08/02/2018 EastEnders

How many times do I have to say it?

It didn't mean anything, I swear to ya.

Someone needs to lay the table.

MUSIC: Never Give Up on a Good Thing by George Benson

Oh...

Will came third in his maths test today.

-That's good, innit?

-Yeah.

Yeah. Oh, and Janet, she...

She got a silver star for her fairy castle model thingy.

Do you think we could turn that music off, please?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

MUSIC CONTINUES

Something the matter with it.

That's better.

Honey, it was just the once.

What was?

Me and Tina.

Salt cellar's empty.

There's something else I need to tell ya.

Why do they make these things so fiddly?

I lost my job. Les fired me.

That's a shame.

Butter fingers.

It ain't all bad. I mean, we haven't got to move out of this place.

Not yet. I mean, at least not until I get a new job.

Well, I'm already looking.

Oh, that's good. Will, Janet! Can you wash your hands, please?

I'm just about to dish up.

So come on!

Look, it's probably not a good idea to discuss this

until you've calmed down a bit.

Fine.

Tell me about the murder of Saskia Duncan.

-Hunter, no!

-OK.

I found this on the web about the murder of Saskia Duncan.

All right, all right. Just hear my version first.

Please.

Well, go on, then.

Saskia was an old flame of your dad's.

Would've been late '90s.

She got pregnant, had an abortion and regretted it.

Ended up attacking him.

Your dad fought back.

It was self-defence.

He killed her?

Not on purpose.

But, yeah.

So why does it say here, "Matthew Rose, aged 18,

"was convicted of her manslaughter"?

Because your father framed him.

I told Daddy about your maths test, Will.

63%. Eh?

That's a good boy.

Who'd have thought it, eh, Billy? Genius in the family!

Janet, do you know what I'm going to do?

I am going to take a photograph of that fairy castle model you made.

Would you like that? And I'm going to frame it.

Yes, I am.

I'm going to put it in a frame over on that sideboard over there.

Oh, and you could tell Daddy what Mrs Leonard said to you.

I'm good at maths.

She's good at maths.

Where are you going?

Putting some music on.

What happened to Jason Derulo?

Just leave it, boy.

Why won't it open?

Will you take the plug out?!

Sorry.

Now, listen, Mummy is just very tired, OK?

So we've all got to be on our best behaviour, yes?

OK. Come on, finish your tea.

Does it say that Matthew was released after only a few months?

He was fully exonerated.

So, basically, my dad, the Good Samaritan,

the bloke that no-one had a bad word to say about,

the bloke that'd do anything for anyone,

he got away with murder?

And you went ahead and married him anyway?

Like I say, it was an accident. He didn't mean it.

What other lies have you spun to me about him?

-The reason I didn't tell you the truth...

-What other lies?

Because I knew how you'd react.

Tell me about Steve Owen...

Look, when we get to Portugal,

I will sit you down and I'll tell you everything.

The whole story from beginning to end,

and it's a whole lot more complicated than anything

you're going to read on here. I promise.

Can I have my phone back, please?

Only if you don't give it back to me,

I'll walk out of here right now and you'll never see me again.

And that's a promise.

Right, tuck yourself in...

Have you two had a row?

No...

Mummy's just not feeling too good, that's all.

-What was it about?

-Nothing.

Too nosey, that's your trouble.

Come on. Get your head down.

Straight to sleep, no chatting.

Sweet dreams.

I'll see you in the morning, all right? Love you.

-Love you, darling.

-Love you.

Not going to bed already, are you?

We should talk.

What about?

I mean, what about?

Is this where I went wrong, Billy?

Not having one of these?

What?

Honey, you haven't done anything wrong.

Please, come and sit down, eh?

I'm going to go and say goodnight to the kids.

Babe, I just got them...down...

One question.

Go on.

I'm going to go and brush my teeth.

"Mr Owen died in a car accident on March 1st.

"An inquest recorded a verdict of misadventure."

Why misadventure?

There was a car chase.

Oh, yeah? Well, who was chasing him?

I don't even remember.

-Are you lying again?

-Look.

Your dad upset an awful lot of people

and it was all so long ago and my brain got fried.

"A baby was rescued from the car."

Who would that have been?

Louise, I think.

She'd have only been about 18 months old.

Well, does she know about it?

What was she doing in Dad's car in the first place?

Like I say, the minute we get back to Portugal,

I will sit you down and tell you everything I know, OK?

There's only one problem.

I'm not going back to Portugal.

Well, I've booked the tickets, the taxi's on its way.

I'm not stopping you.

Hunter, this is not up for debate.

You need to go and pack your stuff. Now.

Make me.

That question...

Go on.

You say it was just the once?

Moment of madness.

Honey, it didn't mean nothing. I swear to you.

When?

When what?

When was this moment of madness?

I can't remember.

When was it?

It was...

It was the night of Janet's accident.

Yeah, I thought it might have been.

Anyway, sleep well.

Enjoy your whisky.

KNOCKING

-You never answered my text, did you?

-Well, I've been busy.

Right, so am I having the kids tonight or not?

I don't know yet.

-We had an agreement.

-No, you did, you mean.

This ain't fair, Stace.

Now look, you've upset Arthur.

-I've upset Arthur?

-Yeah.

-I'm coming...

-I'll deal with him. Thank you.

Well, he's my kid an' all.

What is that look supposed to mean?

Not now, Martin.

What has happened to you?

Bye-bye, Princess.

Hunter! I'm not going to ask you again!

Hunter?

So, what's your mother told you?

I want to hear your version.

Well, I'm not going to know any more than your mum.

Someone was chasing him in a car.

Who?

Well, like I say, I'm not going to know any more than your mum.

Why will no-one tell me the truth?!

PHONE RINGS

Is that who I think it was?

I'm sick to death of being treated like an idiot.

Look, at least call her back.

Tell her where you are.

She thinks she's protecting me.

But she's not.

She's protecting herself. You all are.

Hunter, it was such a long time ago.

I don't remember all the details.

Yeah, yeah. That's Mum's excuse, too.

And where's Louise?

-Louise!

-Look, Louise is at school already, OK?

PHONE CHIMES

It's your mum.

She's wanting to know if I've seen you.

I'd better call her, OK?

Before you do,

there's something I need to know.

WHISPERING: Right, come on. As quick as you can.

What about breakfast?

Well, we can get breakfast on the way.

What's the matter with Dad?

Dad was a very silly boy and he got drunk last night

so we are going to leave him in peace. All right?

So come on. Fingers on lips.

Actually, wait for me downstairs, all right? I'll catch you up.

So, basically, she's using the kids as ammo?

This is what happens when you're the good guy, innit?

I'm telling you now, if Max Branning shows his face round here again...

-He has just lost a daughter...

-Good!

Sorry.

This is what it's doing to me, 'Chelle.

I'm going to go and speak to her.

No point, she ain't going to listen to you.

She ain't going to listen to no-one.

-What did he want?

-What do you think?

What did you tell him?

Luckily for you, nothing.

I stalled him.

This is a nightmare.

So what happened to Portugal?

Like I can afford to waste 200 quid on plane tickets I can't use.

So how much does he know?

Enough to hate me for it.

And what are you going to do?

Find him, I suppose.

Did he say where he was going?

Sharon, I need to know.

-Mel, you know, this really has got nothing to do with me.

-Oh, come on!

Look, he won't have done anything stupid, OK?

It's just, if you and him are...

Well, what?

Maybe you need to trust him a little bit.

Tinned tuna?

Where it's always been, Carmel.

Right in front of you.

Well, I'm looking at apricots.

-Really?

-Yeah.

Oh, hang on, problem solved.

You've put the tuna where the tinned fruit usually goes.

I can sort it, if you don't mind.

Honey?

What's the matter? Has something happened?

The kids?

Well, what then? Billy?

I'd rather not talk about it, Carmel.

I'm absolutely fine.

You don't look fine.

What's he done?

Cheated on me.

With Tina Carter.

Honey?

Honey?

There'll be messages on here, won't there?

Between her and him.

I wanted to read them, but I can't.

How would it be if I did that for you?

Nothing.

He must've deleted the lot.

Which is exactly what my ex-husband Umar used to do.

If you really do want to find out,

there is one thing you could do...

I love that one!

-You ain't taking it seriously!

-I am.

-Will you stop it?

-Sorry, sorry.

I was actually looking for, like, some proper advice here.

Why change your image anyway?

I don't know. I just fancied it.

Look, that's the one I thought I'd go for.

Very smart.

Are you sure you can pull it off?

That's what Shirley said. Why does everyone have to put me down?

-I ain't putting you down.

-PHONE CHIMES

What's Billy Mitchell doing texting you?

He was looking for new jobs yesterday. Let's see.

Teen?

I'm just going to go and answer this in the other room, if that's OK.

Jay!

Jay!

Bear with me one second.

What, Billy? I'm in the middle of something.

Blimey, what's happened to you?

I need some trousers.

Have we stripped any stiffs lately?

Billy...

Mrs Trevithick's here.

She's just lost her husband.

I'm very sorry to hear that, Mrs Trivid...

-Trevithick.

-Trevithick.

My condolences on your sad loss.

Umm...now, if you'll excuse me.

Look, maybe she's at work and maybe she hasn't seen it.

PHONE CHIMES

Give it here.

Do you want me to read it out?

"OMG. How did she react?"

What are you typing?

"She wants to kill me..."

Look, you can't write that, Carmel.

Well, you do, don't you? I would.

Shall I press send?

Yeah.

PHONE CHIMES

What's Billy said to upset you?

-PHONE CHIMES

-Teen? What on earth is it?

I need to be somewhere.

I'll see you in a bit.

I've got to be quick, we're going to playgroup in a minute.

Martin's very upset.

Yeah, well, so am I.

He reckons you're using the kids against him.

He wants me to change all my arrangements to suit him.

I have got a life as well, Michelle.

Thing is, Stace, it's only the kids who'll end up getting hurt.

Am I seriously getting motherhood advice from you?

-Look...

-Look, I know you're probably feeling guilty...

No, I'm not, actually. Not even remotely guilty.

Well, why take it out on Martin? What's he done to deserve this?

Oh, do you know what? My dad died when I was a kid.

My mum is loopy, she spent half her life in the bin.

My son's got a congenital heart condition.

Do you really want me to carry on?

What did I do to deserve all of that, Michelle?

Stuff happens, tell him to get over it.

Hi, Tina.

Do you mind if I join you?

PHONE CHIMES

Oh, dear.

Looks like I somehow picked up Billy's phone.

I'm looking for Honey. Do you know where she is?

No.

I'm going to make a cup of tea. Do you want one?

Shirl, come here a sec.

Teen was fine.

She gets a text from Billy, suddenly she has a meltdown,

and now she's down there with Honey.

-Oh, no!

-What? Where you going?!

Look, I don't know what Billy has told you

but as far as I'm concerned, it was just a stupid mistake.

-It's not like we planned it or nothing.

-No, no...

That's not what I wanted to talk to you about, actually.

-No?

-We need to discuss the transition.

When can you come over and collect Billy's stuff?

Preferably when the children aren't about.

Oh, Honey, don't be silly.

I don't want to live with Billy...

So, she's told you, then?

Look, if you want to blame anyone, blame me.

Tina wanted to go to the police and tell them.

But I stopped her.

Police? What about?

Why would Tina want to go to the police?

Is she saying what I think she's saying?

That it was you that knocked down my daughter?

I wanted to own up. I was going to!

-But...

-I need to go home.

You need to go after her.

Honey!

Honey, sweetheart, I'm begging you.

Can you take your hands off me, please?

Look, I know you're angry with me but we need to talk about this.

Well, you'll be wanting your phone back, won't you, so there you go.

-Now if you don't mind...

-Please, give me a chance to explain!

-I've asked you once.

-Leave her alone,

-you pathetic little worm of a man.

-Shut your mouth, you.

-I'm talking to my fiancee.

-Ex-fiancee.

-What?

-Good for you, girl.

Honey!

You have no idea how sweet it is to see a cheating man

finally get what's coming to him.

How did you know where to find me?

Just call me Miss Marple.

Sharon told you.

If Sharon had told me, I'd have been here hours ago.

You know he's not actually buried there, don't you?

It was just the place that Phil scattered his ashes.

Yeah, Sharon said.

I've spent all morning thinking about what I was going to say

to you, only now that I'm here...

What?

I'm going to tell you anyway.

-You're a very frustrating boy sometimes...

-Boy?

You're arrogant.

You think you're God's gift.

You reckon you know it all, which clearly you don't.

You're selfish,

and sometimes you're very cruel.

Is this your idea of a pep talk?

But I still love you to death.

And I always will.

Because underneath that bravado

is a kind and a thoughtful boy.

Who's just too scared to show his true feelings.

Which is...your father to a T.

Yeah, he did some bad things.

He upset a lot of people.

But...

..I still loved him.

Cos I knew there was so much more to him than that.

If you want to blame anyone, blame her.

Evil witch that she was.

She messed him up.

Screwed with his mind.

No wonder he turned out the way he did.

I was so determined not to be that kind of a mother.

I should've told you a long time ago.

But there just never seemed to be the right moment.

It's not too late to start again.

Just honestly this time.

No more lies.

No more running from the truth.

Are you up for that?

Yeah.

Come on. Let's go home.

Get off.

KNOCKING

It's all right, 'Chelle. I'll get it.

Oh.

Pleased to see you an' all.

-Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

-Can I come in?

Now's not really the best time.

Why? Who are you expecting?

What did you want, anyway?

Well, I was just going to say that you can have her tonight if you want.

Well, I can't. I'm going out.

-You were begging me this morning!

-And you said no!

No, I didn't, I said I'd think about it.

Oh, right, and I'm just supposed to hang around, am I?

Put my life on hold until you make up your mind?

Where's Arthur and Lily?

With Kush and his mum.

You hate Carmel.

Are you having her tonight or not?

Why are you so keen on off-loading her to me all of a sudden?

I thought I was doing you a favour.

Seeing my own daughter? That's doing me a favour, is it?

So, where are you off out to, then?

Well, I ain't going to tell you, if you're not telling me, am I?

-Not Max?

-So it's all right for you to go out with someone but it ain't all right for me?

Right, well, I was going five-a-side! I thought you was Shrimpy!

-Is there a problem?

-You can say that again.

Look, if you want a sitter for a couple of hours, I'm more than happy...

No, no, no, no... Do you know what, this one is trying to dump Hope

on me so she can cop off with the ginger ferret.

Well, guess what? Tough luck, it ain't happening, sweetheart.

All right, fine. You asked for it.

-Asked for what?

-Bye.

Asked for what, Stace?