21/02/2017 EastEnders

-Oi! That took a lot of time and effort, planting those!

-Chill out.

It was an accident.

How about an apology?

I'm sorry.

-That you're a miserable old bag.

-Oi! What did you just call her?

-Bruv, you're such an idiot!

-Go on, get out of here!

Oi! Do one!

Well, you try... You do a nice thing...

No respect at all. I blame the parents, you know.

You've got to ignore them. You have more important things

to focus on today with the social worker coming round.

Do you want me to sit in with you, babe?

No, Kim insisted. Anyway, it's not that big of a deal anyway.

I'll be around if you want me.

What on earth is going on in this place?

We have got it all here, Denise. Rubbish, rats...

And now a bit of racism.

It's like the end of the world round here at the moment.

It's the Britain we live in now.

-BALL BOUNCES

-Oh, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud.

Enough to drive you up the wall.

I know. I gave them a mouthful, but we'll have to plant some new ones.

-What shall I get?

-Oh, no, you leave it to me.

-I don't mind.

No, I'll do it. You've got enough on your plate.

Now, what shall I get, eh? Busy Lizzies? Begonias?

Oh, what about some pansies?

-Oh, I love pansies.

-Those stupid boys.

Oh, well, the Lord moves in mysterious ways.

I've been wanting to go to that new garden centre.

You know, the one what's on the ring road.

I shall have to get Jack to drive me.

Yeah, mate. We'll pick up the keys and sign

the tenancy agreement at lunch, yeah? All right, sweet.

Laters, bruv.

Johnny.

Er...

-Is your brother back?

-He was. He's gone again now.

-For good, by the looks of it.

-I'm sorry, mate.

It's more Whitney I'm worried about.

-Hi.

-Hi.

I'm... I'm looking for Louise.

She was supposed to meet me at the caff. We're running late.

She's inside.

I had fun hanging.

Hanging? That's so American.

I am.

-Well, I had fun too...

-I need dinner money.

-You'll get your dinner money.

I should...

Sorry.

Start walking. I'll catch up.

Still sniffing round her, are you?

You're the one who told me to find someone my own age.

You don't think that's pushing it?

That's like the pot calling the kettle a cradle snatcher.

One of the questions in the Polish quiz was going to be - when did

Poland become part of the European Union?

-Do you think I should take it out?

-Why?

Is it not insensitive?

-Well, they aren't the ones that left it, are they?

-He's been paid.

Cor, you're not wrong.

Couldn't you have found someone cheaper?

He killed the rat, didn't he? Filled the holes up.

-When's the inspector back?

-This afternoon.

-What if she shuts us down?

-She won't.

It's on us though. I'm telling you, the way we're bleeding money at the moment,

-it's frightening.

-Look, let me and Cinders there finish off in the kitchen,

then we're going to sit down and try and work out a way to cut costs.

We're going to have to start cutting shifts, you know that, don't you?

-Where's Whitney, by the way? You seen her?

-No.

-Not since the other day.

-What are we going to do about her?

I don't know, Mum. I really don't know.

TOILET FLUSHES

-Are you all right?

-Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

-You were in and out of the toilet all night.

-Who's counting?

-It's just an observation. Have you eaten something dodgy?

-No, I haven't been for a...

Well, I haven't done one of them this morning,

but I don't know, maybe it's the four cups of coffee I've had.

You should ask about it at your check-up later.

There is nothing wrong with me.

I am only going for this check-up because it's my right as a taxpayer.

Are we ready to feed the ducks? Do you want to feed the ducks?

-Hiya.

-All right, babe?

-Jack, can I have a second, please?

Yeah. Come in here.

Right, come on, cos I'm going to have to put your coats on.

It's going to take ages otherwise.

What's up?

It's Lee. He's um... He's left Whitney. For good.

Sorry about that.

He's left us in a right state as well, so I need to ask a favour.

Um... I need that deposit back.

What, they're done at the flat?

'Well, Lee's gone.

'Whitney's still there, but she's going to want out, so...'

'When are you thinking?'

'ASAP.'

Mick, I need notice up front. It's the law.

And that money, it's in the deposit protection thing anyway.

Technically, I should be able to keep it because they've

broken the contract.

So you could do that and then, you know, maybe give me the money.

Now, I don't want to take any liberties, Jack, all right?

It's just money's so tight, I just...

I wouldn't ask otherwise, you know?

I'll have that flat empty, cleaned, you can have

a new tenant in there by the end of the week, I promise you.

Is Whitney all right with this?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Absolutely.

-If Janet isn't well, who's covering?

-Helen. Or she's supposed to be.

-She'll turn up.

-But she's always late.

But she always seems to be able to find herself time to get

a coffee on her way in.

Trish.

Er... Kim, this is Trish. She's my social worker.

Oh, hi. Kimberley Fox-Hubbard. Denise's sister.

-Pleasure.

-I'm still waiting for my cover,

but she's only going to be a few minutes. I'm so sorry.

-You can't get the staff nowadays, Trish.

-It's no problem.

I can have a browse in the market, if that helps.

Yeah, I'm sure she won't be long.

Don't stress. I want you to be comfortable.

We've got a lot to talk through. I'll see you shortly.

-Oh...

-OK.

-A rat?!

-Yeah. Honestly, Lauren. It was huge.

Massive. Makes my skin crawl every time I think about it!

Well, how are you feeling otherwise anyway?

You do seem a little bit better than you did on the phone.

Yeah, sorry. I was such a mess.

Don't apologise.

I just think I need to get on with it, you know?

-The less I think about it, the better.

-Yeah, I get that.

And I think what you're doing is right, you know?

All the memories and that.

It's better to just get out of that space.

Moving out of the flat.

I heard Mick talking to Uncle Jack this morning.

-He mentioned you leaving.

-What?

-You didn't know, did you?

-Hiya.

Ah, hello, you! Hello!

Have I missed something?

-Busy then?

-Yeah, we're very busy at the moment.

-Thank you so much for waiting. I'm so sorry.

-Denise, it's fine.

I'll just... This one. Thanks.

How are you feeling?

-Good. I'm really good.

-Work's going well?

No complaints.

-Are you still doing your...?

-Oh, yeah. My course. Yeah.

Reading An Inspector Calls.

And how are you feeling about...the adoption?

-Well, same as before.

-You're still fully committed to your decision?

Yeah. Yeah.

-It's fine to have doubts.

-That's what I've been saying.

-Kim.

We spoke about this.

So...

Right.

So, no questions?

Can't think of any.

-How is he settling in to his new home?

-Very well.

Oh, that's good.

Isn't it?

I didn't offer you any biscuits. Let me go and grab you some, OK?

-Why didn't Mick just tell me?

-I was under the impression it was your idea.

-It's not even his flat to give away anyway.

-Yeah, completely.

-What are they going to do now? Sack me?

-They wouldn't do that.

-I'm sure they're not that mean.

-No.

I heard Mick and Shirley talking earlier, right?

-They said they are going to start cutting shifts.

-Really?

You'll be fine in the kitchen. Babe's gone now, so they're not

-going to get rid of you, are they?

-I think you should just talk to him.

Abi, I need you in the kitchen, give it another check.

Whit, can I have a quiet word, please?

-Yeah, sure.

-Agnes!

Shirley. How are you?

-Good. I'm good.

-Terrific.

-Aren't we, Mick? We're good.

-Yeah, yeah.

-Just like that kitchen.

-We've had the exterminator in.

-He caught the rat.

-We'll have that chat in a bit, yeah?

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

So... Is he well?

-Health wise?

-Yeah.

He's doing very well.

Good.

And the parents?

As planned, the couple who are looking after him have

applied to adopt him.

I've championed their case.

They've really fallen in love with him. And vice versa.

-That's good.

-Yeah.

And they're good people?

Very.

And are they, erm...

-Are they...interracial?

-Yeah.

What about brothers and sisters and that?

They have a little girl who is also adopted.

I have a photograph of him, if you'd like to see it.

-No, I don't think I want to, if that's all right.

-Of course.

Can I?

Go on.

-He's grown so much.

-Quite fast at that age.

He really has grown.

I'm happy, you know, that it's all worked out the way that I'd hoped.

Well, yeah, I know I've put on a few pounds lately,

but my diet's much better than it was.

-My wife's seen to that.

-Good.

Your BMI is quite high. Alcohol?

Erm... Beer, glass of wine, now and again, occasional whisky.

-And exercise?

-Yeah, I swim regularly. I take a lot of walks.

-I'm on my feet all day at work.

-And how often are you passing urine?

Well, when I go to bed, when I get up in the morning.

During the day.

Are you going more regularly than what seems normal?

Um... Well, I don't know. Maybe.

I'm going to recommend that you see your GP when your test

-results are back.

-Is that really necessary?

Yeah, I think so. Certainly as a precaution, if nothing else.

Do you mind standing up, please, Mr Beale?

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to pick up the phone or drop me an e-mail.

-Thanks.

-The court will be sending out the paperwork soon,

so I'll be in touch to talk you through signing that, OK?

-Trish?

-Yeah.

Have they given him a name yet?

Raymond.

After Ray Charles. They're big fans.

I'll see you next week.

Thanks.

Raymond?

I'm OK.

At least they didn't call him something stupid.

Well, how about we go and get some fun, yeah?

Take your mind off things. You've got the rest of the afternoon off?

I'm going to get back to Helen. There's things that need doing.

You certainly did a good job of scrubbing those work tops.

That was me.

-Always said you were a good old scrubber!

-Filth, she is, yeah.

Given that the exterminator has done his job and you have done yours,

I'm very happy to pass you.

-Thank you.

-But I will be watching you.

Ah. Well, not necessary because this has been a massive,

massive wake-up call and we are all changed people.

-Yeah, yeah.

-If I had a penny, Mr Carter...

-No, no, no.

Seriously, my mother-in-law has been really ill and my wife hasn't

been around. There's been a lot of pressure.

But I ain't going to lie to you, I've let it slide.

-Mm.

-But I'm not going to let that happen again.

-No.

-Let's hope so.

-Yeah.

Could you point me in the direction of the bathroom, please?

-Through the...

-Over there.

-Abi!

-Argh!

-What are you doing leaving that there?

-Always doing it.

-Always doing it.

-You used that, didn't you, to do the deep-clean?

Yeah, silly me. Sorry.

-That was close.

-That was brilliant. Bring it in, bring it in.

You were brilliant. Tell you what, we saved that there. Well done, well done, well played.

My hands are going to stink of bleach for a week.

-Where's Whitney?

-Oh, I think she's gone to get some food before the evening shift.

All right.

Did Abi leave this one as well?

Because it looks to me more like you have a leak.

That was easy.

And what a result! They've had it professionally cleaned.

Jay, let's stay there tonight. Come on, we'll get a takeaway,

-a few beers.

-Yeah, yeah. All right. I'll meet you after work, eh?

-Sweet.

-Right, young sir. Here are your keys.

Oh, no more of Louise's moods, Dennis giving me lip, oh,

and random Americans singing in the kitchen.

I know. We're free, bruv. We're free.

This is the first day of the rest of our lives.

You know? I've got a really bad feeling about this. And I love it!

-There you go.

-Ta.

It looks like the leak you have upstairs

has nothing to do with the leak downstairs.

Like I said, I've got someone coming in next week, you know, sort that out.

It's not currently a health and safety risk,

but I will need to check back in, in case it causes other problems.

-No. We'll get it sorted.

-Yeah.

Make sure you do. I will be in touch.

-Bye.

-See you later. Mind how you go.

-Have we really got someone coming round?

-No.

-What am I going to pay them with?

-You said we only had one leak.

Yeah, I thought we did. Apparently, we've got two.

-That's all we need.

-Yeah, well. You know how old this place is.

It's falling apart, Mick.

What are we going to do?

Yes, he's an idiot, which is why you need to meet someone else and,

you know, then you'll forget all about him and hopefully make

him jealous, cos that never hurts, does it?

-Hey.

-Hey. How was your day?

I hung out in east London.

Looked around Spitalfields, took some photos.

It was fun.

Nice.

-I'll get some fish and chips, if you want to wait here.

-I can come.

No, no, no. I won't be long. She's helping me with an essay.

-You can hang with me for a little bit.

-I...

-She'd love to.

-She's not answering now.

-I'm sure there's nothing to worry about.

Mick wouldn't just turf her out on the streets, would he?

If she needs somewhere for a night or two,

-she's welcome to have the sofa.

-Whitney?

Yeah, what's wrong with her?

-Well, as long as she doesn't take a long shower.

-Oh, Ian.

-And I heard you still haven't decided what you want to do for your birthday.

-Oh, Mum!

Don't you think I'm just a little bit too old for a birthday party?

You are never too old for a party.

Oh, how did your check-up go?

Yeah, everything all right?

Waste of time. Told you. Look, fit as a fiddle.

I've never understood that saying.

It's something to do with instruments having to be well kept.

Yeah, but why a fiddle?

I don't know. Bit random, innit?

It's like when they say every cloud's got a silver lining.

What's that mean?

Oh! You can't just keep showing up like this!

-I thought you said you were busy.

-As if.

OK, great. Cos me and Pearl, we've got you some fish and chips.

I'm not hungry.

You haven't eaten all day. Stop being difficult.

Fine.

Thanks, Helen. Enjoying your coffee?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Look, I promise that I'll get him to ring you.

All right, then.

Bye.

-I hate doing that.

-I can't deal with her at the moment.

-I've just had a right day of it.

-She's your wife!

And I'll call her later.

-Still haven't seen Whitney.

-What? She still ain't come back yet?

I ain't seen her since before the inspection.

I've rung twice and she's not picked up.

-Abs, have you seen her? Whitney?

-No.

-What'd you say it like that for?

-I don't know where she is.

But...

But she knows that you're kicking her out of her flat.

And she's really upset.

Lauren heard you talking to Jack earlier.

'Please leave your message after the tone.'

-ANSWERPHONE BEEPS

-Bianca?

He left me.

I don't know what to do.

-I got you a soda.

-A soda...

-What do you call it?

-A can of drink. A fizzy drink.

A pop.

Ah, you're adorable.

-I'm really not.

-Take the compliment and don't be so British.

-Fine.

Thank you.

So, the other night was fun.

We should do it again some time before I go.

-You're leaving?

-Mm. London's just so big, isn't it?

A friend of a friend is staying over at Imperial in South Ken.

Thinks maybe I could crash there for a night or two.

Oh. Well, that's a shame.

Really?

You want me to stay?

I don't know.

I mean, you could do all that stuff and still be living here.

There's a tube.

And maybe you need someone to like...show you around.

Someone...

I don't know.

You mean you?

Or maybe you want to go, which is also fine.

I guess I could stay if, you know,

"someone" were making it worth my while.

If you think I'm carrying you over the threshold...

What the...?

I thought they said they'd cleaned it!

Well, they said they had.

-We should complain.

-Well, maybe...

Maybe we make it work to our advantage.

How?

Well, we're going to have a party, aren't we?

We ain't got to worry about the place getting trashed.

We've still got to live in it, Jay!

Oh, what's a lick of paint, eh? It's nothing.

We do it ourselves, we make it our own little project.

Turn the place as good as new. Come on, what do you reckon?

DOORBELL RINGS

Whit?

Open the door, babe.

I know you're in there.

Sorry if I interfered.

But I could see you wanted to ask questions.

I don't think it's healthy to pretend he doesn't exist,

to know nothing about him.

At least now, you know his name.

You know he's healthy.

And he's got a good home.

Isn't that what all this was about?

Yeah. Well, I hope that is the case cos I don't think I could forgive

-myself if it wasn't.

-It's not too late, you know?

You heard how happy they are, how well he's doing.

I couldn't take him back now, even if I wanted to.

-If you're having second...

-I'm not, I'm not.

I want what's best for him and that's what he has now.

I just hope he don't turn out to be like those toerags.

They're all like that at that age.

I thought that signing those papers next week,

that would be the end of it, you know?

End of what?

This feeling, you know?

The guilt and the curiosity.

Never going to go away, is it?

A lot of this stuff is Lee's, so you can have it cos I don't want it.

You can burn it, do what you want with it.

And where are you going?

I know you got the deposit back from Jack.

I know.

And I know how that looks, but we're bang in trouble, we need the money.

Well, I thought we were supposed to be family!

-Lee's barely gone out that door five minutes and you're trying to get rid of me.

-What?

-I mean, it's fine.

-You would have done it eventually, but this is a bit...

-Whit, Whit...

-Do you know what? Here you are.

Take these. Here you are. You can have these, if you say you're short of money. See what you get for them.

I doubt they'll be worth anything. Probably worthless, just like our entire relationship,

and do you know what really makes me laugh, Mick? Lee tried so hard to be like you.

And he couldn't and after today, I'm starting to think you two are exactly the same after all.

You done?

Yeah, I am.

I'm going back to Bianca's, back to square one again.

OK, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

I didn't know what Jack was going to say,

then he gave me back the deposit.

I was going to tell you, I just thought I'd let the dust settle.

Oh, that's all right then, innit?

What did you think I was going to do?

-What, like, turf you out the gaff?

-Why wouldn't you?

Cos I assumed you were going to come and live with us.

Cos you're a Carter now.

Now, Lee might have turned his back on you, but we ain't.

You might not want to live with us, I totally understand that,

you decide.

Cos you've got this gaff till the end of the week, OK?

Yeah, well, I'll think about it.

-It's a lot, you know?

-I know, I know.

And I am going to go and see Bianca tonight.

-If you can do without me at the pub.

-We'll make it work.

-Thanks.

So we're sweet now?

They were really nice. Yeah. Belly full now, yeah?

Good girl.

Oi, excuse me.

What?

Pick that up.

What you on about?

Your crisp packet, pick it up. Have you got no respect?

What's happening?

Pick the wrapper up.

You going to make me?

We know your mum.

-What did I do?

-You ain't done nothing.

And neither have I.

She's just a miserable,

unhappy old bag with nothing going on in her life.

Denise, come on. We're going.

-Who lets their kids talk to people like that?

-How am I a kid, though?

-You're a joke!

-I blame the parents.

-Nothing wrong with my parents,

-you old fool!

-Who you calling an old fool?

-Just leave it.

I tell you what, if I was your mother...

Well, you ain't, so lucky for me.

-What did you say?

-Are you deaf now as well?

I ain't listening to this.

Who'd want a whingeing, stuck-up old cow like you for a mum?

You see all these people, yeah? They're witnesses.

Cos I'm going to ring the Old Bill and you're going down for assault!