0:00:27 > 0:00:31You're up early. Busy day?
0:00:31 > 0:00:32Yeah, something like that.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34How about I make you some toast?
0:00:34 > 0:00:37Nah, you're all right. Not hungry, thanks.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40You know I don't like you taking them pills on an empty stomach.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44So where's it you're going?
0:00:44 > 0:00:48Just going to go and visit an old acquaintance, that's all.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50Fancy some company?
0:00:50 > 0:00:51No, thanks. No, no.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- This is something I want to do on my own.- OK.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02I've woken up to worse, I suppose.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05You know you've made me late for work again, don't you?
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Are you complaining?
0:01:07 > 0:01:08Didn't say that.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17Luke, try not to make it obvious when you leave.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18Worried your dad'll see?
0:01:18 > 0:01:20I just don't want to rub it in his face, that's all.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22I can handle your old man.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25A couple of months from now, I'll be like one of the family.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Oh! Planning on sticking around, are you?
0:01:30 > 0:01:32Till a better offer comes along.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- Any sign of your brother? - No, his phone's switched off.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38What's the betting he's with that bit of rent he picked up?
0:01:38 > 0:01:40Is there anything I can help you with?
0:01:40 > 0:01:42I'd sooner wait for your brother.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43Have I done something wrong?
0:01:43 > 0:01:46Cos I'm just as much a part of this as Luke.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51I thought I told you to keep on the right side of the Carters.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55If, by some miracle, they manage to raise the money for that
0:01:55 > 0:01:57dilapidations bill, we're in trouble.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59There's no way they'll be able to raise the cash.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00We'll never know now, will we?
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Because, thanks to you, we no longer have eyes on the pub.
0:02:04 > 0:02:05I'll sort it.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07And what about Max?
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- I can manage without him. - He knows too much.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- You either put this right... - Or what?
0:02:12 > 0:02:15Or I might have to ask your brother to take over your duties.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17So I'm a liability now?
0:02:18 > 0:02:20Luke told me you went to see Kathy the other night.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22That has nothing to do with you.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Seems I'm not the only one playing with fire, Dad.
0:02:33 > 0:02:34Ian, come on, it's ready!
0:02:39 > 0:02:42What's all this?
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Oh. Can't a mum spoil her boy once in a while?
0:02:47 > 0:02:50And I thought that, when you've finished this, yeah,
0:02:50 > 0:02:53perhaps we could go up to the West End, you know,
0:02:53 > 0:02:55maybe do a bit of early Christmas shopping.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57It's November.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Yeah, but have you seen the list that Lauren has given us for Louie?
0:03:00 > 0:03:04I mean, what is an Octonaut anyway? Some sort of puzzle?
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- I know what you're doing. - And then there's Peter, isn't there?
0:03:07 > 0:03:09I mean, you know what the post is like to New Zealand.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12Come here, all right? We talked about this yesterday, didn't we?
0:03:14 > 0:03:17He's not going to come near you again.
0:03:18 > 0:03:23It's just...every time I think about going out there...
0:03:23 > 0:03:25That's... Look, I'll come with you, then.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29No. No, because then he's won, hasn't he?
0:03:29 > 0:03:31And I will not give him the satisfaction.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39But if he does come back...
0:03:39 > 0:03:40He won't.
0:03:40 > 0:03:41How do you know?
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Trust me.
0:03:44 > 0:03:45It's over.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50DOOR OPENS
0:03:54 > 0:03:55Problem?
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Yeah, I think it's a dodgy sensor.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00Can't help you there, I'm afraid.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06I think Ben was a bit worried about me staying over.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09It's none of my business, is it?
0:04:09 > 0:04:10That's what I said.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- Phil, you're a boxing fan, aren't you?- Yeah.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20Got a mate who's an up-and-coming middleweight.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23I could sort you and Sharon out with a couple of tickets, if you like.
0:04:23 > 0:04:24Yeah, yeah, it sounds good.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25Leave it with me.
0:04:40 > 0:04:41Here.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46How's about I do us bangers and mash as a special birthday dinner, eh?
0:04:49 > 0:04:53Look, I know me and your mum have been a bit distracted with Janet being at the hospital,
0:04:53 > 0:04:56but we're going to get you your present this weekend.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- And guess what?- What?
0:05:00 > 0:05:01You can have anything you want.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- Anything?- Anything.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05I want a dog.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08A dog? Where's that come from?
0:05:08 > 0:05:09It's not for me. It's for Janet.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12Since when did Janet like dogs?
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Since forever. Why do you think she's always drawing them?
0:05:15 > 0:05:16Ha!
0:05:18 > 0:05:22Thing is, boy, we can't really have a dog in the flat.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24Why bother asking if you ain't going to keep your promises?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Hey! Will!
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- Whoa!- What's wrong? Can't a man fix his motor in peace these days?
0:05:40 > 0:05:43I'm just wondering when Phil Mitchell took up the gentlemen's game.
0:05:48 > 0:05:49- Morning.- Yeah.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53You're up late.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Hm. Didn't see the point in setting an alarm.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59You heard from your boss?
0:05:59 > 0:06:01SHE SIGHS
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- I doubt I'll hear from him until he's ready to sack me.- Nah.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08It's not going to come to that.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09Won't it?
0:06:28 > 0:06:31Fi, I need to see you.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35You know, I used to keep a bat in my car when I was a kid.
0:06:35 > 0:06:36Yeah?
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Fed pulled me over one night, popped the boot and he said,
0:06:39 > 0:06:42"I'll let you keep that if you can name three baseball players."
0:06:43 > 0:06:45From that day on, I was a cricket man.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Right, look, let me guess.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49You've come out of retirement,
0:06:49 > 0:06:52but the missus is keeping tabs on the bat you keep underneath the bed.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54Talking of retirement,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57how's the police grass pension working out for you?
0:07:00 > 0:07:02Lara, Warne, Flintoff.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06You know, just in case they fancy pulling over an old white man...
0:07:06 > 0:07:07for a change.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Phil's out and about earlier than usual.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23Yeah, he was seeing an old acquaintance, apparently.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Phil isn't exactly blessed in the friends department.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Something dodgy, is it?
0:07:27 > 0:07:28I'd rather not get involved.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34Anyway, I thought you'd have treated yourself to more of a lie-in.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36It was quite a dinner party last night, weren't it?
0:07:36 > 0:07:40Yeah, another chapter in The Disastrous Dating Life Of Michelle Fowler.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Have you heard anything from Tom?
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Nothing. I've just been online. He's deleted all his profiles.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- So that's it, is it? - Yep, it's like he never existed.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Well, I'd check under your bed, just in case.
0:07:52 > 0:07:53I'm joking.
0:07:55 > 0:08:00Well, that's it for me. I'm officially a reformed spinster.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Oh, don't say that!- Well, it's true.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05I might as well move in with Dot and have done with it.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07Or maybe you and Karen Taylor should go out on the pull.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Oh, I don't think so. I've seen what she's like after a glass.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- I wouldn't want to see her after a bottle. - SHARON CHUCKLES
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Look, I keep saying this -
0:08:15 > 0:08:17your Prince Charming is out there somewhere. I know it.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Yeah, well, if he is...
0:08:19 > 0:08:21..he's doing a good job of hiding from me.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27If you are worried, Sharon, why don't you just be straight with him,
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- ask him what he's up to? - Confront him?
0:08:30 > 0:08:34If something doesn't feel right, then it's probably not.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36Look, Michelle, I know him better than you.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39If Phil doesn't want you involved, you don't get involved.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42Is there anyone he might have talked to?
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Maybe it's your turn to play detective today.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Yeah, maybe.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49Well, get to the bottom of it, Sharon, cos,
0:08:49 > 0:08:52when it goes wrong, you'll be the one left picking up the pieces.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55No. Phil is smarter than that these days.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58He's promised me that, from now on, his hands are clean.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02Yeah, well, if I've learnt anything from Tom, it's never to trust a word blokes say.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05So, if I were you, I'd trust your gut.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22What are you doing?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Making a Welcome Home card for Janet.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28What, and that's it?
0:09:28 > 0:09:31Poor kid's been in hospital for a week, and all she gets is a poxy card?
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Well, what do you suggest?
0:09:34 > 0:09:38Why don't you go over to Stratford and get her a nice present?
0:09:38 > 0:09:40Are you sure?
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Yeah. She's a good kid, she deserves it.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46Thanks, Shirl.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59Where's Janet?
0:09:59 > 0:10:01Oh, the nurse has taken her for a wash.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- She's still coming home today, though, yeah?- Yeah, yeah.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Just got to wait for the doctor to give us the all-clear.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09How was the birthday boy?
0:10:09 > 0:10:13Yeah. Did you know that Janet wanted a dog?
0:10:13 > 0:10:14SHE LAUGHS
0:10:14 > 0:10:18Yeah, it's been on her Christmas list ever since I can remember.
0:10:18 > 0:10:19Shows how much I know, doesn't it?
0:10:19 > 0:10:22Oh, um, I had another text from Tina earlier.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- Did you?- Yeah, bless her.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27You know, we should invite her round for tea one night,
0:10:27 > 0:10:29thank her for everything she's done for Janet.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32Listen, um...I've got to go.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- Why? You've only just got here. - Janet wants a dog, right?
0:10:34 > 0:10:38Yeah, and she also understands that she can't have one until we're in a bigger place.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42No, no, no. I've let down that little girl too many times already.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45If it's a dog she wants, a dog she's going to get.
0:10:45 > 0:10:46All right?
0:10:54 > 0:10:55I'm pleased you called.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57Well, you're happy now, are you?
0:10:57 > 0:10:58Why, what do you mean?
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Well, Carmel. You know, she might lose her job cos of you.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30It was never my intention to get Carmel into trouble.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32So, what is she? Just collateral damage?
0:11:32 > 0:11:35You're the one that jumped into bed with her every five minutes!
0:11:35 > 0:11:39I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. And you're right.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41She should never have got caught up in all this.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42Fi, I've just had enough, all right?
0:11:42 > 0:11:45I've had enough of everything - you, your family, your dad.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Well, that makes two of us.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50It doesn't matter what I do, it's never enough for him.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54You know, sometimes, it feels like he wants to take away everything that's good in my life.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58And I'm not going to let that happen to us.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02You want a lift to the Battersea Dogs Home?
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Yeah. Well, where else am I going to get a dog at short notice?
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Do you even know what sort she wants?- I've got one of her colouring books here.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11By the looks of it, she ain't picky. Four legs and a nose - that'll do.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13I don't think you can just pick one like you're going to the supermarket.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- There's got to be checks and that.- All right, well, go to the pet shop, then.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Pet shops don't sell 'em any more. - Are you going to help me or not?
0:12:19 > 0:12:23Bill, I can't just magic a dog out of thin air! Besides, we've got customers in here any time.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- This is important! - So is keeping this place open.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Fat lot of good you are!
0:12:28 > 0:12:29Bill!
0:12:29 > 0:12:32If I can exonerate her, I will.
0:12:32 > 0:12:33I've been a cow, Max.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37I've had my eyes fixed so firmly on the goal that I lost sight of what was important.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41And what is that?
0:12:41 > 0:12:42You.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46All that stuff I said to Dad about us being a fling,
0:12:46 > 0:12:49you know that I didn't meant it, don't you?
0:12:49 > 0:12:51It's just complicated with him.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54I need you, Max.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58I'm not going anywhere, am I?
0:12:59 > 0:13:02Sometimes, I think you're the best thing that came out of all this.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05Listen, you just have to start being a bit honest, that's all.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Yeah, I know. No more games, I promise.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12I'll just stick to the job in hand.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16And when it's all over, we can get the hell out of here.
0:13:18 > 0:13:19And go where?
0:13:19 > 0:13:21I don't care, as long as I'm with you.
0:13:23 > 0:13:24So are you with me?
0:13:27 > 0:13:28Yeah, I'm still here, ain't I?
0:13:44 > 0:13:46So how long am I supposed to wait here, eh?
0:13:49 > 0:13:50You don't say much, do you?
0:13:55 > 0:13:58Look, I just want to borrow Lady Di for a couple of nights, that's all.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01She ain't that good with strangers, Bill. She likes her home comforts.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04Right, right. So you're going to deprive a sick little girl of a dog, are you?
0:14:04 > 0:14:05That's out of order, that is.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08Come on, mate. Look, we could do, like, a time-share thing. Have her half a week each.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11She's not a time-share, is she? She's a dog. She's got feelings.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Anyway, you want one of them dogs that do things.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15Catches balls and all that game. She's lazy.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17All right, just let me borrow her, then, for a quick visit.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- You can't take her up the hospital. There'll be murders!- I'll be a couple of hours, tops!
0:14:21 > 0:14:25You walk in with her, them nurses'll have a stroke. Honestly, she's a right slobber merchant.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- Right, so you're not going to help? - Help with what?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29Janet, she wants to borrow Lady Di.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- Well, she's out with Shirley, ain't she?- Do you know what? Just forget it.
0:14:32 > 0:14:33Forget I asked!
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Well, she's welcome to come over and walk her any time she likes. - I've said all this.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39No, no! You see, that is no use. I need her now!
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Are you all right, Billy? - How hard is it to find a dog? Eh?
0:14:42 > 0:14:44I mean, it ain't like there's a shortage out there, is it?
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- Judging by the muck on the pavement. - Do you want me to call Honey? - No, I just want a poxy dog!
0:14:51 > 0:14:53It ain't like I'm asking for the Crown Jewels.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55Well, Karen Taylor's got Bronson.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58I bet she'd be glad of a few hours away from all that barking.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00Thank you. Thank you.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03See? Thank you, Ted. That's all I wanted.
0:15:03 > 0:15:04See you later.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10Now I just need to get the Carters back on side.
0:15:10 > 0:15:11It can't be that hard.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13They threw me out of the pub.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16So this dilapidations bill.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18You think they'll be able to get the money on time?
0:15:18 > 0:15:19No, there's no chance.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Well, why don't you just knock ten grand off?
0:15:21 > 0:15:24You know, and then they'll think you're doing them a favour.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31Someone could have seen you do that!
0:15:31 > 0:15:32So?
0:15:36 > 0:15:38KNOCKING
0:15:38 > 0:15:39I'm not in!
0:15:40 > 0:15:43Right. I've just come to see how Kathy is.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Michelle said she weren't feeling too good.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Yeah, she's, er... She's better now.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48How's 'Chelle?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51Foolish, and lucky to be alive, if you ask me.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52Yeah, well, typical 'Chelle.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55I don't suppose you've got time for a cup of tea, have you?
0:15:55 > 0:15:58I'm at a bit of a loose end now Phil's out for the day.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Did he say where he was going?
0:16:01 > 0:16:04Well, something about looking up an old acquaintance.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08What's the betting it's some old lag he used to knock about with?
0:16:08 > 0:16:11It's just there was something different about him this morning.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13How do you mean?
0:16:13 > 0:16:14He just seemed a bit on edge.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18Yeah, Phil can look after himself, can't he?
0:16:18 > 0:16:19That's what I'm worried about.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25CLOCK CHIMES
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Right, that's it. I'm done.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Now, you either go and get your gaffer now, or I'll go and find him myself.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32DOOR OPENS
0:16:34 > 0:16:35Phil.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39Sorry to keep you waiting. Please, sit down.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44Maybe I should phone him.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45No, you can't.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49Well, if he thinks you're checking up on him, it'll all kick off, won't it?
0:16:49 > 0:16:51Has he said something to you?
0:16:51 > 0:16:52No, why would he do that?
0:16:52 > 0:16:54I know when you're hiding something, Ian.
0:16:54 > 0:16:55Do you know your problem?
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- You've got too much time on your hands.- Oh, is that right?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00Yes. You need to take up a hobby or something. You know, evening classes.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02You still haven't answered my question.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Why would your husband confide in me?
0:17:05 > 0:17:08Clutching at straws, aren't I?
0:17:08 > 0:17:09Yep.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13It's just, for the first time in ages, we're finally in a good place.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16Ben's got a boyfriend, Lou's doing well at school.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19Look, stop trying to find problems where there aren't any, OK?
0:17:19 > 0:17:21Phil knows exactly what he's doing.
0:17:24 > 0:17:25You want to lend my dog?
0:17:25 > 0:17:28Yeah, look, I know it sounds daft, but look at this, look.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31She's got three books like this, all full of dogs,
0:17:31 > 0:17:35all the different makes. See that one?
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- That is meant to be your Bronson. - SHE CHUCKLES
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- That other one, well, I think that's Mick and Linda's.- Aw!
0:17:41 > 0:17:45See, she must have seen them about. She's really observant, you know?
0:17:45 > 0:17:46Yeah, you can see that.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49It turns out she's been wanting a dog for years.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52How could I not know that, eh?
0:17:52 > 0:17:54I've been too wrapped up in myself to bother to ask her.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58Oh, what? And we're supposed to know everything about our kids, are we?
0:17:58 > 0:18:02When Janet was born, I said to her, that first day in the hospital,
0:18:02 > 0:18:06I promised her that I would always be there for her.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08And what happens, eh?
0:18:08 > 0:18:10I let her run out in the street and she gets hit by a motor.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13I mean, what sort of father does that make me?
0:18:13 > 0:18:16I left my Keanu outside the supermarket once.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18Got all the way home before I even noticed.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20THEY LAUGH
0:18:20 > 0:18:23So she wants a dog. Next week, she'll want a cat.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26What she don't want is you giving yourself grief cos you feel like
0:18:26 > 0:18:28you need to make it up to her.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31So she got hurt. You know, things happens.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34My kids, they were barely out of A&E growing up.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37Cos that's what kids do. You know, they run off,
0:18:37 > 0:18:39they get themselves in bother.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44You know, it's going to take more than a stray motor to knock
0:18:44 > 0:18:47that little girl off her perch.
0:18:47 > 0:18:48She's a fighter.
0:18:48 > 0:18:49She's that, all right.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53Yeah, and where do you think she gets that from, eh?
0:18:53 > 0:18:54I just don't want to let her down again.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56Oh, what are you talking about?
0:18:56 > 0:18:59You've been fighting for her every day of her life,
0:18:59 > 0:19:02like we all do for our kids.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06Now, stop feeling sorry for yourself and concentrate on getting her home.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11Yeah. Yeah, you're right.
0:19:11 > 0:19:12Of course I am.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19Right, well, best get myself back up the hospital.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22Oh, hang on. I never said I weren't going to help you, did I?
0:19:23 > 0:19:24BRONSON WHINES
0:19:27 > 0:19:30Whisky? I'm having one.
0:19:31 > 0:19:32I don't drink.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37Wise move.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47This has been a long time coming, Phil.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50You've got two minutes.
0:19:50 > 0:19:51Until what?
0:19:51 > 0:19:54Until I smash your head through that desk.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59I take it Kathy sent you?
0:19:59 > 0:20:01She don't know I'm here.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04I hold up my hands. I should never have gone to see her.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08I suppose intrigue got the better of me.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10And you just happened to be passing?
0:20:10 > 0:20:13Actually, I do have a few business interests that way.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17Kathy was a big part of my life.
0:20:17 > 0:20:22It may seem strange to you, but we were friends once.
0:20:22 > 0:20:23Until you raped her.
0:20:27 > 0:20:32That's the thing with old age. There are so many ghosts.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38I suppose part of me was trying to exorcise the past, so to speak.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Well, you can understand that, surely?
0:20:42 > 0:20:46From what I hear, you've had your fair share of demons.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48You don't know anything about me.
0:20:48 > 0:20:49Don't I?
0:20:49 > 0:20:52You and me aren't really that different, Phil.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55We both loved Kathy once.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58Right, that's it. I've heard enough.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02Where are my manners? You came here to do a job.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03Well, don't let me stop you.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07In fact, you're probably doing me a favour.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- And what's that supposed to mean? - Didn't she tell you I'm dying?
0:21:11 > 0:21:15I'm just an old man trying to make peace with the past.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17Is that really so bad?
0:21:20 > 0:21:23Oh, OK. These ones, then.
0:21:23 > 0:21:24All right?
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Cab's waiting! Where have you been?
0:21:26 > 0:21:28I had to pick up a little something for Janet and Will.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29- What? What?- Hello!
0:21:32 > 0:21:33A ball?
0:21:33 > 0:21:38That's not just any ball. That ball belongs to Bronson.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40What have you been up to?
0:21:40 > 0:21:43Karen Taylor says you can go and visit him any time you like.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Before school, after school and,
0:21:46 > 0:21:51one day...one day, when we're in a bigger place, you can have a dog of your own.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- Yes!- Yeah? Good?
0:21:53 > 0:21:54HE CHUCKLES
0:21:59 > 0:22:00What?
0:22:00 > 0:22:02I love you, Billy Mitchell.
0:22:02 > 0:22:03I love you, too.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- Where are you going? - Bronson wants to go out.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15I'll take him. Here, pack a few of his things.
0:22:15 > 0:22:16That penguin he likes.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18You're not getting rid of him, are you?
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Of course I ain't! He's going on his holidays, that's all.
0:22:21 > 0:22:22- Where?- Billy and Honey's.
0:22:22 > 0:22:23What's Keegan going to say?
0:22:23 > 0:22:25Oh, he'll understand.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27But he loves Bronson more than any of us.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31Yeah, and there's a sick girl who needs some extra cuddles, ain't there?
0:22:31 > 0:22:33- You're doing this for Janet? - I have got a heart, you know.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40And think about all the money I'll be saving on dog food.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43What? It's only fair that they shell out for half his meals.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46You know, maybe the odd vet bill here and there.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51Come on! Come on! That's it, Bronson. Come on!
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- Another glass of wine, please, Mick. - I'll get that.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Get out!- I haven't come to cause trouble.
0:22:56 > 0:22:57So what do you want?
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- I've come to make you a deal. - We're not interested.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02No, hold up. Let the treacle speak.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- I've been speaking to the chairman. - Oh, lovely!
0:23:05 > 0:23:07Did you tell old toffee nose where to stick it?
0:23:07 > 0:23:09Yeah, as a matter of fact, I did.
0:23:09 > 0:23:1260,000 is an unreasonable amount to expect you to raise.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- Well, you got that right. - So I've got it down to 50.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17Oh, and how did you do that?
0:23:17 > 0:23:19I can be very persuasive at times.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21So he wiped ten grand off the bill, just like that?
0:23:21 > 0:23:23I didn't give him much choice.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27And, with your permission, I'd like to play him at his own game.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29Go on.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31We're going to work together to pay off this bill.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34And why would you do that?
0:23:34 > 0:23:37Because, believe it or not, Mick, I am on your side.
0:23:37 > 0:23:38And nothing would give me
0:23:38 > 0:23:41greater pleasure than to wipe that smug grin off his face.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44So do we have a deal?
0:23:44 > 0:23:46Ten grand?
0:23:46 > 0:23:48In that case, make it a large one.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51Books are upstairs.
0:23:51 > 0:23:52Thank you.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02RATTLING OF WHEELS
0:24:03 > 0:24:05Are you going somewhere?
0:24:05 > 0:24:08No. You are.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12Spain for a couple of weeks.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15All you've got to do is get yourself to the airport. Everything else is sorted out.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17I can't go away. What about Janet?
0:24:17 > 0:24:20You need to clear your head, and you can't do that here.
0:24:20 > 0:24:21Shirl, please, I can't go.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I'm not asking you, Tina. I'm telling you.
0:24:26 > 0:24:27Taxi!
0:24:32 > 0:24:34Come with me! I don't want to go on my own!
0:24:36 > 0:24:40Stay there a minute, darling, OK? We'll come and get you.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42Hi, Tina. You going away?
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Yeah, it's just for a couple of weeks, isn't it, Shirl?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Oh, lovely. Well, have fun.
0:24:50 > 0:24:51Right.
0:24:51 > 0:24:52Stansted, please, mate.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57Let's get you home for tea and cake, yeah?
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- In you get, Tina.- And a film, yeah?
0:25:00 > 0:25:01Good girl.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24I shouldn't really be drinking on my medication.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30But the damage has already been done.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33Rest assured, I won't be bothering Kathy again.
0:25:33 > 0:25:34And why should I believe you?
0:25:34 > 0:25:36Cos I've said everything I need to say.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40And besides, it's time for me to take a break,
0:25:40 > 0:25:44let my son and daughter deal with the everyday running of things.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45Your kids?
0:25:45 > 0:25:48I'm sure you'll run into them at some point.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50They're a real chip off the old block.
0:25:50 > 0:25:53Well, you ain't exactly selling them to me.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55I may be a lot of things, Phil,
0:25:55 > 0:26:00but one thing I do pride myself on, and that's my children.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02I suspect that's another thing we have in common.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Anyway, I must make a phone call.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12I trust you can find your own way out?
0:26:13 > 0:26:18If you ever go anywhere near Kathy again,
0:26:18 > 0:26:21I will kill you with my bare hands. Now, do you understand me?
0:26:23 > 0:26:26Something tells me Kathy's the least of your worries.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43PHONE VIBRATES
0:26:44 > 0:26:45Hi, Dad.
0:26:47 > 0:26:48Yeah, I'm back in the pub.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52No, they don't suspect anything.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58Max? Yeah, it's all taken care of. Bye.
0:27:01 > 0:27:02BEEP
0:27:18 > 0:27:26CLOCK CHIMES