Coronation St 2 September 2024
Coronation St 2 September 2024
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00:27Oh, it's her. Morning.
00:31Why are you not answering your phone?
00:33I haven't heard it ring. What's wrong?
00:34Joel's coming. Look.
00:36He says he's right here.
00:38Hang on.
00:40Ugh.
00:43Well, hello, ladies.
00:44You need to leave.
00:46I actually just want a word with the mother of my child. That's all.
00:49I don't want anything to do with you.
00:51How dare you report Lauren to the police?
00:53After everything you've done to her.
00:55I did it for Frankie.
00:57What are you on about?
00:59You. Taking them drugs, trying to abort him.
01:01Stop saying that. You're disgusting.
01:04I don't know how you sleep at night, Joel.
01:08I'll be applying for Frankie to live with me full-time
01:10once he's discharged.
01:11I've instructed solicitors.
01:14What? No. No.
01:15You're only doing this to punish Lauren.
01:18You've got no interest in Frankie.
01:20You're wrong. I love my son.
01:22And I want to make sure he's safe.
01:24Oh, that's a lie, and you know it.
01:26Hm. And now that, thanks to you,
01:29I can't have contact with my daughter,
01:31I'm determined to keep Frankie.
01:34Listen, you. You stay away from my baby, do you hear me?
01:38I'm sorry, Lauren, but as you've demonstrated,
01:41you are an unfit mother.
01:44And we all know that you'll be better off with me.
01:46Oh. Leave.
01:49See you later.
01:54DOOR CLOSES
01:57SHE SNIFFLES
02:05You don't have to watch me go in. It's embarrassing.
02:07You brought this on yourself, young lady?
02:09What else am I going to do?
02:11Oh, I don't know. Sneak off and meet up with boys.
02:14And? What's wrong with that?
02:16That depends on the boy.
02:18Mason's not so bad.
02:20Why are you sticking up for him?
02:22You don't know what he's like.
02:23Betsy, I've been in this job long enough to spot trouble.
02:25Whatever. I need to go somewhere.
02:28Right, I'll see you later.
02:30Yeah, bye, Mum. All right.
02:35Do you want to go for dinner later?
02:37I don't know. I'm going to be busy.
02:40Come on, it's on me. It'll be nice to see you.
02:43OK, I'll text you when I'm out.
02:46OK.
02:49Right, well, that selfie dropped.
02:52I'd better go open up.
02:53How was he?
02:54Eh, fine. He was happy to see Wendy again.
02:57I feel stupid.
02:59But you look great.
03:01You've got to make a good impression for the court.
03:03I don't want to go.
03:04Yeah, well, that's not an option, I'm afraid.
03:07What if they keep me in?
03:08They won't. You're just doing a plea today.
03:10Yeah, but I'm pleading guilty.
03:13They might send me away after.
03:14It don't work like that.
03:15We went through all this with Adam, remember?
03:19I wish you were coming.
03:21I'm sorry, but we can't afford to close the garage.
03:25We've got some taxis coming in from here with us
03:27and they send us loads of work.
03:28You know what? This is more important.
03:31We should be together.
03:32Are you sure?
03:33Yeah, I'll phone them up and say we've had a flood or something.
03:37Right, well, I'd better go get my Gladrags on, then.
03:42Don't listen to Joel.
03:45You're a great mum.
03:48I can't handle this.
03:51I'm not on top of everything else.
03:54I'll deal with it.
03:56No, you won't.
03:59I mean, it's you who's caused this.
04:01What?
04:02You heard him.
04:04He's lost me now cos of you telling Emily.
04:06OK, but she would have found out about Joel anyway.
04:09No, he wants Frankie to replace her.
04:11OK, I know you're upset.
04:13Yeah, I am upset and I'm sick of you interfering.
04:16Lauren, you're being unfair.
04:17I don't care, Dee Dee.
04:19Hang on a minute.
04:21None of this is down to me.
04:24You're slaving my fiancée.
04:25You've had his baby, Lauren.
04:29I'm sorry, but I've been trying my best to help you.
04:32I never asked you to.
04:36Just go, Dee Dee.
04:40Leave me alone.
04:52Right, that is the kitchen clean.
04:54What do you want to do now?
04:56Got a few minutes before Gemma arrives.
04:58Window.
05:02Window, please.
05:04That's better.
05:08Hurry up.
05:09All right, wind it in.
05:11I'll chug it out the flaming window.
05:13PHONE BUZZES
05:15Oh.
05:18Hello?
05:19Hello?
05:20It's the rabble.
05:21Ah, come on up.
05:23Yeah.
05:25Right, let's just reposition you so you can see them.
05:32Here we go.
05:33Oh, wow!
05:35First day of school.
05:37Oh, you look all smart in your uniforms.
05:40Yeah, they wanted to see Uncle Paul before they go in.
05:44Can I have some toast?
05:46You've had your breakfast?
05:47I'm still hungry.
05:48It's all right, I can do toast.
05:50Does anybody else want any toast?
05:52Cleo, do you want toast?
05:53Chips!
05:54Chips!
05:56We haven't got any chips.
05:59Hey, is this all right, bro?
06:02Good, cos you're not in till 12,
06:04so you've got, like, two more hours of this.
06:08And how is she now?
06:10Er, upset, mostly.
06:13Taking it out on me.
06:14I'm sure she doesn't mean it.
06:17Oh, we need to stop, Jo.
06:19K's ruining her life.
06:21My hands are tied, Dee Dee.
06:24Did you come across any other girls
06:25that he'd been involved with?
06:27No.
06:28There's got to be some out there.
06:33I was wondering if he had any friends
06:35who might have an inkling about what he was doing.
06:39I don't think he's got any.
06:41I mean, I don't think he's got any friends.
06:44I mean, I never met them.
06:46Red flag.
06:48Or colleagues, maybe.
06:51He was at a firm called Walcott Associates for a few years,
06:55but left Brutley.
06:58OK, do you know why?
06:59No, and now the case is closed, I'm not allowed to go and ask.
07:04But I could.
07:06Well, apparently, they have a department
07:07that does pro bono work for vulnerable young people.
07:11And he split up with his ex-wife because he had an affair.
07:14What, while he was at Walcott?
07:16I don't know for sure, but I mean, I'd put money on it.
07:21Costello wants to see you.
07:24OK.
07:25Not still working on the Bolton case, are you?
07:28No, of course not.
07:30So what are you doing here, then, social call?
07:32That's none of your business.
07:35I'm your superior officer, and I'll see who I want to,
07:38when I want to, where I want to.
07:41Understood.
07:43Right, let's get everybody together for a photo.
07:46Oh, yeah, turn it off, Joseph.
07:48Oh, this is good, this. One of these two sets up.
07:50I don't care. It's picture time.
07:54Hello.
07:56Yeah, come and join the party.
08:00Oh, put you there.
08:03Oh, the nice first date at school photo with Uncle Claude.
08:06Were you taking photos without me?
08:08I texted you.
08:09Well, I never got it.
08:11Oh, yeah, yeah, here it is.
08:14Apology accepted.
08:15Yeah, well, it's lucky I bobbed around.
08:17How are you doing, kiddo?
08:21Tip-top.
08:22Glad to hear it.
08:23OK, come on, photo now.
08:26Are you all ready to say cheers?
08:27Everybody say cheers.
08:30Wow, beautiful.
08:31Let's have another one.
08:32Ah, cheers.
08:39Some mushrooms in the pan, if you want them.
08:41Oh, thanks. Right, I'm going to get going.
08:43Did you manage to speak to Amy yesterday?
08:45Er, no, not quite.
08:47Tracy.
08:48She ordered Mrs Stay away.
08:49Yeah, well, you can't blame her, can you?
08:51The centre is a good investment.
08:53Rowan's a man of his word.
08:54Yeah, and that word is charlatan.
08:57Look, Amy has got nothing to worry about.
08:59Anyway, I'd better get going. I need to open up. See you later.
09:02Hi.
09:06I don't think Amy's going to see a penny of her money ever again.
09:09Yeah, I agree.
09:11We need to do something.
09:12No, we don't. It's not your fight.
09:14But it's wrong, Nick.
09:15What they've done, what Leanne's done.
09:17Don't get wound up.
09:18You need to rest, remember.
09:19Positivity?
09:21Yeah, OK, you're right.
09:23Why don't you sit down, put your feet up?
09:28I do appreciate you looking after me, you know.
09:31Yeah, someone's got to, haven't they?
09:33Oh, how about some of those mushrooms, then?
09:35On toast.
09:36God, you're so needy.
09:38I'm just hungry.
09:45What's that, a barrister?
09:46I've just had a message.
09:47She'll be out in a minute.
09:54What are you looking at?
09:56I've just been informed about your cosy little plea deal.
09:59And?
10:00And...
10:02it's a disgrace.
10:03What, like making deepfake videos of people?
10:06That boy tried to kill me,
10:07and now he's going to get off with a slap on the wrist.
10:09He's a kid, lashing out because someone tried to wreck his family.
10:13Well, he picked on the wrong person.
10:14Yeah, and what are you going to do about it?
10:16My barrister is going to oppose it.
10:19Get him sent down.
10:20No chance. It's a first offence.
10:22You all need locking up.
10:24Look at the state of you.
10:26All dressed up smart for court.
10:29I bet that's the only suit you've got, isn't it?
10:31What?
10:32You're all just a waste of oxygen.
10:35A backstreet grease monkey and his druggie wife.
10:38Pathetic failures, the lot of you.
10:40All right, mate.
10:41Let's take this outside, shall we?
10:42Just leave it, Gav.
10:46Animals.
10:56Hello.
10:57Diana Bailey, to see Mel Walcott.
10:59I have an appointment.
11:00Take a seat. I'll let them know you're here.
11:06Miss Bailey, sir, to see you.
11:09He's on his way down. Can I get you a drink?
11:11Just some water. It'll be great. Thanks.
11:17Ah, Miss Bailey.
11:19Lovely to meet you.
11:20Great to meet you too.
11:21And thank you for agreeing to see me on such short notice.
11:24Oh, it's no problem. I'm excited by your proposal.
11:26It's an area we've been looking to get into.
11:29Well, actually, I have a confession.
11:31OK.
11:32I don't really have one.
11:34I don't really have a proposal.
11:36Right. So what are you here for?
11:38It's about an ex-employee of yours, Joel Dearing.
11:43Well, as you'll be aware, I can't discuss current or former employees.
11:46I know, but this is serious, Mr Walcott.
11:50Joel has been arrested for GBH against a young woman he was representing.
11:54Well, I'm afraid I know nothing about that.
11:57But you might know if he did something similar whilst he was here.
12:00As I said... I heard what you said.
12:02But I'm not leaving here until you give me some information.
12:22Look, I'll try and answer your questions,
12:24but I won't be able to give any confidential information.
12:27I totally understand.
12:29So, what do you want to know?
12:32Well, I'm told Joel had an affair while he worked here.
12:36I understand that Joel may have had some marital difficulties.
12:41OK. So, was this affair with someone who worked here?
12:46Thanks, James. Thank you.
12:51Not that I'm aware of.
12:52OK. Perhaps a client?
12:54Certainly not.
12:56OK. But Joel worked in a department
12:58that did pro bono work for vulnerable young people, did he not?
13:02Yes. OK. So, could it be one of those clients he had an affair with?
13:05I highly doubt it.
13:07Joel was a good man and an excellent lawyer.
13:12An asset to the business, really.
13:14So, where did he leave?
13:16He wanted a press challenge.
13:19More money, the usual.
13:22OK. Well...
13:24I mean, was he ever in any sort of trouble?
13:26Any complaints, that sort of thing?
13:28No. Look, I'm sorry, is that everything?
13:30I've got another meeting in five minutes.
13:34I suppose so.
13:35Thanks for seeing me.
13:39And I am sorry about the false pretenses.
13:42It's fine.
13:43I won't call the SRA.
13:45HE CHUCKLES
13:59I've just had someone here asking some awkward questions.
14:04Oh, I told you to stay away, Battersby.
14:06I just want a word with Amy.
14:07Go and rob some other kids.
14:09I saw Lily Platt with her pocket money earlier.
14:11Mum, I can talk to Leanne. I don't need a guard dog.
14:14I just wanted to say I'm really sorry the way things have turned out.
14:17Me too.
14:18And I will keep pushing Rowan to get your money back.
14:20I should flaming hope so.
14:22But the Resource Centre, it really is a good idea.
14:26But I just wanted to say,
14:29if there's anything I can do to help, just say.
14:32Actually, yeah, there is.
14:34Can I have my job back?
14:35You are joking?
14:37Why would you want to go back and work for this grifter?
14:40Because I didn't want to leave.
14:41It was Rowan messing with my head.
14:43I actually quite liked it there.
14:45Of course you can have your job back.
14:47We'd love to have you.
14:48You can start this afternoon if you want.
14:50Great.
14:51Can she have a pay rise?
14:54Yeah, yeah, I'll see what I can do.
14:57Erm...
14:58And another thing, I was just wanting to ask you,
15:01are you still planning on suing the Institute?
15:04Yeah, too right we are.
15:05Luckily, we've got a solicitor in the family.
15:07Mum, she was talking to me.
15:09Why don't you just go get some more pots?
15:11Because I want to stay here, in case she tries to nick your purse.
15:14Mushy peas and red cabbage are mine.
15:16Oh, whatever.
15:19Antoine's your question, yeah. I am.
15:22Right, OK, erm...
15:25It's just, I don't think that's a good idea.
15:28Why not?
15:29Well, the Institute have got a massive legal team
15:31and I would hate for you to lose any more money.
15:33You saw what happened to our toyer.
15:35Yeah, I did.
15:36But I won't be bullied.
15:37I think I was conned into giving them that money
15:39and I've asked for it back, so I don't see why I shouldn't get it.
15:42Yeah, yeah, course.
15:44Well, right, it's your choice.
15:45Yeah, it is.
15:47See you after dinner.
15:49Yeah.
15:56Well, that wasn't so bad, was it?
15:57And you're still a free man, like you said.
16:00So, what happens next?
16:02Well, you're not listening in there.
16:04Yeah, but it's hard to understand it all.
16:06You're going to meet the youth offenders team tomorrow.
16:09And you're back here next week for sentencing.
16:11Write it down.
16:12What the hell do you think you're doing?
16:13You have absolutely no right to be here.
16:15Oh, same old Stefan, blaming everyone else.
16:18Are you OK?
16:19This has nothing to do with you.
16:21I'm fine, thank you.
16:22I'd stay clear of him if I were you.
16:24He's pure evil.
16:25You just don't learn, do you?
16:26Stay away from me.
16:29With pleasure.
16:31Come on, guys.
16:39You fancy another one?
16:41No, I need to get back, really.
16:43We've only just got here.
16:45I'm busy. It's not like school.
16:49Are you still thinking about Mason?
16:50Yeah, a bit.
16:53I feel guilty.
16:55Think you might change your mind?
16:57Fess up?
16:58No, can't risk it.
17:02We could do something else if you want.
17:03Go for a walk, ice cream.
17:04I've not got time.
17:06I'll walk back tonight.
17:07I can't.
17:08OK.
17:11Have you gone off me?
17:12No.
17:13I don't know, I just...
17:15I think it was too soon after Mason.
17:18Yeah.
17:19Fair enough.
17:21We can be friends, though.
17:23Yeah.
17:27I'd better go.
17:31Oh, sorry.
17:36How did your little date go?
17:38Not good.
17:39I think I've just been dumped.
17:40Oh, no.
17:42Aw.
17:44Well, you were too good for her, anyway.
17:47I can't tell you the amount of times I've been dumped.
17:51Kenny Morgan, he was the worst.
17:52He had the dreamiest eyes.
17:54Oh.
17:55I'm...
17:59They were only here for a few hours,
18:00but they've eaten everything in the flat.
18:04What are you composing there?
18:09I'm going to miss them kids.
18:11Don't let them forget me.
18:15Please.
18:18I won't.
18:26You, you need to stop poking your nose
18:28into other people's business.
18:30What are you going on about now?
18:32I heard all about your little trip to Walcott's.
18:35What exactly did you think you'd find out?
18:37I know you had an affair when you were with Emily.
18:40You already knew that.
18:41That's ancient history, and it's also not illegal.
18:43Yeah, but how old was this one, eh?
18:46Same age as Lauren, younger.
18:48Were you acting for her as well?
18:51No, I...
18:52I wasn't. It was a mistake.
18:55Just like hooking up with Lauren was a mistake,
18:56and I regret them both.
18:59No, you've got secrets, Joel.
19:01I know you do.
19:03And?
19:04And I'm going to find them.
19:06There's nothing to find.
19:08So you need to stop this harassment,
19:09or I'll have to retaliate.
19:13Are you threatening to hurt me?
19:15No, of course not. What do you think I am?
19:18A liar?
19:20An abuser? A tempted murderer?
19:22You take your pick.
19:23You need to back off,
19:25or I'm going to have to have a word with Swain
19:28about the activities of your dad and your uncle.
19:31Insider trading is a serious offence,
19:34and I only sat on all of that
19:36because of our love for each other.
19:37But if that's gone...
19:40Oh.
19:42Has he given you any trouble?
19:44Er...
19:46No, we were just having a chat, weren't we, Deeds?
19:51Yeah.
19:53Shame.
19:55I'd love an excuse to arrest you. Again.
19:59Well, I'd best be off.
20:01I enjoyed our little chat, though.
20:03It was constructive.
20:07DOOR SLAMS
20:08Oh, come on, move, you shitty nut!
20:12Well, so will you now?
20:13Oh, no, I just can't get that flaming nut out.
20:17Is this really about a nut?
20:21It's him, isn't it?
20:22It's Stefan Flaming Brent ruining everyone's lives.
20:25Well, there's nothing we can do, is there?
20:27Jacking up for arson.
20:29He wouldn't do that in a million years.
20:31Stefan made him, he pushed him to it.
20:33And then there's everything else.
20:34Yes, I know.
20:36And he's getting away with it.
20:37What kind of justice is that?
20:39Justice for the rich.
20:47Abi Webster?
20:49Yeah, do I know you?
20:50We met at court earlier.
20:51Yeah, I know, but you look really familiar.
20:54I'm Coral Brent, Stefan's wife.
20:56Corey's mum.
20:58Right.
20:59What do you want with me?
21:02Are you sure he didn't threaten you?
21:04You just seem a bit rattled.
21:06No, I'm fine.
21:07It's just unpleasant to be near him, isn't it?
21:13So, go on, how did you get on at Wilcox?
21:16No luck, I'm afraid.
21:18Apparently, Joel was a model employee.
21:21Do you believe them?
21:24They probably don't want any bad publicity
21:26or there's an NDA involved.
21:31So, that's it, then?
21:34I hate dead ends.
21:38Listen, I'd better get back to work.
21:41You know, crimes to solve,
21:43teenage daughters to keep track of.
21:45If you can think of anything, you just let me know, yeah?
21:49Yeah, yeah, course I will.
21:52Diana Bailey?
21:55Oh, yeah.
21:58OK, when can you meet?
22:01Great, I'll send you the address.
22:04Good news?
22:06Looks like it might not be a dead end after all.
22:25You can sit down if you want, but I won't be bobbing the kettle.
22:28I'm grateful you've let me over the threshold.
22:31I've been meaning to come for ages,
22:34but I had a breakdown after...
22:36afterwards, after my Corey killed yourself.
22:39Yeah, I know what afterwards is, after living afterwards.
22:42Of course, sorry.
22:45I think my brain knocked it out, I went completely doolally.
22:47And much worse for you, I know.
22:49No comparison.
22:51My family's torn your lives apart.
22:54Look, I don't...
22:56I don't blame you.
22:59Corey knew what he was doing when he murdered Seb and Stefan,
23:02Stefan knew exactly what he was doing with the deepfakes.
23:06Stefan was always mean, violent and manipulative.
23:10Maybe if I'd stood up to him a bit more,
23:12set a better example for Corey when he were growing up...
23:15If I hadn't been such a nervous wreck...
23:17Don't be sticking up for him.
23:19I wouldn't dream.
23:20I heard what happened with Jack and Kevin.
23:22So?
23:24I had to come.
23:25I can't just stand by and do nothing
23:27while Stefan puts your family through even more grief.
23:29You've been through enough.
23:30Well, that's a nice thought, but you're too late.
23:34Stefan's life is in ruins.
23:36And if knowing that gives you a crumb of comfort, I'm glad.
23:42Joel's old work phone.
23:44Thought it might shed a bit of light.
23:48I mean, you've gone above and beyond.
23:50He left Wilcots under a cloud.
23:52The rumour mill went crazy.
23:54What kind of cloud?
23:56No clue.
23:57One minute he's the chosen one,
23:58one minute he's the chosen one,
24:00next thing he's on permanent garning leave.
24:02No leave in present, no speeches, no drinks,
24:05airbrushed out of history.
24:07That is odd.
24:08Whatever went on, the bosses wanted it swept under the carpets.
24:11Well, no wonder the rumour mill went into overdrive.
24:14I thought he was dead till he tipped up one day
24:16to return his phone and laptop.
24:18The phone's been in the drawer ever since.
24:20Well, look, thank you for taking the time.
24:22I hope it's useful.
24:23But you didn't get it from me, OK?
24:26No worries on that score.
24:28Good.
24:29I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of him.
24:32Well done, Clay.
24:40Oh.
24:43Brilliant. Mm-hm.
24:44Yeah, right up there.
24:46Oliver Reed.
24:48He's the second sexiest man who ever lived.
24:52Roger Federer, obviously being the first.
24:54HE CHUCKLES
24:56Hey, up. Hey.
24:58Hey, what've I missed? Oliver.
25:00Oh, now, there's a musical.
25:03Yeah, people often say I've got Nancy vibes.
25:06I saw that.
25:09If you want something to do in, ask a busy person.
25:14Uncle Paul and his fan club.
25:17Oh, that was quick.
25:19Yeah, well, time's precious.
25:20Got one for our place and all.
25:24I'm gutted I missed I Do Anything.
25:26I can rewind.
25:27Oh, can we?
25:29Oh, Fagin's little legs when he twirls round with that broller.
25:32THEY LAUGH
25:33Right, you take a breather, Billy Bob.
25:34We've got a date with Oliver Reed.
25:36Are you sure? Cos I do have a couple of errands.
25:39Yeah.
25:40Jack Wild.
25:42Bless his cottons.
25:44And, um, Mark Lester.
25:46Yeah, he was big bezzies with Michael Jackson, him.
25:50Mm-hm.
25:52Hm.
25:55Come in.
25:58Oh.
26:00I, um...
26:03I got you an Americano from Roy's.
26:05With extra hot milk.
26:08I mean, Alex did say that you drink too much of it.
26:11Oh.
26:13TMI, I'm... I'm nervous, sorry.
26:15Oh, don't be.
26:16An absolutely perfect timing.
26:18Thanks.
26:20Look, I'm... I'm sorry I was a cow before.
26:24I'm sorry too.
26:26I shouldn't have retaliated. You're in a terrible position.
26:30All you've ever done is try to help me.
26:33And you are a victim too.
26:35Well, I hate him way more than I ever loved him.
26:40And I really did love him, so...
26:44That's why I'm doing OK.
26:46Which is more than can be said for you.
26:48I don't want Joel anywhere near Frankie.
26:51But I know he's gonna do everything he can to take him away.
26:55They have laws, Lauren.
26:57Even Joel has to abide by them, and everybody has got his number.
27:00Yeah, but it's my word against his, though, innit?
27:04And I...
27:05I played right into his hands.
27:07I'm so stupid!
27:09Do not put yourself down.
27:11He's coming for me, Dee Dee.
27:14And he's...
27:15He's not gonna stop until he's taken Frankie away.
27:18I mean, you know what he's like.
27:20OK, look, just take a deep breath. I promise it will help.
27:22He's gonna take my baby away from me.
27:24Breathe, Lauren.
27:25But he's gonna take my baby away.
27:29OK.
27:30SHE SOBS
27:33Hearing him lay into your family like that...
27:35Sticks and stones. It was wrong.
27:37Everything about this is wrong.
27:39He's drowning in debt, his mates won't touch him with a barge pole,
27:42Corey won't have anything to do with him, refuses to let him visit.
27:46And that kills Stefan on a daily basis.
27:48See, that should make me want to hang bunting across the street, but...
27:53Nothing. I've got nothing.
27:55That's just it.
27:56You've got everything.
27:58A family that loves you, the most loyal stepson in the world.
28:01Look, it took us for you to come.
28:03We've both lost our sons. Can we just leave it there?
28:06I've... I've got this churning.
28:08I can't do this. I'm sorry.
28:10What can I do to help?
28:12With respect, leave.
28:14Just try and find a bit of happiness. I have.
28:17I've got money. I want you to have it.
28:19Coral. I took him to the cleaners in the settlement.
28:22Maybe you could have a family holiday.
28:24Sorry. That sounds crass.
28:26No, I don't want your money. I don't want anything from you.
28:28Might make life more comfortable.
28:30A trust fund for Alfie.
28:32Look, let me give you 10,000, please.
28:38Isak, I thought...
28:39But I don't want it and I don't need it.
28:44Look, Jack and Kevin will be home soon.
28:47I'm rooting for you, Abi.
28:50Ta.
28:53Have an uneventful life, yeah?
28:56Sounds wonderful.
29:01I'll be off, then.
29:10So, Joel's wiped it, obviously.
29:13I mean, you're IT guys, they can retrieve anything, right?
29:17So they say.
29:20OK. Great.
29:23In theory...
29:25What?
29:28The case is closed, Dee Dee.
29:31You're bringing me potential new evidence
29:32when I've already told you I can't help.
29:34OK, look, I know, but we have to put our heads together
29:37and lock him away.
29:39The case is closed.
29:40Joel's not my only visitor today.
29:43Lauren came and she... she's right on the edge.
29:47Poor girl. She's convinced it's going to get to keep Frankie
29:50and I've got an awful feeling she's bang on the money, Lisa.
29:55Look, getting this phone checked is so risky.
29:58I know that sounds lame, but I... I get it.
30:01I do, but I would not be piling on the pressure
30:04if things were not so desperate.
30:09At the end of the day, love hurts.
30:12Is that the best you can come up with?
30:15All right, then.
30:16Romantic love hurts. The end.
30:19But, you know, we live and we learn. We move on.
30:22Personal growth, emotional intelligence and all that.
30:24Right, Dad, you don't have to fill every silence.
30:26Rude.
30:28You know what? Getting dumped humbles you.
30:31Plus, it gives you a radar to spot the wrong-uns.
30:34I bet you weren't a wrong-un, were you?
30:36I was.
30:37Oh, I better not. I've got a new top.
30:39I'm going to be picking the quads up from school.
30:41Oh, that's a milestone.
30:42Yeah. Their teacher's not going to know what's hitting them.
30:45Billy, what are you doing?
30:47Oh, Billy, you're trailing some haters.
30:49Oh! Oh!
30:51I paid a fiver for this bag.
30:54Can I really just say that?
30:56How's Paul?
30:57He's watching Oliver with Bernie.
30:59The musical?
31:00Mm.
31:02Oh, a young Oliver.
31:03Yeah.
31:04The musical?
31:05Mm.
31:06Oh, a young Oliver Reed.
31:07Soon some.
31:08HE CHUCKLES
31:09Oh, cheers, Dylan.
31:11Thanks.
31:12Fancy a cuppa?
31:14Erm...
31:15Do you know what? I can't, really. I need to get back.
31:18Well, Mum's there, isn't she?
31:20Yeah, you're allowed a breather.
31:21Mm. I just feel like I need to spend as much time with them as I can.
31:25You know, it feels like we're on fast forward.
31:28Well, I don't, eh? Start at six four tomorrow.
31:30Oh.
31:31The quads started school today.
31:33Autumn just around the corner.
31:35Oh, I can't even think about that now.
31:38Pick quads up from school, feed quads,
31:40keep quads safe and alive on my watch,
31:42don't think about tomorrow.
31:44It works.
31:47I'll give it a go.
31:48Right, I'll take a rain check on that brew, yeah?
31:51Mm. I'll hold you to that.
31:57I'm sending you the Institute's file on Amy.
31:59It's privileged access.
32:01I'd like you to view it forensically.
32:03And compare the recordings with Amy's upload session.
32:07It's nothing sinister.
32:09We just need a little something to fire a warning shot across the bows.
32:12Get her to drop the legal proceedings.
32:14But I thought her upload session would have been deleted by now.
32:17It was. But thankfully, we managed to retrieve it.
32:22You look dubious.
32:24Well, I'm just thinking of it from Amy's point of view.
32:28If a refund really is off the table, then she's going to be devastated.
32:32And this kind of feels like we're blackmailing her.
32:36OK, let's unpack devastated and blackmail.
32:40One's wealth isn't one's wealth.
32:43One's health is one's wealth.
32:45Amy's a young woman with decades of earning potential.
32:48Devastated should be confined to war zones, genocides, famine...
32:53Yeah, I get what you're saying, but I...
32:54Blackmail is a very strong word.
32:57We're simply giving Amy a reality check.
33:00Litigation is a very dirty business.
33:03So we fight fire with fire?
33:06Exactly. Show Amy that we are benevolent,
33:10but we will also bear our teeth if necessary.
33:14I've got our best advocate on the case.
33:23I'm just saying, you've got to watch your work-life balance, that's all.
33:27You know it freaks me out when you talk like this.
33:29Well, I'm a concerned dad.
33:31I mean, look at all these go-getting businesswomen, are they happy?
33:34OK, respectfully, Dad.
33:36Stop.
33:40That's a very serious face, Detective.
33:43I've had a tip-off that you, your dad and your uncle
33:45have been involved in some insider trading.
33:48Alleged insider trading.
33:50Joe?
33:52No idea.
33:53It's Joel.
33:54Er, my brothers-in-law and the niece, could we...
33:57That's Ryan?
33:59Yes.
34:02What the hell's he playing?
34:04Operation Take Down Dee Dee.
34:20Insider trading, eh?
34:21Sounds like the sort of thing you need a brain for.
34:23I'm not even sure I know what it is myself.
34:25Don't sweat it, Dad.
34:27The whole thing's a joke.
34:29Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
34:30This has got Joel written all over it.
34:33Anything to discredit me.
34:35The tip-off is quite detailed.
34:38I just find it funny how the police can't waste precious resources
34:42investigating Joel, who is a danger and a menace.
34:46But when it comes to baseless allegations involving money,
34:50abracadabra, resources appear.
34:53Hey, you preaching to the choir?
34:55Sorry.
34:58It's just a thought that he can sling as much mud as he likes
35:01and he's gone straight for my jugular.
35:04Right, well, I'll be in touch if any more questions arise.
35:07OK, it's her.
35:08Sorry it'll have taken up your time.
35:10We didn't even get you a brew.
35:12I'm drowning in coffee.
35:16Bye.
35:19I am so sorry.
35:20Shut up, Dad.
35:26HE SIGHS
35:29I've dragged you into my mess.
35:30Oh, Joel has dragged me into this mess.
35:33Well, he's given it his best shot anyway,
35:35despite there being no evidence.
35:36Of course there's no evidence. It's got nothing to do with you, girl.
35:40You think a little thing like the truth is going to stop him?
35:43No.
35:45She offered you money?
35:46She knows we can't be bought, Kev.
35:48Well, she just pulled a cheque out of her handbag.
35:51She had it all planned. She's an operator.
35:54Is she, Ake? She's a grieving wife and mother.
35:57Her two are still alive, unfortunately.
36:00Oh, I'm so glad we're having this nice, civilised discussion.
36:03Imagine if you went off at the deep end, perished the thought.
36:05She should stay clear.
36:07All she's done is upset you.
36:09The weird thing is, she's sat in that courtroom and envied me.
36:13Not herself, she should.
36:14Forget about the cheque.
36:16Look what we've got.
36:18Square Eye's over there.
36:20He'd do time for both of us if he had to.
36:22And I know the 5am wake-ups are a killer, but how great is Alfie?
36:27And best of all, we've got each other,
36:29like, properly got each other's backs.
36:32So let vile, nasty Stefan do his worst. I'm over it.
36:36He's lost everything.
36:38And I just want to focus on us and our lads.
36:41You really mean it?
36:43I am so over hating and resenting Kev.
36:46I'm over it.
36:52I've been on to the Solicitor's Regulation Authority.
36:54I've told them you're as straight as a die.
37:00But?
37:01But now the police are looking into it.
37:03No smoke without fire and all that.
37:04Except Joel started the fire.
37:06Undoubtedly, but it's bad for business.
37:08You mean I'm bad for business?
37:11If you want to get rid of me, I don't...
37:12Don't be daft, as if.
37:14I just think you should maybe step down for a bit.
37:18So, like, work from home? Be less visible?
37:21No, no. Like, step aside. Step away.
37:25So many steps, eh?
37:26Just until things pan out.
37:28Pan out?
37:30You're a solicitor, Adam. Stop dancing around it.
37:33Look, I'm sorry. It's part self-interest.
37:35I don't think your head's fully in the game right now.
37:39Maybe.
37:40And it's part duty of care.
37:42You're under enormous strain.
37:43I can keep things ticking over and you'll be on full pay.
37:46Right.
37:51I guess it makes sense.
37:52I'm not suggesting it's like that. I know.
37:57You do realise this is exactly what Joel wanted?
38:01Come on.
38:06PHONE RINGS
38:10Hello?
38:12So, I found this purse in my pocket.
38:14Brand new.
38:15What do you want?
38:16Justice.
38:18Betsy.
38:19You know, I never really understood people's obsession with justice
38:24until I got banged up for something I didn't do.
38:27Bets?
38:28I'm just going to the loo. Meet you in the car, yeah?
38:31OK. Is that your mum?
38:33Should I put her on speaker?
38:35I've got to go.
38:37Betsy, listen to me.
38:40If you do not come clean today,
38:43I will have to find my own type of justice.
38:50SHE INHALES
38:52SHE EXHALES
38:58You...
38:59You have got some nerve.
39:01Trying to dismantle everything I've built cos I've seen the real you.
39:04You shouldn't have come gunning for me.
39:06Siding with Laura and making me lose access to me.
39:08Your chickens are coming home to roost.
39:10I'm not losing my son, too.
39:12He's not going to be dragged up in poverty by that needy little leech.
39:15I'm not having it.
39:17You need help, Joel.
39:19You're damaged, way more damaged than you realise.
39:25Oh, why do you think that could help my case?
39:27That's a good call.
39:29I'm serious. You need taken off the streets.
39:33You need help.
39:37Run away with me.
39:39What?
39:40You heard? Love defies logic.
39:41You can't just turn it off like it's hot.
39:43I've switched mine off at the mince.
39:46Nice analogy.
39:48Thank you. A compliment from you means absolutely nothing.
39:56Oh, I adored you.
40:00We could have had a great life together.
40:04We still can.
40:07Built on lies. Cos love was real.
40:09Until you bludgeoned it to death.
40:11Were you cruelty?
40:13I mean, treating Lauren like...
40:15Look, you've seen the worst of me.
40:18But you bring out the best in me.
40:20Hurting you was never my intention.
40:24You're my future.
40:30Get your hands off me.
40:36If we could just draw a line in the sand...
40:42Press reset?
40:43Exactly!
40:49You're delusional.
41:05Hey, good to have you back.
41:07Thanks. I need the money.
41:09I'm not stopping. I've just come back from the laptop.
41:11I'm so glad she gave you your job back.
41:14Yeah. Shame I had to come with a little girl.
41:17Shame I had to come with a little lecture.
41:19Go on.
41:20You know, my investment's safe as houses.
41:22Why take on the Institute when they're a force for good?
41:24And that I'll end up paying their legal costs as well as my own.
41:27Putting the frighteners on, that's not the real Leanne.
41:30It is. Unless it was a bop.
41:32They've done the proper number on her.
41:33I'm sorry.
41:35You did try to warn me.
41:36I wish I'd tried harder.
41:38Wouldn't have made any difference.
41:39The Institute makes you feel like you can walk on water.
41:42It's like finally someone sees what I've always secretly suspected.
41:45But I'm... special.
41:47Oh, no. That'd be 40 grand, please, Amy.
41:49Ooh, what a bargain. Would you like cash or bank transfer?
41:52Just remember, you're the victim of Fordsters.
41:55Mm. I am special.
41:58You'd go a long way to find someone more gullible than me.
42:09Not a cairn in the world.
42:11Well, if it thinks like a bot and acts like a bot...
42:16Hi.
42:17Hi.
42:23I've had warmer welcomes.
42:25Sorry. If you'd got here ten minutes earlier,
42:28you could have said hi to John.
42:31Brassneck.
42:34Are you all right?
42:36He's poisoned the waters with the SRA,
42:40who now think I've been involved in insider trading.
42:43Adam's put me on paid leave, so...
42:45To answer your question, my career is in the toilet.
42:49My ex-fiancée is a high-functioning psycho.
42:52I'm worried sick about Lauren and Frankie, but...
42:56other than that, peachy.
43:02Listen...
43:05just try to roll with the punches.
43:07He's going to win the odd battle, but...
43:09we've got truth on our side.
43:11It's hard for that. Very rousing.
43:16I've given his phone to a mate in IT forensics.
43:19She's going to try to recover any data she can, but...
43:22keep it on the down-low, yeah?
43:25That's great news.
43:27I mean, it's a big risk for you. Huge.
43:32Career-ending, potentially.
43:35But it isn't going to come to that, is it, Miss B?
43:39No, it will not, dear Swin.
43:41Cos we're going to nail that man.
43:45You know...
43:47they've got Al Capone on tax evasion.
43:51Doesn't matter how we get him...
43:53as long as we get him.