?

She's just given birth, Terry.

I've thought of a couple.

I was thinking maybe Lucy...but...

Well, now TJ's here and you're back -

you can put your heads together and come up with something.

-I think she's hungry.

-Yeah, she needs a bit of privacy, OK.

-Course. We'll go in the kitchen. Come on...

-Dad - we're in the way.

Yeah, look. It's too many people too soon, that's all.

People? We ain't people, love, we're family.

Ian's put us in charge while he's away, so do one, yeah?

Do one?

Come on. We'll come back later.

When there's less people.

Go on, then.

Aw!

I remember my first day at proper school.

My dad was so proud of me.

He took a photo and he put it in the cab of his lorry for years.

What happened to him?

He died in a car crash.

And your mum?

Don't ask - she's what you call a lost cause.

You know, your family could not be more different to mine.

You're so lucky.

Yeah. I suppose so.

More to worry about, though, sometimes.

You hoping your brother sees that?

Have you heard back from him since your message?

Not yet. But I sent him my number, so...

You can talk to me, Whit, you know that. What's the matter?

It's Lily's mum - she might come out of prison tomorrow.

That's a good thing, ain't it?

Why does everyone keep saying that? She's messed up, Lee.

She's got issues.

Well, I gathered she weren't in prison for nothing.

As long as she loves the kid.

I dunno. I mean, is that enough?

Yeah, all right, my mum must have loved me once.

Didn't stop her from being a complete nightmare, did it?

I don't want her to end up being screwed up like me.

Well, I think you're lovely.

Can we play Frisbee?

Yes, course we can - but we've got to go back to yours quick.

Yeah, I've got to get back to the Vic, anyway.

You got a strong bond, now, you and the little 'un.

Means whatever happens to her mum, she's got her auntie there for her - always.

I'd never let anything happen to her.

So stop worrying and enjoy her.

-Oh, hello, Charlie.

-You all right, Gran?

I've just nipped out from the launderette because I want to buy

some of them special tea bags - you know - green ones, for Carol.

Very good for your health. I think I might try some...

-It's fine - I'll get it.

-Oh, thanks.

Only I want to pop in on her, after my shift,

cos Bianca says that she's coming home from Sonia's today.

Right, well, give her my best, yeah?

Oh, hello, Denise.

Good morning, Dot.

How are you bearing up?

With what?

Oh, with having a lucky escape?

I'm fine, thank you for asking.

Come on, Gran, I'll walk you back to work.

It's all right, Helen, I'll...

You all right? I just heard what Mrs Branning said.

It can't be easy for you, Denise - no matter what you say -

everyone knowing your business.

Oh, let the gossips have their day. I'm bulletproof, me.

At least Ian managed to disappear until the dust settles - you're the victim.

Yeah, well - I've had a few bruises, but I'll survive.

If there's anything I can do...

Actually, I've got a few things to sort out over at the house if you can cover for me?

The vandals have really turned that place over.

-I'll come and help. I'm only on till lunch.

-No, really, it's fine.

There's not a lot left to do, and it's good to be busy.

You all right, Tamwar?

She's putting on a brave face, but she must be mortified!

-Wouldn't you be?

-I wouldn't go anywhere near Ian in the first place.

Good job you've got that "bad man" radar then.

Imagine everyone knowing your fiance's a kerb crawler, though?

All those wagging tongues...

Like yours?

She's my friend, yeah? And I'm worried about her.

Everything on her plate, and she's got to look after Patrick and clean up the house.

I just wish she'd let me help.

Yeah, it's a shame she's not got any family around here any more.

So, should we go to the park?

-And should we get ice cream?

-Yeah!

-Yeah!

There we go - take your pick. Fast or super-fast?

-Super-fast!

-Super-fast it is!

-DOORBELL RINGS What ice cream should we get?

-I'll get it.

-Any chance of a cuppa?

-Stacey!

Come on!

-All right?

-Hiya.

Hello!

Hello, baby.

Hello.

He needs to wind his neck in. Who does he think he is, anyway?

I mean, you're the flipping father!

-You need to get in there, you need to mark your territory...

-I'm not a dog, am I?

-I gotta get back to my cab. We're going to go back there lunchtime.

-No.

No, no, no... Lunchtime we're going to go back in there

and show them who the daddy is, cos I'm not having Phil Mitchell set the rules.

I don't believe this! We wasn't expecting you till tomorrow - if at all!

-I didn't want to get my hopes up!

-It all happened so quick!

They granted my appeal, and then said that I could go today.

-I nearly ran here, Kat.

-So, this is it? You're home now?

Lily, you've got so big! I almost didn't recognise you!

I haven't changed, have I? I'm still the same old Mummy.

Yeah, course she is. Lily... It's lovely, ain't it, eh?

-Where's Nan?

-She's getting some cheap stock for the stall.

-Things are a bit tight.

-Tea's up!

This one's going to do a bit of a booze run so we can have a party tomorrow.

Well, should I go out now and get something to celebrate?

-No, no, don't worry, this is great.

-You going to go to Mummy?

Why don't you stay in Nan's room while she's away

and we'll just get a blow-up bed for Lily's room.

Yeah, just for a few nights,

-then me and Lil will find somewhere else.

-No! We want you here, don't we, Alfie?

-In the vicinity...

-You just said you was strapped.

-TEXT ALERT

-I don't want to be a burden.

-I don't want to go away.

What, me and you together?

Look, that was B. I said I'd cover for her on the stall when Carol got home.

-Look, I'll be as quick as I can, and when I come back we'll catch up properly, yeah?

-All right.

Alfie, do me a favour... Shove that lot in the washing machine.

Oh, hold on, I got to change some nappies first. Excuse me.

I'm sorry, Stacey - we've spent a lot of time together.

Lily, go to your mummy, darling, don't be silly.

It's all right, it's all right - she's just overwhelmed.

BABY CRYING

Yeah, her mum's not well,

so Linda's gone to stay with her whilst she's off her feet.

Well, tell her I was asking after her, yeah?

I hated seeing her upset.

Nah, it's all water under the... listen, you know L.

Well, I hope he's right.

Well, he's an idiot for getting involved in the first place.

None of this would have happened if he'd have kept his nose out of it.

Shirl. That was Nance.

Mum said she don't want to talk about it

but she ain't planning on coming back with them tomorrow.

Mum says Nan needs her but Nancy says as far as she can see,

Nan's fine.

-Do you think we should tell Dad?

-No. No.

GLASS BREAKS AND MICK GROWLS

Go upstairs and take a break.

Lee can help me manage down here.

They're in here somewhere. I picked them up on the way home.

Oh, here we are. Jelly sweets!

-Your favourite.

-Um, not any more.

She got sick at the funfair, she ate too many.

-Didn't you, remember?

-Oh. OK.

I'd better go if Carol's back.

I don't want you to.

-Well, I've got to.

-Ta-da! Meet the lads.

Alfie, I'm so sorry - I need to get some fresh air.

Looks like I've walked into a parallel universe!

We thought we'd tidy up for you. And Liam took the kids to the Science Museum,

-so you can have the place to yourself for a bit.

-Who says I want to be by myself?

-Three kids and the end of the holidays? Trust me!

-Go on, go and put your feet up.

So how's she been since the last time I came round?

Physically? Tired but good. She's healing really well.

But emotionally, I don't really know. She seems quite withdrawn.

Well, she's bound to be like that, ain't she, eh?

I'm just glad it's all over - are you?

-Yeah.

-Cup of tea?

Thank you.

-Oh!

-Sorry.

Stacey?

-Stacey Slater?

-Deano? What are you doing here?

-I could ask you the same thing. I heard you were banged up.

-Yeah, well I'm out now.

Can I get a tea, please?

-So why the long face?

-What's it got to do with you?

-Nothing.

-Just that when I got out, I didn't stop celebrating for like a month.

-Yeah, well, I'm not you, am I?

Oh, and Stace...

Just "Dean". Not so much of the "Deano" any more.

I like to think I've matured as a person.

A little bit like yourself.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Yeah.

Peter said I could come up. I'll go if you want.

No. Stay. If you like...

I didn't get a proper look at it before.

It's not an "it", it's a "her".

Sorry.

It's all right. I did the same thing at first.

I thought you said we was having a boy.

Yeah, well. Couldn't even get that right, could we?

-Liam knows how to get box sets. If I can...

-I don't want box sets.

Right, that is you all unpacked, Mum, OK?

For God's sake, I can unpack my own stuff!

Why don't you just leave me to it - yeah?

Go on, you must have other things you need to be getting on with.

I don't need mollycoddling.

All right, well, call me if you need me.

Yes, darling. And thank you so much for looking after me, OK.

And thank Rebecca for lending me her room. OK, see you later.

Go on, that stall won't run by itself.

All right.

You disinfected that?

Nah, it's just a scratch.

Don't tell Linda, though.

She's always telling me to swerve the breakables.

You're all right. Your secret's safe with me.

Looks worse then it is.

Bet it stings, though.

Well, it's my own stupid fault.

My own stupid, selfish fault.

What am I going to do, Shirl?

What if she's left me?

There you are.

Alfie said you'd ran off. What's wrong?

Nothing.

Dunno.

I just thought that I could pick up where I left off.

-So what's changed?

-Everything!

And nothing.

I suppose life just goes on, don't it?

You've only just got back.

I wish we'd known - we wanted to make a fuss!

Lily looked at me like I was a stranger, Kat.

-She was shocked.

-She looked quite comfortable with Whitney.

Whitney's just helping, Stace.

I know, I know - you don't even need to say it -

I'm pathetic for even thinking it! It's just...it hurt.

I wanted to cry but that would have just made everything worse -

so I just bottled it instead.

Kids smell fear, you know.

That's what it is, Kat - it's fear.

I was so excited this morning, I couldn't wait to come home and...

I'm scared, Kat.

So how do you feel?

Knackered, mainly, but, I dunno, like...someone else.

My dad keeps telling me how I should feel - "as a parent".

But I don't know how to.

Me neither. She's only been here three days.

Here - you hold her. It might help.

Ah, look at you two - the proud mum and dad.

-No!

-Careful, mate - she's a baby, not an Xbox!

Yeah, I know, Look, I'm sorry - I can't do this.

Kat's with her - seems it was all a bit too much.

Yeah. Lily thinks it's her fault for being too shy.

Nah, course it ain't.

Nah, just needs a bit of space, that's all.

A bit of space? She's had space for the last five months.

It's a bit more complicated than that, Whitney.

You know prison - messes with your head, don't it?

Yeah. So does being dumped by your mum.

TEXT ALERT

Is that my mummy?

No, sweetheart.

It's your daddy.

Cheers.

You sure you don't want one?

I've been living off caffeine.

The twins don't give me any sleep.

I bet having another kid to look after was exactly what you needed.

Will you leave it out?

Enough with the self pity!

She's been lost without you. She's only just started smiling again.

I don't want her to be unhappy...

Then get over yourself and face the facts.

You've just come out of prison - which is amazing.

You've got a beautiful little girl who just happens to be

knocked sideways because she didn't know her mummy was coming home.

So what? She's four.

The more you pile on the pressure,

the more you're going to push her away.

What she needs is consistency and your unconditional love.

And it might take a bit of time for her to get used to having you back.

But time is something you have now. And that's brilliant.

You're the grown-up, Stace.

Be strong, yeah - for Lily.

I was just tidying myself up to come and see you!

Yeah, I fancied just getting out.

Bianca's sent the kids away for the day and...

It's just a bit too quiet for me.

Are you all right? Oh, come here.

CAROL SOBS

I just wish Ian was here, whatever they're all saying about him.

I don't.

I hate what he's done to Denise, and our family.

What, he just runs off, leaving us to deal with all the looks

and the comments. You know, as if we haven't been through enough...

Sorry.

It'll be fine, yeah, he'll come back -

it'll blow over and we'll be all right.

Besides, you got me.

You're my little sister. Not going to let you down, am I?

Listen, your client's moved. Take a short lunch break - thank you, thank you.

Yeah, no problem. All right, mate. Bye.

-Hi.

-Hey. We're fully booked, unless you want to make an appointment.

-Actually, I was just hoping for a quick word.

-Like I said, I'm pretty busy.

It's about Denise. I'm worried about her, but if you haven't got time...

No, what's happened? What's wrong?

So it's your post-operative checkup what you're worried about?

It's the third appointment they've given me. I cancelled the other two.

-Oh, Carol!

-I couldn't face it.

But you've got to.

I mean, Sonia's a trained nurse, didn't she explain to you...

-I lied to her.

-You what?

I told her that they'd cancelled it.

It's just that if it's not all clear...

We'll have to start all over again.

Only this time I've got less to play with.

You don't want to be scared of dying.

I mean, it's the living what's difficult -

trying to live a life that you're proud of.

We've all done things we're ashamed of, Dot.

Look, you mustn't be worried about when your time comes.

And I'm sure it ain't going to be for ages yet.

I mean, your father would tell you how proud he is of you.

Oh, if only he could speak...

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what's upset me.

I mean, it's not...

Excuse me...

What have you said?

-What have you told her?!

-Nothing!

-You haven't told her about Nick?

-Of course I haven't. We agreed!

I must apologise. It comes over you when you least expect it.

Actually, I'm going to have to go, Dot.

Carol, don't...

Please, don't mind me...

No, no, it's not you, Dot. It's all right, I'll see you later.

-Carol!

-Look, don't go...

That tight enough?

Hello.

Hi... I was just taking her to the park.

I'm sorry, Mummy.

What are you sorry for, sweetheart?

Don't be sorry!

Mummy's sorry for ever going away.

Here, Lily - why don't we show Mummy

what you look like in your new school uniform?

Yeah!!

You know, there's really no need.

We'll be the judge of that.

Yeah, well... It's just with Patrick asleep...

-So, we'll be quiet.

-Yeah.

And if there's no more cleaning left to do,

then at least we'll make you some lunch or something.

I just... Well, I can't seem to make any headway.

-Here you are,

-Tel. Cheers, Mags.

Dad - I've seen the baby. And I've held it, OK?

Yeah - and now we're going to take her a little teddy, ain't we?

I don't want to go back.

What? Course you do.

You know it's rude to stare, right?

You want to see rude? Just keep going, yeah?

Just saying. I've read about people that stalk their exes.

Oh, I didn't know you could read!

How do you spell "naff off and mind your own business"?

Tel!

Is that for the baby?

-Yeah. We're going over there now.

-No, we're not.

-He's just got a cob on cos Phil Mitchell's giving it the big 'un.

-That's not it.

What is he anyway? He's not even related. What is he - Cindy's mum's ex-boyfriend's...

Stop it, Dad - you don't listen! I can't handle it!

Don't you want to have some say in your kid's future?

What's the point when we're not even going to be here?

What - you been too busy banging on about being a grandad that

you forgot to tell her we're moving to Milton Keynes?

-TJ, come here!

-Milton Keynes?!

Yeah!

You look lovely!

I'm going to be the proudest mum at that school gate.

-I'll make some lunch, yeah?

-I'll do it if you want.

-I'm going to head off now.

Oh, all right. Well, thanks for all your help, Whitney.

-Kat says that you've been brilliant.

-Thanks...

What about my daddy?

You said...

Um...

I might have said that she - could maybe see her daddy.

Kat - will you...?

Yeah. Lily, do you want to help me make some sandwiches? Come on, then...

Stacey, I'm sorry, I didn't think you were coming back.

-Course I was coming back!

-She's got a right to know who her dad is.

That's not for you to decide!

Oh, Stace, we've spent loads of time together

-since you've been banged up - she's my niece.

-She's my daughter.

-Some mum you turned out to be.

-Excuse me?

She's spent most of her life on the run - then you finally get nicked.

And we know you've got problems...

-Get out.

-Wait, Stacey, I'm just trying to protect her...

-I said get out, and don't come anywhere near my daughter ever again!

-Stacey, that's not fair.

No, what's not fair is you whispering things to a four-year-old

about a bloke that she knows nothing about.

So do as you're told and get out of this house before I smack you one.

OK.

Mummy?