01/05/2017 EastEnders

Please can we go? Ple-e-ease?!

I told you, a theme park isn't practical.

Matthew's too small for half the rides.

Me and Amy could go on while you stay with him.

Oh, that would be nice for me, wouldn't it!

I don't want to go. I don't feel well.

Right, that settles it. We're not going anywhere if Amy's ill.

Can't Uncle Max look after her?

No, mate, no. I'm seeing Lauren and then I'm working.

What, today?

-Yeah, well, I got a lot on.

-PHONE ALERT

Is that a problem?

Nah, nah, nah. Just a tenant.

Shower's busted. It can wait.

What? It's bank holiday Monday. We're not all workaholics like you.

Dad! We can't stay here all day - it's boring!

Anyway, I can't do anything with this lot in my ears 24/7.

It's been five months.

If you don't stay on top of work, it's going to pile up, innit?

Just give Dot a call, all right?

You know what she's like, she'd love to help.

Yeah, then you can spend a couple of hours easing yourself back in.

-All right, I better go. All right. See you later, kids.

-Bye.

How's Tracey?

How do you think?

It was a bad call, Shirl.

It wasn't my call. It was Woody's.

Oh, what, so he bins off Tracey and Sharon

and you don't even have a say?

I tried to put him right.

He said it was the only way we could make profits.

She's worked at the Vic for nearly 30 years -

that pub was her life!

At least try talking to Woody again, will you?

You owe her that much.

Community service?

Yeah, this week, it's rubbish and graffiti clearance.

Hardly what she did teacher training for.

Well, at least she hasn't got

-all the market traders gawping at her today.

-That's true.

Morning, all.

All right.

Yeah, any thoughts on when you're going to get more active?

You said you were going to try and get back into swimming.

Not everyone's got a day off today.

Some of us have still got work to do.

When you've been to the Minute Mart,

are you going to go online and choose yourself a birthday present?

I already have.

Got a little something coming later -

well, it's for both of us, actually.

Really?

Something you can wear?

Maybe.

Thanks. You didn't need to.

I wanted to. How's it going?

Not quite up there with my gran's funeral, but close.

No, I'm kidding, I can handle it.

So, what you going to do, now you're a lady of leisure?

Well, I'm going to take Denny to see a film later,

but why don't we have a bit of lunch first?

Beales, maybe?

Did you not get the literature about bringing a packed lunch?

Oh, I forgot.

Community payback workers are under supervision the whole day -

lunch included.

-That'll be a no, then.

-(Sorry.)

You know that show - Orange Is The New Black?

Taking it so literally!

THEY SNIGGER

NOT a good look.

Maybe she heard that's what all the kids are wearing.

We all know how much she loves getting down with the kids.

I'm surprised they still hang out on the streets.

Laters, losers!

Done a good job, cheers.

Thanks, love. See you later.

See you later.

Thought you were stuck in the shop today?

For you, I got cover.

I'm honoured.

Do you want to go upstairs and give it the once-over?

Are we talking about the roof?

Whitney, could you show Konrad upstairs?

You'll have to manage on your own.

Shame.

You need to reinstate Tracey.

She's been here since the Dark Ages, she's part of the furniture.

-Well, that's the problem, innit?

-Punters like a familiar face.

Look, Tracey was a good barmaid,

safe pair of hands and I really respect the time that she put in.

This place has got to move with the times.

Look, I get it, she was your friend, you feel for her.

But, me and you, we want the same thing -

for this place to make money,

for Mick and Linda's sake.

DOOR OPENS

Patrick?

No, it's me. When's he back, anyway?

Next week. Already feels like he's been gone for ever.

And that key, Kim, it's meant to be for emergencies only!

It IS an emergency! Look at this.

Me and Pearl - what do you reckon?

I didn't really think the nautical look was back.

It's the perfect holiday outfit, innit?

You could do with some new stuff - keep the toy boy on his toes.

Talking of which...

Hey, all right. Why didn't you wake me up?

Didn't like to.

-Don't get much of a chance for a lie-in, do ya?

-No.

Shall I whip us up a little bit of brunch, then?

-What have you got?

-I ain't been shopping yet, have I?

Cafe, then?

Us early risers have already eaten. So you go.

I've got loads of work to do anyway, so...

Well, I'll just, I'll chuck some clothes on

and I'll get out of your hair then, shall I?

Yeah, but maybe we can do the Vic later, yeah.

-OK, yeah, whatever. Kim.

-Kush.

Treat them mean, keep them keen.

-I didn't think that was your style.

-I ain't being mean!

I can't have my whole world revolving around him, can I?

Well, you said it! Miss independent lady!

I'll see you later, yeah.

What's your plans for today?

Just going to prepare for next week.

You going to give me a heads up on what to expect?

Yeah, I already told you what to expect - hard graft, little reward.

-Your choice, though, innit...

-Can you just be happy for me?

So, what's this Josh like to work for, then?

What's that Meryl Streep film

where she plays that really horrible magazine boss?

The Devil Wears Prada?

Yeah.

He's nothing like that.

Lauren, it's fine. Just turn up on time,

-look smart and engage your brain before your gob, yeah.

-Mm-hm.

You'll be fine.

-See you later.

-See ya.

Ah, Al. For Tracey.

Yeah, sure. Of course.

My estimate.

Very reasonable. I know you're up to the job.

I've never had complaints before.

You two are making me feel queasy.

Why don't you carry on pulling the pints?

Here, can you change a 20?

We're collecting for Tracey.

-Could you stick this on the counter in the cafe?

-Yeah, course.

Word's got round, then?

What do you think?

-No luck with Woody?

-He's right - we did need to lose some staff.

-How else are we going to make a profit?

-Thanks, darling.

Here.

Are you sure you can afford that, Shirl? I mean, what with the roof

-and everything else?

-It's the least I can do.

Thanks.

You know what. Actually, it ain't.

We're going to throw a party in here tonight.

Give Tracey the send-off she deserves.

Don't you think you should've consulted me first on that?

Consider yourself consulted.

Look at her, trying to get her claws into him. Tragic!

Not bad. You'll have Simon Cowell on speed-dial at this rate.

Cheers. Down to Bex's new guitar, really.

I'm still a bit croaky from a cold.

Makes you sound all husky. Some girls find that sexy.

Deffo.

-What do you think?

-Yeah, suppose so.

Is that all I get?

-Where you been?

-Nail place in Dalston.

-Smart.

-We all got them done.

Right.

I'm hungry. Chicken shop?

Yeah.

We've got somewhere to be.

I'll see you at school, yeah?

Yeah, see ya.

-There was no need.

-Well, we couldn't have you going hungry now, could we?

Here, I paid for that!

Yeah, but if I gave everybody I was related to a free lunch,

-where would it end?

-Some things never change.

What's this?

Well, don't tell me takeaway isn't allowed!

Yeah, it's not like we got her a cake with a file in it, or anything!

You still have to eat it with the others.

Or are you above that?

Just leave her to it, yeah.

I'm starving, Mum!

-Yeah, come on.

-Come on, you.

Thought you'd be with your friends all day. Fancy a burger?

What, a pity meal?

Suit yourself.

Go on, then.

Amy? Put your shoes on. How many times!

Go on, do it now.

Look, Dot. I really appreciate this, thanks for your help.

It's my pleasure.

They're having a fun day at the church hall, and Stacey and

Steven are taking Arthur and Louie, so you'll have plenty of company.

They're babies!

Oi, less of the lip. All right? You be nice to your grandma.

I still don't feel well.

That's a shame. Cos I've strapped Matthew into the buggy.

I had to do that because the cheeky little monkey would climb out.

Come on, Amy. The fresh air might do you good.

Let's leave Daddy to get on with his work. Here we go.

-Here we are.

-See you later.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-Here we go.

All right.

This you, was it?

What?

I suppose you think it's clever?

-Lou, you left your bag, yeah.

-This had nothing to do with me!

No, no, of course not.

Louise was with us...

Well, you slept with a 17-year-old.

So, what does that make you? Aside from desperate.

Louise!

See you later.

It's never going to go away, is it?

One stupid mistake, and it'll haunt me for ever.

Only if you let it.

You know, the Michelle I grew up with would never be defeated

by a bit of graffiti and a few snide remarks.

Yeah, well. Maybe I'm not that person any more.

We'll miss the film, Mum!

Go on, you've got better places to be.

Yeah, for now.

Come on, then.

Lou.

How long do you think it will take for her to clean that up?

You did that - at the community centre?

Duh!

Feeling sorry for your step-mum's bestie?

No way. She deserved it.

Do you want to come over mine?

Cool.

Did you get everything?

Yeah.

I'll make a start on that banner when it quietens down in here a bit.

You can blow up the balloons.

Few party poppers ain't going to pay Tracey's mortgage, is it?

I'm well aware of that.

But, you were quite happy last week to give her your Alan Sugar routine,

so now you can pitch in.

You might be manager, but this is a Carter pub.

Do you know what? Your people skills could do with

just a little bit of work, Shirl.

Just sayin'.

I spoke to Tina and she's going to bring in Tracey's collection

after she finishes work.

We'll put some money in the pot for some drinks. No arguing!

-All right.

-What do you think of that?

Bit pricey.

Yeah, well. It's a big company.

I've got to look the part.

For the job, or Josh?

There is nothing going on between me and Josh.

Seriously!

Look, he knows I've got a boyfriend. He even met Steven.

When?

Well, he popped over the other day, I introduced them.

It's not a big deal.

Lauren, listen. You are playing with fire!

Don't you realise what you could lose?

You're really overreacting to this!

Fine, I'm sorry I spoke.

No need to ask who you're trying to impress.

You should ask him out. Might even take you to prom.

As if!

Why not? You and him seem to be hitting it off.

If Travis would take anyone, it'd be you.

You're much more his type.

-You think?

-Totally.

Suppose you can either pull off that look or you can't -

the whole rock chick thing.

Boys can spot it a mile off when you're being too try-hard.

You're getting there, though.

-Don't think it's me.

-Really, babes?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm going to take it off.

Like she'd even have a chance with someone like Travis.

She's delusional.

-Thank you, that's lovely. Thanks very much.

-Thanks.

Thanks for getting all those photos.

My pleasure.

Well, I assume my drinks are on the house all night.

It's my leaving do an' all, isn't it?

You can have what you want, Sharon.

Thanks, Shirley.

Hiya.

You all right?

Yeah, just feel a bit surplus, that's all.

Kept me busy, this job.

Look at the two of us feeling sorry for ourselves.

It's not going to change anything, is it?

-No.

-No.

When I got home I doubled the job search, and guess what?

I've got an interview lined up for tomorrow.

-That's brilliant!

-Yeah, well. It's a start.

-That'll do for now.

-Well, it's worth a celebration.

Whitney! Bottle of white wine for us, please.

Oh, yeah, rolling up hungover, that's going to land me the job!

Come on, it's free. Live a little!

You don't want to start tonight, do ya?

Today is purely social.

I don't know this Tracey, but I would hate to miss a good party.

My type of bloke.

-I'll get the drinks in.

-Ta, Mum.

-Something going on with you two?

-No.

I've got to do something, though - I haven't had any action since Buster.

What can I get you?

Two white wines and a bottle of beer, please.

So, this - this present you bought.

Going to be wearing it later?

Maybe.

I've got you one, too.

Ian, all I want is you around for the foreseeable future.

So I got us fitness watches -

they measure your daily steps,

your heart-rate.

It all hooks up to your phone.

Great.

Mine's an incentive to get walking. But they do everything.

They're even waterproof.

You can go swimming in them, you can wear them in the shower.

You know, wouldn't want to take

them off cos we might lose them, so...

-See you later.

-See you later.

-Bye.

Ah, so you meeting Dee?

Supposed to be, yeah. Thought she'd be here by now.

I'm ever so glad you turned up, Jack.

It made it a proper family day.

Yeah, it's been a long time since we've had one of those.

You still feeling rough, darling?

Right, this is what we're going to do.

We're going to snuggle up under the cover, order in some food and

you get to choose whatever you want on telly, yeah.

-But, Dad!

-Amy's sick.

Look, I know it don't seem fair, mate,

but we've got to work as a team, all right.

When one of us is down, we've got to rally together.

I mean, you'd want Amy to do that if you were sick, wouldn't you?

Your dad is right.

Why don't you go and get one of your board games?

And then come round to mine and we'll leave Amy to have

a little bit of peace.

Thanks, Dot.

You're doing ever so well, Jack -

three children, everything else.

Well, there's nothing else I can do. I mean, as from tomorrow,

there's no more slacking off -

I've got to get things back to normal.

What's all this?

Quiz night. What do you think?

Not sure it's wise, making a fuss.

Drag it out, you're just going to prolong the agony.

Well, where's the harm in it? I mean, the place is packed.

The tills have been ringing all night. It's a win-win situation.

I hope you're right.

Right.

Could we have another one of these, please, Woody?

Don't you think you've had enough?

I think I know when I'm capable of how much I've been drinking, no!

Yeah.

Cheek.

Might be best if we called it a night.

We have been going for a bit.

Well, Tracey's not even here yet, come on!

Come on. Home, twinkle toes!

Spoilsport!

Tracey's taking her time, isn't she?

Yeah, do you know what?

I think I'm going to pop out, see if I can find her.

Yeah, no worries.

Sharon!

I shouldn't have had that much really. No, it's true.

You're a liability. Come on, focus.

Come on, you. What you doing sitting out here?

Just taking the place in.

You haven't always worked in the Vic, have you?

I can remember you on the flower stall.

Started working in the pub just before Angie left.

Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it?

Yeah.

It's all changed, hasn't it?

They're all waiting for you.

Ames, I'll be down here if you need anything, OK?

OK.

DOOR OPENS

SHARON AND MICHELLE TALK DRUNKENLY

Right. Action stations. Right, let's find one in here.

Yes, yes. Come on, eggies.

Oh, that stung.

What are you doing?

Looking for a frying pan.

Might've had one too many. Need something to mop up the booze.

-Fried egg sarnies, Lou, that's all.

-An old favourite.

Oi!

Like you should even be cooking in the state that you're in!

We haven't had that much!

-Bread and butter, then?

-Scrambled?

Unless of course you think we're going to stab ourselves with

-a butter knife?

-If only.

Haven't you learnt anything from my dad?

This house is supposed to be alcohol-free!

We haven't got any with us!

You just don't care, do you?

That stuff you've been pouring down your neck is poison.

Make your stupid sarnies. I hope you choke on them!

You OK?

No!

How could they do that?

You have no idea what it was like, watching him -

when he was drunk off his face, or so sick he couldn't even move.

So, I don't understand how they could even touch alcohol when

they know all that?

I just don't get it -

why would anyone even want to be that out of control?

It's scary!

Hey, it's OK.

We're here, we've got your back.

-CHANTING:

-Tracey! Tracey! Tracey!

Where's Tracey? She's missing her party!

If she don't turn up soon it's going to get ugly in here.

-THEY CHANT:

-Tracey! Tracey! Tracey!

Listen up, everyone.

Tracey's not coming.

-OTHERS:

-Aw!

-She said she can't face it.

Well, look, I can take her card and stuff over to her.

-She's only in East Ham.

-What, she don't live round here?

No, no, she moved out years ago.

Do you know, she got the bus in every day, rain or shine.

Never missed a shift.

I mean, this place has seen her through two divorces and

a cancer scare...

I didn't know about that.

She's a perfect barmaid, isn't she? Listened to everyone else's

problems, never shared her own.

Taking notes, Kim?

She wrote me and Shirl a lovely card, didn't she, when Mum died?

-Really meant a lot.

-Yeah, they broke the mould when they made Tracey.

And what do you do, you chuck her on the scrap-heap!

I hope you're proud of yourself!

I mean, she was the heart of this place for decades, I mean,

you're supposed to be her mate!

I hope you can live with yourself, stabbing her in the back like that.

Oh, do me a favour! When have you ever put friendship before business?

You've sold more people down the river than I've pulled pints.

He's got a point, Shirley, Tracey does deserves better.

-Yeah, she does!

-I thought you were barred!

Staff that's loyal, they're like gold-dust.

Are you going to bring her back?

No.

Right, then you know what,

I think we should boycott this place until you do!

Yeah!

-KIM:

-Justice for Tracey!

He's a hypocrite! He's just a hypocrite!

He's sacked half of you people in here over the years!

-Come on. Come on, right, let's go!

-Yeah!

-THEY CHANT:

-Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

-KIM:

-Louder!

-Justice for Tracey!

CHANTING CONTINUES OUTSIDE

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

THEY CONTINUE TO CHANT

Do you think this is going to work?

-Maybe too little, too late.

-Justice for Tracey!

-Come on, what do we want?

-Justice!

-Who's it for?

-Tracey!

-What do we want?

-Justice!

-Who is it for?

-Tracey!

-What do we want?

-Justice!

-Who is it for?

-Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Justice for Tracey!

Trace, Trace, hold up!

How do you feel about coming to work for me?

CHANTING CONTINUES OUTSIDE

So...what now?

CHANTING CONTINUES OUTSIDE