18/09/2014 EastEnders

Mr Moon?

I understand that you want to be with your wife

but you really should go home and get some sleep.

Go home?

Rest up, see your kids.

You'll be no good to Mrs Moon if you're tired.

Is she going to be all right?

I mean, you can be straight with me.

She's stable.

We're going to try and take her off the ventilator this morning.

You mean, she's going to be awake?

-Once the sedation's worn off, you'll finally be able to talk to her.

-Thank you.

The boys still all right with Whit?

Yeah, she said she'll have them for as long as we need.

Me at the Masoods'. You at Max's...

we're spread over half the Square.

I know.

Lily was up half the night crying. I can't keep uprooting her, Nan.

We'll all be together soon, though, won't we?

Yeah.

I was going to see if I could get in there but...

I'm sorry, love.

Well, did they manage to pull anything out?

-No.

-What, nothing at all?

-No.

I only had a few bits of Bradley's.

I had a few photos and an old shirt...

What are we meant to do now?

I'm Neil Wallace, the Fire investigation officer.

You used to live at number 23?

I wonder if anyone's heard anything.

Phil, are you all right, darling? You've barely said a word all morning.

I've just... I've got a bit on my mind, ain't I?

Like you said, Kat's at death's door

and my fiancee did a runner from her own hen do.

How many more times? It was a wobble. I'm over it.

Look, Phil, I love you.

And I would marry you right at this kitchen table if I could.

Let's go upstairs, eh?

PHONE RINGS

Phil, are you in hiding or something?

When you get this, call me.

You know, maybe you should try ringing Alfie again.

He's probably still up the hospital. We'll hear if there's any news.

Have you seen the house?

Everything's a proper write-off - they're not going to have no clothes, no nappies, nothing.

Poor things. All their favourite toys - the little ones aren't going to understand.

Do you know what I think I'll do is just ask round, see if anyone's got anything they can spare.

Well, I might have some clothes I don't need anymore.

I suppose they'll need some old rags to help with the clean-up.

What about you - interested in helping at all?

I'll do my bit when I'm ready so get off my case, all right?

Someone got out of the wrong side of the coffin this morning.

Morning.

Here he is, the hero of the hour.

-Mum, stop it, don't.

-Leave him alone, L.

Here's your favourite.

And as soon as the chemist opens,

I'll be straight there to get some cream for them burns.

And just promise me

that you'll never, ever do anything like that ever again.

Well, hopefully I won't have to. You had any news on Kat?

I just hope she knows that we're all thinking of her.

-And Alfie and all.

-Alfie's a big boy. He can look after himself.

All right? Tosh is just taking a call.

I hope you don't mind us being here. It's just nice to be together at a time like this.

Where's this come from? Number 23?

-Dad!

-Shut your mouth - have a bit of respect.

Any news on Kat?

As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you know.

-We have to go.

-We only just got here.

-All, right, fine. I'll go then.

-What's the matter with Stroppy?

I dunno. She's been a right nightmare the last few days.

Hormones, probably. I suppose I better get used to it.

How are you doing, Alfie?

I'll be all right.

I know this is a horrible time, but you know, everyone's asking.

Everyone's asking about Kat.

Yeah, um...

she's out of surgery. But she's still on a ventilator.

Have you got somewhere to stay?

I'll get something sorted.

Cos Stacey's staying at Max's and -

thanks for letting Mo crash at yours, by the way.

Oh, no, she can stay as long as she likes.

With a bit of rearranging, there's room for you and the kids.

I'll throw in a bit of Pakistani cuisine... on-site baby-sitter.

Tell me you wouldn't do the same.

Thank you.

You've been a proper little whirlwind this morning. I should pay you double time.

I just want to make sure everything's up to speed before I dash off.

-Speaking of which...

-Oh, darling, you wouldn't just bring in that

-pallet of bleach before you go, will you?

-I'd love to but I really don't want to be late.

-Really?

Most people want to avoid going to the dentist.

You've been on pins since you got here. Sure it's not a hot date that you're rushing off to?

-As if.

-Well, don't just stand there, darling - go on.

-Go and get your fillings done.

-Right, I'm out of here! Wish me luck!

For the dentist?

Alfie, you all right?

Hi, sweetheart. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

How is she doing?

Well, yeah... They're hoping she'll be off the ventilator soon.

-I'll go and make a cup of tea.

-Thank you.

We've just been over the house...

-SOBBING:

-There's nothing left, Alfie. The whole place - gutted.

I know Mo, I've seen it. I know, I've seen it, I've seen it.

I won't be a minute.

Have you spoke to the fire investigator?

-Yeah, they want to speak to you and all.

-All right.

-I keep thinking that I left the straighteners on. What if I set the house on fire?

-I know.

Alfie, you look terrible.

You should get your head down for a minute.

No, no, no, no, no...

I've got to sort out some things, you know, for Kat. A nightie or something...

I don't know if they're going to let you take things like that in.

Stace, I've got to do something. I've gotta do something.

-All right, Sharon?

-Hi.

I know. Feels like a million years ago now, doesn't it?

I saw Masood before.

He said Kat's still on a ventilator, not out the woods yet.

I know it's selfish but I keep picturing my Johnny...

Oh, you mustn't torture yourself, Linda.

All we can do for Kat now is hope.

-And donate whatever clothes and toys you can do without.

-Yeah, yeah, of course I will.

Look, I know it's not important after what's happened

but I just want to say thank you so much for last night.

And I'm sorry I caused such a headache.

As long as you're all right, then so am I.

You are all right?

I am now your Mick's talked some sense into me.

Well, we've got Australia booked for the honeymoon.

I'm dying to see Vicki, but what with the cost, you know,

we're talking once in a lifetime, so - got to make the most of it.

And if yesterday taught me anything, it's that you've got to

cling on to the people you love, don't you?

We were just...

I've just come to get the last of my stuff.

Leave your key on the table.

Jay, you shouldn't leave without making things right between you.

You know, we can stay till after the wedding if you like.

I'll think about it.

Come on, let's go.

-Left it in the Vic.

-Oh, nice one. You want a cup of tea?

Ain't you got nothing stronger?

It's not even 12 yet.

Is this to do with yesterday?

Well, it's shaken everyone up. And I've got a lot of time for Kat.

I was talking about the hen party.

They are going to get married, Shirl.

And you will have to see them, you know, round the Square, in the Vic...

You could do loads better than Phil -

-it's not like he made you happy most of the time, anyway, is it?

-It's not that simple.

Well, I know it's not, but you got to try.

I mean, if bald, fat alkies are your type,

there's plenty of them going begging.

Has she gone?

Are you all right? You look...

I had my period.

I knew there was something wrong earlier. Why didn't you say?

I just thought I could pretend it wasn't happening but I can't.

Can only confirm that I lost the baby.

I'm really sorry.

I thought if I didn't say anything, then it wouldn't feel real.

But it does, T, it feels so real.

-See you later.

-Thank you very much.

-Bye now.

Take whatever you want. How's Kat?

I don't need your charity, thanks.

Look... If there's anything... If I can help...

Mr Moon? One of the market traders pointed you out.

Mind if I have a word?

Oh, thank you. That's brilliant, thank you so much.

I shoved in a couple of old Y-fronts. Clean, of course.

-You're a unique human being, Stan.

-I know.

-Can you text Alfie, get him here in about half an hour?

-Yeah, yeah.

-Hey, I just brought some of Kamil's toys and things.

-Oh, amazing, thank you!

-Some of the traders wanted to donate as well, so...

-Oh, that's great, thanks.

-Nice one.

Oi, are you OK after yesterday?

I don't know if I've done something wrong.

It seems like he's got a problem with me.

Um...well, it's a bit more complicated than that.

Hi. Shabnam Masood here for my interview.

Now, take your time.

There's absolutely no rush.

It just happened so quick, you know. The place went up and then I realised...

Kat was inside...

And I didn't think, I just ran.

PHONE RINGS

-Go ahead.

-Thank you.

Hello, Alfie Moon.

Oh, that's great news, thank you.

OK, well, I'll be there as soon as I can.

Well, I don't know just yet.

OK. Thank you, thank you...

Bye-bye.

It's my wife.

She's off the ventilator and she's asked to see me.

Well, if you need to go...

No, no, no. Get this out the way, yeah?

Did the explosion happen after the fire had already taken hold?

I don't know - you tell me. There was just flames...

Excuse me...

Any problems with any electrical appliances in the last few days?

No surges, tripped fuses?

I don't know - may have been but I can't swear...

And was the house fitted with smoke alarms?

I was supposed... I was supposed to change the batteries.

I forgot.

It just must have slipped my mind, you know.

I think we can leave it there for now.

For what it's worth, Mr Moon,

your bravery probably saved your wife's life.

We always say wait for the fire service but...

Well, she's a lucky woman.

I want to talk to you.

-Well, we can't go in to mine. Sharon's due back any minute.

-Trust me - you need to hear this.

-Hey, Shabnam!

-Hey.

How'd it go?

Oh! They offered me the job!

Oh, fantastic! Well done!

-I could make a real go of this, Dad.

-You should phone your mum, you know.

-She's going to be unbearable about this.

-Yes, she is.

But there's... There's someone you should probably tell first?

Yeah. Goodbye, Minute Mart!

What's the matter with your face?

Tosh has lost the baby. It was early days but....

-I'm sorry.

-Can I tell you something terrible?

You're relieved, ain't you?

What kind of person's glad their girlfriend's not pregnant anymore?

Listen, you can't have a baby if one of you ain't sure, trust me.

-Hello? Denise? The back door was open...

-Yeah, yeah, hang on!

Yeah, I just...

I got a bit behind with the cleaning - everything's fine, though.

So you don't need to go running back to Dean or anything.

So what can I do for you?

I just...

I wanted to check - am I on the early shift tomorrow?

Absolutely. So don't be late.

Oh, did Linda call you and all?

Here they are - bit of quiet, everyone!

If you'll all raise your glasses, to Kat. Our love and prayers.

And to Alfie, our hero!

Kat and Alfie!

People are beginning to notice that Phil Mitchell is being led by his nose.

-What you on about?

-You're all over some gold-digging trollop,

and in the meantime I'm being ignored.

-You need to get your priorities straight.

-Who do you think you're talking to?

Don't come running to me when she takes you for all you're worth.

Cos I might not be there then.

DOOR OPENS

-SHARON:

-It's only me!

Hey. Did I just hear someone?

-It's Jay. He's just picking up some stuff.

-Oh, right. Sorry...

PHONE RINGS

Hello? Oh hi, thanks for getting back to me.

Yeah, I was wondering if there were any upgrades available for our flights.

Yeah, we want to treat ourselves.

Aww, Tommy'll go nuts for this. He loves his stuffed animals.

We know it won't replace the stuff you'll really miss but...

Thank you so much. We're so grateful, ain't we, Alfie?

How's this...

Oh, they ran in after you to try and help.

Thank you.

-I didn't know.

-We just wanted to say we're sorry. That we couldn't do any more.

Excuse me!

For Kat.

Courtesy of the Bridge Street traders with a few extra thrown in from Pam.

-Thank you.

-Aww, they're lovely. Thank you.

Thanks.

Hey, so Dot and Fats and Charlie - they all said to send their love.

And they would have contributed but Dot can't get back into her house, so...

-You're putting them all up at yours?

-Yeah. Yeah, it's a bit cramped but there's been no arguments yet.

Do they know what started the fire yet?

Couple from my old estate, nice as pie they were.

One day he comes back and starts spraying petrol all over the place.

-Turns out she was having an affair.

-Stan!

I'm just saying, they worked it all out.

-Amazing what you can find out from a couple of pieces of charcoal.

-So, how's Kat?

Yeah, yeah, she's getting there.

They've taken her off the ventilator and they've said that she'll

be able to have visitors in a few hours - I can't wait to see her.

See, that's brilliant. I told you, I told you...

-I said everything's going to be OK, didn't I?

-What, you think that's OK, do you?

-She's lying in hospital with tubes down her throat, covered in burns...

-That's not what she meant, Alfie.

And you think - what, some poxy nightdress and some hand-me-downs are going to make it better?

I'm sorry.

Do you know, last night, I sat there staring at her - her whole body

was just covered in burns and there was nothing, nothing I could do.

So how can I tell her that everything's going to be all right

when I know it ain't going to be all right?

Show's over, eh.

Let's have a little breather. Come upstairs, come on.

-Hey.

-Hey.

-How'd it go?

-The pharmacy called.

-They thought better of the offer, and they've given it to someone else.

-What?!

They can't do that - they made that offer in good faith.

-We'll go down there right now...

-No, no, Dad!

I'm not a child. I don't need you fighting my battles for me!

They changed their minds awfully quick.

-I mean, that's a bit strange, don't you think?

-I don't know, Dad. It wasn't my decision.

I can't hack it, people downstairs thinking I'm some kind of hero.

When it was me that started it.

Did you mean for Kat to get hurt?

-Of course not!

-Right, so therefore it was an accident.

We have to put this behind us.

And you need to go down that hospital

and you need to hold on to Kat's hand.

They called me and they told me she's off the ventilator and that she wants to see me.

I can't look at her.

-I can't look at her.

-She's Kat. Your Kat.

And you promised to look at her every single day,

and nothing's changed.

And on top of everything, I've lied to her. I could have...

killed her. I could have killed our kids -

And what good is the truth going to do for her now?

She needs you to be strong.

Trust me.

I can't do this any more.

I can't - I can't live like this.

I'm going to have to tell her.

Alfie!

Don't do anything stupid.

Hey. How was your bath?

Good. Sorry I was so teary before.

Don't be silly.

Look, this is awful, but we'll get through it, yeah?

I mean, things could be worse - look at what Alfie's going through.

-At least we've still got each other, yeah?

-Yeah...

Tonight it's just you and me, a bottle of wine, a DVD.

Let's have a proper snuggle-up.

Well, I suppose we should take advantage of it while we still can.

Soon be back to sobriety and early nights again.

With a few dirty nappies thrown in, hopefully.

-What?

-I called my boss and I've asked for some more extra shifts.

Making babies ain't cheap but we'll get there.

You want to give it another shot?

I'm not giving up on us having a family.

Not by a long stretch.

Can't wait.

You made it.

You call, I come running. That's how it works.

Shirl, I called because I want to see you.

It's you I want, Shirley. You, not her.

CLICK

What was that?

He looks like a really nice man.

Yeah, he was. Inside and out.

You look like you haven't had much sleep.

We can make room for you here if it's tricky at Max's.

No, no, it's not that.

It's just that every time I shut my eyes, all I can see is Alfie and Kat...

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Right, OK...

-Here you go.

-Oh, thank you.

You know how grateful we are for all this?

You might want to buy some more shower gel, only I went all out.

Oh, and by the way, the toothpaste is running low and all.

If you'll excuse me, I think I need to go and inhale some ice cream...

Nan, that was the fire investigations officer.

They said that the explosion was caused by an accelerant.

That hairspray you had...

Alfie.

The kids...

The kids are fine. They're being looked after.

We're just worried about you.

How are you? Are you in pain?

Not so bad any more.

Kat - there's, um...

there's something I got to tell you...

Alfie...

Alfie, look at me.

Thank you.

What?

If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here. Thank you.