30/06/2017 EastEnders

LINDA: Have you been to see a doctor?

I tried, but you can't get an appointment unless you're dying.

I was looking forward to seeing you.

I know, and I'm smothered in that calamine lotion.

Maybe I can come see you and Ollie once it's cleared up, eh?

I'd love to, but I'm flat out with Mum.

I know you're busy. I want to see you, though, don't I?

That's her shouting for me now.

I'll speak to you later.

Mick, there'll be other times.

Will there?

Cos she don't seem like she's in a rush to get back here.

-Stace!

-I'm in the kitchen.

Can you believe that Sonia hasn't bothered to show her face?

Eh?

Sonia's here to talk about Bex.

Right, so me and Robbie, we've just signed the lease on one of those

apartments near the tube.

And what's that got to do with Bex?

Come on, Martin.

We both know that this was only ever going to be a temporary arrangement.

Whilst you went swanning off to Kettering, you mean?

I was the one who picked her up, Son. You remember that?

So, go on, then, what happened to the job?

I've worked my notice.

What without sorting another one first?

Well, don't worry yourself, all right? I've got money.

-What difference does that make?

-I think what Martin is trying to say

is that Bex is really happy here.

-She's got her own room, she's doing good at school.

-She's my daughter.

Yeah. When it suits you.

Have you finished?

Or don't I get a say in this?

I've got the latest on Derek.

Apparently, Honey found him with a load of booze in his bag.

Well, Winston told me that he was found with his hand in the till.

Look, have you got nothing better to do than stand around and gossip?

-Only saying what I heard.

-Yeah, well, you don't know

what you're talking about. None of you do.

Everything all right?

Nah. He's a little bit stressed out about his exam results.

Oh, what, the computer still down, is it?

Yeah. I'm off to see Patrick.

I'll take that as a no, then. I tell you what.

Let's not worry about it. Not like I've spent 25 bags on it, is it?!

I need to go and see Vincent. Let off a bit of steam.

Oh, I was looking forward to a party.

You and me both, Teen.

-Abi called.

-Oh, did she?

Yeah, she wanted to come back early from Exeter.

Oh, no, no.

She should be spending time with her mother, you know,

with Tanya and Oscar.

Not bothering herself about me.

Do you know?

I ain't had as much as a fish paste sandwich all day.

I wouldn't mind so much, you know, if I could have one of me menthols.

You just concentrate on getting better.

I'm not worried about getting better.

I'm worried about getting out of this place.

It's dead down there.

That's the least of our worries.

What are you talking about?

I think I've got what Mick's got.

Well, don't come near me, I don't want to catch it.

Where did Mick get this washing powder from?

There's bits all over my jumper.

That'll be it.

-What?

-Go put the banners up, give princess Linda a ring

and tell her that Mick's got the all-clear.

I see you've brought back-up this time.

Yeah, Johnny tell me you're planning to go back to Eastbourne.

Yep. I'm getting on the nine o'clock train.

Nothing at all we can do to change your mind?

I think it's time I made another fresh start.

That's not to say that you're not both welcome in Eastbourne.

-Mick!

-What?

You should join us next time.

Where did you get that washing powder you bought the other day?

Special offer, down the cash-and-carry.

What? It was ten kilos for a cockle.

You're allergic.

-What you talking about?

-We all are.

Tina's come out in all hives.

That's what you get for trying to get a bargain, you cheap skate.

What, so I ain't got the pox?

Oh, come here!

Get off, you stink.

-Well, I better go and tell L.

-Tina's on the phone now.

-What's that give me, what...?

-Hour.

So go and have a shower, make yourself look pretty.

Do you want a fag?

Why don't you pop into the Vic on your way to the station?

Oh, Johnny, I've got so much to do here.

Oh, come on, man, you owe it to your friends to say goodbye.

Right, I've got time for one farewell drink, OK?

Good, good, good.

At least we can give you a good send-off if nothing else, huh?

Any news about your results?

I heard Tina talking about them in the shop.

Oh, the uni server's down, so...

You sure about that?

You've got your whole life in front of you, Johnny.

Don't waste it like I did.

Mrs Branning.

We're going to be taking you through to the theatre in a couple of hours.

How long shall I be in there?

An hour or two, at the most.

And how long before I get on me feet? Because the

Reverend Mr Stevens, he relies on me for my duties in the church.

I'd say, with the right care, you could be up and about

in five to six weeks.

Five to six weeks? Oh, no, that won't do.

I mean, who's going to go on feeding me cat?

You know, and doing me housework?

Is there anyone at home who can help you?

Not since Abi left.

Have you considered residential care?

No, I have not.

-I ain't an invalid.

-No-one's saying you are, Mrs Branning.

I worked in the launderette for 50 years and I did not

take one day off through illness.

Everything all right?

No, this gentleman seems to think that I'm infirm and to be

locked away in an 'ome.

We're talking at crossed purposes here, Mrs Branning.

I just think you need to start slowing down a bit, that's all.

I shall slow down when I'm dead.

Until then, I shall carry on as I am, thank you very much.

And now if you don't mind, I must close me eyes.

Excuse me.

Look, I'm really sorry about that.

She's just a very independent lady, that's all.

I'm sure she is, but she also has to accept that her body

isn't as robust as it used to be.

That's easier said than done, innit?

There's every possibility it could be more serious next time.

I think she's scared of asking for help.

You know, she'll feel like it's giving up.

What concerns me is the lack of home care.

Elderly patients end up trapped here because there are

no provisions in place for when they're discharged.

Dot's got friends, neighbours.

No. What she needs is professional care.

Well, she'd never have it.

Well, then you have to ask yourself whether she's fit to go home at all.

Oh, do you know what?

You're diamonds.

You're diamonds, you know that, don't you? Come here. Thank you.

Oh, Jack, legend. Right, I'm going to go and have a shower.

Whack a bit of squirt on, I think.

Yeah, someone's going to get it tonight.

-Come on, Dad, hurry up.

-All right, I'm going, aren't I?

Hiya. Now's not a bad time, is it?

What're you doing sat there?

What do you think I'm doing?

What're you doing?

We can't just stay cooped up in here, like some married couple.

-We're going out.

-Well, I thought...

-You thought what?

I know these next few weeks are going to be hard for you.

Pam was right. It's time to move on.

All right.

So this place you're dragging me to,

I suppose it's one of them gay bars, is it?

Is there any other?

Yeah, well, don't go off in a huff

-when I get all the attention, all right?

-Jay...

Thank you.

I know you're busy, so if you need to go...

No. You take as long as you need. All right?

I just...

I don't like to keep you, you know, from all them...

poncey dos and all that you go to, you know what I mean?

I'd rather be here, believe me.

What're you doing pacing around out here?

I need to get rid of her, don't I? Before L shows up.

Why? She does knows about her.

-Doesn't she?

-Sort of.

-What do you mean "sort of"?

-I had to leave out a few details.

-What details?

The fact she's blonde.

Oh, what? Young, fit?

L thinks she's pushing 50 with the body of a shot-putter.

Right! That's me done.

Oh, how we getting on?

Still room for improvement, but we're up on last month.

Good news, Teen, good.

Well, I think this calls for a drink, don't you?

Well, Fi's come all this way, it would be rude not to, wouldn't it?

Mick! You need to get down here.

HE MUMBLES: You're out of order.

-Oh. You all right, Rob?

-All right, sis?

Hatching a plot, are you, to get me put in an 'ome?

No, of course not.

He's just worried that you might have another fall.

I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself.

Listen, why don't we get someone in a couple of times a week,

give the place a clean, do a few jobs?

Are you saying, that I ain't capable of looking after meself?

Robbie, do you know how many people I've seen my age who give up,

and then, overnight, look as if they're drawing their last breath?

And do you know the reason?

It's cos they don't have no purpose to get up in the morning.

-Jane? Any sign yet, or what?

-Well, she's on her way, apparently.

Maybe she had a change of heart, done a runner.

I can't believe she's 40.

Really? I thought she was a lot older.

-Kim!

-What?

Denise! Denise! Denise!

-Not too late, am I?

-No, no.

Hiya. Oh, I love a surprise party, me.

-So whose party is it?

-It's my old woman's, Linda.

I was wondering when our paths were going to cross.

I look forward to meeting her.

Yeah, the feeling's mutual, I'm sure.

I wouldn't count on it.

Nice to see you on the other side of the bar, Sharon.

Um, why don't you go and have a sit over there?

And I'll bring you a lovely glass of vino, that sounds like a good idea.

No, don't be silly, you're run off your feet.

Why don't I give you a hand?

Oh, probably be a lot of trouble, won't it?

No, I like to get my hands dirty now and again.

Right, ladies and gents. You've got a new barmaid for this evening.

So who's next?

I'll have a large gin and tonic.

And then maybe you can tell me why you're behind my bar.

I got this for Grandma.

Come and sit down.

I didn't mean to put you on the spot earlier.

And I know these past few months, they haven't

been easy for you, all right?

-And that is my fault, because I haven't been around.

-Mum...

But I'm back now and I swear I'm going to make it up to you.

What about Dad?

Well, he'll understand.

And besides, he's only going to be round the corner.

You know, you're going to see him all the time.

And me and your Uncle Robbie, we'll be at work most of the time,

so you'll get the place to yourself.

Uncle Robbie?

Oh!

-I've missed you.

-Oh, I missed you.

Happy birthday, Mum.

Aww. Thank you, sausage.

Well, go on, I'll be in in a minute.

Oh, Sharon!

Mick's been like an excited puppy all week, bless him.

-Has he?

-Yeah, he's been lost without you.

Er, L, you remember I mentioned Fi?

You know, from Grafton Hill?

My cue to leave.

Yeah, course, I do.

You're the one who sacked Tracey and my best mate.

Well, I prefer to call it trimming the fat.

Do you know what? You're exactly how Mick described.

Well, I think between us we can make this pub into something

really special.

It's already special.

Yeah, of course it is. It was lovely to meet you, Linda.

Yeah, likewise.

-I don't trust her.

-You don't know her.

Well, let's call it women's intuition.

I've hardly had time to speak to you since you got here.

Well, that's cos I've barely had a minute.

I mean, now do you see why I didn't want a party?

-You don't like it?

-Of course I do.

Why don't I go and check on Ollie?

Have you pulled some bloke?

No. Why?

Cos you've been staring at the door for the past half hour.

It's not like that.

You're going to have to say something at some point.

I just need a bit of Dutch courage first.

Look, at least he's happy, Carmel. Come on.

But for how long?

Where's Princess Linda? Upstairs?

-Checking on Ollie.

-And what are you doing down here, then?

What? You reckon...

Well, you won't know, Mick, until you go up there, will you?

L?

What happened to my parakeets?

Oh. Yeah, that was damaged during that leak that we had.

-So we tried to replace it, but...

-Who chose it?

Um, it was Whitney, I think.

That figures.

I take it she had a hand in choosing that kitchen, an' all?

Where is she, anyway?

She's gone to stay with Ryan in Wakefield for a few weeks.

If you don't like that, we'll change it, you know.

It's not...

I hardly recognise the place.

It might look different, but...

..we're the same.

Are you?

What's that supposed to mean?

It's not exactly been a walk in the park for us, either, you know.

Especially after you and Mum sold the freehold.

-What, so all this is my fault?

-I didn't mean that.

Let's not do this now, L.

So has Whitney done anything else I should know about?

What do you mean?

Well, am I going to go into my bedroom and find it covered in

-leopard print?

-No, no, that's how you left it.

Well, I got some new bedding.

I just missed our cuddles, so, Lady Di, she had to fill in for you.

She made a bit of a mess of the sheets, so...

How is she?

She's good as gold. Yeah, she's sweet.

HE WHISTLES Come in here, girl.

Come see your mother.

There she is. My little princess.

Are you feeling better now? Come on.

SHE WHIMPERS

-She's forgotten me.

-Of course she ain't.

She's just being a bit shy, aren't you, eh?

What's the matter with you?

Silly.

Where you going?

We've got guests waiting.

Oh, you're not really having to leave, are you?

I'm afraid so, yes.

Look, I know I haven't really been around much, Del,

but it's been great having you back.

Apparently Minute Mart Head Management had other ideas.

You don't want to listen to them. They sacked Dee a number of times.

Help yourself to bubbly, ladies and gents.

Message received and understood.

Hey, everything all right?

What, apart from Mick's botched paint job upstairs, you mean?

Poor bloke. He's been really up against it the last few months.

Well, you know, with Shirley in prison and Lee leaving the way

he did. Anyone else would have fallen apart.

Well, Mick's made of strong stuff.

Yeah, but we both know he's not as tough as he makes out.

So when am I going to get to meet this Michelle, then?

-Yes.

-From what I hear, she's a right one.

-Linda...

-No, that's fine. As long as you remember

-that I'm your best mate.

-Always.

Oh, Jack.

I never got the chance to say how sorry I was about Ronnie and Roxy.

Thank you.

How're the kids doing?

Well, you know what they're like. They have good days and bad days.

And what about you?

Yeah, I'm just taking it one day at a time.

Well, you know where we are if you need us.

You're not leaving, are you?

I have to catch my train. I'm sorry.

The Home Office has something called the Disregard Scheme.

Anyone convicted of gross indecency offences can apply to have

the charges removed from their criminal records.

I really would rather pass my last few years quietly, by the sea.

What happened to fighting for what you believe in?

You wouldn't understand, Johnny.

I know injustice. I know what happened to you wasn't fair.

I appreciate your efforts, I really do.

You're a coward, Derek. You talk about fighting for my rights.

What about yours?

You all right? Bex came to see me at the hospital.

And?

You'll still get to see her all the time.

I don't believe this.

Look, at the end of the day the decision is down to Bex.

Whose side are you on here?

Martin, you just have to respect her wishes.

Who'd like a top up?

Make it a large, please, Lind.

-Happy birthday, Linda.

-Aw, thanks.

How's Elaine doing?

Tina told me about the stroke.

Oh, you know how it is - every day's a challenge.

Yeah, and how's the rehabilitation going? Good?

Slowly but surely.

I don't know why you don't just put her in a home and be done with it.

-Shirley!

-What? She needs to be here with her family,

-not cleaning bed pans.

-Well, what do you expect her to do?

Just let her own mother fend for herself?

It's all right, Stace.

Shirley's hardly got a good track record when it comes to

caring for family.

I heard you was back. How's Dot?

It's still early days. How're you doing?

Bumbling along.

Bet you're still missing your mum.

Yeah, every day.

It makes you realise how important family is, doesn't it?

THEY SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Go on, make a wish, girl.

CHEERING

Happy?

Come here.

I'll be two minutes.

All right, mate? Can I get two sausage rolls, please? Ta.

Need something to line me stomach.

Got a big night planned, have you?

I'm taking him on a night out in Soho.

What I wouldn't give to be young again.

What're you talking about? There's life in the old dog yet.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

Right, come on, we got to get the tube.

Trust me - the best is yet to come.

Thank you very much.

Time, ladies and gentlemen, please!

Anyone would think he was trying to get rid of us.

Go on.

Carmel.

Denise.

It's like a western, innit?

I just want to say...

..you have my blessing.

Your blessing?

All I want is to see my boy happy.

And if that's with a woman twice his age, then...

that's fine with me.

Right, everybody! Before you go,

Johnny has got something he wants to do.

Mum, I don't know whether that's...

No, no, I've been putting it off long enough.

Right, drumroll, everyone, please!

-Where's L?

-She's upstairs.

I got a 2:1.

The first Carter to get a degree! How do you feel?

-Aren't you happy?

-Course I am.

Mick, go upstairs, we'll close up down here.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, go on. Treat it like a second honeymoon.

Just don't make too much noise!

Oops, sorry. We're closed.

I just need to talk to Johnny.

I'm ready to fight this, if you are.

You ain't heard the big announcement, have you?

-Old Perry Mason, he only got a 2:1, didn't he?

-Did he?!

-Yeah!

Oh, I need to see him!

He'll still be there in the morning, won't he?

Shall we get our nuts down?

I'll be in in a minute.

L...

..it's really good to have you back.

-You all right?

-Yeah.

I've hardly seen you all night.

I spoke to Lee the other day.

Oh, yeah? How's he doing?

Really well.

He's gone and got himself a flat.

Feels like forever since you've been here.

Do you mind if we just go straight to sleep?

I've got a splitting headache.

Course, course.

I love you.

I love you, too.

I spent so much time with my head in a course book,

I forgot why I wanted to do law in the first place.

And now?

I think I'm going to specialise in humanitarian law.

Oh. Does that mean I get a discount?

I'm sure we can sort something.

What does happen now?

First of all, we get your job back

and then we launch an appeal with the Home Office.

I think this calls for a celebration, don't you?

Oh, no! No, no, no, no!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

Is everything all right?

It's Mum. She's had a fall.

I've got to go to her, Mick.

Thought you was going to stay until tomorrow?

I'm sorry.

I haven't given you your presents, yet.

Can I have a taxi, please? The Queen Victoria, Walford.

Do you want me to drive you?

No, I'll be fine. Um, yeah. The Lady And The Owl, Watford.

Thanks.

Why don't I leave Ollie here for the weekend?

I've got to go. I'm sorry.

Dot?

Dot?

Son.

We're right here.

I thought visiting hours was over.

Yeah, but I called in a favour.

How're you feeling?

As if I've been pulled through a mangle, backwards.

-The surgeon said it went really well.

-Yes.

And with a bit of luck, you might be back home in a week or so.

I know you're tired, but I was wondering if maybe you could

-do me a favour.

-What?

Well, the flat that me and Robbie went for, it's fallen through.

-Oh.

-I know.

-Son?

So I wondered if I could stay with you, just while

I sort something else out?

Oh, I should like that, Sonia. Very much.

Right. Well, that's settled, then.

Now you get some rest,

and we can start making plans in the morning, eh?

Son?

-What the hell was that all about?

-I can't leave her on her own, Rob.

What about Bex?

I'll talk to her. I'm sure she'll understand.

-But we've paid a deposit!

-And I'm sorry.

I don't get what's happening with you, lately.

You've barely spoken to me for weeks, you've quit your job.

-What is it you're running from?

-Please, Rob. Can we just leave it?

Did something happen in Kettering?

The sooner I forget about that place, the better.

Thanks, Bill.

What are you lot doing here?

His majesty decided he wanted a lock-in.

Where is Woody?

He had to pop out. Won't be long.

Did you tell Mick?

No. I couldn't.