25/02/2016 Part 2 EastEnders

HORN BLARES

What's this all about?

What you talking about? It's yours, you string.

Shut up!

For your new job at The Rat.

Oh, all right for some!

Wicked.

Cheers, Dad. It's the nuts.

Oh! New car? Bit small, innit?

Don't matter how big it is.

It's what you do with it that counts. You know what I mean?

True, true.

What? You have not seriously bought him a car.

He needs it for work.

I can't have him mincing about on buses, can I?

I assume you got me one, then?

You only have to come down the stairs.

You ain't got a licence, Nance, have you, to be fair?

Fair? Do not chat to me about fair.

Come on, it's not like I ain't gonna give you lifts everywhere.

All right, all right. I'll talk to her. Jump in.

Father and son, so close.

You ain't got the guts to chuck a spanner in.

It was me who messed up, not Mick.

Let's hope Lee sees it that way.

Yeah. He will. I'm gonna tell him everything...today.

Walford Gazette. What are they after, an advert?

Restaurant of the Year. They want us to enter.

Bit late for that, ain't it?

Morning.

Oh, erm, he's off to see our accountant this morning.

Go through Costmart's offer.

You're rushing into this, ain't ya?

What choice have we got? It's either that or the caff.

That caff's been in this family for years.

-You'll easily get a buyer for the chippy.

-No.

No, because that's our main earner.

The restaurant could be, if you just gave it a push.

Kathy, the decision has been made.

Ian always dreamed of running his own restaurant,

ever since he was a kid selling veg out there.

Yeah, I know...

Well, then, for his sake, Jane.

If you're gonna go out, at least go out with the tills ringing.

It's tight round here, innit?

-Watch the front of me motor.

-I'm not hitting your motor.

That's it. There you go.

Sweet?

Nancy's never gonna forgive me, is she?

Well, you need to make amends with her,

but The Rat is no place for Nancy.

She's got a good job here. We're gonna look after her.

I dunno, Dad. I mean, I really appreciate this and everything.

I just feel it's a bit much.

I don't want to be rubbing salt in the wound.

You've had a tough year, Lee. OK? You know, this job.

It's a good opportunity. You know?

You need to make the most of it.

Well, thanks, Dad.

All I want to do is make you and Mum proud.

You do, son. You do.

All right? Now, sort this bit of parking out. It's outrageous.

-It's a perfectly decent bit of parking.

-Terrible.

-Don't know what you're talking about.

-Terrible.

I only came in here for a mug of tea.

Yeah, well, the more you have, the longer I get to see you.

I don't suppose you two girls get a moment to yourselves,

what with what you've taken on.

I'll have a doughnut to take away.

Lily is as good as gold.

I hate to think of Stacey, you know, stuck in that institution.

Dot, it's the best place for her and the baby.

You know, I heard that Martin had gone off somewhere.

America.

America?

Yeah. He's gone to stay with Michelle for a little while.

All that way across the Atlantic, leaving Stacey on her own? Why?

Well, it's not been easy for Martin, you know, coping with everything.

Yeah, but it's not right, Sonia. It's not right.

I mean, Pauline, she'd turn in her grave.

Well, Stacey can focus on the baby now.

You know, she... It's good for her. She can bond with it.

Is anyone keeping an eye on her?

Well, Son went yesterday.

What about that mother of hers? That Jean.

She ain't well either.

Oh, crikey. So Stacey ain't got no support.

Look, I'll go up there tomorrow if I can.

What's the address?

Well, it's in Essex somewhere.

Well, there are trains, aren't there? Hey, Tina, you got a pencil?

Take this address down.

I dunno what's wrong with him. He just won't settle.

I think that he was better off in the nursery.

Give yourself a chance, Stacey. It's only been one night.

He's probably just overtired.

Well, so am I. I spent half the night warming up his milk.

Did you read the leaflet I gave you on breast feeding?

Yeah, I flicked through it.

You thought any more about going back to it?

No. I told you, I don't want to.

Is there something in particular you're worried about?

If we talked about it, maybe I can help.

Oh, I dunno.

It's just... When he was born, he was strapped to me 24/7 and...

And I think I'm just scared that if we get that close, then...

I dunno, it might all start coming back.

Nancy! Sometime today would be nice!

Go easy on her, babe. She's seen Lee's motor, she's not happy.

I told you there'd be trouble.

Why she wants to work for Thelma is beyond me.

I mean, rough as, that one.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Well, maybe we should start giving her a bit more responsibility here.

-What do you reckon?

-She's still having seizures, Mick.

We ain't putting any extra pressure on her.

-Oh, hello, babe.

-Hello. Hey.

-Jane.

-Oh, morning. Um,

it was just to let you know that we're doing

a bit of a push in Beales today.

20% off?

Yeah. Just for today, you know. See how it goes.

Well, does this mean you're not selling?

Well, it won't hurt to drum up some business, will it?

No offers?

Er...just, just one.

Oh, from who?

Some chain.

A restaurant?

I mean, last thing we want is another fast food joint moving in.

We want to go up-market, not down.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Er...well, give us some here.

-We'll dish them out. Dish 'em out.

-Are you sure?

Yeah, whatever we can do to help.

Might even treat you later, Mrs Carter.

Ooh, get you! Generous to a fault, ain't he?

Well, look... er...you won't be disappointed!

Promise. Thanks.

All right, see you later.

Ta, babe.

Wahey! Happy Birthday, son!

There's a little something inside.

Ahh, thanks, Grandad!

Oh, and party tonight, don't forget.

Er, is your... Is your nan going?

As if she'd miss a knees-up.

Don't suppose she's said anything about seeing me with Claudette?

No, nothing.

She was only asking a favour.

It is still hard for Nan. You know?

She needs to feel like she can trust you again.

Well, we've been getting on so well...

I was really hoping I could move back in.

Well, she's just there, Grandad. Go and speak to her.

Yeah, I don't want to seem pushy.

Shall I have a word?

Er...no.

I've tried everything to put things right.

Well, then, it's time to go back to basics.

Come to my party tonight and woo her all over again.

You think?

Remind her of the man she fell for.

-Oh, thank you, Pam.

-Yeah?

Fish pie? Again?

Courtesy of our very own Whitney Berry here.

I dunno about that!

How you feeling? Better?

Oh, erm, yeah. Much better, thanks.

You are still a bit flushed.

Oh, that'll be the hormones. Plays havoc with your skin.

You know, you should get Ben to treat you to a facial.

Least he can do.

Er...I just popped in for next week's rota.

Actually, I was wondering if you could work tonight?

We've got a party later.

Yeah, yeah, that's fine, I'll, er...

I'll see you later, then.

Bye.

You should be biting her hand off to mingle

with some good-looking young men.

I'm not just going to get pregnant by some random.

Oh, Abi, sweetheart. You can't see, can you?

What?

You're gorgeous. You could have any man you wanted.

Oh, yeah, bring 'em on(!)

Except for the fact you've no self-belief.

I know what it's like to have an attractive older sister.

Oh, thanks(!)

I just mean, you mustn't let it hold you back.

I...I don't.

Lauren's on the other side of the world now, so if you

want to keep Ben, time to step out of the shadows and have some fun.

What you doing?

Waiting for you. Come on, jump in!

Lee, I ain't got long...

What? Let's just go for a little spin.

I need to talk to you about something.

Erm, can we have a quick chat?

Yeah. Let's have a chat in the car. Get in!

Ta, thank you.

Stacey.

Oh, Dot!

I ain't intruding, am I?

No. No. Course not.

Come and... Come and sit down.

Right.

It's so nice of you to come all this way.

It's no trouble.

I mean, Pauline, my dear friend, God rest her soul,

she'd want me to come and keep an eye on you and the baby.

Oh, ain't he lovely? He's so good natured.

So calm.

How are you, Stacey?

I'm trying, Dot. I am trying.

I'm ever so disappointed in Martin. I mean, swanning off like that.

I hope Michelle knocks some sense into him, you know,

before he comes back.

I don't think he's coming back, Dot.

Not coming back? Why not?

I've let them down.

Course you ain't.

I have. I've... I've messed everything up.

-Oh, here we go. Look at this.

-Jane, thanks, wow!

Ohh, yes!

How did this happen?

Oh, I just handed out a few cards.

What did you do that for?

All right, Ian?

Mum, why aren't you on the stall?

Don't worry, Pam's keeping an eye on it for me.

This looks gorgeous, Ian!

Oh. I'm... I'm glad you're enjoying it!

What are the Carters doing here, they've got their own lunch trade?

Can't you just be happy I've doubled ours? Come on, chop chop.

Your pinny awaits.

This time next year, we could have our own pub.

-I need to tell you something.

-Me and you behind the bar, just like me mum and dad.

Lee, I need to tell you something...

Only it'll be better, cos you can actually cook...

I kissed your dad.

I was confused and it meant nothing. I thought you should know.

I wanted you to know.

What do you mean, you were confused?

It wasn't Mick's fault. It was my fault.

It was all my fault.

I'm so sorry.

Sorry. Listen, I'm running really late for work

and Lily's just been sick at school.

I can't get hold of Tina.

You couldn't pick her up for me, could ya?

-Erm...

-Go on.

Are you sure?

Yeah, just go.

Sorry if I'm interrupting.

No, you're all right. I'll be as quick as I can.

-You're an angel, thank you.

-All right.

I'm really sorry.

HE LAUGHS EXCITEDLY

What's all this?

A new dress for my party tonight.

Oh, Paul...

And I thought, maybe we could knock off early...

I could do your hair?

Well, you're the belle of the ball, not me. Ohh...

Um...Grandad's going to be there.

Well, course he is.

Well, I thought, you know, you were getting on well again.

-And...

-Yes, we are.

He didn't mean to run into Claudette.

Oh, they're bound to bump into each other, Paul.

I know it's a big step.

Um...and I probably shouldn't say anything, but, um...

..he'd really love to move back home.

What do you think?

I've given it some thought.

Oh. Brilliant! Well, um, maybe you could chat about it later tonight?

Well, we'll see how it goes.

You're totally amazing.

Don't be daft!

No. Seriously. And the way you've done your best to

try and understand.

You'd do the same for the right man.

Thank you, Paul.

It's all right. I'm glad you like it.

Oh, sorry, mate.

Cyril? It's Pam Coker.

Any chance of you delivering my order today?

What, are you not working at all today?

You been drink-driving already?

Where's Dad?

He's, um... He's taken Mum to Beales. Why?

You know he kissed Whitney?

Shut up. No way!

Yeah, yeah. She just told me.

Well, she's obviously lying.

Oh...

she should've kept her mouth shut.

What?

You knew?!

She's been after him for a few weeks.

Who else knows?

-Just your mum.

-What, you are joking?

I ain't having this!

Wait! Lee, wait!

Lee. Wait. Wait, Lee!

I got hold of Tina. She's gone for Lily instead...

Oi! What is wrong with you?!

I'm sorry.

What? What, so you ain't denying it?

There's no denying it.

Did you seriously try it on with my dad?

Well, no. It wasn't like that.

What you saying then? What, he got hold of you?!

No! It was just a kiss. I told you that.

Oh, tickety-boo, then(!)

I swear down, I'm gonna punch this girl.

No, no, no, no. Wait. Leave him.

Nancy, you know what he's like.

He'll go out there and he'll do something stupid.

He's already done something stupid, getting with you, ain't he?

I love him.

Nah, do you know what, you've got five minutes to go upstairs

and pack your bags.

No. No, not unless Mick and Linda have said something.

If Nancy says you're going, you're going.

What sisters are for.

I'm not joking.

Fine.

There we go.

Mmm... Lovely. Stacey, do you remember at Christmas...

..you asked me about the Three Wise Men?

And I told you that story about King Herod...

It's... It's all a bit of a blur, to be honest.

Well, I feel ever so guilty. I feel it was my fault.

Cos I didn't mean to frighten you.

Dot, I was ill. Nothing you said made any difference.

It must have been a very scary time.

But you see...

though it might seem as if God was part of you being poorly,

he wasn't.

Cos he ain't some old man in the sky.

He's a loving force. And he's always with you.

And he still is...

Stacey, time for a feed.

Oh, I better be going then.

Oh, no. It's...it's all right. Er...

Anya thinks that I should feed Arthur myself...

Oh. Well, it's what you think that counts, isn't it?

Do you want to?

Well, I'm...

I'm just scared that it'll spark things off again.

Well, that's why you're here, ain't it? You know, so the nurses...

the doctors, they can keep a watch on you.

And they'll, er, be able to see if anything...

But what if, erm...

what if me and Arthur can't get close again?

Oh, I can't see that happening.

Yeah, but it's... it's been weeks, Dot.

What if he doesn't remember me, his mum?

Oh, Stacey, even in your darkest times you was a wonderful mother.

You were so loving, so attentive. I mean, he'll sense it.

He'll be safe with you.

-Lovely, that was, Ian. Lovely burger.

-Glad you enjoyed it, Mick.

Be a shame to see this place go. Won't it?

-Certainly will.

-Yeah, it's lovely.

Good little family business an' all.

-Yeah. Well, nothing's been signed yet, has it?

-Oi!

-Whoa, whoa, whoa!

-Was that the plan, was it?

-Buy me a motor, keep me sweet?

-What you on about?

What do you mean, what am I on about?

So Whit's lying, is she? You didn't kiss her?

I bet you had a right laugh, doing the dirty on me and Mum.

-Come on now, Lee...

-Slow down.

-We'll take this outside.

-What?

Oh, what, so you're ashamed now, are you?

-All right, I've done nothing to you.

-Don't lie to me!

Oi! That's enough!

What, you'd hit your mum as well, would you?

Mick, get your son out of here.

Apologies. All right? Apologies.

I'll, erm... I'll pay for the damage.

I don't think chocolate helps poorly tummies, does it?

Tina, could I leave this stuff here for a sec?

I've got to go find Lee.

Of course. What's happened?

Um...Lee kicked off cos I've messed up.

Hey. It can't be that bad. All right? What have you done?

Goodbye, little Arthur. Arthur the second.

I'll be back to see you very soon.

Is that all right with you?

Oh, I'd love that, Dot.

Anyway, you'll be out of here very soon.

I bet I'm the talk of the Square.

Everybody thinks a lot of you.

After the show I made?

We all want the best for you, Stacey.

You'll see, when you get back home.

ARTHUR GRIZZLES

There! Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

Lee, where are you? Please call me back.

Whit...

Where is he, Mick?

Why did you tell him?

Because I had to be honest.

Well, don't worry, all right? We'll sort it.

Come on.

I'm, er, just gonna see how everyone's doing.

Gonna check out the talent, hey?

Tonight could be the night!

What I'd give to be your age again.

Relax, enjoy.

I'll try.

Be discreet. You're meant to be expecting already, don't forget.

Bit more.

Oh, Grandad. Er, Nan's just over there.

Wow, she looks amazing.

Well, go on, then.

Is this seat taken?

I was keeping it for you.

What's this?

Oh, it's just a little something.

Well, I am being treated today. Paul bought me this dress earlier.

Yes, you're...beautiful.

Oh, the Dave Clark Five!

Remember going to see them at the Tottenham Royal?

I remember being out most of the night.

We walked round the park for hours, waiting for the sun to come up.

And my old mum went loopy.

I was banned from seeing you for weeks.

-As if that stopped you.

-Les!

No sign of him, blower's still off.

He'll be back, tail between his legs, full of apologies.

What? He's not the one who should be apologising, is he?

What? Hold up, what you talking about?

It was a silly misunderstanding.

Your dad would never do anything like that. I mean, Whitney?

-Come on.

-Right, so it was all her then?

Course it was.

Your dad is a very attractive man.

Not his fault he has to fight them off.

Nice...

Always thought you preferred Wales to Torquay.

Well, we had some nice times in that caravan, but all that rain...

Good excuse to stay indoors for a cuddle.

What's up?

Nothing. It's just...

Pam...

..I don't want to rush things, but...you do want us

to try again, don't you?

You can move back in tonight, if you like.

You sure?

-Go and pick up your things at Billy's.

-Oh!

TEXT ALERT

PHONE RINGS

-Hiya!

-Sorry, got to take this call.

Dee wouldn't lie.

I'm telling you, she saw Claudette puncture Pearl's castle.

Listen, my mum's many things but she's not violent.

Oh, please!

My old man, right? He always knows what to say and what to do.

You got a problem, he'll sort it.

All right? He's... He's like Mr Fix It.

He ain't weak like me.

Don't tell me this is gonna be one of those "pity me" conversations.

Nah, nah. But it's true, ain't it?

Women just don't like weakness in men.

It's like...it's like a genes thing.

Well, I can't deny, I like a bit of meat on the bone.

I'm not too fussed about what goes on upstairs.

-Cheers(!)

-No, but I lucked out with you, babe.

Who would you go for, honestly?

Who would you go for, out of me and me dad?

If I had to choose?

Well, your dad's got a certain charm about him.

If you like that sort of thing.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I've never had any complaints, if you know what I mean?

-OK.

-Right.

Bless...

Well...

But then again, you have past your sell-by date a little bit, darlin'.

Ha! In your dreams, sunshine!

Yeah, um...you got to go.

-Absolutely.

-Can I take that?

You can take anything you like. Just get out of here.

OK. All right.

Sorry, guys, sorry about this.

OK. All right. There you go.

Up the Hammers! Wahey!

Yeah, don't rush to come back. You hear?

I won't be a minute. Just get my things.

Is that Cyril?

What's he doing here?

I've had a bit of a change around.

Single beds?

Is that all right, Les?

Well...I... I suppose.

It's just... I feel a bit more comfortable this way.

Well, that's all that matters to me, Birdie.

Here, here, give us a bit of that.

What? There's like loads of drink at The Vic.

That's the last place I wanna be at the minute.

Why?

I'm sick of being the resident joke.

That's my job!

What you talking about? You've got loads going for you.

Like what?

You're a lovely girl... Ben's a lucky fella.

-Thanks.

-SHE GIGGLES

I wish he thought so.

I swear yous two were loved up. Having a kid, ain't ya?

He hardly touches me now. Can't remember the last time.

Well, that's his problem, not yours.

Well, anyway, you've got Whitney.

And she is, like, totally gorgeous.

Yeah, well, that's over.

What? Why?

Can I ask you an hyp...hypo... hypothetical...

hypothetical question?

If you... If you had the choice, who would you go for?

Me or me dad?

Oh, your dad's like well old!

He's old, ain't he? That's what I was thinking!

Takings are up.

Really? I'm surprised we made anything with 20% off.

Yeah, but it was worth it, wasn't it? I mean...

the place felt alive again.

Mum put you up to it, didn't she?

Ian, I really think we can make this place work.

Love, what you did, all right, was smashing.

OK? But it doesn't change anything.

I had an e-mail from the school.

They want their sponsor money now. And the school fees

and sports kit, school trips...

What about us, Ian? This. This is everything we've worked for.

Bobby comes first now.

Yeah, we had dreams and ambitions, but we're not those people any more.

Yeah, but we can be, can't we?

Love, it's too risky to keep this place on.

I don't want to take risks any more.

So I phoned the estate agent and I have accepted Costmart's offer.

Beales is sold.

LAUGHTER

Wait, wait, wait. I ain't got anything...

-Um, yeah, yeah, that's fine.

-You sure?

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.