19/04/2016 EastEnders

I said move.

See, I told you he had no idea.

-You knew?

-No! Why do you think we were fighting?!

When Star said older, I thought she just meant like a year...

-Star? Who is Star?

-Linzi. Your girlfriend.

The one you've been all over.

She's her best mate.

-Linzi's not even her real name, Jay!

-Hang on, hang on.

She's in your year?

Yes, Jay.

She's 14.

You've got to chuck a coin in the Trevi fountain.

-Yeah, cos apparently that guarantees your return to Rome.

-What? Yeah, I read that in the guide book.

-Do people really nick coins out of there?

-Yeah. Just put magnets on the end of fishing rods.

And Tam, you'll love the Colosseum, man. It's wicked.

-We just wanna see everything, don't we?

-We?

Yeah. Um, Tam's decided he's coming to Italy with me.

Oh.

Isn't that great, Mum?

Yeah. Great.

-I'm hungry.

-I know, but just go upstairs and get changed.

And I'll make you something.

PHONE RINGS

Oh, for...

-Dad!

-Yeah, all right!

-What did I tell you?

-It's Ammi.

Oh.

Don't come in here. Go upstairs and get changed, please.

Zainab?

No, I... I was just, er...

just cooking. Why, what is it?

When?

They're asking a hundred quid to join the darts league

and 25 quid per player after that.

Tracey'll be up for it, I reckon. And Kathy.

Then all we need is a name and a team captain.

Perhaps we could get Thelma on board. Hm?

We could sail through to the finals with her in charge.

Linda?

Sorry. Sorry.

Let me guess, huh? It's Nancy.

I know I should be relieved that Tam's going with her now,

I just... I feel like this place has a revolving door.

As soon as I get one back, another one goes.

You know, a lot of kids leave home and never come back.

But yours always do. And do you know why?

Because you and Mick have made this their home.

And she will come back to it, darling.

Do you think I'm being selfish?

No. Of course not. Look, you're bound to worry,

-but don't let that spoil the last few days you've got together.

-Mm.

-Thanks, Sharon.

-You're welcome.

Talking of quality time,

have you managed to organise anything with Ben and Jay?

No, no. They've got their own stuff going on now, haven't they?

Looks like a good team. Give us that pen.

And I reckon we've got ourselves the perfect team captain.

Thanks.

Jay, Jay. Just call me back.

Oh, no, look, leave it.

I wouldn't write me off just yet.

I wouldn't dream of it.

That was a great meeting.

It felt like you really started to open up.

How do you feel?

Yeah. I feel a lot better than I felt earlier.

First dry day. You're doing so well, Phil.

Well, it ain't been easy.

Look, we're not supposed to,

but how about a cup of tea before you head off?

They do really good custard slices in the canteen.

And I bet you could do with the sugar, right?

Yeah, yeah, why not? I'll text Jay.

You mentioned him a lot in the meeting.

But he's not your son, is that right?

No. But he's as good as.

None of this would have been possible without him.

Or Louise.

Yeah. It's important to have someone you can trust.

Believe me, I know.

-Cheers for the lift.

-I'm going to go and get changed.

Get her skanky handprints off of me.

Star's my mate and she likes you. Like, really.

And she told me. About the hotel.

Look...

-You're not going to tell anyone, are you?

-It just don't add up.

Where did you think she was every day?

I didn't ask.

Oh, what's wrong? Couldn't find anyone your own age?

PHONE RINGS

Yeah, I will do, but first I've got to get back and talk to the council

and let them know I'm leaving before the traders do.

No, trust me, they love a scandal.

OK. As long as you tell him

before we actually get on the plane on Friday.

Hey. Martin told me you'd be here. Why aren't you at work?

Never mind. Never mind. Um...

I just had a phone call from your mum...

She's getting married!

To who?

I don't know.

-Dad?

-I don't know! She...

She said she wants you and Kamil

to go to Pakistan for the wedding.

They're paying for first-class tickets.

Oh, well, there must be a shortage of relatives on her side then.

Well, look, Shabnam's not going to go

-so I just thought you might want to be there.

-No, Dad.

I actually would have preferred her to be here when we needed her.

So you have my ticket. You take Kamil.

Dad, you don't have to stay.

OK? Just drop him off then go and see Dada and Inzamam.

-Are you sure?

-Positive.

Me and Nancy have made a decision.

So are we going then, Dad?

Well, it looks like it. Yes.

Yeah, it's a double deluxe with a Jacuzzi in it,

under Ben Mitchell.

Yeah, I wanna cancel it, mate. Yeah.

Yes, I know, but I don't really care about the money,

just cancel it for me, yeah?

Done? Lovely, cheers.

Will there be elephants at the wedding?

What's all this?

Oh, I've got to take Kamil to Pakistan

for Zainab's wedding.

-Oh, she's...she's getting re-married?

-Yeah.

-To who?

Well, judging by the money she's sent for the flights,

he's Pakistan's answer to Donald Trump.

Well, at least you get a free holiday out of it.

Yeah, well... I can picture her smug face when she introduces us.

She's probably told him I'm a loser already.

What you talking about? You're a catch. Ain't he, Jane?

You just need to get more confidence in yourself.

You never know. You might meet someone whilst you're over there.

-What, at his ex-wife's wedding?

-Yeah.

You've just got to back into it, you know? Gotta get back on the horse.

It's not always that easy, Tina.

-Right.

-Hey! What are you doing?

I am introducing you to a whole new world of women.

Lovely. Thank you very much. Take care of yourself, yeah?

Martin...

So I tried to take a selfie of me and Ollie

and my phone keeps dropping out. I nearly smashed it to pieces.

Oh, it's probably just a one-off,

ain't it? Here you are. There you go.

-Well, no. How do I know the same thing ain't going to happen?

-Of course it won't, will it?

Look, come on then. Here.

We'll road test it then, yeah? Come on, Donna, come and get in here.

-I'm busy.

-Oh, come on, it won't take long.

Bring that face with you and all.

-You are going to smile though, yeah?

-Yes, all right.

-Ready? Ready...

Oh. Just the one-off then.

Ah, Whit, I'm really sorry. I'll give you your money back.

Yeah. Where did you get them?

-Where do you think? Fat Elvis.

-Oh, well.

It's all right! I'll just take 'em back, won't I?

Good luck with that. He don't do refunds.

You know, I'm not sure how I feel about this.

Chill out, everyone does it.

-Not everyone.

-People live busy lives.

No-one has got time to go trawling around pubs and clubs no more.

There you go. What do you reckon?

Fit or what?!

-Hey, check me out!

-What did you do?

Stuck a filter on it. Knocks at least ten years off.

There are some really attractive women on here!

Carmel. Hi.

Sorry, Carmel. What can I get you?

Coffee, please, Jane.

-Er... Let me get that.

-No. Thanks.

What about this one? Jill from Southwark.

She is gorgeous! Definitely yes!

-Hey. What are you doing?!

-Well, you like her, don't you?

-Well, yeah. But...

-Before you get too excited,

best check she's not over 40.

Ah! Oh, don't tell me we're out of painkillers.

No, there's some out the back, I think. You got a headache?

No, I'm burning up. I think I must be coming down with something. Come here. See.

You feel all right to me.

Do you know, I might crank this up a bit.

Fancy a drink later?

Everything all right?

Nothing a bucket of wine wouldn't fix.

Well, you'll have to start without me,

-cos I'm in here till closing, aren't I?

-Um...I'll cash up.

-What about your kids?

-No problem. You know, I'll call Billy.

-You could do with a break.

-All right, if you're sure.

We might as well go to Beale's,

cos I can't be drinking on an empty stomach,

not with the way I've been feeling.

Oh, and Carmel, shut that door on your way out.

Bit nippy in here, ain't it?

Hey?

Oh, Stace! You OK? How's little Arthur?

Yeah, good thanks.

Stace, what are you doing out?

We've run out of nappies.

I thought we had loads of them. Why didn't you just send Kyle out?

He's looking after Lily and Arthur. I didn't want to interrupt their game.

-Anyway, we need loads of stuff. Soap, powder, toilet roll, stuff for tea.

-Yeah, yeah.

I'm going to need more than that.

Yeah. Um...thing is... Um...

-I had to do a few refunds.

-Er, Martin? Here you go.

From last week, remember?

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to pay you back.

It totally slipped my mind. Happens at my age.

Yeah, yeah. Course. There you go.

Thanks. See you later.

Thanks for that.

It's the least I can do.

-Where's Kamil?

-He's got a play date. And he's not the only one.

-You've got a date?

-Yep.

When did this happen?

-About 15 minutes ago.

-How?

You've got to move with the times, Tam. You can't live in the Dark Ages.

Is this an actual date with a female human?

Yeah. Look.

Jill, 34, works in marketing,

lives in Southwark.

Apparently it's a match.

You don't think she's a bit young?

Yeah, well...your mother's moving on. Why shouldn't I?

Life's too short. And from now on, I intend to live it.

Yeah? Yeah, you should do that.

-Exactly!

-Grab every opportunity.

-Yeah!

So, I've quit my job. And I'm going to Italy with Nancy.

There you go. Cheers.

Same again, please, Sharon.

-You don't have to hide in a corner, you know.

-Yeah.

You have the right to see whoever you want, Ben.

Wish you'd tell Dad that.

Well, it's not my place, darling. Not any more.

We miss you, you know. Home ain't the same without you.

Have it on me.

Give us a pint, please, Sharon.

Bit of Dutch courage, eh?

Yeah. Something like that. Yeah.

-So what time are you meeting Linzi tonight?

-I ain't.

Why not? You were really looking forward to it.

Nah. I'm not in the mood now.

PHONE RINGS

-Have you and Phil had words?

-Nah. It's not that. No. He's calling about Louise.

-I had to pick her up from school. She got suspended for fighting.

-What, on her first day?

Who was she fighting with?

Just some girl.

Well, you're going to have to tell Phil about it.

You can't just ignore him.

Look, there is something, right...

-PHONE BEEPS

-Yeah?

Jay?

-I've got to go. Some bloke's coming to get his car.

-Jay?!

-Are you sure you're OK?

-Of course!

I just don't want you to think I'm abandoning you.

PHONE BEEPS I'll be fine.

Hm. I'll be fine. In fact, just wait there.

Your mum transferred me the money for the flights.

So...

Here.

-No, Dad...

-Just take your share.

-What about you and Kamil?

-Me and Kamil can fly economy. Your mum's not going to know.

Dad...

Look, Tam. Most parents put their children first.

Now's her chance.

I've been trying to call you.

Yeah, I know.

Jay, I was going to tell you...

Oh, was you? When, after your GCSEs?

Look, I know you're angry, but...

Does your mum know you're here, does she? Star?

Why are you being like this?

Just go, will you?

No. I ain't going anywhere until you listen to me.

Please, Jay.

-How did he get on?

-Really good. He's definitely their favourite at play group.

-Course he is! He's a Carter, ain't he? Takes after his brother.

-Who, Johnny?

Anyone seen my prescription?

-Try the drawer of that little wooden thing next to the bin.

-Yep.

Imagine when he gets older.

He's going to have all that chat to go with his good looks.

He'll be unstoppable, won't he?

Right, I've got it.

Um, Nance. What you getting? Extra pills?

Yeah, well, I need at least enough to last me a few months, so...

I'd better go cos the chemist shuts at six.

OK.

-I was just coming to find you.

-All right. What's that?

Call it Dad's blessing by way of Mum.

It's the money that she sent him for the flights.

He wants me to keep it.

But you're not actually going to, are you?

-What?

-It's just... Well, it's not even hers, is it?

-It's from the rich bloke that she's marrying.

-Tam...

And once we get jobs we could pay her back so technically it would be a loan.

What?

That...that is a lot of money.

Think what we could do with that.

You never forced me to do anything.

I mean, that's what's so great about you.

You've never treated me like a kid.

Yeah, because I didn't think you was one.

Jay, we fit. You know we do.

Oh, you're 14, Linzi!

I'm the same girl I was yesterday.

They lock people up for stuff like this.

But you ain't done nothing wrong.

What about the hotel, hey? What if we'd have... Well, you know.

OK, OK. So you're telling me

that you can just switch your feelings off?

After all those things you said to me.

How you've never met anyone like me before, how much I get you.

How this was it, you and me.

-DOOR OPENS

-Jay?

Is everything all right? Did you speak to Phil?

Yeah, yeah. It's all sorted.

Then why don't you still go on this date with Linzi tonight?

Nah, it's not the right time.

Jay, I know you're nervous,

but you got to remember she's lucky to have you.

There's a lot of weirdos out there, you're one of the good ones.

Yeah. Look, I've to get home.

Look, if Louise is stressing you all out, call Lisa.

Let her take some responsibility.

It's fine, Sharon. I can manage.

Yeah. Just don't let it get in the way of your relationship.

You can't sacrifice your own happiness for the sake

of holding the family together.

Hm?

Sharon...

Thanks, yeah?

That's all right, darling.

You know she's right. Don't let Louise ruin us.

It ain't just her.

No, that little slag has got it in for me!

Look, you don't need to worry about Bex.

I can sort that out.

-It's not as simple as that.

-No, but it is!

Do you wanna know why they called me Star?

It's cos for the first three months of my life,

my mum was actually too drunk to even think of a name for me.

Star's what the regulars called me cos they felt sorry for me.

You see, you... You're the only person who's ever cared about me,

really cared.

Please, Jay.

Jay, I don't wanna lose you.

I love you.

You're a child.

We have to forget this.

Please tell me that you understand.

I thought I'd buy Nancy a tub of them sherbet sweets she likes.

You know, take on her trip. What do you reckon?

I reckon there's plenty of sweet stuff in Italy.

Yeah, but they won't have these. And they've always been her favourite,

since infants. Do you remember what we used to tell her?

That the fizzing was the sound of her problems going away?

Mm! What's that for?

Cos you're so cute. And I'm proud of you.

I know it's worrying but it's so good to see you being so supportive.

Oh, I'm always going to worry, Mick.

It's a mother's prerogative, ain't it?

Mum, Dad. We've got some news.

I don't think I can take any more news.

So, me and Tam have decided that we're not going to Italy no more.

What are you saying?

We're saying that we're going round the world!

Ah...

Come on, then. What's her name?

-Jill, 34, works in marketing, lives in Southwark.

-Mm.

-PHONE BEEPS

-What's that, a family emergency?

No, actually. Just getting off the tube.

It's boiling in here, innit?

We can always go to the Vic. I'm not that starving or anything.

Ladies. Table for two?

Absolutely. And a bottle of your house white, when you're ready.

Certainly.

I tell you what, he could do with getting

some air conditioning in here, the cheapskate.

There we go.

And I'll be back in a second with your menus.

-We've got some specials on today as well.

-Thanks, Ian.

-That been on ice, has it?

-Of course.

Oh! Sorry, I'm so sorry!

Er...don't worry.

It's old anyway.

-Hot date, is it?

-Yeah.

But I don't think he's here yet.

From round here?

Think so. His name's Masood.

Oh, he's here.

Are you sure?

He looks...older.

Um... I've just got to make a phone call...

Oh, no, please. At least have one drink with him? Please?

Yeah. He's a really good guy when you get to know him.

Kind, intelligent, funny...

Who was that?

She was looking for directions.

What, out the door?

You know, I was going to apologise to you.

But what's the point if you're just a bitter, jealous...

-Actually, she was singing your praises!

-I doubt that very much.

-Not that you deserve it!

And is it any wonder when you go round behaving like this?

Telling Carmel she's past it.

-You're not exactly a catch of the century yourself.

-I don't think this is helping.

It is, Carmel, actually.

He is a 54-year-old man going around chasing women his daughter's age

then throwing his toys out the pram when they ain't interested.

Is it any wonder Zainab had to go thousands of miles to get away from you?

-And if that girl's got any sense, she'll do the same.

-Denise, enough!

And Ian, will you please just open a window?

You know what, Denise? You're right.

Listen, I wanted to apologise.

Cos I know this isn't quite what you and Linda had in mind.

But I will look after her.

To be fair, Tam, if it does go off,

I think she'll be the one looking after you.

-Yes.

-No offence.

-None taken.

Maybe we could have some leaving drinks on our last night.

Sounds like a good plan.

Um... I wanted to say a few words...

..and I wrote down some ideas earlier

and I wondered if you wouldn't mind taking a look.

-What is it? Worried about your spelling?

-Yeah.

No, I'm joking. I know you're an unbelievable speller.

I'd be honoured, Tam, to be honest. Ah, Mas. Looking strong!

-Dad, what...

-Yeah. That's a new shirt, that one, ain't it?

-No. It's old.

-Yep, old ones are always the best ones.

-Are you going to serve me or what?

Yes. Orange juice.

Are you OK?

I just want a quiet drink. Is that too much to ask?

Tam, you should get over there before she plans the whole trip without you!

We think you should hit Africa after Europe. Nance, tell him.

OK.

Hiya.

Fancy joining me? Denny's staying at a mate's tonight.

No, you're all right, thanks.

I'm just about to put Matthew in the bath.

-OK.

-Did you have a good day?

Yeah. Yeah, I did actually.

Oh, I almost forgot.

-This came for you.

-Oh, cheers.

What is it?

Well, that's it. My marriage is just about over.

Should've got champagne instead.

Not with your girlfriend then?

It's over.

Don't know what you saw in her anyway.

Chip?

Just drop it, will you?

Linzi lied to you. Or should I say Star?

-She wishes.

-Shut up, Louise.

Why should I? I was only trying to protect you, Jay!

Yeah, I know you was. But look, it's done now, right?

-And you cannot tell anyone.

-DOOR OPENS

DOOR SLAMS

Jay? Jay?

I've been calling you all afternoon.

And you. You'd better start talking.

Do you think she even turned up?

Doesn't look like it, does it?

But he's been a bit up and down all day.

I reckon it's because he probably thinks he's going to be left on the shelf.

Especially now you're going as well.

So I take it it didn't go very well?

She took one look at me...

and left.

You can hardly blame her. Look at me.

What?

I'm a failure.

Dad...

Dad. You're not a failure.

Is that what this dating business was about?

Yeah? Well, your mum knew it.

She's out there, loved up, getting married.

Without her kids. Why do you think that is?

No, come on. Why do you think that is? Dad, listen.

She gave up on us. She gave up on the reason that we came here

in the first place, to be a family.

She walked away and you didn't.

Because you had to stay and be both parents.

You're not a failure. You're the opposite of a failure, actually, Dad.

-You're the constant who kept us going.

-I'm so good at it there's only you and me left.

But you tried, didn't you?

You're my kids. What else am I supposed to do?

Tam, I can't face her. Will you just take Kamil to the...

No. No, Dad. I won't. You won't. Neither of us will.

Because if Mum can't be here, we don't need to be there.

Will you just go and be with Nancy and plan your holiday?

No!

Dad, because I'm not going anywhere.

I'm going to stay here

with you.