02/06/2016 EastEnders

BEEPING IN DISTANCE

BUZZER

Yeah?

'All right. It's Jay.'

-Come up.

-BEEP

Yeah, I couldn't sleep either.

I didn't like letting you down, Rox. Did the deal pan out OK?

I didn't go in the end.

Right.

So what happened with the drugs?

What are you going to do with them?

I don't know. I might wait till Phil gets back from Portugal

-and see what he thinks.

-I think get rid of them.

They're worth ten grand. I've got my future to think about.

I've got Amy's future to think about.

Yeah, and Amy needs a mum who isn't banged up, or worse.

I told you before about advising me on motherhood, all right?

I'm taking control of my life, Jay. OK?

From now on I'm changing things for the better.

Didn't hear you get up.

Yeah, I didn't want to wake you.

I've got loads to get done this morning.

-I've got the caff, the restaurant. I've got to go see Bobby as well.

-Keeping yourself busy?

Well, I don't have much choice, do I?

I need as much money as possible to fund all Jane's care.

I was thinking, actually.

I was going to ask Tina to come back and work at the caff.

-What do you reckon?

-I think it's a good idea.

Yeah, all right. I got a few bits to drop over with Bobby.

-Stuff he wanted.

-I can do that if you want.

No. It's all right. I'll go see him. Make sure he's OK.

OK.

Well, Martin's taking the morning off, so once the stall's set up,

I'm going to ask Luke to cover for me so I can and come and see Jane.

No, it's all right. Um...

To be honest, Mum, Jane's not really up to seeing visitors just yet.

-Oh, OK.

-Oh, and I need the rota sorted out at the restaurant

so if you could get everybody in there early this morning.

And there's a delivery at 7.30. There's a checklist on the table.

You don't have to do everything at 100 miles an hour.

Just ease off a bit.

What, so I can reflect on how fabulous my life is?

Sorry, I didn't mean it like that.

Let's say 8am for the staff meeting, yeah?

Ritchie? It's Ian Beale.

Look, sorry, I know it's early,

but I need you to meet me at the hospital later.

I don't care. Cancel it.

Wow.

The police must have had some pretty damning evidence.

Yeah.

Oh...

Ian. Morning.

Morning.

I'll take one of those and some of them, please.

How's Jane?

-Yeah, she's getting there.

-And Bobby?

Don't believe everything you read in the papers.

Penny for them.

What? Oh...

Ian was just in the shop.

And how was he?

OK, considering.

-He's putting on a brave face.

-Mm.

And I don't mean about Bobby.

Last night Jane told him their marriage was over.

What?

As soon as she's well enough,

-she's moving up to Birmingham to be with Christian.

-No.

I'm moving back from Florida, too.

Maybe she should have stuck with you, Mas.

All Ian seems to have brought her is pain and hurt.

Yeah. It does seem like that sometimes.

They were here bright and early this morning.

Yeah, early enough to send Debs and Debbie packing.

They've had to take his patch on Turpin Road.

Make the most of your time there, Buster. This is a one-off.

We'll see.

Tomorrow you're back to Turpin Road, mate.

It's not what you know, Donna, it's who you know.

Yeah, but this is the clothing end of the market.

-Everybody "knows" that.

-It's funny you should say that. I don't know if you've noticed,

there's a fruit and veg stall right there. Go and have a look.

Fruit and veg don't stink, does it?

Who wants to buy a top with a whiff of cod about it?

Without a market inspector we can pitch where we like

-and we like it here.

-You know what?

We should complain to that guy the council send round on Mondays.

-Buster's probably slipped him a tenner already.

-Yeah.

Oh, hello. Trouble?

Mum. What are you doing here?

Seeing you. Do you fancy a quick coffee?

-Yeah, all right.

-Come on, then.

Thank you, cheers.

All right? Look, I hope you're not in a hurry, it's chaos in here.

Oh, it's chaos out there and all

with Buster thinking he can do what he likes.

Someone needs to stand up to him.

Do you need a kick start this morning?

Oh, no. It's a peace offering for Jack.

It's all gone a bit frosty recently.

Well, let me know if the coffee thaws him out,

-I'll try it on Vincent.

-Yeah!

-All right?

-Oh, yeah.

I was hoping you'd started repairing things with Vincent.

Is that why you're here?

I wanted to see you, too.

Yeah, right.

So how is everything? How's the stall doing?

Let's not beat around the bush for ten minutes

until we get to the real point of why you're here.

Which is to ask about Vincent.

Why do you always put yourself down?

All right, well, there's nothing new happening in my life.

There's no new house, no new job, no man on the horizon.

I get up, I come here, I go to work, I go home, I sleep,

I get up, I come here, I go to work, go home...

Just as well I came along to break up the monotony then.

I miss him, Donna. I miss seeing Pearl.

I want to be back in their lives.

Vincent's angrier than I've seen him.

Plus he's stubborn.

No idea where he gets that from.

I'm sure you'll find a way to make your old mum happy.

Right, OK.

Yes, thanks for letting me know.

Two staff just phoned in sick.

Are they really sick or are they just avoiding us cos of the papers?

The phone was ringing off the hook with people trying to book tables this morning.

-Yeah, ambulance chasers.

-Yeah, but ambulance chasers with money

because money is what I need right now.

Will we be able to run this place with two people missing?

Three. Well, I'm going to see Bobby and I've got to see Jane, haven't I?

What are we going to do?

I don't know. Mum?

I told Luke I'd go back to the stall.

Oh, right, fine, OK. So I'll just sort everything out, as usual.

-No! Stop it, Ian!

-No, it's OK. You go and do what you got to do.

-Don't worry about me.

-If you haven't got the staff, shut the restaurant.

-You are joking?

-Everyone knows you're under pressure, love.

Why give yourself more stress?

I've already explained. I need the businesses working because I need the money, OK?

Right. Then we'll make it work.

-How?

-I don't know.

We just will.

Show me one board I've cut on a wonk.

Just because you haven't, doesn't mean you won't.

Cracking the whip.

-Mummy!

-Hello, sweetheart. How are you?

Er, sorry, should she be in here without one of those hard hats on?

We popped in here for five minutes before she goes to holiday club.

Coffee. Black, one sugar.

-What do you want?

-Why would I want anything?

Hi. I'm Andy, by the way.

Roxy.

Ain't you got work to be getting on with?

Sweetheart, go and stand by the door for me.

Well, go on, then. Spit it out.

OK, I wondered if it would be OK if I picked Amy up later

when she's done. Just take her for pizza or something.

I really want to start making things up to her.

Yeah, well, Amy's staying at her mate's after holiday club.

It's been organised.

Well, change of routine, you know, shake it up a bit. It'll be good for her.

Routine's exactly what she needs right now, Rox,

and you're hardly in a position to be giving it to her, are you?

I CAN turn my life around. I CAN be a good mother.

I'll believe that when I see it.

Come here, give me a kiss. I love you.

See you later.

Come on, darling.

-So, that was Ronnie's sister, was it?

-Mm-hm.

And wherever Roxy goes, trouble follows.

Does Ronnie feel the same way?

No, no, she just sees her little sister.

She'd forgive Roxy anything. More fool her.

Dad.

You shouldn't be in this place.

It smells funny.

Yeah, well, hopefully it won't be for too long.

I brought you some things.

Thanks.

Did you pack my headphones?

Yeah, I thought I did.

They're not here.

Maybe security took them out when they checked your bag.

Or maybe I forgot them. I don't know.

I need my headphones, Dad.

I got you some sweets as well.

Mum wouldn't have forgotten them.

Well, Mum's not around to do your bag, is she?

Did you...sleep all right?

It was noisy.

People were shouting, doors slamming.

And they kept the lights on. I hate it here.

Look, I'm doing everything I can to get you out of here, all right?

Look, I've got to go. I've got a lot of things to sort out today.

You're leaving?

Yeah, I just wanted to bring your stuff over.

Don't go, please.

Bobby, I have to, OK? I have to go and see Ritchie.

I'll come back and visit later. I promise.

Well, what about Kim? Do you think she'd fancy a shift?

Well, Kathy. You must be desperate.

-Who's desperate?

-We must stop meeting like this.

Yeah, we must.

-So, what's up?

-Oh, it's Kathy.

She needs help in the restaurant this lunchtime.

You looking for people with experience?

Right now I just need people.

OK, well, I need a job.

So sign me up!

Lovely.

Where are the files?

But like I told you on the phone, it'd be better to talk to Jane

next week once I've worked out a clearer strategy.

-Next week's too late.

-Too late for what?

What is it with everyone today?! I'm paying you to work for me.

-Calm down, Ian.

-I am calm.

-No, you're not. You're panicking.

All right.

I just need everyone singing from the same hymn sheet, OK?

Me, Jane, Bobby. All of us together.

Hello, love.

I brought Ritchie with me

so we can bring you up to speed on what's happening with Bobby's case.

Ian. You shouldn't be here.

Jane needs to know what's happening.

First and foremost she needs to get better.

Ritchie recommends that Bobby pleads not guilty at the hearing

and that way it'll go to trial.

It'll also give her more time to build up a convincing case.

Maybe six months.

There's also a very slim chance that Bobby can come home on bail

between the hearing and the trial. Right?

There's a chance, yeah.

Love, he shouldn't be in that detention centre.

He should be at home with us.

Could you give us five minutes, please?

-Yeah, yeah. Course.

-Thank you.

Have you forgotten what I said last night?

Love, that was in the heat of the moment.

Bobby is banking on us getting him out of there.

You are not listening to me.

Jane, it's been a terrible time.

None of us are thinking straight at the moment.

Ian.

Our marriage is over.

Jane, you need me to look after you.

You need me.

We can look after her. Me and Christian.

Look, Mum. Mum, can you...

Can you wait outside as well, please?

Ian...

Christian's been talking to a specialist unit near where he lives.

And they can take over my recovery once I'm well enough to travel.

-Love, love, please. Please, don't do this. Please.

-I'm sorry.

Ian, my mind's made up.

It's over.

You come to have another go?

Well, you can't have thought this was going to be easy.

No.

You lied to us. You lied to me, you put the Beales before our family.

You let our dad go to prison for something he didn't do.

But I've been thinking.

You want to be careful with that.

I...I want to help.

So you've forgiven me?

Maybe...I'm starting to.

Ah, yes!

Lauren was just planning dinner tonight if you're up for it.

Yeah, just let me know when and where.

Yeah, I will.

All right, well, I'd better get to work.

-See you.

-See you.

See?

-Told you she'd come round eventually, didn't I?

-Yep.

Now we just got to get you and Ian back on track.

That is never going to happen.

That's what I thought about Abi, innit?

Come on, folks! Packed full of protein and natural oils.

Oi! You see me struggling and you walk straight past?

Where's your assistant?

Just grab the box, Vincent.

-Where do you want it?

-Just over there.

Is that it?

Well, while you're here, can you go down to the lock-up

and get me some more stock?

It's ten minutes of your time, Vincent.

Ten minutes.

We've been waiting 30 minutes.

Right, well, I'll see what's happened to your order.

What's happened to the mains for table five?

-They're on their way. Can we stop taking orders for a bit cos I'm really behind in here.

-Hey.

What do YOU want?

I'm looking for Ian.

-Well, he's not here.

-People aren't going to wait for their food forever.

-What's up?

-We're a bit short-staffed but nothing we can't handle.

-Yeah, you hope!

-Hello, mate. I'm Steven.

-Kyle.

Look, if you need help, I'm happy to step in.

Well, an extra pair of hands would be great.

We're going to start losing customers in a minute.

All right. You can help Kyle in the kitchen.

Dishes.

-Hey, where do you want me?

-Oh, lovely. Here you go.

-Follow me.

-All right.

Come on, boys and girls. Get your wet fish here.

Perfect weather for fish.

Ah, don't you feel good, helping out your sister?

What I feel is knackered.

Not actually used to working for a living?

Sore back, soft hands, constantly moaning.

Honestly, you wouldn't last five minutes in the rough, tough world

of market trading.

I've missed you.

Well, I'm pretty special.

I don't know about you,

but I am starving after all that lugging about.

What are you doing for lunch?

Right, OK. So we've got two cheeseburgers,

one Caesar salad, one chicken burger.

-Anything whilst you're waiting? A cheeky little glass of wine maybe?

-No, thanks.

-No?

-Well, if you change your minds, give me a shout.

-Thank you.

All right.

What are you doing here?

Makes a change from a fry-up in the caff.

-Plus I knew the scenery would be a lot more attractive.

-Sorry, is Jack coming?

Oh, no. He's gone to Ronnie's.

Wrong choice as far as I'm concerned.

Don't distract me, OK? I'm here to impress.

Ian?

Have you just been to see Jane? How is she?

She's OK.

Ian?

We're busy. I should leave you in charge more often.

Nothing to do with me.

Are you here to eat?

No, I just came to see if Ian was OK.

Why wouldn't I be?

Ian, you don't have to be here, you know.

-It's all right. I can deal with a few people staring.

-Look, we can cope.

-What's he doing in there?

-He's helping out.

-I don't want him in my kitchen.

-Oh, Ian, stop!

Hey. I wanted to talk to you.

-I don't want to talk to you. Get out of my kitchen.

-Ian, please, let me explain.

-Explain how you wheedled your way between Peter and Lauren?

-Nothing happened between me and Lauren

-till she was done with Pete.

-Right. I believe that, I'll believe anything?

-It's true.

-Are you and Lauren together?

-Yeah, it's sick.

Ian. You need your family around you...

You are not my family, OK? You are a Wicks!

You are a lying, cheating, woman-stealing Wicks,

just like your father!

-I don't think this is the time...

-What's this got to do with you? What you doing in here anyway?

-You have no idea how much you hurt people, do you?

-Get out of my kitchen.

-We can't cope if he goes.

-Fine, we'll shut the restaurant.

-What?

-We'll shut the restaurant and close the kitchen.

-What is wrong with you?

-I don't care any more, Mum! I...

I've lost everything.

What are you talking about?

Jane's leaving me.

She's leaving me.

Did the tenner cover it?

Yeah, I got that.

Mm, thanks.

If I didn't know any better,

I would say you're in a pretty decent mood.

It's good to see you.

Good to see you, too.

You know I meant it when I said I've missed you.

It's easy to forget how important family is, right?

I hate it that we're at each other's throats.

We should be sticking together.

It's not going to happen, Donna.

Don't say that.

Mum feels really bad about what happened.

You've spoken to her?

She's really sorry, Vincent.

We need to sort this out. I need you. Both of you!

Mas, I don't need babysitting.

You were pretty worked up in the restaurant.

There's a... There's a nice bottle of single malt in the kitchen.

Mmmm?

By the microwave. Could you?

-You sure?

-Yeah.

OK...

Where do you keep the glasses?

In the cupboard above.

Oh, yeah.

Jane'll come round.

You know why?

Because she needs you.

Maybe she's realised that the last person on the planet she needs

is me.

Yeah, well, drinking whisky and feeling sorry for yourself,

it's not a great combination, mate.

Maybe Steven's right.

I do hurt people, all the time.

Just look at Jane.

She's the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Beautiful wife.

Business partner. Best friend.

Think of all the things she's done for me,

and what have I done for her?

I've put her through hell and now I've put her in hospital.

You didn't do that.

Oh, Mas, I did.

I didn't hit her, but I put her there.

You think she blames you?

-I

-blame me.

-She wants shot of me. Who can blame her?

-You know what?

I think time apart is just what you two need right now.

Without her, I'm nothing.

That's not true.

I can't... I can't do this any more.

I can't.

-Ah, you look how I feel.

-Argh...

Let me get you a drink.

Can I have an orange juice, please?

-What, you on a regime or something?

-Yeah, it's called

stop-being-such-a-selfish-cow and-try-being-a-decent-mum diet.

It's not going very well.

First job I've had in ages and the place gets shut down.

Sounds like we're on the same losing streak.

I tried some family reconciliation earlier

and that backfired massively.

I really thought I was getting somewhere with Vincent today.

Yeah, well, men are idiots.

You know, we can do anything we want if we put our minds to it.

You know what? Maybe Buster's showing me the way to go.

-Yeah. How?

-Well...

If there's another prime patch available,

get in there and claim it. Why be limited to one stall?

So you're expanding?

All I have to do is get there early tomorrow morning

-before he gets there.

-Yeah. You'll be needing extra help.

I suppose I will.

What do you reckon to you and me working together?

I reckon we'd be unstoppable.

Yes. Cheers!

Well? Is he here?

-Yeah, he's in there, yeah.

-Good.

But listen. He's in a bit of a state.

He's not the first person to have setbacks, you know. He's got to pull himself together.

-Yeah, I know, but if he's losing Jane as well...

-He can't lose her.

He's got to fight. Otherwise...

he WILL be finished.

-What's happened?

-I don't know. He's gone.

CAR ENGINE

Ian!