04/07/2017 EastEnders

You know what, bruv? You're really starting to annoy me now.

Oi! Do I have to make you line up again?

Been up half the night with Chatham.

I can't be dealing with you two and all.

What you doing, keeping the cereal up there?

Keeping you from hoovering it up again.

I ain't made of money, you know. Chatham! Riley!

That's for Bernie! You're big enough to take care of yourself.

Where is she?

Probably locked in the bog, stuffing her face with cake.

Oi, madam, don't walk away from me.

Have you had your period yet?

Travis kept looking at me like I've got two heads or something.

I couldn't stand it.

You sure you're not just being paranoid, sweetheart?

No, of course not.

You just don't know what it's like having everyone talk about you.

It's humiliating.

Couldn't hack it, so I walked away. I'm not doing the showcase any more.

Well, if that's what you want to do.

It's not what I want to do. I had to do it!

Right, you going to open some more presents

-before you go to school, yeah?

-Here, this one's from me.

Er, I'm in a bit of a crisis, actually.

Darling, it's his birthday.

He's 11! No-one cares about 11. It's a non-birthday.

Oh, yes! I've been dying to try this one!

I'd never have known that

from the way you've been nagging your mother about it 24/7.

Cheers, Michelle.

Right, I'd better get going.

Tubes have been a nightmare the past few days.

Plus you don't want to miss a certain you-know-who

-on your journey.

-Haven't seen Tom for the past few days, actually.

Not that it matters. I mean, that's London for you, innit?

Right, well, don't be late.

I'm doing a special dinner for the birthday boy.

Ooh, yeah, you don't want to miss out on sausage and chips.

Pizza, actually.

-I'll be here, don't worry.

-See you.

Right, well, I've decided I'm moving schools next term.

Not that anyone gives a stuff about what I do.

I usually just have toast or cereal before school.

You ain't going vegan on me again, are you?

Anyway, I didn't get you here for the bacon.

Listen, by the time Dot comes out of hospital,

I want us all settled in number 25.

You know, I really just want a proper home again.

Me and you - like it used to be.

I thought the council wouldn't allow Dot that many lodgers.

Well, that's what Dot said,

but I'm sure a bit of sweet talking can fix that.

I wouldn't want her to get into trouble or anything.

Maybe we should just wait for a little bit.

Wait till the time's right.

Listen, the time IS right. I've been away from you long enough.

I asked you a question.

Just cos I haven't got it yet doesn't mean I am.

-How long have you been having sex?

-I told you I haven't!

Right, that's it. Forget school.

We got more important things to deal with,

like finding out whether you've got yourself up the duff or not.

I'm not sure how late I'm going to be.

I think we're just expected to stick around until the work's done.

You make it sound like a holiday and not overtime.

No, it's just, this is my chance to feel like part of the team.

You don't know what it's like,

always having to rush off to make Louie's bedtime.

What is that, a dig that I don't do enough?

-Louie's ready.

-Thanks, Jane.

No, 'course it ain't.

I'm just saying, it can be hard sometimes.

It might be nice to feel like part of the real world.

Right. Well, you enjoy that, Lauren.

Why can't he just be happy for me?

He's a Beale. They struggle with change.

My phone charger!

Jane, have you seen my phone charger?

Uncle Jack, do you fancy coming to visit Dot with me later?

I've called in a favour from the nurses, you know,

to get round visiting hours.

I can't, darling. Got to dash off to a meeting.

That's if Ingrid ever shows her face.

-It's for Dot, from me and Kath.

-Aw, that's so lovely of you.

Dot hasn't got much of an appetite at the moment,

but I'm sure the nurses will make good use of them.

I've been trying to get through to the Citizens Advice

about Dot's housing situation, but...

I keep forgetting, you've been through all this, haven't you?

Yeah. Seems like a million years ago now.

Not that I've forgotten Mum, or what you did for us.

Like anyone's gonna forget Sylvie and her singing, eh?

I got on a bit better with her after you left.

I just felt in control, like I was giving her some sort of decent life.

And looking back now, I'm so pleased I had that time with her.

-What?

-Nothing. You've...

You've just changed, that's all.

Not too much, I hope.

Jack, I'm so sorry.

There's so many roadworks. The bus got held up.

Oh, well, that's my fault, is it?

Hello?

Hi, my name's Sonia Fowler.

I'd like to speak to someone about a housing problem.

She was really good about the whole Keegan thing, but, you know,

-I think... She's my stepmum.

-It's not the same, is it?

-No.

Oh, four o'clock, yeah?

Jane's gonna watch the kids while we go to the caff

and have a girlie catch up.

I've got some exciting news to tell you, but don't tell your father.

I'll tell you all the gossip later.

Oh, yeah, your life's one long nightmare with her around, innit?

Yeah, did Mr Pryce tell you I'm working on the showcase?

I'm doing the sound.

I couldn't care less, but thanks for the update.

Working behind the scenes is pretty geeky.

Wonder what Keegan will have to say.

Like I care what he thinks.

I'll see you at Dennis' do later?

Will people stop going on about his stupid birthday?

Window cleaning duty again? Billy has got you well under the thumb.

Yeah, well,

if it gets me out of the office for a bit, then who's complaining, eh?

Look what came through the post after you left.

A credit card.

Addressed to the previous tenant.

Didn't have to sign for it or anything.

We could, you know, run it up, and no-one would know.

Yeah, and in other news, the streets are paved with gold,

and the Minute Mart's giving away free ice-cream.

Put it in the nearest bin.

KNOCK AT DOOR

You do realise that we're never going to pull this

-craft beer event off with no staff?

-Good morning to you, too.

Yeah, I'll have a look at them CVs a bit later.

Well, there's no need.

I've already done it, made a few calls,

and we've got some interviews set up for this afternoon.

Well, you know that Tracey's interested, don't you?

30 years' experience behind the bar. Won't get any better than that.

Yeah, I know, we've got to go through the motions,

but Tracey gets my vote.

Good, well, she goes on the list. Glad you're finally seeing sense.

Dave all right? Not that I should worry about him.

If he hadn't tripped me up, I wouldn't be in here.

No, he's fine.

Here, Robbie gave him a tin of tuna. He thought Christmas had come early.

I shall never be able to get rid of him if he got that treatment.

-I spoke to the sister earlier, outside.

-Oh, did you?

She said that you'll be ready to move to the rehab ward soon.

I'd rather go home.

Talking of that, I've been on the phone to the Citizens Advice,

and they say you can have as many lodgers as you have rooms.

Oh. Well, the rules must have changed.

Well, maybe, yeah.

But the council were worried last time about you subletting.

I did not sublet, Sonia! I let Cora live in my house

while I was visiting my granddaughter, Dotty.

She took lodgers in, charged them rent, pocketed the money,

didn't pay the council, they found out, and I was up in court.

Yes, I know.

Anyway, I couldn't live with strangers.

We ain't talking about strangers, are we? We're talking about me!

Me, Robbie, and Rebecca.

-Yes, well...

-Dot!

We want to move in with you, and we want to look after you.

Yes, but I couldn't have Robbie, not with that dog of his.

No, Dot, he lost Wellard II a while back.

Oh, no, did he? Oh, I am sorry.

No competition for Dave, though, is there?

Well, it would be nice to have Rebecca there.

-Young person would liven the place.

-There you go.

But where would we all sleep?

I mean, we ain't got enough rooms.

Well, we would have, once we get you settled downstairs.

Downstairs?

Well, yeah. Why not? Grandad loved it in there.

No, he did not.

He couldn't go upstairs, so he had to be downstairs.

I mean, once I'm out of hospital, I shall be right as rain.

I won't need to be confined to me bed like he was, poor soul.

-Yes, but...

-Now, I don't want to talk about it no more.

Well? What does the test say?

We usually ask you to come in with a pregnancy test already taken.

Yeah, so the snotty receptionist said. I said,

"If I had a tenner, I wouldn't give it to my kid to pee on".

Are you OK with having your mum here for this, Bernadette?

Yeah, 'course she is! Come on, spit it out!

Well, the test confirms you're pregnant.

"Never had sex," she says. You little...

Do you know what the date of your last period was?

A bit ago. I don't really keep track.

Well, it is important we try and work out how far along

the pregnancy is, but we can come back to that.

I don't want to sound intrusive, but I have to ask -

was the sex consensual?

-What?

-She's asking if the bloke forced you.

-'Course not!

-He has a name, though, I take it?

And don't even think about lying, cos I'll know.

I don't want to say who it was.

That's your choice, but you're underage,

which means I'll need to be in contact with social services.

No, don't contact soash!

It's about making sure that Bernadette is safe

and has all the support she needs.

Yeah, she's got me. What other "support" does she need?

See what you've caused, girl?

I understand you'll both need some time for this to sink in.

Ideally, we'd book a follow-up appointment for

as soon as possible, so I can start organising a scan and put you

in contact with a local team of midwives.

I just want to go home.

In the meantime, here are some leaflets.

They'll explain a bit about your options.

Yeah, thanks for nothing.

Who are you two?

Do you not listen to anything I tell you?

That's Lance, that one's Cole. This is me brother, Jay.

They're new recruits.

Oh, hello.

Here you are - elevenses. Don't get used to it.

So, er, well, I've been thinking...

Ah! See, I knew it!

I knew you wouldn't be able to get that card out of your head.

Yeah, all right. Calm down, calm down.

I still think it's risky, and stupid,

and we're mugs to go anywhere near it with our records.

But...?

But if we only did it once,

and we were careful, nothing could be traced back to us.

It goes without saying!

Listen, bruv, I don't want any more grief than you do, but...

I mean, come on. It's like free money.

Well, then we could...

I don't know, off the top of me head,

we could get a super sweet speaker system or something.

Yeah, for the house.

You know, a one-off, a completely necessary purchase.

Yeah, and if we did get caught,

we could just say the old tenants bought it before they left.

That was true what you told the doctor, ain't it?

About the bloke not forcing you?

You know you can tell me anything?

You ain't got to be embarrassed or ashamed.

He didn't force me, I just don't want to talk about it.

Oh! Well, it's done, anyway.

Just got to figure out what to do about it.

You want me to get rid of it, don't you?

You're 15. What are you going to do with a baby?

You were about my age when you had Chantelle.

I can be just as good a mum as you. All I want is a chance.

This ain't some video game!

You don't get another life if you mess up the first one!

I'm surprised you get a moment's peace living next door to that lot.

You want to hear the language. Turns the air blue.

-How's Dot doing?

-Yeah, much better, thanks, Don.

-You'll give her our love, won't you?

-Yeah.

Oh, I know that look.

That's the look that says, "I'm pretending to the world

"that everything's fine, but deep down, actually I'm..."

Everything IS fine.

Dot's on the mend, she's agreed that it's best that we move

-into number 25 to look after her.

-"We" as in...?

Look, I'm not giving up on the idea of Bex moving in with us,

Martin, even if it means us sharing a room.

What, and you think that's what's best for her, do you?

Sharing a room when she's got her A-Levels to study for?

What's best for her is being under the same roof as me.

-I'm her mum.

-Yeah, but this definitely ain't going to happen,

Son, without some sort of discussion.

I mean, even this morning, her and Stace,

-chatting about the new baby...

-What?

-Well, thanks for coming in, Trace.

-We'll be in touch, yeah?

-Thank you.

-Appreciate it.

Told you, didn't I?

Well, let's just see what the other candidates have to offer, shall we?

Mick, you going to do the honours?

Yeah, I'll do the honours. Don't worry.

Oh! Didn't expect you, darling!

All right? Sorry, I hope I'm not late!

Arthur started being a bit clingy

the minute that I left him with Jane. It's typical, innit?

And would that be a problem if you worked here?

Sorting the kids out?

Well, no, cos my shift wouldn't start until Martin got home

from work, so he'd just have to cope, wouldn't he?

I don't run away from my responsibilities.

Well, why do you want to work here? You love childminding.

I do, I ain't giving it up. It's just...

Well, I just want something for me.

You know, I get paid to look after Louie,

but it's only what I'd be doing with Arthur anyway, so...

My cousins used to own this place. I loved working here.

I guess it's just about getting my independence back, you know,

getting back to what I used to be before I was just a mum.

Make sense?

Sis, Dave is still not back.

I haven't seen him since yesterday, have you?

I've more important things to worry about than a stray cat, Robbie!

Thank you.

No, I'm sorry you had to find out like that.

Thought Bex might have told you about the baby by now.

Listen, I'm really happy for you and Stacey, you know.

And I'll be here for you, just like I was when Arthur was born.

But Bex is my daughter, and I want her to live with me.

Son, you can't just come marching back in here and

take her away from us.

You didn't seem to have a problem with the status quo whilst

you was living it up in Kettering, did you?

I was working for a living, not sunning myself on some yacht.

All right, whatever. Look, Bex has got studying to do,

and she can't be bunking down with you sharing a room.

She needs her mum.

I mean, let's face it, her life hasn't exactly been

plain sailing since she moved in with you and Stacey.

No, but we're the ones who've been there to help her.

Look, she's finally getting her life back on track.

Why do you want to go and change things now?

Now that you need a free baby-sitter on tap, you mean?

That is...

That is really low, Son.

-Just call me when you've seen sense, all right?

-Yeah.

I'll give them a call and see if I can get in touch

with the URS department, but, with all of us knuckling down,

we should be able to knock it out the park by midnight, easy.

Does anyone have a phone charger that I can borrow?

-Mine seems to have gone walkabouts.

-No, sorry.

-Here.

-Oh, thank you.

You know, everyone will understand if you need to leave early.

Just sneak off, no judgement.

No. I'm here for the long haul. Just like you.

Cute family.

Must be nice to have someone like him to go home to.

Made your favourite. Squishy cheese with the crusts cut off.

Babies ain't like dolls, Bernie.

You know, it's hard. Like, 24/7 hard.

What if you get one like Chatham and Riley that needs you

in the middle of the night?

-I won't care. I'll still love it.

-Love?!

Come back to me when you ain't slept for five years,

when you're pushing 20 and you look 40.

Then we'll talk about love!

I guess Bex just doesn't really get it.

Yeah, that Sharon must be an absolute nightmare.

She can be.

I feel really bad about letting Mr Pryce down over

this whole showcase thing...

-So what if Bex doesn't get it?

-It's not like she's your only mate.

Do you two fancy doing something? It's my step-brother's

birthday thing, and I am desperate to be anywhere else.

Sounds good to me.

Cool. I'll just grab my bag from my locker. Wait for me.

So, this showcase - you'll need a new Juliet

now Louise has chucked her toys out of the pram.

Yeah, but aren't you guys mates?

-Just sign me up, yeah?

-All right.

-We good?

-Totally.

Have you tried hitting a tin of cat food with a fork?

Oh, I guess you have.

You wouldn't think it would be this hard trying to do right

by an ageing relative.

First Martin kicks off about Bex moving in, then the cat moves out!

You ain't having the best day, are you?

Honestly, Tina, all I want is my family safe and under one roof.

Look at them now.

I'm trying my hardest to be a part of Bex's life.

-It's like she's forgotten me.

-Hey, don't say that!

Listen, nothing stands still, and things have changed, yeah. Even me!

Now, you know I love my Trace.

I've made a decision on the new barmaid.

Stacey.

-Good choice.

-But she's pregnant.

She'll only be here a fortnight,

then she'll have some screaming kid attached to her.

It's shift work. She can fit it around her family commitments.

I'll see you later.

I don't know what's worse - you letting Tracey go,

or letting Lady Muck drag you around by your nose.

You weren't out of order. And I'm not upset with you.

I want us to be mates, more than anything.

Mates. That's it?

Please don't be upset.

I'm not upset. I'm...

..I'm just gutted.

You and me was the best, most stable relationship I've ever had.

We weren't right for each other, T. We made each other miserable.

Yeah, but in a good way.

Look, I just... I forgot how good we were together.

And then I remembered, and then I got all over-excited.

And you were thinking I was all grown-up and mature now.

No, you are! And I'm proud of you, honestly I am.

It's what you always wanted for me. To start acting my age.

Well, maybe if I had done at the time, we'd still be together.

No, I don't think it works like that.

I don't think you can make people fall in line.

They've just got to get there in their own time.

Get me a drink. I'll be back, I promise.

There you go.

Just how you like them. Took the crust off for you.

That was Mick. I got the job!

-Well done!

-Yeah.

-Oh, good.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

I'll get that.

Martin, you could at least be happy for me.

I worked really hard to get that job.

I'm proud of you, Stace, I am. It's just...

Look, it's only just until the baby's born, though, innit?

It's all right. I haven't come round for a fight.

I realised I'd forgotten something really important.

I forgot to ask where YOU wanted to live.

-I...

-Please, just be honest.

Look, I'm glad you're back.

And you don't know how much I've missed you. But...

..but I just feel settled here.

And having the kids around... I mean, yeah it's noisy

and it's mad half the time, but...

..but I kind of like it.

'Course you do.

-It's OK that you do.

-Really?

Well, look, whatever happens, it's not set in stone, is it?

We can keep talking.

You'll always have two homes.

But for now you'd like to stay here, yeah?

OK, well, that's settled, then.

I'm only going to be a few doors down,

it's not exactly a million miles away, is it?

-No, exactly.

-Exactly!

And I can come round for dinner two, three, four times a week.

You'll be sick of the sight of me!

Bex, take that up to Arthur for me. I'll be up in one sec.

Thanks, Bex.

Son, you know we...

We didn't push her into this.

Yeah, I know. It's her decision, anyone can see that.

Stace, you're so good with her. I can't thank you enough.

It's not hard, Sonia. She's a lovely kid.

Look, Son, Mr Pryce, one of Bex's teachers, rung.

He wants a meeting.

Think he's got a bee in his bonnet about something.

But, look, I was just thinking maybe you could ring him, you know,

sort out a time that suits us best.

-Yeah. I can do that, can't I?

-Yeah.

Everything's going to be all right. You know that?

-I promise.

-I know.

And I haven't said congratulations to you yet, have I?

-Congratulations.

-Oh, thank you.

FRONT DOOR OPENS, CLOSES

-Hey.

-Hey.

I wasn't expecting you back till midnight.

Yeah, I know. But we got all the work done.

I think the others just wanted to rush off, hit the bars.

-You didn't want to go with them?

-No, just wanted to come home.

How was Louie when you put him down?

Oh, yeah, he was good as gold.

I think I'm going to go give him a kiss good night.

When I get back down, can we just lie on the sofa and cuddle?

Yeah, 'course. Shall I stick a DVD in?

Yeah.

Oh, and I've ordered you a new phone charger.

Jane said you'd lost the old one.

What would I do without you?

That thing I said, about babies not being dolls.

It was a bit harsh. Didn't mean it.

There's only one person who decides what to do with your baby,

and that's you. What's another mouth to feed, eh?