08/05/2017 EastEnders

-What you trying to do? Wake up the whole street?

-Where's Jack?

-It's the third day and no sign. You said he'd be back last night!

-Listen, I've told you -

-as soon as he gets in touch...

-Has he done a runner? Is that it?

Is there something you're not telling me?

-Course he ain't done a runner, all right? He loves those kids. Can you just calm down?

-He's got my son!

-Listen, I'm trying to get hold of him.

-When you do,

tell him from me - I ain't leaving Walford till this is sorted.

-"A solemn..."

-ANSWERPHONE MESSAGE PLAYS ON PHONE

"..something...

"..is conceived in my...

"In my heart." Patrick? It's Dee.

Could you give me a call back, please, when you land?

And let me know if you need anything to eat, all right?

Can't wait to have you back, actually.

OK, I'll see you later.

Jack, it's me.

What do you think you're playing at?

Just get yourself back here now, will you?

Stacey says good luck.

And don't worry about Louie, hey? He'll be fine.

So, you're wearing it, then?

Yeah.

Ready to take Canary Wharf by storm?

-Oh, well, you certainly look the part, Lauren.

-Thank you.

CEO by the end of the week. You watch!

I hope it goes really well for you, love.

You know, if you don't like it, just remember, there's plenty of other jobs.

Yeah, well, I want to give this one a go.

OK. Well, then, you might just want to lay low.

First day. Just keep your head down.

Since when did that get anyone anywhere?

You don't want people thinking you're overconfident.

Expecting special treatment.

-Well, why would they?

-Because your dad works there.

Well, Dad did mention about going into work together today.

Do you think that's a bad idea?

Right, I better go.

Don't forget your picture. Can put it on your desk.

Good luck!

-Bye, Jane.

-Bye.

# Club Tropicana Drinks are free

# Fun and sunshine... #

I am not changing my mind about that holiday.

I never come over here for you.

I was just seeing if Patrick wants to come over later for dinner.

You know, welcome-home dinner.

"Nice to see you." I mean, you too.

If you haven't got, you know, opera

or the ballet to go to?

No, no, it's fine. I would actually love to. That's fine.

Me and Patrick.

OK. Well, Vincent reckons that Patrick will be in Walford

around six o'clock, so, come when you're ready, yeah?

-OK.

-So, where you going?

I need some milk.

I'm going that way as well. Come on, then.

# Club Tropicana... # I love George.

Seriously, Travis is a really nice guy.

He wouldn't do something like this.

Then why did they say that he did?

What are you doing here?

Bex has been telling me that she doesn't think it was Travis

who put alcohol in your drink.

He's really upset about the whole thing.

Yeah, well, good job I called Ben off.

Why? What was he going to do?

Nothing. But, with his track record, it's the last thing we need.

At least just let me talk to him.

Get his side of the story.

Right, if you hear anything new, you let me know, OK?

Business lunches and cocktails for you after work from now on!

THEY LAUGH

Lauren, uh, sorry, I can't come to work with you today -

I've got to be around for Jack.

yeah, that's all right. I'll get the Tube. I'm sure I can manage.

PHONE RINGS You'll be all right, won't you?

-Yeah, thank you.

-Yeah, all right. I'll see you.

-See ya.

Jack?

That should all be the right money.

-Just got to use it all up, you know?

-That's all right.

So, you all packed, then?

Well, I would be, if Derek hadn't decided to take his

health and safety awareness course this week.

Still, you know, it's going to be lovely getting out of that dingy

little flat.

You and Billy, hey? Look at you. You're moving up in the world.

I know.

Just never felt right, you know, an undertaker living below ground.

Finally, all that light, you know?

-I am really pleased for you, you know.

-Thanks.

Patrick's back today, isn't he? Going to be cooking him something nice?

Ah, no, well, Kim's invited us round later.

Yeah, I know, we'll just have to suffer in silence, won't we?

No, but it's really nice. It's a nice thing that she's done.

Yeah.

Size of the buggies these days, not all cafes will let them in.

I mean, where are new mums going to go if the community centre closes?

Well, if you feel that strongly about it, just...

I can't say anything, can I?

Not now the council have got me on their shadowing scheme.

I don't understand why Denise isn't onto it.

Denise? Here!

What's the matter with her?

-You two had an argument?

-It's nothing.

-You have, haven't you?

-Mum...

-What about?

Leave it, will you? Please.

Charlie, I've just spoke with Jack. Matthew's fine.

Everything's fine.

I've been this close to calling the police.

Listen, he's on his way back. Let's go somewhere. I'll explain.

# Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!

# You look like a monkey

-# And you smell like one too! #

-LAUGHTER ON PHONE

Happy birthday, Ollie!

-Happy birthday!

-Happy birthday!

LINDA: 'He loved that!

-Yeah.

-'How's Lady Di?'

No, she's settling in fine, Mum. She's a bulldog. She's tough.

-Like you!

-'Oi!'

-Don't take that the wrong way.

-(Johnny, kitchen.)

-Oh, I can't wait for you to see the new kitchen.

-It's like nothing ever happened.

-'I can't wait...'

-Yeah.

Mum, I've got to rush off to this exam now.

-I'll speak to you later. Miss you loads. Bye.

-'Bye!'

Do you want to make any more noise?

Oh, sorry to disturb you. Children's birthdays are so annoying.

Johnny, your coffee?

He's a bit sensitive, ain't he?

Exam stress. And you, wearing his mum's dressing gown.

It's not going to help, is it?

-PA:

-'This is a westbound District line train to Ealing Broadway.

'The next station is Bow Road.'

I swear to you, all right, when Jack turned around and saw Matthew was missing...

What if it hadn't been me and Dot who'd have found him?

-What if it'd been some...paedophile?

-I know you're angry.

-You've got every right to be.

-Then Jack disappears.

What am I supposed to think? I've been going out my mind, Max!

Look, he just took them to Glenda's - that's all.

He just wanted a bit of space.

He's a good man and he's a good dad.

He's had a horrible time of it since Ronnie died.

He's got work. He's got three kids.

Amy's got chickenpox. All right, listen to me,

he took his eye off the ball for one second.

-Here we are.

-Here you are, I've got it.

I put extra sugar in the bowl in case you need it.

Yeah, not for me, thanks, Dot.

Listen, I'm going to go back and wait for Jack.

I will, I'll get him to talk to you.

-All right, see you later.

-Bye-bye.

I've longed to see you so often.

You have to come back to all this upset.

-It's fine. Matthew's safe - that's the important thing.

-Yes.

I should've come back sooner.

Yes, you should have. Poor little soul don't even know you.

Yeah, if I'd had any idea that Ronnie had died, Grandma...

Ah, well, you're here now - that's all that matters.

-Although...sounds as if you've really settled in Ireland.

-Hmm.

I mean, this Liz? I mean, you really married again so soon?

Yeah. Soon as the divorce came through.

She was the one.

-She got me the job in the hotel.

-Oh.

Moving to Galway and...

meeting Liz is the best thing I ever did.

Leaving Matthew was the worst.

Hasn't been a single day gone by, I haven't thought about him.

Sunshine, pool, great company with yours truly.

-I mean, what's not to like?

-I have no idea.

I'm just hoping that Patrick can talk some sense into her, you know?

All this reading - it's giving her ideas above her station, Kathy.

She'd be a lot happier if she kept things simple, like you.

-Oh, cheers.

-Here, Kim. What's going on with Kush and Denise?

Haven't had an argument, have they?

Well, she ain't said nothing.

They just completely ignored each other.

And when I asked, Kush got all...defensive.

You see, now, this is what I'm talking about.

She'd be a fool to lose access to those biceps.

Listen, you came to the right person, Carmel. I'm going to sort this.

I always said there'd be issues.

Well, it's about time that somebody talked some sense into my sister!

Wait. No, Kim, no...!

Look, I've spoken with Charlie, I think he understands.

I closed my eyes for two seconds.

I know. It's just when you took off like that.

Glenda's wanted to see the kids for weeks.

It don't look good, does it? Charlie was getting all worried.

-What's he even doing here, Max?

-He just wants to see Matthew.

-No.

Geezer's come all the way from Ireland.

Yeah, turning up out of the blue with no warning? What's his game?

Jack, if he wanted to cause trouble, the first you would have heard from him is via a solicitor's letter.

All he wants to do is see his son.

What's he going to think about this place? Look at the state of it.

-Amy's got chickenpox. I've got to take Ricky to school.

-It's fine. I'll give Stacey a call.

I don't trust him.

Well, then you've got to trust me.

I'm telling you, you make this a fight from the off, there's only going to be one winner.

Matthew's his son, Jack, whether you like it or not.

So, if you could just call him and rearrange for next Tuesday,

that would be great. Thanks.

Lauren! I am so sorry.

I know your induction was scheduled for 9.30,

but something's come up.

You made it? Welcome. Hope Corrine's been showing you the ropes.

Actually, I've been caught up with a disciplinary.

-Why don't you take Lauren in for your ten o'clock?

-Be delighted.

Throw her in at the deep end. Nothing like learning on the job.

Up for it?

Yeah, sure.

It's nothing to worry about, just a presentation.

An overview of the company to a couple of new investors.

I'll do all the speaking. You can just listen and take notes.

What? Am I not allowed to be concerned about you?

Kim's worried too. She's over at Denise's now.

So, if there's nothing going on, there'll be nothing for Kim

to spread around the Square, will there?

Nothing for me to overhear from some...

perfect stranger.

All right! We split up.

Me and Denise split up.

-Happy?

-Why?

You always said it'd happen.

-She had her fun, has she?

-That it would never work.

Moved on to pastures new?

If you're completely honest, this is exactly what you wanted, isn't it?

All I want is for you to be happy.

Denise was lucky to have caught your eye in the first place!

Yeah, well, it's between me and her.

Who does she think she is?

Mum, I do not want you getting involved, do you hear me?

I mean it.

Otherwise, Denise won't be the only one I've fallen out with.

All this going on, Dee.

Why didn't you tell me?

It's been hard. I...

There I was, thinking it was me why you didn't want to go on holiday.

You and Kush - Carmel just told me he got the sharp end of your tongue.

Can't you just apologise?

Yeah, cos, of course, it's all my fault.

And then we can move on, yeah?

Oh, Kim...

..I didn't argue with him,

I finished with him.

-What?

-I need to concentrate on my own life.

Dee, you're nearly 50!

Yes, and I've realised that there is more to life

than bagging yourself a man!

Is this the GCSE thing?

Tell me something -

what is it about my learning that threatens you so much?

Threaten?

I'm not threatened,

I'm concerned.

Some old character in a bonnet -

that's all you think about nowadays.

OK, all right.

That just... That goes to show how much you don't understand.

Oh, yeah, that would be right because I'm so thick.

But I tell you what I do understand. You need a job.

Yes and I'm looking, and you know that I am.

You've got your priorities ALL wrong!

Why? Because I'm looking out for myself first, just for once, hey?

You've got no job, Dee. You got no boyfriend now.

Why? Because of the poxy GCSE!

Well, it might be just a poxy GCSE to you,

but to me - me - it's a lifeline.

Life... Please.

Look, OK, all out there, all I ever see is people -

women - they're getting up, they're getting on.

Lauren, Michelle...

Michelle? She's on a chain gang scrubbing graffiti off walls!

Yeah, and she's made a mistake. Yeah, who hasn't?

Now, there is a qualification I could pass with flying colours.

And you know what? Just for once...

..before I die...

..I want to see my name on a piece of paper.

Like, like on a certificate that's not just a birth certificate

or a visiting order.

I want something that means something.

Like, something that matters.

Something for me.

Well, you've made your choice.

See you and Patrick later, yeah?

Jack?

Charlie wants to talk.

Why'd you have to take off like that? I've been worried sick.

Don't come in here, telling me what I can and can't do.

-Jack, please...

-You want to talk?

Well, I've got some questions for you.

Why here and why now?

The minute I heard about Ronnie, I took the first flight over.

She's been dead for nearly five months!

Jack, it's complicated, all right? I didn't get my grandma's messages.

From the moment you disappeared,

-there hasn't been one phone call from you to check on your son.

-No,

-because I was warned off.

-Oh, yeah, by who?

Ronnie and Vincent. Paid me a little visit before I left.

They told me in no uncertain terms - stay away.

Look, can we just remember, we're all here for Matthew.

Jack, I'm truly sorry for your loss, all right?

And Matthew and Amy losing their mums.

Well, it might not look like it, but we're doing all right.

I can't imagine how hard it's been.

I'm still trying to get my head around all this, Jack.

I'm not here to cause trouble, I just want to see Matthew.

Couple of hours. What's the harm?

You're a stranger to him.

All right? He doesn't even know you.

I'm still his father.

Look, why don't I get Dot round here?

She can keep her eyes on everyone.

Weyland & Co track all recent infrastructure development citywide,

from new leisure facilities to transport links.

Our research flags where's up and coming next.

London's reputation as a financial hub's taken

a pretty hefty knock post-Brexit.

-Still think there's money to be made?

-Absolutely.

There are plenty of run-down,

inner-city areas still ripe for development.

Why we liaise closely with local councils.

Get in there early.

Target any available commercial space that comes up for sale,

get the tech companies moving in, then the coffee shops.

Hipsters and young professionals will follow.

What's the single biggest feature, in your opinion,

that really brings an area down?

Um...

Charity shops, betting places...

Chicken shops.

Chicken shops?

Sorry.

Yeah, chicken in a bucket doesn't exactly say

"young professional", does it?

I mean, what I want to be doing is grabbing

a skinny caramel macchiato on my way to work, you know?

Feel like I've really made it.

What are you doing here? You can't come in.

I need to talk to you. Everything everyone's saying -

it ain't true!

You'll have to be quiet.

Look, it wasn't me who put vodka in your drink.

I swear it wasn't! I wasn't even with you half the night.

So, how come they found the bottle in your bag?

Someone must've put it there. I don't even like vodka.

-Who?

-I have no idea.

There were loads of people at the party, Louise.

Anyone could've spiked your drink.

It wasn't me. I was the one who went for help.

I wouldn't do something like that. Not to anyone

and least of all to you.

You better go!

Uncle Charlie!

What is that on your face? Have you been growing freckles?

-Chickenpox.

-Chickenpox. Eww, I had chickenpox once - it were gross.

Hello, son.

Yeah, he likes the lion and the tiger.

Hey, Matthew.

Listen, you're doing the right thing.

-PHONE RINGS

-Jack Branning.

I better get back to work.

Well, have you tried the thermostat?

Where the hell have you two been?

Organising Ollie's birthday for Friday.

Big community event in the Square.

Linda's going to bring Ollie down, so, soft-play area,

helium balloons.

Yeah, salty snacks so the parents come in here afterwards.

Two birds, one stone. Bish-bash-bosh. Ker-ching!

Oh, and I was thinking,

why don't you step away from the books for a bit?

Spend some time with your family?

It was all Woody's idea.

Oh, I'll probably have too much work to do.

-Hiya, what can I get you?

-Just a glass of white, please.

Yeah, sure.

How are you?

We've been really worried.

Haven't replied back to any of our texts.

Sharon's still got my phone.

A girl in Year Nine was putting it around that you was dead.

Had to set her straight, innit?

No-one's talking to Travis.

Can't believe he'd do something like this.

Someone could've set him up.

What? How?

Planted the vodka.

Why would they do that?

To make him look bad.

I mean, why would he go and get help if he was the one who did it?

Look, we know you really like him, but those innocent, puppy eyes -

looks like it's just all an act.

-Well, he seems genuine.

-What? Has he been round here?

-No...

-He has, hasn't he? I told you.

-Told you what?

-I said he'd try to get to you.

That we should've come round this morning.

I'm so sorry, Lou.

He's got some nerve.

The boy is messed up.

You probably weren't the first he tried it on with.

Getting you drunk so he could... You know?

-No, you don't think...?

-Then it went too far.

He freaked. Ran to get help to cover his own back.

Least you've seen his true colours.

You've had a really lucky escape.

MUSIC: Respect by Aretha Franklin

MUSIC AND VACUUM DROWN OUT PHONE RINGING

Sorry I haven't been around all afternoon.

We'll get you out on site with a camera soon, I promise.

Yeah, great.

That chicken thing this morning. Where did you get that from?

I read it in the paper on the way in.

Toby and Nargis were really impressed we had someone on the team

with their ear to the ground.

Said it gave us an edge. Fancy celebrating?

I, er... I need to be getting back.

To the boyfriend?

It's OK, I get it.

You did really well today.

I didn't speak to Travis.

Someone said he went home after lunch.

Yeah, he came round here.

Here? What did he say?

A pack of lies.

About how the whole world is against him. How he is the victim in all this.

But he made the effort to come and see you.

-That's got to mean something, right?

-Yeah.

That he's guilty. It's like Alex and Mads said...

Whoa - what do they know? How many more times, Louise?

-They are poison.

-Well, at least they care about me.

Sharon cares more about the stains on her carpet.

It was me and Travis that cared enough to take you to hospital.

You've got to start listening to us, Louise.

Or don't we count?

Believe what you want.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Mate...

-I swear, I was in the bath for only 20 minutes!

-Mm-hmm.

Dinner. You've burned it, ain't ya?

-And Patrick's not coming back anyway.

-What? He isn't?

No.

Oh. He was drinking the night before, overslept,

missed the flight. So he's decided to stay on a few more weeks.

I thought he called you.

No...

Well, I didn't think you would lower yourself to having oven chips

and TV with me and Vincent,

so feel free to lounge on your sofa, you know, with a takeaway...

..and read a book. Sorry, yeah?

DOOR OPENS

-Hello?

-Hey.

Ooh! Something smells nice.

It's tarragon chicken.

Mm, lovely.

So...

..how was your day?

Yeah.

Really good. Obviously, it was a lot to take in and...

new lingo and stuff, but I survived.

Where's Louie? Is he asleep?

Yeah, he was out like a light.

So, I bet they're all like private-school, stuck-up type?

No.

No, they were actually very welcoming.

Don't be such a snob.

So, how was Josh?

Fine.

Yeah.

Very professional.

Hardly even saw him.

I see Charlie's still here. Everything work out all right?

Yeah. Dot did a bit of tidying up.

She did four loads of washing-up before she left.

Bless her, old habits and all that.

And, yeah, I've done some work.

-Well, that's good.

-Yeah.

OK, Charlie being here has helped.

You still look knackered.

Yeah, well, Amy's been up for the last three nights with a temperature.

Right, I should get going. Dot's going to have dinner on the table.

-Yeah, sure.

-Look, if you're around all week,

maybe you'd like to help out a bit more?

Yeah. I'd love to, yeah.

-Well, maybe he could start by taking Matthew tonight?

-What?

Well, only to Dot's. Give you a break, won't it?

-Let you get some sleep.

-Yes, if it's going to help?

I don't know.

Look, if he's offering to help, just let him help.

I'll go and tell Dot.

You said it yourself - can't do it all on your own, can you?

He's going to be next door. It's the right thing to do.

Got to make a move. See you later.

Listen, Max, today, I can't thank you enough.

Well, he's your son. Course you want to see him.

That's why I got Dot to call you.

You did?

Jack's not coping, is he?

I know he's your brother and that, but...

Look, I didn't want to have to do this...

I've got a proposition for you.