0:00:29 > 0:00:31Lauren, it's your dad...
0:00:31 > 0:00:34You said you were gonna be in touch.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36A couple of answers would be nice.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40I'm in the cafe for a bit, so call me, will you, please?
0:00:43 > 0:00:45There you go. Cheers.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50Er, I heard the firm that you work for is buying the chippy.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52I didn't have much to do with it, to be honest. Oh.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56How are things with Steven and Lauren at home?
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Well, bit tense I suppose.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Why's that?
0:01:00 > 0:01:03Usual everyday pressures, I'm guessing, you know.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06It don't help us, all living on top of each other.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08Look, I'm sure they'll work it out.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15You heard from Lauren?
0:01:15 > 0:01:18I know as much as you do. Just don't make sense, does it?
0:01:18 > 0:01:20You know, last time I saw her, she was leaving for the airport.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Well, if it bothers you that much, go over and find out.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS
0:01:34 > 0:01:36Any luck with the private clinic?
0:01:38 > 0:01:41No, lines are busy. I'll keep trying, though.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Yeah. I definitely think it's worth a second opinion.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45I know.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49Hopefully, they could squeeze us in for a consultation today.
0:01:49 > 0:01:50Shouldn't you be off to work?
0:01:50 > 0:01:52I was thinking of calling in sick...
0:01:52 > 0:01:54We can spend the day together.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56I'd love that...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59Er, but I can't.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Sorry, I said I'd cover Dad's shift at the restaurant.
0:02:02 > 0:02:03Jane's got physio.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Look, shouldn't you be off to work, too?
0:02:08 > 0:02:11You know, keep busy. Stace has got Louie today.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15I wanna be here, just in case you do get into the clinic.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18OK, well, then I'll ask for a late appointment.
0:02:18 > 0:02:19And I'll let you know.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Promise I will give you plenty of notice to get there.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24So, please, go and get ready.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37The agency have got me a shift, so if you can make sure she's
0:02:37 > 0:02:39comfortable and getting around OK, yeah? OK.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42That don't mean selling any more of her furniture, either.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44How many times can I say sorry?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Well, just make sure you get that dining room table back.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50I said I'd sort it! Let me get this meeting with Mr Lister out the way first, yeah?
0:02:50 > 0:02:51Dunno why you're worried about that.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53You don't even know what he's gonna say yet. No,
0:02:53 > 0:02:55but I'm sure Donna rang him to complain about me.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57Would you be surprised if she did?
0:02:57 > 0:03:00I mean, less than a month into the job and you suspend her.
0:03:00 > 0:03:01For not paying her fees!
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Look, sis, I've tried the softly, softly approach. It didn't work.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06I can't let them walk all over me.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Look, your job is not about one-upmanship or gaining respect.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11It's about people management.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15The market traders are a close-knit family, yeah.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18They look out for each other. One goes down, they all rally.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21You ain't never gonna be able to compete with that.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22So what do you suggest I do?
0:03:22 > 0:03:25I suggest you swallow your pride, all right,
0:03:25 > 0:03:27give Donna her pitch back.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28Be firm, but fair.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31You find a way of dealing with these people
0:03:31 > 0:03:33and your job might become a whole lot easier.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37So, should I have my hair up, or what?
0:03:37 > 0:03:41So, I'm thinking, like, this waterfall braid updo...
0:03:41 > 0:03:42What is that?
0:03:42 > 0:03:45I can't wait to see Travis in his new suit!
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Have you asked her to the prom yet? Shut up! Come on, I see you looking at her.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52She's been giving you the eye as well, ain't she?
0:03:52 > 0:03:55You all right, Bex? Louise. How you doing? All right.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58We were just - we were talking about the prom, weren't we, Shaki?
0:03:58 > 0:04:00You're dead. Yeah, I can't wait.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02We never used to have proms back in my day.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05It's cos he's ancient.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09I might not even go.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16Thanks for having my back last week. At the Showcase.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18I didn't really do anything... But still.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27Right, we're gonna miss the bus.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31Bye. Bye, see ya.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Could she have made it any more obvious, mate?
0:04:36 > 0:04:38She wanted you to ask her.
0:04:39 > 0:04:40Like I care about a stupid prom.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Here, Don. Have you seen your old place has been boarded up?
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Think it's got anything to do with this community centre redevelopment?
0:04:51 > 0:04:54No idea, I could do with breaking back in.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56D'you know anything about squatter's rights?
0:04:56 > 0:04:57You struggling?
0:04:57 > 0:05:00I have no idea how I'm gonna pay the rent this month.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03Oh, look, here comes Rulebook Robbie.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Donna... Got a minute, please?
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Yeah, I've got plenty since you took my pitch away.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11Not that I wanna spend them on you, though.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14OK, I admit I got it wrong last week.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17You need your stall to be able to pay your fees. Oh, Hallelujah!
0:05:17 > 0:05:19The penny finally drops.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22I'm trying to be fair here... You could meet me halfway.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24What exactly does that mean?
0:05:25 > 0:05:28Look, I'll see what I can do about getting your pitch back.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31BUT you've still got to pay your fees as quick as you can.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34Look, Donna, I know what everyone thinks of me -
0:05:34 > 0:05:35but you've got me all wrong.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38I've just never had a job like this before
0:05:38 > 0:05:40and I'm trying not to muck it up.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42All I'm trying to do is make the market great again.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44For everyone, including the traders.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48Robbie?
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Thank you.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02All right, Lauren. Sorry I couldn't see you sooner.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05No, that's all right. Could we get another cup of tea please, Kathy?
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Yeah. Cheers. I can't stay long. I'm on my way to work.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10What's happening?
0:06:11 > 0:06:15You know, you should be on the other side of the world by now. I know.
0:06:15 > 0:06:16Well, I'm glad you're still here...
0:06:16 > 0:06:18So, what happened?
0:06:18 > 0:06:21What, Steven find out? Talk you out of it, did he?
0:06:22 > 0:06:23No, not exactly.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26PHONE RINGS
0:06:26 > 0:06:27Dad...
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Sorry, it's my boss. Can I just take this?
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Yeah.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35Morning.
0:06:35 > 0:06:36Beale's pulled out.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38You're not serious?
0:06:38 > 0:06:40I warned you about this, Max.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43No, it's all right, look I'll sort it out.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45Don't let your personal life get in the way of business.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Yeah, understood. Just leave it to me.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55It's Ian. He's pulled out of the chip shop sale.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59You know, he accepted last night, now he's withdrawn.
0:06:59 > 0:07:00Boss is well unhappy.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04He didn't say anything to you about it, did he?
0:07:04 > 0:07:07No. Like, you ain't overheard him talking about it, have you?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11To be honest, Dad, I don't care.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15It's Steven.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19He's got a brain tumour.
0:07:21 > 0:07:22You ready to go?
0:07:23 > 0:07:26You haven't told me what the estate agent said.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29He doesn't reckon we'll get a better offer.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32Don't look like that.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34I just think you're being hasty.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37You could've at least taken more time to think about it.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40What, are you telling me you weren't uneasy about this deal?
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Well, at first, maybe, but...
0:07:43 > 0:07:45Love, this is Max Branning we're talking about here.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47As far as he's concerned, we left him to rot in prison.
0:07:47 > 0:07:52Now, I know he's been back a bit, all right, and everyone seems to have moved on, but if I'm honest,
0:07:52 > 0:07:55I'm always gonna be looking over me shoulder.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58It's Weyland buying the chippy, not Max.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01Yeah, but who's to say that he didn't push for the deal, all right?
0:08:01 > 0:08:02That he's got some hidden agenda?
0:08:04 > 0:08:06What, you think I'm being paranoid?
0:08:06 > 0:08:08Only because you'd already decided to sell,
0:08:08 > 0:08:11so it shouldn't matter WHO the chippy goes to.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14And if Max wasn't involved, you wouldn't think twice.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Right, come on. We should go.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Look, Ian. We've been trying to sell it for months.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24Yeah, I know, but... You're gonna be late for physio.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26Fine. Your call.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29But we might not get another offer for a long time.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Kushy!
0:08:34 > 0:08:35Yeah?
0:08:35 > 0:08:39Can you believe...my passport's expired?
0:08:39 > 0:08:41No...
0:08:41 > 0:08:44I woke up with this funny feeling this morning, so I checked.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46I dunno why I thought it had a year left on it.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50Well, you're never gonna get another one in time. You reckon? Nah, not in July. No chance.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52Peak season. Wouldn't even try.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Looks like I won't be coming to Marbella, then. Ahh...
0:08:57 > 0:08:59I'm really sorry, Mum.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Yeah, must've been a big shock.
0:09:09 > 0:09:10For all of ya.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14I bet Ian's all over the place as well, isn't he?
0:09:14 > 0:09:16No, he doesn't know. No-one does.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20It's the way Steven wants it.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Just keep it to yourself, yeah?
0:09:24 > 0:09:27So, where does this leave you and Steven?
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Do you really need to ask that?
0:09:29 > 0:09:30Well, I think I do.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Last week, you were nearly on a plane to New Zealand.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35Yeah, that was then, this is now.
0:09:35 > 0:09:36Imagine if I did get on that plane?
0:09:38 > 0:09:40Without even knowing that he could...
0:09:40 > 0:09:41He could be dying, Dad.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45And he was too scared to tell me that he was ill
0:09:45 > 0:09:49because he thought that I was gonna freak out and dump him.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54Nah, come on, Lauren. What?
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Don't you think it's all just a little bit too ironic?
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Dad, Steven has a brain tumour.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02OK? I've seen the scan.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05Yeah, you must be terrified.
0:10:05 > 0:10:06We both are.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09So...what happens next?
0:10:10 > 0:10:12He's gonna get a second opinion.
0:10:12 > 0:10:13Apart from that...
0:10:14 > 0:10:16..we just have to wait.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20I'm going to work.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21I'll speak to you later.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Have a good one. See ya.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29Oh, hey! Oh, oh, hey.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31Guess who isn't coming on holiday any more?
0:10:31 > 0:10:32Oh, you said something to her?!
0:10:32 > 0:10:35No, no. She didn't know her passport had expired, right.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38It's too late to renew, so... What?
0:10:39 > 0:10:43Maybe she's making it up. Maybe she changed her mind about coming?
0:10:43 > 0:10:47Why would she do that? She's been so up for this holiday. Yeah...
0:10:48 > 0:10:54Yeah, but... I reckon she's been seeing Max on the quiet.
0:10:54 > 0:10:55Oh.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58I thought all that fizzled out.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00Yeah, yeah, I know, but they have been out.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04Maybe she just doesn't wanna be away from him, you know.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08Well, surely that wouldn't stop her from coming to Marbella, would it?
0:11:08 > 0:11:09Hey!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12Stop trying to make yourself feel less guilty, you. Yeah.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17How about a little sneaky peaky of your swimwear later, yeah?
0:11:17 > 0:11:18If you're lucky...
0:11:20 > 0:11:22You can't keep ignoring him.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25We're better off with the estate agent dealing with it, OK?
0:11:25 > 0:11:26KNOCKING AT DOOR
0:11:29 > 0:11:30Max.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37Mr Lister!
0:11:37 > 0:11:39You're early.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43I like to be one step ahead.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47How are you, um...finding the job?
0:11:47 > 0:11:49Settling in?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Yeah, great. Absolutely loving it.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53Every day's different.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55Fresh challenges.
0:11:55 > 0:11:56New hurdles.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00I suppose you might have heard about a few teething problems?
0:12:00 > 0:12:02Oh?
0:12:02 > 0:12:04So you...haven't heard?
0:12:04 > 0:12:07If there's something I should know...?
0:12:07 > 0:12:08No, no, no - nothing at all.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12Apart from a few testing traders, but nothing I can't handle...
0:12:12 > 0:12:14Mr Lister...
0:12:15 > 0:12:18..it's all about people management.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Being firm,
0:12:20 > 0:12:22but fair.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26You see, the traders - the market brings them all together.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29It's very important to keep that traditional vibe going.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31The people make the place.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33Don't you think?
0:12:33 > 0:12:34Did you read that in a book?
0:12:34 > 0:12:35No.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41Forget tradition. Tradition's a dirty word from now on.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Mr Lister, I don't really understand what...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46There are changes afoot, Robbie.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48Big changes.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51You'll be the one implementing them.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56There you go. Cheers, Ian.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04Look, I'm, um... I'm gonna level with ya.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07My boss, he ain't happy with me.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11You know, Weyland met your asking price, no qualms,
0:13:11 > 0:13:15and I don't think you're gonna get a better offer, Ian.
0:13:15 > 0:13:16No, probably not.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20But he thinks that you pulled out of the sale because of me.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22All right, he knows everything.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25He knows why I was inside, cos I had to be up front to get the job.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30We, um...
0:13:30 > 0:13:32We had a change of heart.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35We don't think now is the right time to sell.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37So you've taken it off the market?
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Max, this isn't personal, honestly.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44No, goes without saying, Ian. You know, business is business.
0:13:44 > 0:13:45But the fact that you've said that
0:13:45 > 0:13:47out loud tells me that it IS personal.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51Well, after everything, you can understand our reservations, Max?
0:13:51 > 0:13:52Yeah, course I do.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55You know, but if I've moved on, why can't you?
0:13:55 > 0:13:58I don't wanna spend my whole life holding a grudge.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02Look, when I first came out, I didn't know what to do, all right?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05People had betrayed me. My...kids had abandoned me.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10But then I realised it was all just self-preservation.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14My kids, they cut me out cos they felt helpless.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18You guys did what you needed to do to protect Bobby.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22Look, I just wanna erase that whole part of my life.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26Plus, I've got Louie now.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29You know, we share a grandchild.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33You know, hoping Lauren and Steven will have more one day.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37Trust me, I'd never do anything to jeopardise seeing my family.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41Look, I'm not gonna lie to ya, all right.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46If I save this deal, then I'll get back in my boss's good books.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53All right, that's all I'm trying to do, just trying to make my way.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00So, please, just think about what I said and just let me know, yeah?
0:15:00 > 0:15:02But, either way, I'll respect your decision.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12S'all right, Max. There's no need.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17We're not gonna get a better offer, are we?
0:15:22 > 0:15:25With plans for a new rail route on the table,
0:15:25 > 0:15:27Walford's being primed for redevelopment.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32I have to justify that the market adds value to the area.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35As it stands, I'm struggling to do that.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37So, what can I do?
0:15:37 > 0:15:40Ensure the market brings in more revenue.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42Rebranding is key.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Walford needs more diverse stalls.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48That new vintage stall on Bridge Street's a good start.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51Oh, no, no, that's only temporary. Not any more.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55I've already told the regular trader she can have her pitch back.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58The vintage stall stays. It's not open for discussion.
0:15:58 > 0:15:59What am I meant to say to Donna?
0:15:59 > 0:16:01You're not getting it!
0:16:01 > 0:16:03The market's a dump.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05Behind the times.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07It needs a major revamp.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09Out with the old, in with the new.
0:16:09 > 0:16:10Yeah, but...
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Forget ten-a-penny dresses,
0:16:12 > 0:16:13bog standard fruit and veg.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16I'm talking upcycled furniture,
0:16:16 > 0:16:18shabby chic,
0:16:18 > 0:16:20artisan foods.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23Think quirky, eclectic, bespoke.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28I know it's a big ask, Robbie.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31But if it's any consolation, my boss is turning the screw on me as well.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35Yes, but I'm the one out there - I'm the one on the front line.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38This has to happen, Robbie. With or without you.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41You have until Christmas,
0:16:41 > 0:16:43or the market's dead.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01LAUGHTER Yeah! Perfect.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03All right. Is that all of it?
0:17:03 > 0:17:06Yeah. Too many customers.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Here you are. Cheers, darling. Look, have you seen this? What?
0:17:09 > 0:17:11There's this big water park thing near Marbella.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13Like, I suppose you're never too old. Are ya?
0:17:13 > 0:17:16Yes, well, just don't go encouraging Kim because I ain't watching
0:17:16 > 0:17:18her plunging down a flume screaming like a baby.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21No, that's the beauty, innit, now that Mum's not coming with us.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23We can ditch Kim and Vincent
0:17:23 > 0:17:25and we can go off and we can do our own thing.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29You all right, darling? Usual, please, Marie.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31Remember, you need to act like you're gutted, yeah?
0:17:31 > 0:17:32Don't over-egg it.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36We all owe Shrimpy a few beers.
0:17:36 > 0:17:37Oh, why's that?
0:17:37 > 0:17:39Told him about my passport expiring.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42Same thing happened to him the other year.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46Turns out, passport office have a fast track service.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48I mean, I'd never have guessed!
0:17:48 > 0:17:50Not in peak season.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54Anyway, I should have my passport back in a week or two.
0:17:56 > 0:17:57Yoga on the beach is back on!
0:17:57 > 0:17:59That is brilliant, Mum.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02Yes, that is the best news I've heard all day that. Yeah.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08You see this, this ain't pretending, I'm actually gutted.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10I hate Shrimpy right now.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18Oi! Whoa, whoa, whoa.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20MUSIC: Wait In Vain by Bob Marley
0:18:24 > 0:18:26It's a one-way street, can't you see the sign?
0:18:26 > 0:18:27You can't park here.
0:18:30 > 0:18:31Just reverse.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37What's this about Donna getting her pitch back?
0:18:37 > 0:18:38You could've given me a bit of notice.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41We'll talk about it tomorrow.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46Oh, Felix! I need to buy back that dining table I sold ya. Sorry, mate.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48Look, I'll give you ten quid on top of what you paid for it.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51No can do. I've sold it to my mate in Shoreditch.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53No, you are kidding?
0:18:53 > 0:18:54Oh, no.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58Rob? Martin...
0:18:58 > 0:18:59Nah, nah, look, listen, listen.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03Donna told me about earlier.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05It's a great shout, mate, yeah,
0:19:05 > 0:19:08letting her have her pitch back, she's over the moon.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09Is she?
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Of course she is.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14And all the other traders - look, we all really appreciate it.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17Just shows that you've got a heart in there somewhere, doesn't it?
0:19:17 > 0:19:22And, look, about last week... I'm sorry. It was just playground stuff.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26Can't imagine what it must be like doing your job.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28You don't know the half of it.
0:19:28 > 0:19:29Fresh start?
0:19:32 > 0:19:33Go on. Nice one, mate.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Thank you, Martin. That's all right.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44Max!
0:19:46 > 0:19:48I hope you don't mind me dropping in unannounced? No.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Everything all right?
0:19:51 > 0:19:52Oh, I had a chat with Lauren.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56She told me about the tumour.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59I'm really sorry, mate.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01I didn't know you were going through all that.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07She said it was, er, inoperable.
0:20:07 > 0:20:08Too risky, apparently.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12It's probably why you were all over the place last week.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15All that stuff with Lauren going on.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19Yeah, I won't pretend that our relationship hasn't
0:20:19 > 0:20:21had its problems.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24Something like this puts all that into perspective, doesn't it?
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Yeah, yeah, course it does.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28But, you know,
0:20:28 > 0:20:30if Lauren couldn't handle it, Max,
0:20:30 > 0:20:32then I wouldn't stop her from walking away.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35She knows that. Yeah, but that wouldn't be right, would it?
0:20:36 > 0:20:39Listen - I don't mean to give you the third degree, but...
0:20:40 > 0:20:42..I think you're making a mistake, Steven.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45You know, just asking Lauren to keep all this to herself.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49It's just, she's been through something like this once before.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52Her mum, Tanya. Yeah, I heard.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Yeah, just put a massive strain on her.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58So, why don't you tell Ian and Jane?
0:20:58 > 0:20:59I'd rather not.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01Well, why not?
0:21:01 > 0:21:04It's just, you know, they might be able to help you through it as well.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07Look, it's my decision, all right, Max?
0:21:07 > 0:21:09Just respect that. OK, all right, whatever.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14Look, I promise I won't let it affect Lauren like it did before.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16If anything, you know, we're being positive.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18Yeah, well that's good.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Yeah, she suggested a second opinion.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22I had a consultation earlier.
0:21:22 > 0:21:23That's a good idea. Mm.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29Where was that, by the way? Cos I might know the place through Tanya.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31The Andrea Cancer Clinic.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33And did Lauren go with you?
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Cos I'd imagine she'd wanna be there.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37No, she couldn't get the time off work.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Listen, I should really crack on...
0:21:41 > 0:21:43Yeah, yeah, course, yeah.
0:21:45 > 0:21:47There's always hope, Steven.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49I mean, no-one knows that more than me.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52I'm here if you need me.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54Cheers, I really appreciate that.
0:21:56 > 0:21:57See ya.
0:21:57 > 0:21:58See ya later.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03Mate. Bet you're gutted. Why?
0:22:03 > 0:22:05Just seen some boy ask Bex to the prom.
0:22:05 > 0:22:06Who?
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Not sure - but she looked pretty happy about it.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13Good job I'm just kidding, innit?
0:22:13 > 0:22:15Oh, hilarious! Hang on, hang on!
0:22:15 > 0:22:17I was doing it to make a point.
0:22:17 > 0:22:18Hey, come on, that look on your face.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20Admit it - you were devastated, right?
0:22:20 > 0:22:25All I'm saying is harness the devastation that you felt
0:22:25 > 0:22:28and use it as motivation to ask Bex to the prom.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33Before someone else does it for real. Yeah?
0:22:45 > 0:22:47Andrea Cancer Clinic. Oh, hi.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51I'm just phoning to pay for my son-in-law's consultation, please.
0:22:51 > 0:22:53He probably mentioned I was gonna be paying the bill.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55What's your son-in-law's name?
0:22:55 > 0:22:58Steven Beale. B-E-A-L-E.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04There's nothing on our system under that name.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07That's strange. Do you know what time his appointment was?
0:23:07 > 0:23:09I don't, sorry, no, it's definitely today.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12No. Nothing on our records.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23Now that the chippy's finally off our hands, I think
0:23:23 > 0:23:25we're due a little exotic holiday.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Yeah, where you thinking? Bognor? Margate?
0:23:27 > 0:23:31Still as tight as a wet knot. You wouldn't have me any other way!
0:23:33 > 0:23:36Yeah, suppose we should be grateful, though.
0:23:36 > 0:23:38The way things turned out with Max.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41It's like he said, I mean, he's got more to lose by holding a grudge.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44Yeah, I suppose it'll make life less awkward.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47You know, I mean, what if Steven and Lauren do eventually get married,
0:23:47 > 0:23:49we'll all be sat at the top table.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53You'll be able to practise your speeches together!
0:23:53 > 0:23:56Are you deliberately trying to ruin my good mood? I'm winding you up!
0:23:56 > 0:23:57You are succeeding.
0:23:59 > 0:24:00D'you know what?
0:24:00 > 0:24:03I'm just glad that it's all sorted and we can finally move on.
0:24:25 > 0:24:26Is it just us?
0:24:26 > 0:24:28Stace took the kids to the park.
0:24:32 > 0:24:33I, er...
0:24:34 > 0:24:38I wanted to apologise - all that stuff this morning.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40Kush is an idiot.
0:24:40 > 0:24:41I hadn't noticed.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Not just that.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50I'm sorry, for everything...
0:24:50 > 0:24:53The way I treated you when we was together.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56I wish none of it had happened.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00Not us! I meant... You know. I'm sorry, too.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06Um...
0:25:06 > 0:25:09So, I was wondering - I mean,
0:25:09 > 0:25:11I know you said you might not go to the prom.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16I wondered if you'd go with me?
0:25:18 > 0:25:22I'd understand if you said no.
0:25:23 > 0:25:24I'd like that.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28As friends.
0:25:30 > 0:25:31You're home early.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33Yeah, I couldn't focus.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35Told them I had a migraine.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39Did you manage to get an appointment at the clinic?
0:25:39 > 0:25:41Yeah, yeah, I did.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45Look, don't be angry, but I went this morning.
0:25:46 > 0:25:48They had a last-minute cancellation...
0:25:48 > 0:25:49You'd literally just left...
0:25:49 > 0:25:52I didn't wanna drag you all the way back here.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54I can't believe you went there without me.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56I told you that I wanted to be there with you.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59I know, I know, but I had to make a snap decision, didn't I?
0:25:59 > 0:26:01It get things moving...
0:26:02 > 0:26:04I thought you'd be pleased.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08Baby, it was just a consultation.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11All right, we just going over stuff we already know.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15I'd rather you be there when it really matters.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17Listen, I'm gonna go jump in the shower.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19And then, when I come down, how about I make us
0:26:19 > 0:26:21something nice for dinner? Hm?
0:26:27 > 0:26:29KNOCKING
0:26:34 > 0:26:36Dad. You all right?
0:26:37 > 0:26:38What do you want?
0:26:43 > 0:26:44You OK?
0:26:45 > 0:26:48Look, I went to see Steven earlier.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50I told you not to!
0:26:50 > 0:26:51No, no, I did, Lauren.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03Just made me realise how wrong I was, doubting him.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09He's clearly very sick.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12You're doing the right thing standing by him.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11SHOUTING
0:28:11 > 0:28:13Young generation, when they get mad,
0:28:13 > 0:28:15the first thing they do is grab a gun.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19There's a lot of questions that needs to be answered.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21Something's not right here.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23Is he alive still? Is he OK?