03/03/2016 EastEnders

So, what does that mean?

Well...

I think we should go and talk.

If that's what you want.

I came all this way, didn't I?

Sorry, mate.

Change of plan.

There you are.

-Take that and keep it, yeah?

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

JJ, upstairs.

But I want my pizza.

There you go.

I'll come and see you in a bit, yeah?

Look, just stop.

Listen to me, please.

There's a reason that they were in the bin.

I thought about telling you and then I just realised it was a mistake.

Lucas has no place in our lives.

But he's not going to give up, is he?

So I'll talk to the prison and I'll tell them

to tell him to stop contacting us.

The only way we're going to get through to him

-is if we have this out face to face.

-What do you mean?

-We go and see him.

-SHE SCOFFS

Just get this sorted once and for all.

Hello?

Mum?

Is that you?

Yes.

Everything OK?

Yeah. I'm fine.

-Vincent?

-Yeah?

Listen, I've been looking at these plans of yours, yeah?

How much is all this going to...cost?

About 30 grand.

How much?!

Well, we want Mum to be comfortable, don't we?

But what about your plans for the home gym?

Yeah, I'm sorry, but this has to take priority.

I think that Kim's got a point.

I have?

Well, yeah. You don't want months of builders traipsing in and out.

-Messy.

-What would YOU do?

Well, you could loan me some money

and I could get a flat

not far from the Square.

I'll get my laptop.

Not so fast.

You're staying, Mum.

No arguments.

I'm definitely coming again.

Good. OK.

Any word from Ronnie?

No, no. She's not picking up.

With a bit of luck, he'll have slung his hook.

I thought he seemed very nice.

And rather handsome to boot.

Yeah. Jack's lovely.

Smells really good too.

Yeah, all right. No need to go overboard.

What's happening about the party then?

-Oh, I just think we should call it a day, don't you?

-DOOR CLOSES

Ronnie?

Sorry I'm late. Happy birthday!

Thanks, Sharon. But...

the party's over.

Why, what's happened?

Your ex.

That's what's happened.

-Here we go.

-Ooh!

-One for you.

Thank you.

You really do know how to treat a girl, don't you?

Yeah, well, some of us have been on the train since the crack of dawn.

You know, it's funny.

After New Year's, I didn't think I'd ever come back here again.

Why did you?

Well, I had to see if there was any truth in Honey's message.

Was there?

Look, everything for Honey is...

-just like a big fairy tale.

-Mm.

So that's a no, then?

I didn't say that.

There you go again, dancing round the issue.

I'm not dancing around anything, it's just a lot to take in.

So is there anyone else on the scene?

Chance would be a fine thing.

What about you?

I've got a few options.

Of course you do.

I'll have you know I'm in my prime here.

Yeah, I could have any woman I wanted.

-Uh-huh. You've still got a massive ego then, yeah?

-Mm.

Yet here I am,

sat outside eating chips with my ex.

What does that say about me?

Glutton for punishment?

What?

You're such a closed book, Ronnie.

-No, I'm not.

-Well, give me something to work on here then.

OK. Jack...

..I missed you.

-That what you want to hear?

-Mm.

Yeah.

I'm such an idiot. The only reason why I said anything to Thelma

was because I thought Nancy had already told her.

It's discrimination, that's what it is.

She shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.

How IS Nancy?

She just needs a bit of time to cool off, that's all.

Oh. I suppose that's my slushy elbowed.

-Shall I say something to Thelma?

-No, son, there's no point.

The bird's a div, it's going to make no difference.

What we're going to do is we'll have everyone over, we'll have a nice bit of dinner

and we'll celebrate you and Whit properly.

I've got to slip back to work in a couple of hours.

-So we'll eat before you go.

-Another time, Mick.

-Baby, the boy's just got engaged.

-I could always knock up a shepherd's pie.

-Perfect.

-Lovely.

-I'll go and tell Nancy.

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

Tell Dropface I want her mush at that table. Yeah?

I got your message.

What was so urgent?

I need you to look after JJ for me.

What about the shop?

Well, Helen's going to cover. I'm only going to be a couple of hours.

Ah. Where are you going?

It's the carpentry course I've signed up for.

Denise has agreed to be my referee.

Surely it don't need the both of all you?

Well, you know, it's...

-moral support.

-Yeah.

-You ready?

-Yeah.

-HORN TOOTS

That'll be the taxi. Thank you.

Oh, hello. My name's Donna Yates.

I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Aldrich, please.

As soon as possible.

I'll see you Monday at ten.

Thank you. Bye.

Did you get all that, did you?

What...?

I was just concerned when you mentioned the doctor's, that's all.

I've got three months.

Six at a push.

It's a joke.

Well, as long as everything's all right then, Donna.

-Yeah. Couldn't be better.

-Hi, Donna.

I don't suppose you've seen Nancy, have you?

Well, if she wanted you to know where she was

she probably would've told you.

So you HAVE seen her?

Maybe you should give her a few days to cool off, yeah?

SHE SIGHS

Hey. Trouble?

Apart from my kids trying to kill each other, you mean.

Well, it can't be... that bad, surely?

SHE SIGHS

I thought Nancy was going to do Lee some real damage earlier.

I mean, I know all siblings fight.

But you want to stop it before it gets out of hand?

You think I'm overreacting, don't you?

No. Don't take anything for granted.

I learnt that the hard way.

What do you mean?

Just sort it, before it's too late.

Look at the state of you.

Just needed something to take the edge off.

You've been using that excuse so long you're starting to believe it.

What are you still doing here anyway?

Honey's gone to pick up William and Janet,

so I said I'd look after Matthew.

You just want an excuse to see Jack.

Careful, Phil. You almost sounded jealous then.

HE SCOFFS Of him?

As if.

I take it they're back on again?

Not if she knows what's good for her.

Well, at least one of us gets to have a happy ending, huh?

How's...?

How's Ben and Jay?

Coping fine without you.

I take it you've remembered it's Ian's court case this week.

-Course I have.

-Right.

Well, let's hope he gets a suspended sentence

or it's another life you've ruined.

YOU are starting to sound like a right bitter old cow, ain't ya?

Bitter?

I couldn't be happier.

I just hope Ronnie and Jack

know what they're letting themselves in for.

So. What do we do now?

Go back and face the music, I suppose.

Oh. Phil's going to love that, ain't he?

You shouldn't worry about what Phil thinks,

or anyone else for that matter. PHONE RINGS

Everything all right?

Yeah, nothing that can't wait.

So, are you going to give me an answer or not?

-Answer to what?

-Whether I had a wasted journey.

Come on. Look, I bought you chips...

the least you can do is be straight with me.

Let's...

just take things slowly.

So what am I supposed to do in the meantime?

I'm sure you'll think of something. HE CHUCKLES

Come on. I'm willing to put everything on the line for you,

the least you could do is meet me halfway.

Come here.

-What for?

-Get over here!

Oh!

So, any time you feel uncomfortable,

you just tell me, all right?

Jordan...

I'll leave you two to it.

What? You don't have to go, it's your house.

No, you're all right. I've had enough family dramas.

Thanks, Donna.

I ran away from home once.

Got as far as Stratford before I realised I'd left Boy George behind.

Who's Boy George?

It's the name I gave my teddy bear.

I ain't seen one of them for a while.

Don't really feel like I've had a lot to smile about, Mum.

So, I've been thinking...

How about we make you bar manager?

I don't want to be bar manager,

I just...

I just want you to treat me the same as my brother.

I don't know if you really understand

what it's been like for me...

living in Lee's shadow.

To you, it's like he's this...

hero.

And I know...

I know I'm behaving like a teenager...

..but that's because I don't have any independence...

..and I'm sick of depending on you and Dad

so that's why I've moved out.

All right. All right, so you want a bit of time out.

I get that. All right? Believe it or not,

I feel like escaping too sometimes.

Mum, I...I really need this.

But you're still working at the Vic,

which means you're going to see Lee every day.

So can't we just put all this bad feeling to one side?

I don't... I don't know.

Your dad really wants us to have dinner together later.

And I know that Lee and Whitney would love to see you there.

SHE SCOFFS

I'll think about it.

I might not have many GCSEs...

but one thing I got right was my kids.

Every time I look at you...

..my heart bursts with pride.

My little girl,

who wouldn't be seen dead in a dress...

has grown up to be a wise...

..strong...

..beautiful young woman...

..and I wouldn't change you for the world.

I wasn't sure if you'd come.

I tried writing. But erm...

..I expect you've been busy doing other things.

Look at you.

Can't believe it.

My little boy has grown into a big man.

Yeah, well, he's a dad now.

And a damn good one, I bet.

Yeah, he's got responsibilities.

You've just signed up for a carpentry course, haven't you?

Is that right?

Well, you always were the creative one in this family.

-I can't do this.

-Jordan!

Jordan...

please.

I'm not asking you to forgive me.

I'm just asking you to try and understand.

Back then...

Those were the actions of a desperate man.

So what are you now?

Now...

I'm just a dad...

wanting to get to know his son again.

If you'll let me.

Sharon?

Matthew's sleeping upstairs.

-Hello, Jack.

-Sharon.

You're looking well.

Yeah, well, there's nothing like a divorce

to put a spring in your step.

How's Dennis? I heard he was in hospital.

Yeah, he's a lot better now, thanks.

Yeah, I'd like to see him.

Well, I don't think that's a good idea, do you?

Listen, I'm going to go next door and see if Dot needs any shopping.

OK. Do you want to take the keys?

Yeah.

I hope that wasn't awkward for you.

No.

No, me and Jack were never right for each other.

So what's the score with you two?

SHE EXHALES

You tell me.

Do you still love him?

What kind of question is that?

An easy one, I'd have thought.

It's complicated.

What's the problem?

Too much has happened.

Well, it's worth another try, surely?

What if we keep hurting each other?

Then don't let that happen.

-It's not that simple.

-Well, why isn't it, Ronnie?

You know, just take all those bad memories and learn from them.

What, like you and Phil?

-Sorry.

-No. No, you're right.

But at least I gave it a damn good try.

You know, the way I see it, Ronnie -

you either take a chance

or spend the rest of your life wondering, "What if?"

I know which I'd prefer.

This is a first.

I thought, seeing as I've got my house back,

why don't we celebrate properly?

Oh - be a sweetie, please, and get me the plates.

The Chinese should be here any minute.

What?

Oh - I almost forgot.

Some bloke was asking after you earlier, Claudette.

Reckons that you and him go way back.

What did he look like?

Old.

What did he say...exactly?

Oh, just that you were quite the little minx back in the day.

SHE LAUGHS

Where are you going?

I just remembered,

I said I'd meet Donna for drinks.

Is anyone in?

Yeah. We're just about to eat.

Oh, good. I'm starving.

So what do you get up to in there all day?

I read...

and work out when I can.

They're kind of strict on what we get up to.

If only you were able to see JJ.

He's exactly like Jordan.

Yeah, he's got a mouth on him, all right.

Takes after his dad, does he?

Yeah.

So what about JJ's mum?

Ah, no, she's er...

She's not around any more.

So carpentry, yeah?

-Yeah.

-You won't be short of work.

Yeah, that's the plan.

They've got courses like that here, but erm...

it's kind of difficult to get on to, you know.

I've told Jordan that he can stay with me and Patrick

for as long as he wants to.

Cool, cool.

So erm...

any young ladies on the scene?

No. Not any more.

Well, there's time for that.

Hey...

Doesn't mean I'm not short on offers though.

THEY LAUGH

You see that? Chip off the old block for real.

Not how I remember ya.

We had some good times though, didn't we?

We had our moments.

I don't know about anyone else but I could use a coffee. Yeah?

Listen erm... Why don't you go and grab something and er...

..give us some time?

Yeah, you go.

I hope you told him where to go.

Mind your own business.

You two was never right for each other.

Oh, and you're an expert on relationships all of a sudden?

-He's ex-Old Bill for one...

-Oh, for goodness' sake.

..and he screwed with your head.

They lost a child, Phil.

And now she's got another one.

She don't need him any more.

Oh, look, just go upstairs and sober up, Phil.

Sooner or later,

one of you is going to screw up.

And it'll be left to me to pick up the pieces.

You can barely look after yourself.

You paper over the cracks all you like.

This is doomed, right from the start.

You mark my words.

Very good.

So erm, Donna...

sold any clothes lately?

What? I'm just making conversation.

Should she really be eating Chinese, Kim?

Oh, she loves a chop suey. Don't you, Pearl? Yeah!

I know when I have kids I'm going to make them eat properly.

Listen - it ain't easy cooking for a baby, you know.

Pearl is just like me.

She's very particular about what she puts in her mouth.

Well, we'll find out soon enough, won't we?

What are you talking about?

Oh. Er...

Yeah. I'm thinking of having a baby.

-You?!

-Babe...

-Well, what about the baby daddy?

-There isn't one.

What, you mean...?

Yeah, yeah. It's the immaculate conception, Kim.

Donna, why don't you wait till you're in a serious relationship?

Sorry...is this the 1950s?

It's hard enough when there's two of you.

-How are you going to manage on your own?

-I'll figure something out.

And what about the cost?

Babies don't come cheap, you know.

So, this sperm thing, yeah...?

Enough already.

Can you choose any one you like?

Yeah, I'm going to pick someone like Channing Tatum.

Really?

Oh, this is absolutely out of the question.

Since when do you make decisions for me?

Since when I knew what's best for you.

No, what's best for you, more like.

-Donna...

-No. No, Vincent.

Where does she get off telling me what I can and can't do?

You just can't stand the thought

that I might care about someone else.

That's enough, young lady.

There you go again.

I'm not some bird you can put in a cage, Mum.

We'll talk about this later.

The appointment's on Monday.

So, either you want to be a part of it, or you don't.

Erm... Who hung my picture the wrong way round?

Everything all right?

Dad was just saying...

Go on. You tell her.

-It's nothing.

-It's obviously something.

The prison has a scheme where you can...earn privileges, that's all.

-What sort of privileges?

-It would mean he could take a few courses,

maybe get a job in the kitchen or the library.

Yeah, I got the inspiration from Jordan talking about his carpentry.

What's that got to do with me?

-You know what, maybe now isn't the right time.

-No, I want to hear it.

Well, Dad thinks if you made a statement to the governor...

it would really help his case.

SHE SCOFFS

You can't just throw that at me.

It's probably too late now anyway.

Do you know what it took for me to come here today?

Come on, let's just get out of here. Come on.

Where does she get off talking to me like that?

-What? Who?

-My mum.

Like, trying to make decisions for me like I'm some kid.

That's exactly the same as my mum.

Well, it stops today.

I ain't having her telling me what to do.

Did you say anything to her?

Yeah, I told her to stop interfering.

Do you know, she thinks she can just click her fingers

and I'll come running. Well, not any more.

I've just put him in his high chair. Will you give him that?

Yeah, course.

Look, my train leaves in two hours.

And I need to know if it's worth me sticking round.

We don't need to make a decision now, do we?

Ron, we can't keep dragging this out.

You've waited two and a half years. What's another couple of months?

-You don't understand.

-Look...

I'm not saying I don't want this,

I'm just saying I don't want to rush things.

You were my wife. All right? We had a child.

What more is there to find out?

All I'm asking for is time.

You don't get it, do you?

I need an answer. Today.

I can't deal with this now, Jack, all right? I've got quite a lot going on.

Then...let's go away.

Let's go away somewhere.

-Where?

-I don't know. Anywhere.

I've got Matthew to think about.

There you go again. Pulling down the shutters.

Ron, do you love me or not?

-Why are you asking me a question like that now for?

-Cos I need to know.

I care about you.

-That's not what I asked.

-Please... Please, Jack.

So there's my answer.

-Where are you going?

-I told you.

My train leaves at seven.

If I go out that door, that is it between me and you.

DOOR CLOSES

-Have you been up on that roof again?

-Just doing a spot of twitching.

It's amazing what you can see up there.

-ALARM BEEPS

-Perfect timing.

-That'll be my shepherd's pie.

-Turn it in.

Lee, Whit, your grub's up.

Tina, Shirley and Buster, they're going to be here in a bit, so...

Still no sign of Nance, I see.

Are we going to start this shepherd's pie or not?

Lee, go and fetch your sister, I'm starving.

Well, you can't.

What?

Well...we should have a toast, shouldn't we?

To Lee and Whitney.

-BOTH, MONOTONOUSLY:

-To Lee and Whitney.

Oh, here she is!

-Grab a plate.

-No, I'm not eating actually.

What?

I've just come to tell you you need to find a new barmaid.

What you talking about?

I'm quitting the Vic.

-You think I should talk to Donna?

-Leave it.

Oh... So, I'm the bad cop here, am I?

The physical demands of having a baby might be too much for her.

Come on. I think Donna knows her condition better than anyone.

She hasn't got the first idea

how hard this is going to be.

Then we'll support her.

What, you think it's as easy as turning up at the doctor's

and asking for a baby?

These things cost money.

And we'll find it.

We could be talking... tens of thousands here.

All right. So if I find the money, you'll help her, yeah?

-That depends.

-On what?

Well - Donna can be a stubborn little madam when she wants to be.

She won't take money from YOU.

-Me, on the other hand...

-All right, fine.

Then I'll contact the bank first thing.

Oh. And Vincent...

let's keep this between ourselves.

You know how proud Donna is, eh?

-How's he been?

-Oh...

As good as gold.

You understand that I cannot do this, don't you?

He should have never asked you.

It's just erm...

What?

Maybe it'd be good for him to have something else to think about.

He'd also get more visiting hours

which means JJ could...get a chance to know his grandad.

You want me to help HIM?

It's...it's not my choice to make.

It's just...

..this could be his chance to...to really change.

Fine. Fine.

If it's what you want,

I'll contact the governor first thing,

but I am only doing this for you.

-You understand that, don't you?

-Yeah.

He's nodded off, Ronnie. I'm going to make a move.

Where's Jack?

He's gone.

He's coming back, though, isn't he?

Oh... Ronnie, I don't understand you.

Have you learnt nothing from me and Phil?

You know, you've got a good man there.

You're just too stubborn to admit you need him too.

PHONE RINGS

Delphine, where are you?

Jack!

I tried calling earlier, you didn't pick up.

Did you get everything sorted?

Yeah, there's nothing for me here now.

Well, come on then, don't keep me in suspense.

-Did you get your dress?

-Yeah!

Come on then, let me have a sneak peek.

Non. Not until the wedding. St Pancras, please!

SHE GIGGLES

Ah!

PHONE RINGS

I'll get this outside.

Yeah. It's all sorted.

Yeah.

Yeah, it was good seeing you again too.

Hey, just...promise me one thing.

Denise doesn't get caught up in this.

Don't worry, son.

I know exactly what I'm doing.

All right.