13/06/2017 EastEnders

Morning, you!

Didn't you get any of my snaps?

Oh, sorry. I fell asleep and my phone was on silent.

Oh, I thought I did something wrong.

No, course not.

I forgot my physics book.

See you in school?

What's with them?

Maybe she 'fessed up?

To what?

What, she ain't said anything to you?

What are you talking about?

Tell me.

She slept with Keegan.

Oh, for...

Amy! Ricky! Come down here.

FOOTSTEPS

Right, going to make you some ham sandwiches.

Put some ketchup on them, yeah?

And some cake for school tomorrow?

There's a prize.

Oh, really? Oh! Better put it on the list, then.

Auntie Ronnie had a recipe if you get stuck.

Not going to get stuck with you two helping me, am I?

Oh! Eh!

Daddy, I love you.

Love you too, darling.

Hey!

You all right?

Yeah. You heard Keegan's idiotic fantasy?

Shaki told me he slept with you.

It'll go round the whole school, and then the Square.

Is it true?

Bex, when Travis finds out...

Come on.

Two for one on your jeggings!

Mate, do me a favour.

Someone feeling a little bit fragile?

No, no, just man flu or something.

No. Nothing to do with getting ratted in the Vic last night, no?

So, what d'you want for dinner?

Lasagne!

Ice cream.

Daddy spoiling you, is he?

Come on.

-Hello!

-You all right?

Yeah.

-If someone was making a chocolate cake...

-Yeah?

-..what ingredients would they need?

-He means us.

Oh, does he now?

Well, then, we better go and have a look, hadn't we?

Come on.

You all set for this afternoon?

The camera is. Not so sure about me.

Don't stress.

I haven't got a client brief so just get some general coverage.

Trust your instincts and go with them.

Here, have you seen this?

A customer the other day said it was going to be a mosque.

I heard it was going to be luxury flats.

-I can only dream at what price they're going to be selling them at.

-That's typical, innit?

Don't believe everything you read in the papers.

You can this time. A mate of mine on the council told me.

Well, I work for the council, so I think I'd know.

No offence, but rather than take your word for it,

I think everyone should sign Kim's petition.

Mum, you must've heard something.

No, I don't know...and even if I did, I wouldn't tell you.

Petitions never work. The council don't listen to the little man.

That's not true. We take public opinion very seriously.

Aren't you going to be late for school?

Aren't you going to be late for work?

I'm on the afternoon shift, not that it matters.

Ignore her.

Are you really going to believe what Alexandra and Madison say?

They're hardly a reliable source.

Doesn't take a genius to work it out.

If you can't remember...

I remember getting on better with Keegan,

and I remember going upstairs with him.

I am so stupid. Travis will never forgive me.

Technically, you weren't with him then, so it's not like you cheated.

Yeah, well, I promised I was a virgin. We'd be each others' first.

I feel sick.

You have come on since, you know...

I've never been regular.

Then you've got to do a test.

-I don't want to know.

-Louise, you're probably not, but it's just best to be sure.

No, Bex, I can't.

I've got a maths exam this morning, I'll be done by about lunchtime.

'I've got a temperature and I keep throwing up.'

You do sound proper rough, though, to be fair.

'I'm really sorry.'

Well, just tuck yourself up. We'll be sweet, yeah?

It's Abi, called in moby, ain't she?

Actually, that's why I'm here.

What, you want to sack her 'n all?

No, I think she's doing a great job,

but we do need to talk about new hires.

Are you for real?

You made us get rid of Sharon and Tracey.

Because they weren't a fit for our target market.

Good earners, disposable income. The younger demographic.

It's like Whitney's generation.

My Linda, you know,

she was always connected to the younger mob, weren't she, so...

Yeah, but they're not here.

Look, I s'pose if we want to move forward, we will need more staff.

That agency that I was telling you about, Mick,

they supply loads of staff to bars in Hoxton and Shoreditch...

Oh, agency fees on top of wages?

And I thought you were the business brains?

Decent staff more than pay for themselves. I'll get some CVs.

You do that.

Stuck-up cow!

So, I thought a letter giving a clear argument for saving

the community centre was better than a petition.

And you put my name on it?

Yeah, well, they're not going to take it seriously unless it's coming from one of their own.

I love working in planning.

How long's that going to last if I'm seen as a trouble maker?

It's not trouble-making, is it? It's standing up for what's right.

That's not the way the Mayor'll see it.

-Oh, is that who I should send it to?

-No!

-Then who?

I really can't get involved.

All right, I'll just... I'll take your name off of it.

So who is in charge of making the decision?

Sorry. That's inside information.

Kush, do us a favour, mate. Watch my stall, going to nip to the chemist, get something for my head.

Yeah, all right.

Yeah, that looks about the right size.

I don't think it was the dress she was interested in, mate.

-Oh!

-What? No, come on, just because you ain't looking,

doesn't mean you have to ignore what falls on your lap.

These looks, my boy, have got a shelf life. Think about it.

What's he mean, you're not looking?

What happened to the online dating?

I deleted my apps.

Oh, Kushy!

I'm done wading through all those profiles, you know.

Did Shaki tell you your dad's invited you over on Sunday?

Father's Day?

Er... I'll send a card.

Go! Take your mind off things.

Don't stew at home on your own.

Mum, stop worrying. Please. I'm fine.

OK.

Hello.

Abi? What are you doing here?

Mick gave me the day off,

so I thought I'd check out your amazing new job for myself.

Well, this is it.

It's not what I expected.

So, what time do you get off for lunch?

Oh, um... No, I can't today.

I thought we could go through my party plans.

Yeah, it's just... Well, I'm off on an assignment for Josh.

Oh! Maybe I could invite him to my party?

You serious?

Yeah! We got on really well, and I'm sure he'd love to come if I asked him to.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, course. Let me just have a look.

Oh.

D'you know what, it says here that he's actually busy that evening.

You ready, Lauren?

What're you doing here?

Well, I was hoping to go for lunch with Lauren,

but she's got an assignment for Josh.

That's all right. I got it covered, Lauren. I'll just take a couple of snaps on my phone.

There's a new tapas place out round the corner. Why don't you two go and both get a bit of lunch?

-On me. Go on.

-Nice. Thanks, Dad.

Snaps on your phone? Don't think so, Dad.

Look, we'll have to do it another time, yeah? Come on.

They all do the same thing. Just pick one.

I don't have any money, and I can't ask Dad and Sharon.

Cos if they find out...

So owe me.

Bex!

What the hell is that?

-Martin...

-Get home now!

Bit of a coincidence.

Yeah. I had you down as a nine-to-five man.

Oh, day off. What's your excuse?

I'm working the late shift, worse luck.

I'm Michelle, by the way.

-Oh, Tom.

-Hi!

Not spending the day off with your wife, then?

Oh, the ring.

Er... No. I'm not married.

I was.

Widowed.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Where's Martin?

Oh, he's gone to get something for his man flu.

Lagging from last night, more like.

I forgot to ask him to leave me money for Arthur's Rhyme Time.

-Ah. Hi. Here. Is this going to cover it?

-Oh, no, no.

No, no, no. It's on me.

Please. I want to help out, so...

OK. Thank you.

Actually, Stace. I was hoping maybe I could see Arthur on Sunday?

Father's Day?

Yeah, unless you've got something planned.

Well, no, but...

Just forget about it, silly idea. It's just another day, innit?

Kush, why don't you come round at 11-ish?

Really?

Yeah. Yeah, you shouldn't be on your own.

Thank you.

Yeah, she's not very well.

Yes, I am aware of the rules, thank you.

Bex, you didn't even sign out from school.

How could you be so stupid? Who was it? Was it Shaks?

-Look, Dad, if you just listen to me...

-I have been!

When you asked me to start treating you like an adult, I did, didn't I?

I trusted you not to go and throw your life away.

Maybe it's my fault.

It's not...

I just assumed that you knew about...you know...protection.

Yes, I do.

Well, obviously you don't.

Otherwise we wouldn't be in this mess, would we?

I'm sorry, Bex. It's just the shock.

Look, whatever you decide to do, I will support you.

It's not Bex.

It's me.

I needed the test.

And she still does.

Please.

Yeah, course.

Didn't we...

Oh, don't.

Nearly had to call the fire brigade out for the first attempt.

Well, listen, I won't tell anyone if you want to buy one already made.

Nah, nah. They're already going to be disappointed about fish fingers over lasagne for dinner.

Well, they seem to be happy, though, you know, all things considered.

Yeah, and that's all that matters.

And they're not missing Matthew too much, then?

Well, they don't really understand.

They got quite upset, but then they calmed down by bedtime.

They're getting used to people disappearing from their lives.

And you?

PHONE RINGS

Excuse me.

Hello. Yeah, tell me the contracts are on their way over.

You having a laugh?

-See you later.

-See you.

Look, I've got to get the proposals in by tomorrow morning.

I just got the most expensive one they had.

Thank you, Dad.

Um... You can go...

Yeah, course, yeah.

I'll be in the front room, if you need me.

So, I mean - what sort of shots does this investor want, then?

Well, I don't know, Lauren. You're the artistic one, ain't you?

Yeah, but Josh didn't give me no brief.

I mean, I need to know whether you want the investors to see the potential or the value for money.

Because it makes a difference.

I mean, do you want it looking completely run down or d'you want to see it in a good light?

I don't know. Just do both.

Lauren, don't do that, please!

No, look. You will see what I mean.

This one - I mean, you wouldn't exactly have that as your Tinder profile, would you?

No.

But, that one, see, that could hook you up, Dad.

Yeah, you reckon?

Yeah, definitely.

Not so sure.

Oh! Is that the investor?

Er, yeah.

Josh didn't mention that they were going to be on the site.

No. Sort of a last-minute thing.

Going to be about half an hour. There's a cafe round the corner.

No, why don't I just ask them what kind of shots they want?

No!

OK.

Lauren, I'll be sure to ask him what he wants, all right?

OK?

-Yeah.

-All right. See you in a minute.

Cheers.

One lasagne.

Oh, you didn't have to do that.

Derek turned up for his shift early, so I had a bit of time.

Besides, it's better than fish fingers, innit?

What is it with you men that have to use every bowl you can find?

Keep telling Billy to clean up as he goes along.

Yeah, well, it's all under control.

Kids like their ice cream super soft, do they?

Oh, look, Jack, I know this must be a struggle with work and all this on your plate.

-Look, the kids are my priority if that's what you're worried about.

-Yeah, I know that.

But you're going to be no use to 'em if you burn yourself out.

Listen, why don't you have ten minutes to yourself, hey?

I can do the school run.

I've got to pick up my two, anyway, haven't I?

Yeah, OK.

-Yeah?

-I'll call the school.

-Good.

-Thanks.

Kim printed this out last night.

I told you, I'm not signing that letter.

No, no, it's not the letter.

Here you go.

The council job? You going to do it?

Well, I've got to get it first.

So, I thought that you could help me out,

cos you know what they're looking for.

Course I will.

You won't regret it.

Yeah, I know.

And then I can save the community centre from the inside.

So Walford Towers are definitely coming down?

Confirmed for September.

Considering it all started with the launderette.

From rotting acorns, mighty oaks will grow.

So, everything's moving along our end. Yours?

Er, yeah. Just working on the community centre.

Shouldn't be a problem.

The council are in my pocket, and your woman in planning.

Yeah, and I've secured the south side of Turpin Road.

Old news. What about the pub?

Think that's going to take a little bit of time.

Even with our girl in?

No, it's just proven a bit tricky.

I just think we've got to tread carefully, that's all.

He looks good.

Yeah.

He's only worked in a poncey wine bar.

There's got to be someone you like.

No, I'll-I'll have a little pipe later. All right?

Thank you. So, have you given any thought to Father's Day?

Yeah. Usually I just slap a deal on a couple of ales, so...

Well, it is one of the busier days of the year.

You might want to think about a promotion?

A promotion. Never tried that before.

How about buy a meal, get one for your dad for free?

Oh, I like that. Not just a pretty boat, are you?

No, you like losing money an' all.

Two meals, half the profits,

we're going to need extra staff in the kitchen...

Well, if you've got any better suggestions...

No, I-I-I think, you know, free meals for the old pot and pan sounds good, dunnit, yeah?

Sounds good.

Great!

Just give her a break, will you?

She's trying to help us, isn't she?

You know Kush is looking for you?

Yeah, yeah. Where are the kids?

They are having tea at Dot's,

cos we're going to put our feet up.

Yeah, that might have to wait.

Um... I caught Bex buying a pregnancy test.

-What?

-No, it's all right. It was actually Louise.

But...they've been up there ages.

TOILET FLUSHES

Bex? Louise? It's me.

Is everything all right?

DOOR OPENS

Well, shall I come up?

Is, um... Is everything all right, Louise?

It's negative.

I'm sorry for causing any trouble. Thank you so much.

No, it's Bex you want to thank,

sticking up for you again.

Yeah, I know...

but there's no way my dad would have been as calm as you.

Any time.

So... Travis?

Yeah, I'll call him now.

Good. I'll catch you up in a bit.

OK.

All that stuff about supporting me and respecting my choice...

Yeah, feel like a bit of an idiot now.

You know, jumping to conclusions.

No. No, that was cool.

Ah, he's learning, isn't he? This whole dad thing?

-Well...

-Yeah, he's getting there.

What?

-You reckon?

-Hm.

-Yeah.

Look, we weren't going to tell you yet.

And you definitely can't say anything to Lily.

No, no. But...

You're going to be a big sister.

You're pregnant?

That's all right, innit?

Yeah! Yeah!

-It's more than all right.

-Yeah?

And then we dropped my two off with Billy, didn't we, on the way home.

Wow. Someone has been busy.

Lasagne!

Yes, and that's not all.

Ta-da...

I thought we were making it together.

And I wanted to lick the bowl.

Yeah, well, Daddy can't do that, he's got to work tonight. I'm sorry.

That's all right.

Oh! Can't win, can I?

They couldn't have a better dad.

I'm not a dad, I'm a skivvy.

There's plenty of people willing to help if you just ask.

Yeah, I'm not a charity case, either.

Jack, look, if you want quality time with your kids,

you're going to have to get some help from somewhere.

What about a part-time cleaner?

Max said I should get a full-time nanny.

Maybe there's something to it.

I mean, they could do the cleaning, cooking, the ironing,

take the kids to school.

Yeah, I'll be able to do my work during the day and then I get

-to spend more time with the kids in the evening.

-Can you afford it?

Can I afford not to?

-Hm.

-Come on, kids. This cake ain't going to decorate itself.

Did you talk to him?

Keep going to, but... I don't know what to say.

Be honest.

If he's serious about you, then he'll understand.

How're you feeling, babes?

She's fine.

Oh, getting advice from an expert, yeah?

Yeah, Bex is a regular at the clam clinic.

Ah, babes, you didn't know?

Keegan's got chlamydia.

-What?

-They're lying.

Yeah? Ask Amy Edwards. He's already given it to her.

That grimy boy's riddled with it.

I heard you made the prison visit.

Told our friend you were capable of anything.

You promised you were going to speed things up,

yet it is all still dawdling along.

I've just had a couple of family things to sort out.

You also said your family were not going to be a problem.

Well, they're not going to be. Not any more.

The girl with the camera. Your daughter?

Yeah.

And working for the company.

What, are you checking up on me?

There's too much to risk not to triple check everything.

Like whether she knows anything.

She don't know anything. I swear to you.

Make sure it stays that way.

And show me how capable you really are.

Get the pub.

Fast.