16/09/2016 EastEnders

You're out early.

They said it would get easier, the other mothers,

they lied.

Be thankful you've only got one. Uh!

Tah-dah!

Aw, you didn't have to.

For you, anything, although you might want to check the other side of that toast before you eat it.

You know, today is going to be perfect.

Just you and me and...

Mini-me in there.

Or me.

Even better.

Thank you.

Kim. Kim!

Your change?

Oh, yeah. Sorry.

Honey, love, you can't leave those boxes there.

Yeah, I know, but we haven't really got much room out the back.

Sorry.

Kim, you're going with Denise today, right?

Where? Her hospital scan.

Nah, Dee knows what she's doing.

It's not like she ain't been there before, is it?

I think it's a bit different this time.

She could use your support.

Why do I need to be there?

It's really not for me to say, but...

She's thinking of putting the baby up for adoption.

Lee! Please, come on. We have to go.

I swear I left the letter on the table.

Just leave it cos we've got to go and I cannot hold this wee in any longer.

Ah, the joys of a baby scan, eh?

You going to give her a little tickle now? No, don't you dare.

Ollie's asleep. He's going to need feeding when he wakes up.

You don't mind us taking the car, do you?

Oh, sweet. Nice one.

Why don't you, you know, let them go on their own?

First time parents and all that.

That's why I'm going. They need the help.

Yeah, I know. I get all that.

You know, like, you know, remember your mother coming to Lee's scan,

and Nancy's and Johnny's and... You remember that?

You remember your mother at the scans?

Anyway, shouldn't you be concentrating on the old darts tonight,

the old what's-her-name, eh?

Right, yeah, it's probably best you go ahead.

I've got my hands full sorting the darts.

You don't mind, do you, Whit? No, of course not.

All right, see you later.

Trace, I need this place shipshape for the darts,

now we've got a reputation to protect.

A little birdie told me that you've got your scan today.

Why didn't you tell me?

I did. No, you didn't.

Yes, I did.

But you never listen to anything I say if it's not about you anyway.

Well, I'm coming with you.

What for?

For the pleasure of your company, Denise.

Plus, I get to see my new nephew or niece.

What about Pearl?

She's with Vincent. Come on, it'll be fun.

Bit of sister time.

Let's go. Come on.

It'll be fine.

What? Yeah, I know it will.

Everything will be great.

You all right?

Yeah.

Still getting over the fact that your mum wanted to come with us,

but, yeah.

THEY LAUGH

Whitney Dean? Yeah, yeah. That's us.

I told you we'd be early.

Now we've just got to sit around in here like lemmings, I suppose.

Nervous?

Why not?

It's just a scan.

You sure?

You know you can talk to me.

I'm a bit tired, maybe.

My feet are swelling up a bit.

What makes you so concerned all of a sudden?

It's not just Carmel who cares, you know?

Ah, there it is, there it is. I knew it.

You're not seriously thinking of giving away your baby?

What if I am?

How can you even think that after everything you said to Libby?

Abortion and adoption are not the same thing.

Look, I don't want to talk about this

right now... But, Dee...

..with you.

This might be a bit cold, OK?

OK.

Oh. Oh. Is it cold? Yep.

There we are.

Oh, my God, Whit. Is this your first?

Do you mind if...? If I...? Go on, then.

What are you doing?

Hello, you. Hello!

Lee! Look, look, look, look. Wait, I think he's got a little...

HE WHISTLES Really? Yeah.

The sex is usually determined at your next scan. See.

I should say that even then it's not hospital policy to disclose it.

BOTH: Oh, no, we don't want to know anyway.

THEY LAUGH

Oh, Lauren.

Aw, look at him. He's getting so big.

I know. He's going to be one on Sunday.

Jane's helping me make a Teletubby cake.

This is beautiful.

You got it from your Great Grandma Dot, didn't you?

Oh, Great Grandma, eh?

Right, I better be going.

Kim, what are you doing here?

You ain't..?

Congratulations!

Me and Lee just had our first scan. Show her.

Oh, yeah, yeah. Here you are.

Wow.

How far along are you?

This is beautiful,

but I'm not...

Oh.

Cheers. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.

Well, it's an easy mistake, you know?

Not everybody wants to talk about their pregnancy.

No, of course, and everyone's different.

Yes, and not everyone wants to talk about their babies

or how they're going to raise them.

Yeah, we should go. Yeah.

All right. See you, then. Congrats! Thanks.

What the hell was that?

I thought you were here to support me,

not try and make me feel bad every single chance you get.

How can you not feel bad?

You want to give away your baby to a complete stranger.

Denise Fox?

No, no. No, you don't.

You're staying right here.

Seriously?

Don't forget a picture!

Here we go. Thanks for these, Dot.

I was just admiring your handiwork.

Eh?

Little Louie's hat that you made.

I thought maybe you could teach me to knit.

I've got my first grandchild on the way.

Oh, well, I didn't make that hat.

You didn't? No. I bought it from a lady at the church fete.

But you do knit?

Oh, yes, I can knit. I ain't done it for ages.

Oh, well, not to worry then.

I suppose I could teach you. You know, garter and pearl.

Just enough to make a blanket or something.

Oh, great. I'll go and get some wool and needles and pop back.

What? Today? Thanks, Dot.

Crikey.

I'm just going to do some nose measurements.

For Down's?

Yes.

It's because I'm old, isn't it?

Babies with Down's syndrome are born to mothers of all ages...

But, yes, the risk increases with age.

Is it...?

Is it OK?

Without having already done an NT test, I can't be completely sure.

You know, I would've come earlier, but...

I didn't even know I was pregnant.

I even drank a bit.

I understand.

From what I can tell, the bridge of the nose appears normal.

However...

You can't be certain.

Now, which one are you going to use, the pink or the blue?

Well, we won't know the sex until after the baby's born,

so I thought I'd use both.

Well, that's a good idea.

Why don't we use the yellow for practice?

Now, you see, what you do is you take the end, like this.

Now we'll only do about ten stitches,

just for practice, and then you double that, you see?

And you make a loop at the end.

You take that round like that and...

Maybe this was a bad idea.

Oh, no, no. You can do it over and over again.

Now tell me... How do you do it, Dot?

Well, I'm just showing you, aren't I? You take a piece like this...

No, no, I don't mean that.

I mean, how do you make people come to you for advice and things?

I don't make them.

But they do listen to you.

Not always.

I mean, sometimes they just want to be heard,

but it's you what's got to listen.

Here we are. Now, you put your finger round like that.

Denise?

Dee!

Look, just tell me why and I'll shut up.

All right, I promise not to talk any more.

No, you just want to make up my mind for me.

Look, I won't, I promise.

Denise! Look, I just don't understand.

It's just...

I've had my kids

and I finally thought that I just...

I got to a point in my life where I can do something for me.

Like my course, like...

Hold on, you're giving up your baby for a GCSE?

Let's just drop it, all right? Forget today ever happened.

That's what all this is about, isn't it?

You want to forget all about it.

You want to forget about this...

Where'd you get that from?

You left it behind. The sonographer gave it to me.

Well, go on, take it.

This is your baby, Dee.

Here they are. Let's have a pipe.

How did you get on? Is everything all right?

Yeah, good. They said the baby's a good size. Good strong heart.

We got a due date.

Where is it? It's there, look. Use your mince pies.

26th of March.

Aries. Going to be a leader.

You're back! Let me see.

Awww!

Oh, beautiful.

Oh, it's just beautiful.

How you feeling?

Don't know. I can't really explain.

They're my world now, Dad.

And everything's OK?

Yeah, I've got a few more tests to go, but so far, so good.

Right, well, you're taking it easy from now on.

No more shifts for you.

Oh, no, I want to keep busy.

Nonsense. You'll have plenty of stuff to do.

Lots of baby stuff to buy.

You can help me choose the colour!

Dot's teaching me to knit.

So what do you think? Have you got a feeling?

I don't... Cos I knew, when I was pregnant with my Lee,

that he was going to be a boy. Mum.

You must have some inkling. Actually, we don't want...

We don't want to know.

I only wanted to know what colour wool to use.

I know.

So, how was music class?

She was right in there, playing the tambourine, singing along. Yeah?

She ain't shy. She's got you to thank for that.

Really?

"Really?" Stop it.

You're a great mother and you know it. Thank you.

I've got to get to The Albert, so I'll see you both later.

OK.

So, am I a good Mum?

Yes. Why thank you.

And do you know what?

I'm going to sort out Auntie Denise as well.

Yeah.

In...

around,

under...

You are joking me. Linda Carter knitting?

I've seen it all now. Don't laugh. It's not as easy as it looks.

You should get some tips off Kathy.

She was a professional back in the day.

Oh, maybe I will when she comes.

She's not. She texted me. She's ill.

She's full of excuses, that one. Now what?

Trace, you're in.

Oh, you're back late.

Oh, yeah. Just went to get Whitney a little pressie.

We're going to go for dinner in a bit and all. She'll love that...

Or at least I think she will.

She ain't been down all afternoon. I think she's avoiding me.

Well, why would you say that?

She bit me head off earlier for trying to help.

The thing is, I am a mum four times over.

I do know what I'm talking about.

Well, yeah, but it is her first pregnancy.

She's bound to feel a bit precious for a while.

I don't know about you, but I didn't listen to anyone with Denny.

Still don't.

Do you think I'm interfering?

Well, I think you should just give it a bit of time.

She'll come round soon enough after a stretch of sleepless nights, you watch.

You look tired.

Been a long day.

Kim mentioned something, about the baby.

I am fed up with people knowing my business.

So, I'm people now, am I?

I didn't mean it like that. How did you mean it, then?

These are for you. Oh, Sonia, they look great.

Here, look, Linda. Thanks.

Jackets are over there, if you want to take yours.

Actually, I'm not going to play tonight, Sharon. What?

I'm moving away soon and I think it might be a little bit awkward, what with... You and Tina?

So I'd rather not.

Good luck, though.

Great.

You do realise you're our last reserve? What? But I'm rubbish.

There must be someone else, anyone. What about Denise?

Here you are, love. Thanks.

Right. Now, can we just sit and have a nice drink together?

You don't want to talk to me?

Dee, I know you're hurting but

cutting people out of your life is not the answer.

I am fed up of explaining myself, OK?

This is my body, it's my baby,

and I will decide, OK?

Me.

Well, looks like you're up.

Denise...

Oh, dear. Bit grotty.

Ooh tacky. Told you, didn't I?

Hello? Can you put me through to somebody in Social Services, please?

MUSIC: Gold by Spandau Ballet

Linda.

Geraldine.

Not much of a team, Lin.

Perhaps we should just call it for the Feathers now...

save your pride and me the bother.

Strong words, Geraldine. Strong.

Babe!

This ain't a team, this is family.

Shall we?

I'm 47 years old and look at me.

There's not a lot in my life that I've planned for,

but this, now? I can't cope!

Hey, hey. It'll be all right.

Will it? Will it? Yeah?

I had a scan today and...

the lady, the sonographer, she...

..she was trying to find out whether or not the baby might have Down's.

And I looked at that little thing on the monitor

and I thought,

"It didn't ask for any of this."

To be alive, to have me as a mother.

But he or she

is trusting me to do the right thing, whatever that is.

You know, with Chelsea and Libby, I...

even as a single mother, I didn't have any doubts.

But this one?

It deserves more than I can give.

There's a part of me that...

that thinks that having it adopted is wrong.

I've only got myself to blame, ain't I?

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Listen to me.

You don't have to decide right now.

OK?

Whatever decision you make, babe...

..I'll be with you every step of the way.

OK?

What if I make a mistake?

No coming back from that, is there?

All right, girls, let's get this finished.

Mick! I think we're ready!

Right, ladies, you know the rules.

I don't think so. I'm not having your hubby as ref.

We came here to win fair and square.

We do not cheat!

Yeah, all right. Easy.

Then you won't mind if we change refs.

Be my guest. Pick any one you like, but not one of yours.

Or yours.

The next punter comes through that door, whoever it is, referees.

Fine. Fine.

Oh, here we go.

What? Masood, would you mind refereeing our darts game?

I'm meeting some friends. Sorry.

Excuse me?

You wouldn't mind refereeing our darts game, would you?

Drinks on the house? We'll pay for his drinks.

We'll split it. What do you say?

Yeah, go on, then. Why not? Hallelujah.

Cheers, mate. Thanks.

Kicking?

No, not yet.

I... I got you something.

Oh.

It's for the scan photos. It's got a bit of engraving at the top.

It's lovely.

What's wrong?

It's never just going to be the three of us, is it, Lee?

What do you mean? Look, you know that I love being a part of your family.

You know that, right?

It's just that sometimes they can be really full-on.

You know, this is our baby.

I don't know. I'm probably just not used to it.

You've had it all your life.

Had what?

Your mum. Lee, she's always there, always giving her opinion.

No. Look, that's just her. She gets excited.

She means well by it, though.

The trick is, is just to let her do something for you, something small,

and then she'll be off minding her own business

and in another way she'll be out of your hair. Do you know what, Lee?

When I imagined having my own family, it was a lot smaller.

I just I want us to have our own little world - nothing special -

just cosy and ours.

I know. I'm sorry I haven't found a place of our own yet.

No, I know.

I didn't mean it like that.

I just...

I think we should have the space to do things our own way.

Look how lucky we are.

I mean, this baby ain't even born yet and he

or she - or she...

THEY LAUGH

..is already so loved. I know.

And I am really, really happy.

I just need to figure things out, that's all.

Look, if you want,

I'll talk to mum.

No, I don't want to make a big thing out of it.

It's probably just my hormones.

Kim? Look, Kim, this better be good, yeah, cos The Albert is heaving.

HE LAUGHS

What's this?

Dinner.

Kim, look,

when you give the call, I'm always right there,

but I've got to get back. No, it's not that.

What is it, then?

I want us to adopt Denise's baby.

Dad looks worried. And them lot are betting against us?

Nah, it's all to play for, mate.

Just got to make a good dent in our 98

and this is the woman to do it. Thank you, Jack.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

CHEERING

If they get 86, it's over for us.

APPLAUSE

You've basically got one throw.

You think you can make a double one?

You've seen what I've been throwing.

Well, you're going to have to or we lose.

Can you do it for me?

Is it all right if Babe has my go?

Absolutely not! You stay in the order of play - everyone knows that.

Yeah, all right. Cheaters, the lot of you!

If you don't shut her up, I will.

What's wrong, Linda,

afraid you ain't got what it takes to win for your family?

Unbelievable. Nasty, ain't it?

THEY LAUGH

CHEERING

Never mind, Linda. You can't win them all.

You're not listening to me.

Oh, I'm listening. I just can't believe what I'm hearing.

We are not adopting your sister's child.

That is crazy talk and it's not going to happen.

Look, I checked with Social Services.

They pretty much said there's a really good chance

that we could adopt a sibling's baby.

Kim, I would do anything for you, yeah?

But this is a whole new level, even for you.

But it's doable, Vincent.

All we need is for Denise to agree.

So I've asked Donna round to babysit and we can go over to talk to her.

You're not even asking me, are you?

You just decide and, what, I'm just supposed to fall in line?

What, like when I had to fall in line with your plans to impregnate your sister?

You're asking me to raise a baby that's not even mine.

It's not just any baby, Vincent,

it's my nephew or niece.

If Denise has it her way,

that baby's going to wind up in some foster home with who knows what.

My mum was a foster parent.

Look, the point is,

once that baby is adopted,

we'll have no ties.

We'll have no rights.

That is Denise's choice.

Vincent, please.

She's my sister.

Linda, it's not your fault.

Oh, I know. Thanks for tonight.

That's OK. See you later. Night, darling.

Linda, have you got a minute?

Of course. Did you have a nice meal?

I just wanted to say that I'm...

I'm sorry about earlier, with the wool.

Oh, don't be. It's me.

I get something in my head and I run away with it.

I shouldn't interfere.

Can I see what you knitted?

It's not much.

What is it?

It's a blanket, for when you...

Never mind. It's silly.

No, it's not.

I think it's lovely.

Kim, I'm knackered and I'm about to go to bed,

so can you get on your high horse in the morning, please?

We're going to adopt your baby.

Is it even on?

Batteries might not be working.

Dad bought it for Mum when she was having Ollie.

Hold on, I think it works.

Here we go.

HE MIMICS A SCANNER What are you doing?

THEY LAUGH Don't, that tickles.

Sorry. Oh, no, Linda, wait.

Could you help him, please?

You sure? Yeah. He doesn't have a clue what he's doing, so...

Oi!

These can be a bit temperamental, so don't expect too much.

OK.

Oh, Linda, guess who we saw at the scan this morning.

Who?

Denise. Linda?

A word.

This was your last dart.

That ref gave it to you, remember?

Yeah? Look, the stem's been bent.

We've been had.

You can barely look after your child,

let alone look after mine and all!

I'm going to forget you said that because you're not thinking straight.

Oh, right. So is this not just the craziest idea that you've ever heard?

I can just about believe this coming from you, but...

you and all?

Are you just trying to make my life more difficult than it already is?

I'm actually trying to make it easier.

Oh, easier, because that's going to be easier,

you bringing up my baby just over the road,

that's not messy or awkward at all, is it(?) Dee.

You always do right by your family,

so now I want to do right by you.

Denise, look, please.

Don't rush into a decision that you will regret.

Because what if, ten days

or ten months or even ten years down the line,

you realise that you've made a mistake?

At least this way,

with us adopting,

your child will be over the road

waiting for you.

So, what do you think?