31/08/2017 EastEnders

Kettle's on.

Are you OK, Ian?

You look terrible.

He hasn't had much sleep last night.

I've... I've just been researching everything, you know?

Just trying to see if there's...an alternative.

Look, I appreciate it, Dad,

I really do, it's just Lauren and I, we've already looked through

all the treatment options and there aren't any.

At least, none that would work for me.

We just want to focus on making these next few months

the best that they can be.

You're just going to give up?! No, that's not fair.

Doing it this way means that we can keep everything normal for Louie.

Are you going to tell him? He wouldn't understand.

Why don't you get your stuff together

and come in to work with me?

You're going in to work?

Got to keep things normal, Dad.

All right. I'll be there in a bit.

I'll go and make the tea.

Um, I found this online forum.

And in it, they're all talking about this special therapy

over in the States. It's got an amazing success rate, apparently.

Did you not listen to a word they said?

We have to respect Steven's wishes.

Well, how would we even afford it?

Jane, I can't lose another child, OK?

I just can't.

DOOR CLOSES Oi.

I thought you were doing a house visit today with Lanky.

Yeah, Big Nige did it instead.

No. Not like you to turn down an egg roll.

Well, it is when it's had your gob all round it.

How did it go with Bert?

You can talk to me, Jay.

We are family.

Do me a favour, Bill!

Family? Loyalty? They're all just words!

All Mitchells are liars who are out for themselves, right?

Oi, oi, oi.

Where do you think you're going? Somewhere that ain't here!

It's looking great out here. Yeah. Well, apart from the weather.

Yeah, I know. Well, plenty left to do.

And plenty of time for the rain to stop. Yeah.

Oh, Honey. Now, what can I put you to work on? Oh, actually, no.

You see, I've just had to drop the kids off.

Doing the last sort of bits and pieces for Janet

and Ricky's birthday party, so... Poor old Ingrid.

She's got a house full in there! See you later. Carmel.

It is absolute chaos over there. Everyone doesn't know

where to put the stalls on Saturday. I told you I didn't mind working

if you were going to be over here all day.

I am more than capable of supervising both areas, Robbie.

But if you're at a loose end,

your sister clearly needs help with the bunting.

Are you looking for something? Oh!

Steven. I wasn't expecting you back just yet.

You've just missed Lauren and Louie.

Yeah, I was feeling a bit sick, so left Dad manning the fort.

Yeah, it was a good idea to give him a distraction today.

Yeah, he's always better with something to focus his mind on.

So, what are you looking for? Anything I can help with?

Actually, yes.

I was looking for the name of your consultant.

Oh?

Why?

Look, I know you didn't want us getting involved,

but your dad has found someone in America who

treats your type of tumour and I was just going to e-mail

your consultant to see what he thought about you going over there.

Jane, you know what consultants are like. You can't e-mail him directly.

Well, his secretary, then. I appreciate it. Really, I do.

Even if it did work, it's not like Lauren and I could ever afford it.

You could.

If we gave you our flat deposit.

No.

No, no, I can't let you do that. But we want to, Steven. I said no, Jane!

Why doesn't anyone ever listen to me?

I didn't mean to upset you. I'm sorry.

Everything you need to know is in here.

Notes, scans... Read it.

Then maybe you'll understand why I don't want to waste

time on false hope.

You two all ready, then?

Yeah, looking forward to it, ain't we, Bernie?

Except I'm going to be the only idiot there with her brother.

You do know they're going to be talking about her bits and stuff?

Oh, are they? It's a parenting class, not a birthing one, dipstick.

Anyway, if you're so squeamish about that,

you shouldn't have let anyone go near it, should you?

Mum. Listen, it's going to be all right.

Just listen to them, take it all in.

Most of it's rubbish anyway, but some it's like...

I'm going to be with her every step of the way. We're going to be fine.

Mwah!

Kush. Yeah?

Are you and Denise definitely going to that

march against the council cuts on Saturday? Why? You fancy it?

Yeah, definitely. Denise will be chuffed. BUZZES

Ooh, wrong setting. Not that many people have shown that much interest in coming.

People aren't, are they, until it directly affects them.

Whoa! I take offence to that. I'm interested.

It's just that I'm more interested in that pulled pork I've heard all about.

Hey, no pulled pork for you, Mr Fowler, if we don't get this platform built. Come on.

Challenge accepted, Mr Kazemi. Oi! Will you lot stop nattering?

Or we'll never be ready by Saturday. Yes, come on. All right.

BUZZES That's better. Yeah, well, do that.

Mick's sleeping on the sofa again.

Yeah.

Linda, you and Mick, you can get through anything.

I used to think that.

But?

Mick wants to split up.

He doesn't think we can make it work any more. He doesn't mean that.

How do you know? Because he's my boy.

And you're his world.

Then why say it? KNOCK AT DOOR

I've noticed some of the flowers need dead-heading.

We need to make sure the pub is maintained to the same standard as the rest of the square.

Well, go on, then. No-one's going to stop you.

Right, well, I'll see if Whitney or Stacey can do it.

Forgot my purse.

Um, Steven's in bed. He's not feeling great.

Maybe I should just stay here.

Me and Louie, we can go shopping tomorrow.

No, no. You wanted to try and keep things normal, didn't you?

This is a lot for you to deal with.

Especially as you've been here before with your mum.

But it was different with Mum. She had options.

I just wish Steven had told us sooner,

so that we could support you better.

I've actually been OK. I've had Whitney and Abi, as well.

My Dad, he's been amazing.

They all know?

Sorry, Lauren.

That's good to know.

I don't think I've ever seen one that big before, Patrick!

You're on to a winner there for the prize-marrow competition.

Yeah.

I take it Billy passed on the message, then.

Been here all morning.

Won't say a word. Maybe you'll have more luck.

All right, Jay?

Why aren't you at work?

I didn't fancy it.

That's not like you. Ain't it? No.

Well, maybe I'm not who you thought I was, eh?

What's happened?

Hey? Listen, you know you can talk to me -

and Billy, for that matter - about absolutely anything.

Yeah, yeah.

He said that.

How do I know you weren't in on it, as well, eh?

I mean, even my grandad was.

In on what?

Everything.

My whole life.

It's all just been a lie.

Are you seriously going to hide up here

while your marriage is breaking up?

What am I supposed to do? Fight for it.

I'm sick of fighting, Mum.

I thought I was doing the right thing, you know,

telling L about me and Whitney.

Seems like we're never going to get past it.

We're going round and round in circles, having the same arguments.

Got to draw a line under that one.

I'm trying. By walking away from your marriage?

Linda is the best thing that's ever happened to you.

You need to work at it, not keep going around mooning after Whitney.

You've got to put more of an effort in.

You do want it to work, don't you?

We was... We was always going in the same direction.

Together.

Since she's been back...

..I don't know.

All that time apart...

You're not the first married couple to go through something like this.

You've been together since you were babies.

Of course you've both changed.

But that doesn't mean that you can't find each other again.

Why is it so hard? Because marriage is hard!

And if anybody tells you it ain't then they're a liar!

Look at me. I couldn't do it.

But it's worth it, Mick.

If you love each other.

I love the bones of her. Then prove it.

Went well, then? It was all right. She's a natural!

Good, we can start putting what you learn into practice with

Chatham and Riley. They're doing my head in today!

But at least they're going to their dad tomorrow.

Come to help? I'm taking Louise to her hospital appointment.

Under the thumb already, then, bruv? Go away.

Oi, sort your mum out. She couldn't be more over Mr Pryce if she tried.

I thought she was a lezza, you know? Shaks said that...

Bruv, you got to sweep over here.

He's such an idiot.

Just allow it, man. What are you dragging me into it for?

It was just a joke.

Whatever. You sorted out what booze you're bringing to the party yet?

Not yet, but I'm on to it.

I just had a thought.

Maybe the bar staff should dress to complement the theme.

Oh, we could put flowers in our hair. That's a good idea.

Reminds me of a festival I went to in the '90s.

Tell you later.

Carmel's doing a lovely job, ain't she, organising all this? Yeah.

Bet she'll be glad when it's over.

I don't know. I think she thrives on this sort of thing.

Get in there. Lovely.

Oh, Stace, couldn't get us a couple of beers, could you?

It's thirsty work over here.

I'll see you later. See you later.

I don't think so! Not until you're finished!

What happens if it takes till tomorrow? It won't.

And I've booked a photographer for later,

so it needs to be done by then. What time?

Shouldn't we wait till Denise and everyone come back from work? Yeah, I thought about that.

It's at 5.30, so let everyone know, all right? Yeah.

Here, what's all this about Denise inviting the whole square to

this march thing with one big exception?

She did invite you. I think I would remember.

Yeah, you said something like, "Oh, it's regeneration, Dee! Do me a favour!

"We could do with a better class of people round here, innit?"

That does sound like something I would say.

I didn't know they were trying to shut down the A as well, did I?

I still don't think it's a good idea you going on this march, Kushy.

Denise works for the council. She's still allowed an opinion, Mum.

Right, don't drop it. Crack on.

Still feeling sick?

Yeah.

Steven, thanks for letting me look at your notes.

It's funny, when you've been ill yourself, you think you're an expert

in all areas of medicine, but there's so much I didn't understand.

Yeah. Look, I'm really sorry for snapping at you earlier, Jane.

I'm just... Well, with everything going on, you know. It's fine.

Honest. Listen, I've got an appointment tomorrow,

so I'll talk to them about Dad's research then.

Great. If you want one of us to come with you, just... Steven?

Steven...

I said I'd pick Ollie up. He's with Jack and Ingrid, he's sweet.

Have a little plot and...

Well, go on, open it. Go on.

What is this?

You didn't think I'd forget Diana's 20th anniversary, did you?

I managed to get us a couple of tickets for that exhibition that

they're doing. It's all sold out.

And I also booked us a cheeky little holiday.

It's for your birthday.

It's just never been the right time to give it to you.

So...

And you think that now is the right time?

You said we were over, Mick!

This is my way of trying to show you that I don't want us to be.

Throwing a couple of presents at me isn't going to make me forget what you said.

Or what you did. So you don't want them?

I didn't say that. I... Do you want to tell me what you do want?

Cos all this tiptoeing around is seriously starting to spin my nut.

Love, you want to see it out there. It is absolutely buzzing.

Carmel's whipped them in to shape.

Come on, you're going to miss the photo.

A few flowers don't seem so important any more. Yeah, I know.

But you've worked hard for this. You deserve your moment.

Thanks, love.

Well, I was thinking that...

maybe I should go out on my crutches.

Sure?

All right.

I'll get your coat.

OK, can everyone get in place, please? In front of the pub.

Come on. And can you make sure that you get the sign in?

Your shadow not with you? Don't. I sent him home.

What did the hospital say? Yeah, everything's fine.

Sharon said she's going to get some fish and chips later, if you fancy it.

I'm surprised you still eat fish and chips. Actually, I'm going out for my dinner.

Mm, a date? Mm. Look, Bex, I'm really not up for this, so I'll just see you tomorrow, yeah?

You wouldn't catch me dead, posing with that lot.

Well, you can hold my bag, then.

Here she is, look. The woman of the hour.

Jane, it's great to see you back on your feet. Yeah.

Now, that's how you make an entrance! Amazing.

Thank you. Thank you.

Oh, Max. Um, Steven told us what's been going on.

Lauren said you've been a great support to her.

Oh.

Yeah, no. I just told them, whatever they need.

We really appreciate it. Come on, Jane.

You should be in the middle, girl. No, I don't... Yeah, yeah, yeah. Come on. And Carmel and Stacey.

Without you three, none of this would have happened.

Ooh, look at you!

Have I got something on my face? You were good today.

Better than me. Don't suppose you want to be the baby's godfather?

Oh!

Nah, you just want a free babysitter, right?

I'm joking.

I'd love to.

Where's Mick and Linda? They're supposed to be in this photo.

I'll get them. All right.

Here, that platform looks good, don't it? Yeah, yeah.

I told you we'd smash it. Yeah, only a few screws missing.

Don't worry about that. They're just extras, them.

You all right? Fine, thanks.

I don't suppose Sharon's about, is she? No, she's at home, I think.

Bit of a headache. Right.

I'm here. Sorry, sorry.

Those protesters are still making it really difficult to get in and out.

I thought you'd still be with them...Citizen Smith!

Right, then. Is everybody ready? Big smiles!

After the count of three, let's all say, "Walford In Bloom."

One, two, three.

ALL: Walford In Bloom!

Billy?

I've been trying to call you.

Jay just needed a bit of space to clear his head.

I've been worried.

You ain't been right for weeks.

Yeah, I know.

I thought seeing Bert might help.

It didn't. It just made things worse.

Yeah, but it did make you see things more clearly, though, didn't it, eh, Jay?

You know, about your dad. Phil. Phil?

What's Phil done? What's he done this time, eh?

Jay?

My dad.

He killed my dad.

What?

No, No, he didn't. Jay... Jase wasn't my real dad.

What are you talking about? My grandad admitted it to me.

He'd been lying to me all this time.

My real dad died in the car lot fire.

A fire that Phil started.

I'm sorry. I know you're not feeling well and I've just turned up

and dumped this on you. No, no, no. It's fine.

But Mick and Whitney?! Are you sure?

He told me himself.

Oh, Linda. I am so sorry. I had no idea.

I can't believe it was happening under my nose

and I didn't notice anything.

I used to think I knew him better than anyone.

Turns out I was wrong.

Oh, darling.

SHE SOBS Come here, come here.

Right, it'll take Ingrid a couple of minutes to find all of Ollie's stuff.

It's like a zoo up there. Yeah, I don't envy you.

So, how's it going?

That good, eh? I've made a bit of a rick.

What, another one? I just don't think there's any way back.

Mate, come on. There's always a way back. You want to tell her that? No, you need to tell her.

Whatever she needs. Whatever it takes.

It's amazing you've been together

so long without going through something like this before.

I just... I can't look at him or Whitney without picturing the worst.

Well, they didn't do more than kiss, though, did they?

You think I'm overreacting. No. No, no, no.

But me and Phil, we ain't been no saints.

And if we can come out the other side,

then you and Mick certainly can.

Me and Mick.

There's never been anyone else.

For either of us.

No-one at all?

No wonder it hurts so much.

It's not the fact that they kissed, you know? I could get past that.

Even if they'd slept together, I think I could get over that,

in time.

It's that he had feelings for her.

That he considered giving away the only piece of him that's mine.

The only piece that no-one else has ever had.

But he told you before it went any further.

That's a good thing.

So, you know, going over and over it in your head, Linda,

the only person you're hurting is yourself.

I know.

I know, but I don't know how to stop.

Well, have you thought about seeing a counsellor together?

What? No.

It worked wonders for Phil.

I don't think it's for us.

But you want to sort things.

I do.

Then it's worth trying anything, isn't it?

I was thinking... Mm?

..on Saturday, I might try all day on my crutches.

You sure? Give it a go.

Hey, you feeling any better? Yeah, thanks.

I think it's passed.

Come on, then. Let's go for that walk.

Some fresh air will do you good.

See you later.

PHONE VIBRATES

Just a little reminder, you say anything about me

to Ian or Jane, that's it.

You're going to regret it!

Aw, you shouldn't have.

That's all right. I just picked them from the Square.

Don't let people hear you say that. You'll be public enemy number one!

You all right? Yeah.

If you've come for another row, L, I ain't got the energy.

Those presents were really thoughtful.

I do appreciate them.

Really?

It's just the timing, Mick.

You said we were over.

You didn't think a couple of presents was going to make

that go away, did you? I bought them ages ago.

I just wanted to show you what you mean to me.

And that I'm always thinking about you. It's not enough, though, Mick.

Because it doesn't make the thoughts in my head go away.

You need to tell me what you want from me.

I can't apologise any more.

Where do we go from here? There's obviously stuff we need to work out.

Talk about properly.

Talking's getting us nowhere.

What if we did it with someone else there?

Someone from outside the situation.

What do you mean?

Maybe... Maybe we should go for counselling.

What, sitting there, telling all our problems to a complete stranger?

Lots of people do it, Mick.

You know, when they know they need help, but don't want to give up. No, no.

It would just be you and some stuck-up treacle telling me

what a bad husband I am.

It won't. It won't, I promise.

Because... Because I'm at fault, too. I know I am.

Not being able to let stuff go.

Will you at least consider it?

If you think it'll work, then I'll do it.

You will?

Whatever it takes.

How many people have seen the Foo Fighters play before?

CROWD CHEERS

It's going to be a long night. You know that, right?