28/01/2016 Part 2 EastEnders

All right?

So...the opticians rang.

Want to confirm me appointment.

Well, after what happened on our honeymoon...

Don't be stupid, I don't need glasses.

Two words...Mariah Carey.

I've read the poster wrong.

And to be fair, the bird... she weren't bad. She was...

She was six foot six and called Gary.

And?

Look, the appointment's at four. You better get a move on.

I can't. Got Billy and Honey's engagement thing...

You'll easily be back before then. Lee and Nancy can set up the bar,

-and I think Whitney's wandering around somewhere...

-Yeah.

Something a bit mad's happened.

For my sweetheart...

I need to find a job, the way you go through money.

Not today you don't. How much do I owe you for that, Pam?

It's on the house. Today is a celebration.

And today is also a school day.

So, come on, Romeo - otherwise we'll be late to pick the kids up.

Life's a lot easier now they're at the same school.

Oh, you and Les still OK to babysit?

Yeah, we'd really appreciate it.

Of course.

# Love is in the air... #

So, I didn't want to say nothing because I didn't want to upset you.

And been to see Johnny, and we're all happy...

And you know all this sort of stuff.

And I'll tell you something else and all, this has spun my nut more than...

Oh, just spit it out, Mick!

I promise I won't get mad.

Good. Good.

Because...Whitney kissed me.

-Billy, hurry up, we're going to miss the bus.

-I don't believe this.

What?

Joel's dead.

He was Ronnie's first love.

-Danielle's dad?

-Yeah.

It says there was a freak speedboat accident

in which Joel and his wife Stephanie died.

The funeral was...

The funeral was yesterday.

What are we going to tell Ron?

Well, I don't know, but you're going to have to think of something fast.

She has a right to know.

-Hey!

-Hey.

-All right?

-You all set for later?

Yeah, yeah, can't wait, can we?

Feels like we're finally making it official.

Oh, you look really happy. I guess I'll see you there, then.

Eh, Ron...I, er... I need to tell you something.

Have you heard...

Have you heard from Phil?

No, no, I haven't stopped all day.

TFL are interested in the gym,

something about a Crossrail development or something.

What are you going to do?

Nothing. Not yet, anyway.

I thought he might've said something, you know.

He ain't coming tonight.

Probably a blessing in disguise, the state he's in.

Yeah, but it ain't right, though. He should be there.

You couldn't have a word, could you, Ron?

Yeah, I mean, you know, now that Sharon's not around,

you're sort of like the boss, ain't you?

Is that right?

I... We... We just want everyone to be there, you know,

together as a family.

Fair enough. I'll talk to him, yeah?

I'd take some aspirin with you, if I was you.

-You can't keep something like this from her, you know.

-I know. Come on.

-She's made a mistake.

-Trip up and land on your face, did she?

I don't know where this has come from. We were having a little chat. About Ryan and Lee.

She's... She's confused.

Oh, I'll give her confused!

Listen! Look, I've told you, because we tell each other everything.

We need to think about Lee.

I don't know what this is going to do to the boy.

So...let's just... I...I don't think we should tell him.

Don't ask me. I've been avoiding him.

Listen, you're wasting your breath. Honestly.

But it can't hurt to try, can it?

It's really important to Billy that Phil is there.

-Oh, yeah, good luck with that.

-He's probably still in his pit, anyway. Feeling sorry for himself.

-Spooning an empty bottle of vodka.

-Thank you, boys. Thank you so much for your help.

You OK, Mum?

Yeah, I'm OK. Are you OK?

Um...

Is everything all right? I mean, now that Ryan's gone.

Yeah. Yeah, I think so. I just feel bad, that's all.

You feel bad?

Look, as soon as Sharon gets back from her holiday,

I'll have a word with her about the car lot.

-And we'll support you, won't we, Mick?

-Yeah. As long as you need.

No, that's all right. No. I need to find something by myself.

I want to, you know. For me.

And what about Whitney? What does she want?

She's been brilliant.

I mean, to be honest, I don't know what I'd do without her.

Phil?

TV ON SOFTLY

Hey! Yeah, I was watching that.

Billy said that you were washing your hair this evening.

I've never seen him this happy.

Come on! You're a Mitchell - you're THE Mitchell!

I don't care.

No, I can see that.

You have to show your face, at least.

I don't HAVE to do anything.

If you won't do it for me, at least do it for Billy.

I don't care, I told you. I don't care about you.

I don't care about Billy. I don't care about anything.

Ben and Jay were right about you.

You really are a lost cause.

Enjoy your hangover.

Hi!

I'm just popping out.

OK...what about the party?

Oh, I need to pick up some things from the Minute Mart, before it all kicks off.

-Do you fancy giving me a hand?

-How much are you getting?

And I want to get a card for Stacey.

You can sign it if you like.

Yeah, well, I was going to stay here. Cos of Lee...needs help...

Well, I'm sure they can spare you for half an hour.

-I ain't even ready.

-I'll wait.

OK, I should get something to eat, before it gets busy.

Let's get out of here.

-Where to?

-Beales. My treat.

-I'll come.

What about your appointment?

You don't want to be late.

-That's settled, then. Just the two of us.

-Yep.

There you go, enjoy!

Ian, Ian!

Listen, don't you think it's a bit strange that we haven't heard

anything?

I mean, I do understand that Bobby needs time to settle in, but...

The school made it very clear, OK?

There was to be no contact.

Love, I miss him as well, you know.

It just feels weird, Ian. He'd be coming home now.

He's at a new school. He's making new friends, he's enjoying himself.

And staying out of trouble?

With any luck.

Hey! It's Honey and Billy's engagement party later - I thought

you might fancy it?

Oh, I - I don't feel like celebrating.

No, I know you don't, but it might do you some good.

When was the last time you let your hair down, eh?

The last MBU that I called said I to try here...

No...No. I've already tried there and they said they couldn't help me.

Need a break...

You need a break? Shabnam?

OK, all right, thank you. Thank you, bye!

You have been at it all day.

You're trying to juggle your new job and helping Stacey.

You are right. But I need... Martin's relying on me.

It's getting late. He'll be on his way home now.

No. No! You have been inside too long. OK? So let's go outside.

Outside? What's that?

Outside? You know, trees and fresh air. And stuff.

We can go for a drink?

We'll go for a walk. Let's go for a walk. Come on!

-You can take your phone with you.

-OK.

-Come on.

I thought you were excited.

-I am excited.

-Well, tell that to your face.

What's wrong with my face? I'm just stressed out.

We've got a theme, we've got menus - we're a well-oiled machine.

If you wouldn't mind taking the pow-wow outside - some of us have work to do.

Really?

Look, aren't you scared?

Like, we're starting an actual business.

You run this place.

Yeah, but I knew my mum and dad were coming back, so...

You've got me.

Yeah, but no venue. Didn't think of that, did you, with your...

"well-oiled machine".

SHE SLURPS

I could eat that again.

Here, do you want to finish my chips?

-Do you mind?

-No.

Have some of my drink.

Had enough?

Or do you want my husband and all?

You look like you're on the pull.

Maybe I am.

Is this seat taken?

I'm glad everything's worked out between you two.

Yeah, well, keep your voice down. It's not public knowledge.

Yet. We're waiting for Abi to get back.

Just be careful.

No, I'm not surprised the boy saw sense.

You're kind, you've got a big heart and, like your grandad here,

you happen to be blessed with the Coker genes.

High cheek bones, sparkling bright eyes and...

A fine head of hair?

An indomitable spirit.

We Cokers - we never give up, do we, Paul?

Just have to keep the faith.

You ain't the first to have a go,

but you're barking up the wrong tree.

I'm an idiot. I've ruined everything, I know.

-Where are you going?

-I'm going back to the Vic. I'm going to talk to Lee.

Oh, don't be stupid. Sit down. I said...sit down.

Look, Linda, I made a mistake - I know that,

and I knew that as soon as it happened.

But I was all over the place.

With everything that happened with Ryan...

And then Mick was so nice to me.

And I just...I felt like I could talk to him so I opened up.

Things between me and Lee...it's really hard sometimes.

Have you gone off him, is that it?

No, of course not.

Every relationship has its ups and downs.

I know that,

but sometimes... Sometimes it's like looking at a different person.

It's like we're going backwards.

I could've told you to get out of my house.

I could've told you to get out of Walford. But I didn't.

Do you want to hear a story about Lee, when he was little?

It was Mother's Day.

The kids were only tiny and Mick, bless him, he forgot.

He was so busy - he was working all hours - but I was upset.

Silly, really, but I had the face on.

And Lee, he could tell. Even though he was only this big.

So, he took his pocket money,

every penny he had in the world, and he went to the corner shop.

And he bought me...

He bought me an Easter egg.

An Easter egg?

You know, Beatrix Potter?

It was really pretty, had all these rabbits and daffodils on the front.

He said he didn't have enough for flowers,

so he bought me some chocolate with flowers on the box instead.

That's really sweet.

Lee's the sweetest, most thoughtful...

I know he is.

He's just a bit lost.

He don't even talk to me.

Don't give up on him.

Not now, not when he needs you the most.

I really do love him, you know.

Then help him. Help him be the best man he can be.

And stay away from my husband.

To the happy couple!

Congratulations.

Commiserations, more like.

Oh, ignore her. I'm happy for you.

-We all are.

-Yeah, I'm sorry, mate, but I've got to say this.

You are punching well above your weight.

-No offence, love.

-None taken.

What can I say, Buster? I'm a results man, ain't I?

Here's to Billy Mitchell.

To Billy Mitchell!

The jammiest bloke in London!

Yeah, all right!

Listen, they can stay for a drink, but then would you mind taking them back home?

-Can we play a game?

-You're the boss, come on.

I'm going to get you a dandelion and burdock.

-Any luck?

-No.

A whisky. Large.

Don't worry, I'm only having one.

Why don't you quit while you're behind?

Look, just leave him, all right? At least he's here.

What you doing?

Nothing. I was just...pairing up my socks.

Who are you and what have you done with my husband?

I'm going to get changed before I come down.

-You couldn't whack something naughty on for later, could you?

-Stop it!

-How did your lunch go? I can't see any scratch marks, so...

-It's sorted. We understand each other.

Good, that's good news! That's very good.

-Oh, what did the opticians say?

-Oh, brilliant! All good.

20-20 vision. Eyes like a hawk, so...

So, what do you say, should we go for that drink?

It's what couples do, innit?

"Oh, what do you say we go for that drink, love?"

Oi! Oi! I don't talk...I don't talk like that, all right...

No? I thought single men used that line to find a wife.

You've already got one.

You know what...

You go.

Why don't we go together?

I'm not really in the mood for a drink.

Honestly, you go. I'll see you at home.

Come on.

Here you go. Say bye-bye to Mama.

-Bye, Dad!

-Bye, Dad.

Bye-bye, baby! See you later.

Bill, Bill, second time lucky, is it?

You can talk.

What?

Nothing.

What is it?

I just wanted today to be perfect.

Well, I'm still marrying the sweetest man in the world.

Not the jammiest?

That too.

You know, the longer we leave it, the worse it's going to be.

For us or for Ronnie?

Danielle died in her arms, Honey.

Maybe some things are best left in the past.

But that's not for us to decide, Billy.

She's not going to thank you for telling her,

but she will hate you if you don't.

Oh, here she is.

I'm trying out a new look. What do you think?

Yeah, it's funny. Put them away before someone sees them.

Don't be so sensitive.

Not being sensitive. I just... I don't want to feel past it.

You ain't even 40 yet.

I'm getting there. Just had Ollie, I don't want to feel old.

-Try them on.

-Nah, I ain't putting them on.

For me... Please?

All right, yeah.

Shirley, tell your son how handsome he looks in his new glasses.

Yeah, they really suit ya.

Yeah, I think you look handsomer than ever. And cleverer.

Yeah, well, that ain't hard, is it, to be fair?

Shut your mouth, I read books.

Yeah, well, looking at the pictures in the West Ham programme don't quite count, Dad.

-Lee's just jealous.

-Can I get a bit of service here?

Kathy, I've got to go.

Something I said?

No, no, you two enjoy yourselves.

But what about you - what happened to letting your hair down?

This is the real me, Kathy, like it or lump it.

Oh! They really suit you.

You look like you just stepped out of a catalogue.

Well, whatever he's selling, I'm buying.

Sorry to disappoint you, girls, but I'm newly married.

Well, if you want to know how he'll turn out, just look at his dad.

You win. All right? The bins can stay.

All right? Now, what do you want, the pair of you?

I know it wasn't easy, without your mum and dad, but I'm proud of you.

Aw!

Takings were up. Just imagine how well you could do with my help.

Yeah, but there's no point, is there?

Because we haven't got a venue?

-Exactly.

-But we have got a venue.

We're taking over the laundrette.

You having a bubble?

No, I'm being deadly serious.

Really?

Yeah, no, I'm being serious. I thought we could put out tables...

I just thought, you know, it'd be...different.

That's weirdly quite genius.

I do have my moments. Yeah, yeah.

OK.

Now, I've just got to tell Mum and Dad that I'm quitting the Vic,

haven't I?

Aw!

-I'm just going to say thank you to everyone for coming.

-Good luck!

-Hey, Ronnie?

-Yeah?

-Have you got five minutes? For a quick chat?

-Yeah, sure.

-In private.

TAPPING ON MICROPHONE Er, excuse me.

Hey, everyone, pay attention!

Yeah - Bill, she's changed her mind.

Sorry, sorry to interrupt.

This should be good.

Why don't you just let her speak?

I'm just having a laugh, that's all. You remember that - laughter?

or don't matey boy put a smile on your face?

-Careful.

-Why, what are you going to do?

-Phil.

-As I was saying, er...

I thought you were just going to have one? Phil?

We would...er..

Sorry, if I could have all of your attention, thank you.

-You've got mine.

-Phil!

We would just like to say thank you, thank you all for coming,

cos we're having a really, really good time.

I'll show you a good time, ha-ha...

Hey, Bill, getting a bit of deja vu here.

And I've got one, one question...

Just one, one two. Ha-ha.

One question... how much are you paying her?

HE LAUGHS

If you don't shut up talking about my missus like that, I'm going to sling you out of this pub meself.

-Where's Mum?

-Putting the baby to bed. Get him some water.

HE COUGHS

I'm fine, I'm all right, I'm all right.

-Come on.

-Oh, Bill, Bill, what's the matter? What's the matter with you?

-Careful, Phil!

-Just want to have a little dance with me Honey.

That's all, a little dance.

Come on! What are you doing? Get off of her!

Phil, Phil, get off!

GASPS

Billy!

Can somebody call an ambulance! Call an ambulance!

Sit down, Phil, sit down!

-Have you called one?

-Ambulance!

Phil! Phil!

So, I heard from Bobby.

I thought we were going to wait for the school.

I couldn't help myself, Ian, all right?

I just sent him an e-mail, and I've just had this back.

What is it - what's wrong?

See for yourself.

What am I missing?

Well, look again.

He's swapped football for hockey. I was bound to happen, wasn't it?

Look how happy he is.

He's enjoying himself, OK? Which is what YOU should be doing.

Ian, I've protected Bobby for so long,

I don't know what to do with myself now that he doesn't need me.

He will always need you, OK?

But he's not a little boy any more.

Here you go, table two, please.

I know you don't want to hear this, right,

and I don't want to admit it -

maybe we've done the right thing.

-Could you hold that for me, please?

-Oh, yeah.

Just keep it up there. Thank you.

I'm sorry, babe, this ain't exactly what I had in mind.

I'm marrying a Mitchell. This is exactly what I had in mind.

He ain't told you, has he?

Told me what?

What are you talking about?

-Told her what?

-Phil?!

You should've gone to the Vic.

I'd rather be here with you.

Shall I give you a little push?

I can't pretend everything's fine. I mean, I wish I could.

We'll find somewhere for Stacey, OK? I'm going to help you.

I am not talking about Stacey. Well, not exactly.

I know you're feeling overwhelmed.

No, it's not that, you don't understand. It's you.

Your face before, when you...

When you saw Arthur.

We...

We need to move on. Somehow.

What, what...put on a brave face?

-It's not fair.

-I know.

It's not fair! That little boy.

His mum isn't even well enough to look after him and you, you,

his real dad, you're stuck here with me.

Stuck? Who said anything about being stuck?

I love you.

I married you because I love you.

We're going to find a way to get past this. Together.

How? How can you be so sure?

I don't know. Just...

We have to try.

Let's face it. We haven't exactly got a choice.

It was a long time since we did that.

I thought they'd never go to sleep.

Hey, remember Laurie's fifth birthday,

and trying to get him to go to bed afterwards?

We took them for hamburgers

and the manager took the children on a tour of the restaurant.

And locked them in the freezer - I remember it well.

-I was furious.

-Yeah, well they were only in there for a few seconds.

And then Laurie wanted to try it in our fridge at home.

And he wouldn't go to bed until we showed him he couldn't fit.

Good memories.

The best memories.

Well, then...

I'll...I'll show you out.

Night, then, Pam.

Goodnight, Les.

Sorry. Where is he?

He's having an emergency endoscopy.

What's that? Is he going to be all right?

Look, we're here now, that's all that matters.

I had no idea.

I did. He told me.

He told you? And you did nothing, Sharon?

He said he was sick, Ben, but after everything he's put me

through, I was past caring.

What do you mean you was past caring?!

This isn't helping anyone, least of all Phil.

We've got to stick together.

Can we see him?

Let's find a doctor. See what's going on.

Is this what you wanted to talk to me about at the Vic?

No. I, er...

Ron...

It's about Joel.

We're so sorry.

When did this happen?

I doesn't exactly say.

This can't be right...

It can't be right, because it says here that the funeral was yesterday?

We only just found out.

I'm really sorry, Ron.

Oh, I remember when you used to give me a rub down

in me little towel.

That was a long time ago!

How bad was it, downstairs?

Do you want the truth?

Carnage, I'd say.

I hope Sharon's OK.

It was horrible, babe, honestly horrible.

You seen Whit?

I thought she was down there with you.

What? Do you need a hand?

No, no, it's pretty dead downstairs, so don't you worry yourself, Grandad.

Ain't it past your bedtime?

Here we go, you want some? Oh, you want some?

Oi, Oi, mind your brother.

Watch me bins, bombhead!

Why are you still wearing them? They're only readers.

What? Just cos I want to break them in, that's why.

You know, I think he's got your eyes.

Oh, cheers!

So, boy, my legacy to you is you will be wearing a pair of glasses.

Yeah! Let's hope the rest of him is all you, eh?

You all right in there, babe?

I'm fine. I'm just going to have a bath.

Well.. I can...I can join you if you want.

I said I'm fine.

Sharon, what's happened?

Mr Mitchell has given permission to discuss the situation.

Right, what exactly is the situation?

His liver is severely damaged.

I'm sorry to put it so candidly, but he simply must stop drinking.

Yeah, fat chance of that.

-Jay, don't.

-He'll be all right, though, won't he?

Mr Mitchell hasn't told you anything?

Your husband needs a transplant. Urgently.

If he doesn't stop drinking...

How long has he got?

-He really should have said something.

-How long?

Best-case scenario, maybe 12 months.

12 months?

If he carries on drinking, he'll be dead before the end of the year.