09/11/2017 EastEnders

Looking at dodgy websites?

-A bit of homework.

-Oh, yeah?

Anything to do with you packing Denny, Louise

and Bex off to the theatre tonight?

-Come on. Out with it.

-What?

I know that look. I've seen it a million times.

Promise you won't get mad...

Why don't I like the sound of this?

I've invited Tom round for dinner tonight.

-Are you crazy?

-Quite possibly.

Why would you want him anywhere near you after everything he's done?

Because I don't want to be afraid any more.

Who's here, behind you?

-Oh! Hi!

-Hello...

How was William when you dropped him off at school?

Yeah, yeah, good. He reckons he's going to get his class

to make a card for her.

Really? Bless him.

He thinks the world of his big sister, doesn't he?

I can't believe you moved your legs last night.

You clever girl.

Yeah, well, she's a Mitchell, ain't ya?

Yes, she is.

Now we can all start looking forward, eh?

Yeah, concentrate on finding the driver.

Mmm.

Oh, I phoned the police again to see if there was any more news.

And was there?

You'd have thought someone would have seen something.

Yeah, well, it was late at night, weren't it?

Anyone would think you didn't care who was driving.

No, of course I care.

It's just about me and you putting all our energy into getting

-her back on her feet, ain't we?

-Yeah.

PHONE RINGS

-Who's that?

-Just Jay.

I want to move...

Do you?

Well, I don't care. I'm not going to rest until I find out who was driving that car.

Give me that.

You had no right interfering, Shirl.

What do you want me to do?

Sit back and let you do a stint in prison?

There might be women on tap, Tina,

but it's no walk in the park, believe me.

If I'd gone to the police within 24 hours

they might've gone easier on me.

Tina, you knocked over a kid and drove off.

What do you think they'll do, rap you across the knuckles?

What am I supposed to do? Just sit here until it all goes away?

Well, it beats sleeping with her dad.

That is low, Shirl. Even for you.

You are not going to the police station.

I can't, can I? Not now you've blackmailed Billy.

Then where are you going?

To try and put this right.

Who would do that to a kid?

Run them over and then drive off.

We just have to be thankful it isn't a lot worse.

Whoever done this should be strung up.

Hopefully this will put a smile on her face.

What are you hoping to buy?

I was thinking maybe a day trip.

Something for her to look forward to.

-There you go...

-Thank you.

-No worries.

-It's great.

Max... I've been worrying I might've upset you.

Why's that?

I haven't seen much of you lately.

I've just been busy working.

I'll pop over tonight if you want?

I'd like that.

Ah, but as long as it's not before seven as I've got a meeting.

Anything interesting?

I got a phone call from my boss at the council.

He wants to see me.

I think, between you and me, that they're looking to bump me

-up to full time in the planning department.

-Wow, sounds good.

I'm trying not to get ahead of myself.

I've got every faith in you.

-Right, see you later, yeah?

-Yeah.

Abs...

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm all right.

Anything you want to talk about?

No.

Look, actually I'm a bit busy.

I'm going up town to get a few bits.

Ah, right.

-Here.

-You don't have to do that.

Don't be daft, I want to.

Everything's all right between us?

Yeah, why wouldn't it be?

I just feel I've not been around as much as I should.

Yeah, well, you're here now, ain't you?

Mum, it's me. Tina's phoned in sick as well, so can you give us

a call as soon as you get this? Cheers.

All right, Phil?

Got a problem?

Nothing a P45 won't cure.

How's Janet?

She's a fighter, that one.

Tell you what, when you see Billy and Honey send them my best, yeah?

Oh, you haven't noticed anything strange

about my mum lately, have you?

Not out of the ordinary. Why?

She just hasn't seemed herself.

TV: You spent some time in America. What did you get up to?

-PHONE RINGS

-I went out as a nanny. I went to north Hollywood...

PHONE CONTINUES RINGING

..then I went back. Came back to England to study with horses...

PHONE CONTINUES RINGING

-..with the horses, or the children?

-The children.

What's your best memory from both times?

PHONE CONTINUES RINGING

-Hot date?

-Something like that.

Michelle, have you lost your mind?

He is dangerous.

-I know that.

-Then why are you letting him anywhere near you?

It's not like the police are going to do anything, is it?

Which is precisely why you need to stay away from him.

So I let him win? Is that what you're saying?

No, no, of course not. But you can't take the law into your own hands.

I'll take this, Kush, please.

He won't be able to resist you, darling.

That's what I'm worried about.

You do know you're playing with fire?

I can't keep hiding from this, Sharon.

And there's nothing I can say to change your mind?

It's time I took control of my life.

He's been calling the shots for far long.

Cheers, mate.

Oi.

It was an accident.

-I've got nothing to say to you, you thief.

-Oi!

Anything you have to say to my kids you can say to me.

Never mind.

Come on, boys, let's get you home!

-Karen...

-Oh, don't you start.

Karen!

I need your help.

Didn't you get my messages?

I told you I'm not feeling very well.

Well, Tina's gone AWOL and Marie, bless her.

I mean, she's on her last legs.

You should go out, get some fresh air.

Yeah, well, just give me a couple of days.

I'm sure I'll feel better.

Is everything all right?

I mean, you would tell me if it was anything else?

Yeah, of course I would.

I know these last few months haven't been easy.

And I'm not pretending it's going to get any better in the future.

But no more looking back, yeah?

All right, see you in a bit.

You were very mysterious on the phone.

We've become aware that the sealed bids for the recent tender process

have become compromised.

It appears that a number of the bids have been

accessed by an unauthorised person.

And we believe that somebody within the planning team may have

passed information to a third party without consent.

And you think I did it?

I'm not suggesting that.

But we need to undertake a full and thorough investigation.

What does that entail?

We'll be relieving you of your position, pending an enquiry.

I'm being suspended?

It's only a temporary measure.

But I haven't done anything wrong.

Even so, we have to follow protocol.

What am I going to do with myself?

See it as an enforced period of absence.

When you do find out who did this...

..what will happen to them?

Immediate dismissal, at the very least,

and potentially a police investigation.

I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry...

..and I know I can't make up for what I done.

But I promise you that whatever you need...

..I'll get it for you, OK?

Thanks for coming, Denise.

Yeah. What's, er... What's happening?

Crisis meeting.

Tina?

Honey, I'm so sorry.

Hey.

Come here.

Listen, you haven't done anything wrong.

No, you don't understand...

Understand what?

Listen, if we'd known...

Tina.

What are you doing here?

She's come to visit Janet.

Isn't that sweet of her?

Yeah.

I should go.

Yeah, don't let us keep ya.

Yeah, but, Billy, she hasn't been in to see her yet.

No, no, he's right. I should go.

Listen, she'd love to see ya.

I've got to go and speak to the doctor anyway.

So why don't you stay and keep Billy company, yeah?

Yeah?

That's settled, then. Come on.

Janet, look who's come to see you.

Well, this is nice.

It's been ages since I've had the girls round for a coffee.

-Sorry, I got no milk.

-It's all right.

I still don't see how I can help?

-Michelle won't listen to me.

-Like she's going to listen...

Oh, I see, you think because I've had my fair share of dodgy blokes,

she's going to listen to me.

It's worth a try.

Oh, come on, Michelle is a big girl -

she doesn't need me sticking my oar in.

Denise, I'm worried about her. You know this Tom...

He sounds like a proper weirdo.

And the rest. He's been harassing her for months.

So she thought she'd cook him dinner?

Yeah, well, you can't tell Michelle.

Oh, come on, she's got to go to the police.

She already tried that. She didn't get very far.

Typical. And there's me hauled in front of the magistrate

cos a box of choc ices happen to fall into my bag...

Look, I just don't know what to do.

Hi, it's me.

Can you give me a call when you get this?

I really miss you.

Have you seen Tina?

-I thought she was ill?

-She is.

I thought she might have popped in on her way to the drop-in centre.

Right, so what's wrong with her, then?

Women's problems. Do you want me to go into detail?

No, Shirl before you shoot off,

have you spoken to my mum lately?

No. Why?

She just seems out of sorts, that's all.

Maybe she's depressed.

-Why?

-I'm not being funny, Ian.

She's single and still living with her son.

If that's not a passion killer, then I don't know what is.

And I'd know.

I don't suppose you know anyone I could set her up with, do ya?

-No, sorry.

-If you think of someone, let me know.

DOORBELL RINGS

I must say I was rather surprised when you asked me round.

I thought it was time we had a proper chat.

I'm glad you came to your senses.

I'm not going to pretend to be a proper cook

but hopefully it's still edible.

It looks perfect.

-Oh, erm...

-Thank you.

So, are we celebrating?

Carmel?

They've gone and suspended me.

Does Shirley know you're here?

-No, of course not.

-Well, then why are you here?

I had to see Janet.

What if Honey starts putting two and two together?

Billy, I don't know what to do with myself.

-I can't sleep, I can't eat...

-That's not my problem.

All I care about right now is my little girl in there.

We could still go to the police.

Do you seriously think I'd risk my marriage cos of one stupid night?

All I want to do is forget this whole mess ever happened.

Billy... She can come home tomorrow.

That's brilliant.

Look, I'd really like it if I could go home.

-Get the flat ready.

-Yeah.

-Make her her favourite chocolate cake...

Listen, you go. I'll look after her here.

I could help you if you like. I'm not very good with cakes.

-Well, then there's no need, is there?

-No, it's the least I can do.

Are you're sure?

Yeah, anything I can do to help.

Ah, thanks. Billy, I can't believe it.

Our little girl's coming home.

There you go.

Thanks.

So, what happened?

Those bids.

Someone went and leaked them.

Well, you're not suggesting it was me, are you?

-Well, was it?

-No, of course not. What do you take me for?

Well, someone went and took 'em.

It might be just an internal leak.

Only a handful of us have access to those figures.

So of course they're going to blame the new girl.

For the first time in my life I had a job I really cared about.

It's probably just routine procedure.

And what if it all leads back to me, Max?

I could be prosecuted.

That's not going to happen.

You didn't see the look on his face.

He knows exactly where those leaks came from.

Carmel, I swear to ya I had nothing to do with it.

So who was it, then?

I was so happy you called.

It didn't seem right to end things on a bad note.

You'll have to forgive me if I got a little intense.

I just couldn't stand the thought of not being with you.

Sometimes you just know, don't you?

When something's right.

So all the phone calls...

..the flowers. Pitching up outside my house.

I had to get your attention somehow.

You didn't think it might've put me off?

Some women just need a little persuading, don't they?

The problem with you, Michelle, is that you can't appreciate

a good thing when you've got it.

All right, maybe things got a little out of hand.

What, like ringing the house phone day and night?

How else was I going to make you to realise that we are meant

to be together?

GLASS SMASHES OUTSIDE

CAR DOOR SLAMS

CAT MEOWS

DOOR OPENS AND SLAMS

Dot's flaming cat's a flipping nuisance.

It's just sent me flying...

SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

Mum?

Mum, what's happened? Are you all right?

-I thought he'd come back.

-Who?

Look, you're shaking. What's happened?

I don't know what to do, Ian.

Mum, if something's happened, please...

He came to see me.

Who?

Willmott-Brown.

That was amazing.

Is there no end to your talents?

I should clear these plates.

Thanks.

So does this mean we can put all that business with

the police behind us?

That depends.

On what?

Let's be honest, Tom.

It didn't just get a little intense, did it?

-It was harassment.

-It got your attention, didn't it?

You sent me gifts I didn't ask for.

You turned up at my house, uninvited...

Because I love you.

But you hardly know me.

What are you talking about?

I know everything about you.

I know you have a daughter called Vicki who lives in Sydney.

A younger son called Mark who lives with your ex-husband in Pensacola.

I knew from the moment I saw you on that Tube

that we were meant to be together.

Yeah, but then I asked you to end it.

We all make mistakes, Michelle.

Now, why don't you stop all these silly games

and just admit that you want me too?

-Get off me.

-Why do you keep fighting this?

-SHOUTS:

-Because I don't want you!

There you go again. Messing with my head.

Stop it! Stop it, Tom!

Let me go!

Please, Tom!

Oi!

You might want to listen to me next time.

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to worry you.

Did he threaten you at all?

Nah, it's not really his style.

Always was charm personified.

Mum, you can't let him get away with this.

He can come and go as he pleases, Ian.

He's not breaking any laws.

Yeah, but, he's trying to intimidate you.

Well, the police wouldn't see it like that.

Did he say anything else?

Oh, he...

He gave me this.

His address?!

-What's he want to give you that for?

-I don't know.

I'm not even sure why I kept it.

What if he comes after you again?

-He won't.

-How do you know that?

He's dying, Ian.

And you believed him?

Why shouldn't I?

Because every word that's ever come out of that man's mouth

has been a lie.

Yeah, but even so, I...

..I don't think he came looking for trouble.

So why did you lock yourself away in here?

Mum, you can't let him get to you like this.

I know that. But...

..every time I think I've put it all behind me...

Sometimes it just feels like I'm never going to escape him.

You need to...

..to get yourself back to work...

No, I can't.

Yes, you can.

That man has taken away enough of your life.

You cannot let him win.

You're right.

So no more hiding away, in here?

I tell ya, if he comes into that caff...

..he'll have me to answer to.

Now, go run yourself a bath

and I'll put dinner on, yeah?

Yeah.

We need to talk.

Had a nice little kip, did ya?

No, you ain't going anywhere.

What are you all doing?

Saving her bacon.

Why did you really get me round here?

I'm taking back control, Tom.

Maybe now you'll know what it feels like to

be at the mercy of someone else.

So let's talk about you, shall we?

Cos you're not the only one who's been doing their homework.

Sharon, pass us me laptop?

You told me you worked in the city

and yet it says here

you're a financial advisor in Bethnal Green.

List of clients.

Social media profile.

Last updated just before you got here.

See, that's the thing about stalking. It works both ways.

So, maybe you could tell us who this is?

She's your wife, isn't she?

Lives in Manchester.

Divorced with a teenage son.

Your son, I might add.

Forget to mention that, did ya?

She took everything.

And that makes it all right, does it?

One woman gives you a hard time and everyone else has to suffer?

I love you.

We went on a few dates, Tom.

That doesn't give you the right to make my life a living hell.

I wanted to look after you.

-She don't need looking after.

-I wasn't talking to you!

If you just got to know me...

How many times does she have to say it, cloth ears?

She ain't interested.

So, now all I need to do is decide what to do with this little

recording of our dinner.

I'm sure your work would love to see it.

You can't.

I think you've got a choice, Tom.

You either stay away from me,

or I go to your boss with it

and your ex-wife while I'm at it.

I'm sure your clients would like to know what sort of "man"

they're dealing with.

So do we have a deal?

Yeah.

Now get out.

You sure you don't want me to rough him up a bit?

Nah, it's all right. I think Tom understands.

Right. You heard the lady.

Jog on!

Before I set my boys on ya.

That was a close call, 'Chelle.

DOOR SLAMS

Right, then.

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

Tina's a grown woman, Shirley. She don't need you checking up on her.

I know but I ain't seen her all afternoon.

-Well, maybe she don't want to see you.

-Linda!

Oh, you can call off the search party.

-What can I get you girls?

-No, no, we can't stop.

Tina's going to help me bake a cake for tomorrow.

What's happening tomorrow?

-She's coming home.

-Ah, that is such good news.

-Isn't it, Shirley?

-And Tina's has been an absolute angel.

You know she came to visit Janet in hospital?

Is that right?

Anyway, I suppose we'd better go, cos we've so much to do.

Well, you give Janet a big hug from her Auntie Linda, all right?

Tina, can I have a word?

I gotta go.

There's just something I want you to do.

What is it?

Go upstairs.

Is there a problem?

No, there's just something I want her to do.

Look, you stay with Shirley, OK?

You've done more than enough for Janet, so, thank you.

-See you later.

-Bye, Honey.

What the hell are you playing at?

Linda, can you lend me 500 quid?

What?

Can you lend me the money or not?

Are you in some sort of trouble?

You could say that, yeah.

Shirley...

..I'll need it back before the deadline.

PHONE BUZZES

GLASSES CLINK

-Cheers, ladies.

-There you go.

Here's to getting rid of that creep.

Maybe, I'll take the bus to work from now on.

I went out with a bus driver once.

What was he like?

Yeah, he was all right at parking

but he could never get out of first gear.

I think it's safe to say I am officially off men.

Oh, I don't know.

Blokes, they have their uses from time to time.

Oh, yeah, how many times are we talking?

Let's just say he ain't lacking in stamina.

Well, if it ever gets too much for you,

I'm always here to help a friend.

Oi! You keep your hands to yourself.

To the single life.

I'll drink to that.

I'm sure the right bloke's out there somewhere.

Yeah, I'll have to take your word for that.

It took me ages to find my one.

Phil?

Well, I know he's made his fair share of mistakes...

That's putting it mildly.

-..but he's really turned a corner.

-Yeah, in what way?

I don't know. He just seems

gentler somehow.

Tell me more.

Not like that.

I finally think that he's sorted himself out.

To the new and improved Phil Mitchell.

Indeed.

DOOR OPENS

Is it all arranged?

Tomorrow.

What exactly are you going to do to him?

Something I should've done

a long time ago.