27/04/2016 EastEnders

SNORING

LOUD GRUNTING

Come on, then.

I can't believe he's been drinking again.

I can.

He's a total state, Ben.

Listen, we were the only ones in the house

so let's not tell anyone, OK?

We've got enough to worry about.

Come on, let's go to the caff - I'm starving.

Thank you.

Ritchie! Thank God. I didn't think you'd come.

-Did Phil send you?

-No, Sharon.

Look, Jay, I won't be representing you.

I agreed to speak to you off the record as a favour.

What? Why? I haven't done anything.

They checked your phone last night

and found some sexually explicit images of your girlfriend.

You're facing a new charge - child pornography -

and I won't defend that.

No, Ritchie, I'm not.

Ritchie...

What can I do?

Get yourself a duty solicitor.

It'll come down to what the jury believes,

but you've been caught bang to rights.

No, Ritchie, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Right, look, this is all just a big mistake, all right?

How can I get out of this?

-You want to leave today?

-Of course.

Then plead guilty.

I will no longer be representing Mr Brown.

He'd like to see the duty solicitor.

Denise.

Patrick!

Oh, gosh, I completely forgot that your flight got back today.

Yeah, I can see that.

You want to tell me what's happened?

-Sharon!

-Hi.

-All right?

Did Louise end up talking to the police? Is she OK?

Yeah. Yeah, it's a bit of a mess though. How's Rebecca?

Sonia?

She admitted last night that she's been having sex.

-My little girl.

-Oh, Sonia.

I just thought she was more sensible than me.

You know, maybe I should've been stricter.

Oh, come on, it's not your fault.

They're just growing up quicker than we did.

Well, I just don't know what to do, what to say.

I've got an idea. Something we should have done before.

What was you talking about with Sharon?

What do you think? All this Star stuff.

Oh. Well, let me know if you want any help.

Like you helped last night?

Rebecca, love.

I thought it'd be nice if you and I had a day in today.

-Why?

-Well, don't you want to spend time with your mum?

Not if it's an excuse to keep me under house arrest.

Do you recognise these images, Mr Brown?

For the record, this is one of five explicit images

and one video that were found to have been deleted after

forensic examination of your phone.

Can you tell me who the person in the image is?

Linzi.

Do you mean Star Bragg?

And how old is the girl in the image?

-Please don't, OK?

-OK.

How old do you think she looks?

You know that I thought she was my age.

OK? She was drinking and everything.

She's even gave me a fake name!

I'm telling you for the record that she is 14 years old.

How did you get these images?

She sent them to me.

Did you ask her to?

Did you encourage this 14-year-old child to send you

sexually explicit images for your own gratification?

I know you've had a hard time with Jordan and Amelle

but please don't ignore Libby.

Call her.

She...

She came to you for advice.

And I told her she was making a mistake.

And you've never made one of those, have you?

At least she's trying to take responsibility.

What, by doing something even worse?

Maybe.

But it's her choice.

I mean, just because she's choosing to do something you wouldn't,

she's still your daughter.

Denise, she needs you.

Mr Brown.

You're not denying that you had these images on your phone

and that you encouraged her to send them.

So, if you didn't think you'd done anything wrong,

-why did you delete them?

-Because I found out her real age.

But call data analysis shows that you were in touch after that.

Yes, to tell her that we couldn't see each other again.

To tell her that it was wrong.

So you've said, but I'm sure you can see things

aren't looking good for you, Mr Brown.

Isn't it the case that Star is a vulnerable young girl?

If this goes to trial, she'll be called as a witness.

Do you think it's fair that a young girl would have to do that?

You've been caught out, Mr Brown.

And if you ever cared about Star,

you should just put your hands up and face the consequences.

Come on in.

Right. He's going up in front of the district judge later today.

Well, for what? We thought he'd be out by now.

They found explicit pictures and a video of Linzi on Jay's phone,

and I'm not talking page three here.

How could he be so stupid?

He's got a good case, though, ain't he?

I mean, we've all seen her - we all thought that, you know,

-she was old enough.

-It's not as simple as that.

I mean, he could try to defend it, but look -

if he has these kinds of pictures of a child on his phone,

in law, he's a paedophile

and I won't defend that.

-So who is defending him?

-The duty solicitor.

Great(!)

Right, we need to all be there. Show our support.

I'll go.

Yes, cos that will look good, won't it, Louise - having a child there?

I'm not a child, Ben.

Ben's right. You're staying with me.

You and Billy head over there.

Maybe someone should go and see Phil.

He might be able to get Ritchie to change her mind.

You really think he'll want to?

-I'll go and speak to him.

-No, Sharon. I'll go.

SHE COUGHS

They have got a bit of a kick, ain't they?

-Should I cut back on the wasabi?

-Yeah, just a little.

No, it's fine! He's good, ain't he?

I'll tell you what, he reminds me of me at that age -

innovative, determined...

Modest. I don't know why you couldn't just stick to burgers.

I want this place to go out with a bang.

Do you know what? I'm so proud of you, Ian.

You always wanted your own restaurant and here you are.

Yeah, well. Onwards and upwards.

Right, I better go and lose this game of golf to Steve Jacobs

from the council, so he can push the Costmart deal through a bit quicker.

Oh, Ian, I'm ever so worried - I'm in a terrible quandary.

What is it, Dot?

Well, you know that chap what I booked for the awards ceremony?

You know, that one that come second in the competition on the telly?

-Well, he's cancelled.

-I'm sure you can get someone else, Dot.

No. Well, it ain't the point, Ian.

I've already paid him - up front -

and now I don't think I'm going to get my money back

cos it's always on the answerphone.

Oh, how am I going to tell the organisers?

-Oi!

-Get up, will you?

Jay's in court this afternoon and Ritchie won't defend him.

-He needs you.

-I ain't helping a nonce.

So this is why you didn't want me here.

I thought I could talk him round.

Have you got a death wish?

You're going to have to start your six months sober from scratch again.

It was a slip up. That's all. It's a mistake.

The hospital won't see it like that.

A mistake, was it?

Who was she?

Actually, spare me the details.

If she wants to sleep with a compost heap like you,

-then she's welcome to you.

-That ain't mine.

Oh, just grow up, Phil. Take some responsibility.

Sharon.

Sharon!

What, you come to apologise?

Well...

Look, if you needed more to drink, you didn't need to steal a bottle.

You could have just asked.

Yeah, but I didn't. That was probably Phil.

He was still there when I left.

He's going to regret that.

Yeah. Well, look, can I see Libby? Is she there?

Yeah, um...

Her and Kim left about half an hour ago.

Can you take me there? To the clinic?

-Look, you're not going to cause no trouble, are you?

-Vincent...

All right.

KNOCKING

I'll get it.

-Just go through, yeah?

-Yes, please. >

Hello.

Are you starting a Walford version of the WI or something?

There already is one. Meets once a month.

Quite cliquey.

Sharon and I thought it'd be a good idea to get everybody together.

-Why?

-Well, we want to talk to you about what happened with Linzi.

But we know what happened.

Well, yeah, we know that, but...

Well, your mum wants to make sure that you know what you're doing.

You told them?

I literally have no clue what you're all going on about.

Sex. They want to talk to you about sex.

I thought I'd find you here.

-What do you want?

-What do I want?

What do you think I want? I want an apology.

-I was out of order.

-Too right you were.

I shouldn't've...

We shouldn't've...

..you know.

What happened, we can keep it between ourselves.

What bit are you talking about?

The bit where you were drinking, or the bit when I turned you down?

-What?

-Yeah that's right, I turned you down.

No, if we'd had done anything, you would have remembered.

Shirl...

I've messed up.

This might have delayed my transplant.

Is that why you fell off the wagon, because of Jay?

He's gone for Louise. They kissed.

Well, he reckons she kissed him.

Yeah, I can believe that.

-She's just a little girl.

-She's a little madam.

-Listen...

If he's gone for one kid...

This is Jay we're talking about.

You've seen that girl, she don't look 14.

-Hang on...

-No, if you can be there for Ben

and he took someone's life,

then you can be there for Jay as well.

Please don't hate me.

No, no, no... No.

-Didn't think you were coming.

-I weren't.

But if he really has done nothing wrong...

then we can sort this out.

So don't ever feel like you have to do something if you're not ready.

Yeah. That's when things can go wrong.

You make it sound like the worst thing in the world.

If it was that bad, no-one would ever do it.

Oh, we're not saying that.

It's quite nice, actually.

It's just that when things do go wrong, it's awful.

Yeah. It can be messy. Painful.

-Urgh!

-She doesn't mean physically.

I mean, look at Linzi.

I bet when she sent them pictures,

she didn't think for one minute it'd lead to all this.

Yeah, but we're not like her.

We would never do anything that stupid.

We're not really talking about being stupid, Louise.

It's about understanding the consequences.

I mean, look at me.

My first time of having sex, I got pregnant.

I mean, could you handle that?

My first boyfriend left me because I wouldn't sleep with him.

But it wasn't the end of the world - you get over it.

I just don't want you going through all these situations, Rebecca,

you know? And I'm sad, I'm sad that you've slept with someone already.

No, I haven't.

But you said you had.

It's what everyone says.

They're probably lying too.

Er, I never said I had.

I could've, obviously, but I didn't want to.

DOOR KNOCKS

Well, didn't really need to do all this, did we?

I quite enjoyed it actually.

Maybe we could make it a regular thing?

No way.

I never want to hear my mum talking about sex...ever again.

LAUGHTER

Erm...I'm here to see Bex.

I don't think this is a good time, Linzi.

I think it's the perfect time.

I just need someone.

Aww, well, no-one wants you here, babes. So, go away.

Louise!

LOUISE LAUGHS

Just let me...

Yeah, I know, I know - you think I can't handle this.

But me and Star, we're not so different.

DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

If you indicate a guilty plea, you will be convicted

and the district judge will consider how you are to be sentenced.

They weren't brought up the way you were, love.

Whole family are wrong 'uns!

If you indicate a not guilty plea, this case could be

allocated to the magistrates' court or the Crown Court for trial.

Do you wish to indicate a guilty or not guilty plea?

Yes, I need to explain what happened.

This is just a plea hearing, Mr Brown.

Yes, I know, but I want people to understand...

Please indicate your plea, Mr Brown.

Guilty.

Thank you very much(!)

DOOR CLOSES

-They all hate me.

-No, they don't. Not even that Louise, not really.

SHE SCOFFS

I know, I know I should've told him my age. But...

And he should have asked.

You're not the first person to be lying about your age.

Why did you send those photos?

What? Are you going to lecture me about it and all?

No. No, I've got no right to say anything,

the things I used to get up to.

The thing is - pictures, you know, they can just end up anywhere.

You know, and you have got no control over it.

I just...

I just thought...that that's what everyone did.

I didn't want him to lose interest in me.

If that's all he's interested in, he ain't worth it, is he?

But I love him!

Oh, come here.

Sorry. I, er, just spoke to your mum.

Why did you do that?

Because she's worried about you.

Why don't you come inside and wait for her till she finishes court?

But Louise and...

I'll be your guard dog.

Grrrr.

LAUGHTER

Come on, I'm very tough...

OK, well, as soon as you can, please.

Come back. Hear him out.

He's a nonce. What more is there to say?

This is Jay. My brother. The boy you brought up.

He deserves a chance to explain.

We all make mistakes.

Only, some of us are a bit more forgiving than others.

(Yeah.)

Look, just go on easy on her, yeah?

-Right.

-Thank you.

-Here you go.

-Thanks.

DENISE SIGHS

I know you don't approve, but after I took the first pill I was...

scared.

And I needed you.

I just didn't want you to do something you'd regret.

This wasn't an easy decision.

I thought about it for weeks and weeks.

It was eating me up.

So why didn't you just talk to me sooner?

Because I had to make the decision myself.

And once I had, I thought it would be easy.

But it's not. It's horrible. And...

all I wanted was for you to hug me,

and to tell me that it was going to be OK.

Yes, but it will be OK.

And you're not disappointed in me?

(Oh, come on.)

How could I be disappointed in you?

Eh?

DENISE SIGHS

Mr Brown, I have the pre-sentence report.

It is this court's belief that you were genuine in your belief

that the girl in question was over the legal age of consent.

Taking this into account, along with your genuine remorse

and timely guilty plea, I don't feel that a custodial sentence

would be appropriate in this case.

That said, it does not change the fact that you have

admitted committing a serious Category C offence.

Therefore, I feel an appropriate sentence

is a community order of 12 months,

during which time you must complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

In addition, I must remind you that you are required to sign

the sex offenders register within three days,

and you will remain on that register for a period of five years.

I'll make you a nice, hot, sweet cup of tea...and a takeaway.

It can be your choice, all right, baby?

-You take the key.

-Thanks, Mum.

Denise...

She was a mess, you know.

But from what I hear from Vincent, not as much as a mess as you.

Yeah, well, believe me. Lesson learnt.

No more booze. Ever.

Oi, Mitchell!

Don't think you got away with it last night.

What are you on about?

You stole a bottle of whisky from the Albert.

Well, I don't remember a thing about last night,

but if it'll shut you up, you can have that.

-See you later, yeah?

-See you later.

Oh, I do like a custard cream, Sonia.

DOORBELL RINGS

Oh, I'll go.

I'm so proud of you.

-But I lied.

-But I understand why.

I'm just so proud that you're strong enough to not be

pressured into things.

Star. Time to go.

Well, I'm sure you'll all be pleased to hear he pleaded guilty.

-You happy now?

-She didn't ask for that to happen.

Been forced to sign the sex offenders register.

Yeah, so other young girls are safe.

Will you hurry up? I just want to get home, all right.

If I've still got one.

-You're being paranoid.

-Yeah? You saw Phil's reaction.

What's everyone else going to say

once they find out I've pleaded guilty, eh?

-They know you, all right? They'll understand.

-Yeah, all right(!)

No-one round here's got the right to judge you, Jay.

Yeah - that won't stop them doing it, though, will it?

Oh, no. I hope Phil ain't seen that.

-I've been trying to call you.

-Who did it?

I don't know. I mean, they're obviously idiots.

They can't even spell.

Get out.

Phil...

I am not having a convicted paedophile under my roof.

I've got a daughter to think about.

Oh, Phil, I never touched her!

-I can't trust you.

-Course you can!

I don't care.

I'm trying to stay clean here,

and having a nonce about ain't going to help.

It's not Jay's fault you can't control yourself.

And you're giving me a headache an' all.

Flouncing around the square with that boyfriend of yours.

-No wonder I turned to drink last night.

-Pathetic!

I should've known you wouldn't support me.

Cos I'm only ever a Mitchell when it suits you, ain't I?

-Ignore him, Jay.

-Forget it.

He's only saying what everyone else is thinking.

Well, I was playing golf with...

-All right?

-All right?

-..my mate who's on the council

and I had this idea at the fifth hole, about who could compere.

What, you've found me someone, have you?

Well, as it's an event celebrating the local community, I thought

we should have a local person compering it and hosting it.

Such as...?

Jack, it would help to raise your profile...

and I could introduce you to some of the local councillors...

Including the ones from the planning committee.

Oh, please, Jack.

So...the dad...

Are you going to tell him?

He's not interested.

Anyway, it's over, so...

-That's not why you should be...

-No.

It has nothing to do with him.

We're OK, though, aren't we?

Of course we are.

Hey, come on...

You're my little Squiggle.

What happened to your necklace?

The one that me and Chelsea got you, with the D on it?

Don't you care about where he's going to stay?

What's he going to do?

He's brought it on himself.

I'm going to go and look for him, yeah?

Might even ask my "flouncy" boyfriend to help.

Good luck to ya.

DOOR CLOSES

JAY GROANS

-Hello.... Is that the extra fizz?

-Yes, sir.

Kyle.... Sign for this and get it in the chiller, will you?

Oh! That banner is too low on the left.

No, my left, not your left. Yeah.

Sorry... Say again....

He's in his element, isn't he, Mr Multitask?

Listen, this is a huge night for him.

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

Are you serious? Why are you only telling me that now?

Oh, thanks for nothing!

-The temp agency aren't sending any more staff.

-What?!

This is the biggest night we have ever had, and we're not going

to have enough people to hand out the food and drink.

I've already told you once, it's too low on the left - sort it.

Ian, don't worry, it'll be OK.

Oh, Mum, I just want everything to be perfect. It's important.

Just leave it to me, Ian, I will make sure we've got enough staff.

Love, this is my last chance to show everyone what I can do, OK?

I want Beales to go out with a bang.

I don't want it to be some half-baked, rubbish event!

You don't think it's too much, like, not too grown-up?

No, it's perfect.

Your mum's up for an award? You're going as well, yeah?

Nah, I dunno, we'll see.

Well, don't be daft. We've got to be there for them.

It's their moment of glory.

Sonia's going to be well happy you're going with her.

Yeah, well, when she wins you might just see your dress in the Gazette.

Me on her arm. The Pride of Walford.

-See you later.

-See ya.

Paul, I've been everywhere I can think of...

Yeah... Just give me a call if you see him, all right?

Jay...?

Mate...

-I didn't know.

-I know.

I swear.

-I know.

-I didn't know.

JAY SOBS

Come on, it's all right.

JAY SOBS

I know, I know, me in a smart dress, but what do you think?

-You look beautiful.

-It's not too much? Cos there was another one...

-Teen....

-I can take it back if you want me to.

I mean, it's your night. I want to look my best for my winner.

No, it's just a nomination, isn't it?

-Shut up, of course you'll win...

-I've asked Rebecca to come with me.

-When did you ask her?

-This morning.

I just thought it would be really nice for us

to do a mother-daughter thing you know?

Yeah. No, no, of course, yeah.

I was meant to text you, but then work got mad busy, so...

No, no, no. Mother-daughter time, that's important, ain't it?

And obviously it's your big night, so she should be there.

Thank you. I knew you'd understand.

I've got to think about what dress to wear now.

To be honest, I could really do without going.

I will make it up to you, I promise.

You should go to the police.

They'll just think I got what I deserve.

Yeah, well, I don't want you sleeping rough.

Just give me my wages, all right?

-Dad will come round.

-Yeah, I doubt that very much.

Give me a few minutes to close up, yeah?

And then at least come back to the house, Jay.

All right, have a shower, grab some clothes.

Look, Dad's not at the house, all right?

He's at a hospital appointment, I promise.

OK?

And you're sure you're OK to travel today, yeah?

Yeah.

Oh, look at you... Eh?

All grown-up. How did it happen?

My beautiful, smart little girl.

You always taught me I could do anything with my life.

What was it you used to say?

There's nothing wrong with working in a burger bar

if you chose to be there,

but if you're there because you've got no other choice, then...

How did you get to be so smart, eh?

You didn't get that from me, that's for sure.

I don't think I got my brains from my dad, did I?

Yeah, well, I don't feel too clever at the moment.

You'll get it sorted, Mum.

You're an amazing woman, you know that?

And...having a grandkid wasn't the answer.

You need to find something, but it wasn't my baby.

-Come here.

-Yeah.

-Anyway, I'd better get going or I'll miss my train.

-Yeah, yeah.

-Can you say bye to Patrick for me?

-I will.

-I love you.

-I love you too.

Oh, and I hope your necklace turns up soon.

I'm sure it will.

We'll grab some food,

then we'll have a think about what we're going to do, right?

Jay...

-I can't do this, all right.

-Jay, stop.

Just give me an hour or so to get that painted over, right?

Then we're going to go to the Vic.

-I can't go to the Vic, Ben...

-Listen to me!

You did nothing wrong.

She played you, right, and the longer you keep hiding away,

everyone's going to think you did this.

Jay, show them you've got nothing to feel bad about.

Please.

Excuse me, I'm looking for Beale's restaurant.

Yeah, straight through the market, turn left and you can't miss it.

Thanks.

There's, like, videos on his blower and all sorts.

No, I'm not having it.

Jay wouldn't do something like this, it's not like him.

I can't get my nut round it either, Mum, it's madness.

Marie, can I have a coffee, please, and a sausage with some ketchup?

Thanks.

What's with the boat?

Cinderella ain't going to the ball.

What are these naff awards anyway?

They're not naff and it's brilliant that she's been nominated.

Well, why don't you go? I thought you were Sonia's plus one.

Yeah, so did I, but it seems that Bex has been given the honours.

What's that all about?

Things are just a bit off at the moment.

I try and say and do the right thing but all I seem to do is wind her up.

Yeah, well, she can get wound up looking in the mirror.

I just don't know what I'm doing wrong, you know?

And if she had wanted me there...

Easy, easy. I'm sure it's not her not wanting you there.

It's just, you know, you're having a bit of a wobble.

I really want to try and make it work.

Well, there you go.

When me and L have a tear-up,

I wind my neck in and I tell her how much she means to me.

Cos when you love someone, you tell them, Teen. A lot.

All right?

Love yous.

Love you.

Sorry, we're closed for a private function.

That's why I'm here.

Oh, you're a bit early.

-Jane, is Ian back? I need his OK on these prawn bites.

-No.

Soph?

What are you doing here?

It's your big night, so I thought I'd turn up for support.

So, surprise!

Did she get away OK?

I'm sorry about what I said.

I'm sorry for getting involved.

No, no, I shouldn't have ripped into you like that.

Forget it, that's what mates do - use each other to kick out.

I just can't seem to get myself going, get out of this stupid rut.

Maybe you need something else to focus on.

Give yourself a little kick-start.

What I need is to find my necklace.

-Your one with D on?

-Yes.

-You've mislaid it?

Yeah.

What you need to do is retrace your steps,

that's what I do when I've lost something.

Go back to where you saw it last.

-I need you serving.

-So you've got the kitchen covered?

-Yeah, kitchen's fine, it's out front I need bodies.

-I'll head there now.

All right, cheers mate.

Ian. Are you short-staffed for the awards tonight?

Yeah, busiest night of my life and I haven't got enough bodies

-to do the serving.

-D'you want me to work?

-I thought you'd be going with Sonia?

-Things have changed.

All right, get yourself down there pronto

and it's usual wages, I'm not paying over the odds.

Will do, boss. Ha-ha!

What are you playing at?

Seems that Cinderella IS going to the ball.

But the ugly sister said she didn't want you there.

-She does want me there.

-As a waitress?

Look, it's Sonia's big night and I'm not going to miss out.

And like Mick said,

if you love someone, you've got to let them know.

I'd be there cleaning the loos if I had to.

All I'm saying is, is your mum going to show?

I've not heard from her.

Well, whatever she's up to, I don't want to get there late.

I've got to check my make-up.

Got to look good, you know, pride of Walford.

SHE GIGGLES

What if Mummy does turns up?

-There's no way.

-But what if she does?

It's not going to happen, all right?

When they call her name out, we collect the award,

keep up appearances and then we leave.

Maybe we could head out afterwards,

-you can show me the dodgy dives around here.

-Maybe.

We need to catch up.

Oh, and I've got to tell you, Neil's back with his girlfriend.

-And what about your love life?

-Mine? What do you think?

Sarah's gone, yeah, I'm Kyle and my focus is here now,

-so if you've come thinking that...

-I'm here as a mate, OK?

OK, and it's great that you've turned up

but I'm up against it tonight and we're short-staffed as it is.

-I can help.

-Yeah, you and trays of food and drink...

-What are you saying?

-It's an important night,

and the punters don't need food and drink tipped over them.

Are you saying I'm clumsy?

All right, how we doing?

-Everything on schedule, boss.

-Who are you?

This is my mate, Soph.

Oh, Soph, nice to meet you. Get out of my kitchen.

I heard that you're short of waitresses.

-What, no, we're OK.

-Hang on. Can you waitress?

-I'm a natural.

-Brilliant.

Can you pass us a T-shirt and apron, please?

Thank you. There you go, stick that on.

One size fits all, get changed in the loos downstairs.

-Smile at everyone and don't drop anything. Got it?

-As if.

Mate, this is a bad idea, I'm going.

Jay. This is your local, we have a couple of pints, that's all.

What are you doing?

Two pints of lager, please, Mick.

No, no, this ain't going to happen.

Why's that, Mick? Cos you've got me sussed, have you?

All we want is a drink.

This is a family pub.

So I'm going to ask you once, nicely, to leave.

Ben, Jay, come on. Let's not have any trouble, yeah? Just go.

Come on, stuff the pub.

Do you know what? You and every single person in here know me.

Do you think I'd do what they were saying?

You pled guilty, Jay. What do you want me to do?

I didn't know that she was 14, right? I didn't know.

This is my fault. Let's go.

Hey. We'd better stop meeting like this.

-Hi. I'm Tina.

-Soph, a friend of Kyle's.

They've roped you into this as well, then, yeah?

Yeah, I came all the way from Blackpool to see him

and here I am waitressing.

Not quite how I planned to spend the evening,

-but needs must and all that.

-Well, you and me and both.

-Meaning?

Let's just say I was supposed to be enjoying the drinks,

not serving them.

-My dad ain't here.

-Oh.

Sorry, it was you I actually came to see.

Well, he'll kick off if he comes back and you're here.

I came round to say I'm sorry.

Whatever.

What I did was stupid, you know, I shouldn't have...

put that poster thing up, that wasn't the way to deal with things.

Fine, so you can go now.

OK.

Look, can I sit down, I can explain.

-You see...

-Are you going to go now, or not?

Oh, Louise, come on, this is getting out of hand here.

Right, you've got two seconds or I'm calling my dad.

I mean it.

OK, OK, OK, I'm going.

Oops!

I'm done. Done.

And to be honest...

..I'm not sorry.

What, you think I'm going to let that whole poo thing go?

This ain't over.

I'm not really a big fan of this sort of do, if you know what I mean.

-It's hardly the Oscars, is it?

-Nah.

I don't suppose you fancy gate-crashing it with me, do you?

The first drink's free, there's canapes.

Sounds tempting, but I've got a lot of revision to do.

That is a shame, missing out on the glitz and glamour of Walford.

Like I said, I've just got a lot of work to do.

I'd better leave you to it.

-I'm Tom, by the way.

-Oh, Johnny.

Oi, what are you doing?

You should have said yes, have a bit of fun.

He was just being nice.

Besides, I don't have time for anyone at the moment.

Exams come first.

My number, just in case you finish revising any time soon.

Oi, what's his number? 999?

SHE GIGGLES

Look at the state of him, hon.

Who's done this to you?

It's Linzi's family.

-Did you call the police?

-What do you think?

Where have you been since last night?

-He slept in A&E.

-Oh, Jay.

Oh, mate.

What I don't understand though, is you pleaded guilty.

I mean, why would you do that?

-Cos I wanted it over.

-Well, it's not over, is it?

I couldn't have gone on remand,

you know what would have happened in there?

But you could've told them that you didn't know.

Wouldn't have made a difference.

It's not enough to say, "Oh, I didn't know."

If I tried to fight, then where's my defence?

The photos were on my phone.

It was all her fault, she knew what she was doing,

she never told you her age.

If it had gone to court, then she'd have had to give evidence.

Everyone would have seen them photos. She's just a kid.

How could you let this happen, Jay?

It's so not like you.

I dunno. I mean, we just met.

I assumed she was older, I never asked. I should have asked.

Bill, listen, can Jay stay here tonight?

I don't want him sleeping rough.

-No, no, it's OK. It's fine.

-Phil will go mental.

Yeah, well, he's wrong on this...

and Jay's family.

Yeah, of course he can stay.

Yeah. I'll make you up a bed on the sofa.

Thank you.

You've got yourself in a right old mess, ain't you?

I can only say I'm sorry.

Right, bruv, I'm going to go and get some more of your stuff, all right?

Listen. Thanks for sorting all this out, all right?

You're a great mate, you know that.

It's what brothers do, Jay.

Ladies and gentleman,

welcome to the Walford Gazette's Pride of Walford Awards.

We'll be starting in a few minutes, so grab yourselves a drink

and some of the fantastic food that's on offer this evening.

Now, thank you very much.

Looking for somebody in particular?

Is it who you're supposed to be having the free drinks with?

My partner is nominated for an award.

Yeah? And how come you're here serving the drinks then?

I'm here, that's all that matters.

Grab one and neck it - I won't tell if you don't.

You're going to get us in trouble.

What they going to do, sack us?

Like you said, you were supposed to be here for the free drinks anyway.

-Welcome to Beale's.

-So where's the free drinks?

And have a wonderful evening.

-Evening.

-Oh, evening.

Is Mum here, can you see her?

Relax, she's not going to show, all right?

-Here.

-Thanks.

Jack!

Where's Dot?

She got held up. Bit of a crisis with the Reverend Stevens.

-She's on her way, don't worry.

-If she doesn't hurry up,

we'll have to start without her.

-I can't afford for anything to go wrong.

-Ian! Just relax, will you?

Look at the place - it looks fantastic.

Just go and enjoy yourself, go on.

-Madam.

-What are you doing here?

Ian was short-staffed and this way I get to see you enjoy your award.

I don't know about that.

I don't deserve it anyway, I don't really want a fuss, you know.

-What do you mean?

-Well...

Son, there's someone you should meet.

OK, yeah. Listen, I'd better...

Yeah, yeah, sure. Well, have a great night.

You look gorgeous by the way.

Tom, about this award -

if we win, I don't want to pick it up and be at the front or anything.

-You raised the most.

-I know, but I don't want a fuss, OK?

-Please?

-OK, OK.

Is that her?

Yeah.

Well, she's a fool not to have you with her on her big night

-if you ask me.

-Well, I didn't ask you, did I?

I'm not so sure I can do this no-alcohol thing.

There's nothing wrong with one glass, is there?

Can I have a glass of red wine, please?

You've perked up.

Let's just say the day's ended better than it started.

So what do you reckon, you and me next year, we get an invite,

-we get an award.

-For what?

-I don't know about you, but for me,

maybe for making the biggest mistake of my life.

Really? What mistake?

If I told you, you wouldn't be impressed.

Is that what you were worried about earlier?

Whatever it is, I bet I've done worse.

Oh, trust me, you haven't.

Anyway, it doesn't matter now, I'm going to move on.

I just need to find the right thing.

What about t'ai chi?

What? Do me a favour!

Standing in my pyjamas moving about in slow motion?

You were the one saying you were stuck in a rut.

But it's not about a hobby, is it?

I need something to help me change things.

It's just all this stuff with the baby, with Libby...

..everything.

What, you mean a new job?

-Yeah, why not?

-Doing what?

I don't know.

There's not much out there for a woman like me, I suppose.

There's nothing wrong with flippin' burgers...IF that's your choice.

What have burgers got to do with it?

No, no, it's not about burgers, is it? It's about choices.

You've lost me.

I'm going to go back to school.

I'm going to get my GCSEs.

Yeah.

So, ladies and gentleman, Aamal Rahman, Walford's Top Teacher.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

If I'd known you was that desperate to get in here,

-I'd have snuck you in under me smother.

-I'm so proud of her.

-SLURRING:

-She doesn't think she deserves this, but she does.

-How many sherbets you had?

-Not enough.

Hey. A fantastic night, Ian.

Yeah, it's going well.

Yeah, well, that's what this place is all about.

I mean, you can see it, look at them.

Yeah, means a lot to them. You should be proud.

APPLAUSE AND WHOOPING

How's it going out there?

Yeah, it's, er...it's going really well.

You've put in the hard work, it's no more than you deserve.

I've been thinking about some ideas for the menu from tonight,

things I could put to the new owners.

Yeah, it's always good to have ideas.

I don't want you to think I take for granted the support you give me,

-like I really do appreciate it.

-No, I know, I know.

What you've achieved here... that's what I want.

What, your own restaurant?

Yeah, definitely, my own place, my menu.

If I had the money, I would have bought the place off you myself.

It's every chef's dream.

..for their amazing fund raising, it's the staff of Walford General...

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

I ain't missed nothing, have I?

Mum's just getting her award.

Why's she lurking at the back?

Thank you, thank you. We're all truly honoured to receive this.

There's a few people I should mention.

Will, for his logistics support,

Claire for getting us all organised - not easy.

Just...everyone has worked so hard.

Well, what can I say? Thank you, thank you so much for this.

Round of applause, ladies and gentlemen!

And there's someone else who deserves a huge applause.

-And that's Sonia, here, hiding.

-Don't do that now.

She's hiding because she doesn't think that she deserves this.

But she does,

because she paid back every penny of what she stole,

every single penny.

Sonia...

Right, ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much!

There you go, go and get a drink. Well done!

Son!

Hey, Son!

What did you think you were doing in there?

I just wanted everyone to see you!

And you blurted out in front of everyone about the money I took.

Yeah, but you gave it back, that's what I said.

And you were hiding...

and I just wanted everyone to see how wonderful you are.

I can't believe what you did.

-Oh, Son...

-No, not Son!

Why do you always have to let me down?

I didn't let you down.

Haven't you? Oh, no of course you haven't, silly me.

Look at yourself, you're completely wasted!

I just wanted to be there for you.

I just wanted you to know how much you meant to me.

Well, I wish you hadn't bothered.

Yeah, well, I wish I hadn't as well.

I mean, everything I do is wrong, what is the point?

I don't know, Tina, you tell me.

I'm grabbing Rebecca and I'm going home. Thanks for ruining my night.

Yeah, well, thanks for not wanting me here.

Look, why don't you lot take a break?

-We can finish up here later.

-Yeah, sure.

People are asking where you are.

It's full out there and everyone's having a good time.

It's everything I ever wanted.

I know.

Listen, once you've told everyone about the Costmart deal,

-you'll feel a lot better.

-Mum, I can't. You've seen them out there.

It's going to have a huge impact on them.

I think this is less about you not wanting to deal with the fallout

and maybe more about you not wanting to give this place up.

Lucy helped me get this place up and running,

and Peter.

This is Beale's.

Yeah, and it's for Bobby Beale that you're doing this.

Ian, everyone will find out about Costmart sooner or later.

You need to tell them before they find out.

Maybe tonight is as good a time as any.

We've had enough lies in this family to last us a lifetime

and no good has ever come of it.

If you're not going to say something, then maybe I will.

Mum.

Perhaps you should sort things out with her.

She's drunk and she made a fool of me.

She messed up, but her heart was in the right place.

Give her a break, go talk to her.

You can't leave things like this.

Oh, I'm so stupid!

I had to go and mess it up.

Are you OK?

All I ever do is get things wrong.

-Hey, don't say that.

-Well, it's true.

I'm sorry, I know that you're with someone, I shouldn't have done that.