09/06/2016 EastEnders

Les?

I'm about to pay Babe.

I'm sorry again about yesterday.

Oh, you don't have to say sorry.

What's this?

I managed to get some extra orders in

and I'm getting in touch with wedding dress shops,

see if they can put some work my way....

Oh, Birdie....

You were strong enough to put...

..to put...

her...

out of your life, and I promised to be there for you no matter what...

And I'm going to be.

DOOR CLOSES

I'm going to go and catch up with Kathy -

see if she's heard any more about Jane's move to Birmingham.

You guys want to come with?

What's the point?

Haven't you been out today?

Is this about his bail?

Yeah, I saw Uncle Jack.

He said the hearing's just a formality.

Dad's getting out today.

I need to...

get some of those biscuits,

the one with the bear on it.

She likes those.

You can't just ignore this.

It's incest.

No, it isn't! Why would, why would you say that?

-Because it is.

-Look, Kim....

Look, there's nothing more to say.

-SHARON:

-I had to organise a full refund.

We were just messing about, and it's not what he thought.

-You need to have a word with your grandson.

-Yeah, what about?

About him and Ben

being in a client's car when he came to collect it.

We were just having a laugh.

Nothing actually happened,

and I don't need to be dragged back here like a kid.

Exactly. You're men, and you both need to start behaving like it.

You need to have a word with him.

-Yeah, I can handle this, Sharon.

-Last thing Phil needs

is to lose business after everything he's been through.

Thank you.

Did that just actually happen?

Oh, you think this is funny?

I've got enough problems to deal with

without Sharon stomping in here cos you can't control yourself!

Stace...

Yeah, we've just seen about Dad....

Yeah.

OK.

All right. See you in a bit.

-You're still all right to have Louie, yeah?

-Yeah, of course.

You're going to the court?

Yeah, well, we've got to be there when he comes out - both of us.

And say what? Hey, Dad, are you coming home with us?

Babe, maybe you need to think about this.

If we're not there, he's going to think we don't want him back.

We have to be there.

Kim.

Kim, wait...

What you two are thinking of doing is wrong.

-He's told you?

-He's got his family.

It's me and Pearl,

and it's going to stay that way.

I'll let you know when we're on the way back with him.

Goodbye, baby.

I-I can't.

What's wrong?

I can't go back to that courtroom where dad stood there

and let his lawyer lie about me.

It'll be all right. We can wait outside if you want.

You might be OK with this, but I'm not.

-Abs...

-I can't face him, Lauren. I can't.

Well, it's not really about us. It's about Dad.

Dad didn't accuse YOU of being a murderer.

He is supposed to look after us, and he done that to me!

That's exactly why we need to go.

OK? We need to make things right.

You said that I was the person you cared about most after Louie.

If that's true, Lauren, please do not make me go.

So my dad wants me to go and see him.

But you don't want to go?

It's just Mum's in a really weird place at the minute,

plus it's her birthday soon and I don't think she's

dealing with it very well.

I'm just not sure that I should leave her, you know?

Well, talk to her, and just be honest.

-I'm sure she'll be fine.

-Yeah.

Yeah, I will.

Unless it's more that you want to stay here with me?

I'm joking.

Thanks for listening, yeah?

Any time.

Hey, Kim.

I've been to the house and the Minute Mart.

I need to see Denise.

She's gone to Stratford,

something about buying books for her GCSE course.

Hey, hey, hey - what's wrong?

He doesn't love me any more.

I'm going to lose him.

Sorry.

It's OK.

No, it's not.

It's not. I promised that I'd be there for you and I will.

I won't do it without you.

I won't go and see him.

I don't want to hate him.

-I don't.

-I know.

I mean, one minute, in my head, I want to see him suffer

and let him know how much he's hurt me...

and then I just want him to cuddle me like he used to.

Look, I get that you don't want to see him today, but...

maybe we need to let him know that we want him home.

What do you mean?

We could write him a letter.

A letter?

Yeah.

We tell him that we love him and that if he wants to come home,

he can.

It's going to be hard, but...

..we want to try.

I wouldn't even know what to say.

We just say how we feel...

all of it.

We just write it down.

And...and then it's there, and he knows that it's up to him.

From now on...

it's just me and you together.

And when Dad does come home...

he'll see that...that he's wanted.

We can be a family again.

Come here.

Look, it's not on, that's all.

I don't know why you're making a fuss about it!

Where else are we supposed to go, Grandad?

What's happened? Paul?

There's been a bit of an incident, that's all.

Grandad, don't....

Paul and Ben were...

..at the Arches.

Sharon is not best pleased.

At the Arches?

I've explained to Paul that it's not on and, erm...

he's understood. Haven't you?

I can't even believe we're talking about this.

Perhaps...

Ben could stay the night at ours.

You should invite him over, tonight.

Really?

There's enough problems going on in this family without you

having to feel bad for being with Ben.

Besides...

you're not the first person in this family to be caught

having a cuddle in a car.

Hastings seafront.

Ugh...

And they planned it all behind my back.

Why would he do that?

It just shows that he doesn't love me.

No, no, of course he does.

Then why would he be doing something like this?

You need to hear him out, give him a chance to explain.

What, that he wants a baby with somebody else?

And perhaps Donna should be there too.

No.

-I don't want her anywhere near him.

-Listen to me now, man...

If you try and ignore this, or fight them over this...

..it's only going to make you more upset.

I say get them together, talk to them...

..hear what they got to say and THEN you can deal with it.

They won't listen to me.

I'll be there if you want me to.

Thanks.

OK, I'll...

settle the bill,

and then we can go round to your place.

It's Kim.

It's been a while.

All right?

We need to get a move on. I think we should get a cab.

We want you to give him this.

What, you're not coming?

We think this is the best way.

But he's going to be looking for you.

He'll be expecting you to be there.

I doubt that.

He'll think you don't care about him.

No, that's why this is really important.

You need to make sure that he gets it.

Is this cos of Ian?

-If you're turning your back on your own dad cos of Ian...

-No.

It just says, you know, that we'll be in the Vic waiting for him -

all of us. Uncle Jack too.

We're here and we want him back.

It's up to him now.

What, on the lips?

Well, no. It was on the cheek, but he was, like, really sweet.

Oh, so it was like a kiss you get off your nan?

Yeah, right.

Well, it sounds like he's giving you mixed signals.

First lips, now cheek.

He hasn't even asked you out, has he?

Well, not like that, no.

You know, maybe I should ask him.

-What do you think?

-What, and freak him out?

Why would it?

Well, he's going to think you're all like, needy and desperate.

Really?

Yeah. No, what you got to do is back off, right?

Make out like you're not bothered and let him do the chasing.

That's the only way you're going to get him.

DOOR CLOSES

Les? You look terrible.

Yeah, I had a difficult afternoon with a grieving client. I'm fine.

Well, give me that, I'll take it out to the rubbish.

No, it's just some old paperwork - I'm having a clear out.

I'll do it later.

I've, erm...

I've got us some chops for our tea. I assume Ben likes chops.

Well, I'm sure he does.

And I got some beer. I don't know what Ben drinks, but...

I'm sure Paul appreciates all the effort you're going to.

He's our grandson.

We have to do the best we can.

So, come on then - let's hear it.

You really think you're going to do this?

-Yeah.

-And, as your wife, I don't get a say? That's it, done?

This changes nothing between us.

It's about giving Donna what SHE wants.

How can I turn my back on that?

This isn't about me trying to get in between you and Vincent.

He's your husband and he's Pearl's father.

And you're Pearl's aunt.

That's what makes it so wrong.

Tell them, Patrick, what I'm saying is the right thing.

I mean...

Why do you want to have his baby?

Because Vincent's the best man I know.

He doesn't have to be involved but if he wants to be,

if YOU want him to be, then...

I think we could make a really great family.

You sure you want to do this?

I've thought about it...

..and it's the right thing to do.

I mean, this is not a straightforward thing, but...

I mean, it seems to make sense.

You're taking their side?

No, it's not about whose side I'm on.

It's about the three of all you getting together

-and working things out between you.

-DOORBELL CHIMES

I'll get it.

Look, I want this to be OK with all of us.

I want you to see that.

Hmm!

Don't look at me.

Good to see you, Vincent.

You're not welcome in this house.

I invited her.

She wanted to come when she heard what you were planning.

And you had no right to call her.

Well, whatever she said about choosing her or me,

she's still your mum, and you need to hear what she has to say.

What were you thinking? We were just going to kiss and make up?

You chose me before, you might choose me again.

Have you not heard a word we've been saying here?

Now I'm here, can we just talk about it...

This has nothing to do with you.

So you're just going to ignore anybody who says it's a bad idea?

I already know what you think about me having a baby.

I want you gone. Now.

Erm...

Maybe it's best if you left, all right?

Donna, what you and Vincent are thinking of doing...

it's huge.

I want him to be the father.

And you've really thought this through?

Just tell her it's crazy.

I know you don't care what I think, Vincent...

I don't care about you full stop.

For what it's worth...

I think if Donna really wants to do this,

what better man than someone she can trust...

and loves?

If you brought me here...

to tell them what to do, I'm sorry -

you don't know me, or my children.

It changes nothing....

-Vincent...

-I want you out, now.

Mum, I...

It's OK, Donna.

Who's next, hmm?

The local vicar, social services?

What I want to do for Donna is not wrong, it is not grubby.

It is me doing something for someone that I love.

But you going sneaking behind my back with, with HER...

How could you?

Maybe we should just wait for him back at Dot's?

He can meet Louie when he's awake?

No, I'm not hiding away,

and neither will Dad.

The old man not back yet, no?

No, he's meeting us in here.

Do you think that's wise?

Our Dad's innocent.

I know, it's just, you know...

a lot of people got him wrong, me included.

And him bowling in here -

do you think it's the best way of dealing with it?

That's all, just saying.

Yeah, maybe we should wait for him outside.

No.

This is my Dad's local and he's going to come straight in here and

get a drink, like he always used to, and like he's going to from now on.

So what we having?

Erm, an orange juice then, please.

Lemonade, please.

I'll have a rum and Coke. Cheers.

Ah...

Ooh! Come in.

Ooh, something smells good.

Chops. You like chops?

Yeah, yeah, love them.

Yeah, well, no-one cooks them like Paul's Nan.

She's queen of the...

chops, that's Pam.

Yeah, Pam, listen - I'm sorry about the mess the other day.

-It won't happen again....

-There's nothing to be said.

You're Paul's boyfriend, and you're very welcome in our home.

-Isn't he, Les?

-Yeah, yeah, of course.

Do you want to put your bag in our room?

Eh, in MY room.

Well, got to unpack your jimjams.

Les...

I mean that's if you wear them...

I mean, if you've got them.

There's a clean towel in the bathroom and tea won't be long.

Thanks.

Jimjams!

Hey. So I spoke to Mum and she was actually really cool about

me going to see my dad.

-That's good, then.

-Yeah.

So, erm, thank you for that.

Erm...can I get you a drink or something?

No, you're all right.

Right.

Erm...

No worries, then.

Maybe another time, then, yeah?

Maybe.

What am I doing?

The right thing.

All right? You are treating him mean, so you are keeping him keen.

Just ignore them - they're being nosy.

Right, I better get Dad's drink in, ready.

He'll want a whisky, won't he?

Just wait until he's here.

Oh, Lauren.

The hearing was already underway when I got there.

I didn't see him, but he has been released.

What about our letter?

But I couldn't hang around - I gave it to his solicitor.

I told him to make sure he gets it.

Right, then we'll wait.

All right, well, let me know if he turns up.

Yeah.

It's going to be really late by the time he gets here.

Yeah, and we'll be here.

All of us, together as a family.

Well, I don't know about anyone else,

but I've got an early start on the stall tomorrow.

Erm, yes, of course - early start.

Time for bed.

We'll turn the lights out.

Do you need anything? Extra pillows?

I've sorted it, thanks, Nan.

Yeah, well, sleep well.

Don't let the bedbugs bite.

Goodnight, Ben.

Night.

(Nan...)

(It's not too late if you'd rather Ben went home?)

Don't be silly, it is late and this is your home -

you should feel free to be yourself. Night-night.

Night.

Right, look - I told Ronnie I weren't going to be late.

Just go.

Whoever wants to go, just go. I'm staying.

If he could read that letter

and still not turn up, maybe we're better off without him.

If he was going to turn up, he'd be here by now.

We have to accept the fact, Lauren, Dad doesn't want us.

He hasn't wanted us for a long time.

I'm really proud of you, you know that?

The way you dealt with Paul and Ben,

after everything we've been going through.

I couldn't let them skulk about.

Well, you were stronger about it than I would have been.

I'm only able to be stronger because I've got you, Les.

Pam....

Les...

why don't we put the beds together tonight?

I'm going to bed now.

Babe, please...

I only did what I did because I wanted you to understand....

You tried to use my mum against me.

Vincent, I'm scared.

I'm really scared.

Of what?

Look, if you have a baby with somebody else...

I might lose you.

That's never going to happen.

You don't know that, Vincent.

I've never been happier.

I've got my man, my baby girl,

and I don't want anything to change that,

even though I know...

what Donna means to you.

How many times have I got to say it?

You and me, we're solid.

You're the only woman for me.

You know that. I love you.

But what you said IS right.

We have our family,

we have our baby.

But Donna, she...she has hardly anything at all.

I wanted you to understand that, as a mum, what that would mean for her.

I do.

But you are my woman.

You're my everything.

And doing this, if anything, proves that even more.

Because I wouldn't even think about it

if I didn't know how unbreakable we are.

So, you know, let's...

let's do something that would make my sister as happy as we are, yeah?

Bit more comfortable than that car, ain't it?

Yeah.

Yeah, just a touch.

Yeah, maybe he's just got held up.

Or he needs a night to get used to being free and he'll come

and find you in the morning.

I begged him to come.

I told him I loved him,

and I wanted to make things good again.

Sorry, babe.

Abi's right...

You can't give up yet.

How many times does he have to let me down before I get it?

I'm not strong, Birdie.

MIRROR BREAKS

You know, you did nothing wrong today.

I should have gone to the court.

I should have done what I knew was right.

Yeah, maybe, but...

it's done now, ain't it?

Why didn't you say that earlier?

It had to be what you and Abi both wanted.

You think I messed this up!

You think it's my fault he's not come back!

Calm down. That's not what I'm saying.

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Babe...

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

DAD!