Emmerdale 14th October 2024
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00:00Oh, charming. What, I need a reason to talk to my husband now, do I? Yeah, um, does he
00:16really want one of these?
00:17No, she's already gone, Mum.
00:18Yeah. Oh, Cain's on the phone. Do you want to say hi?
00:20Hiya, Cain. Mum, I said I do.
00:22Yeah, he doesn't even want his mum to make him a bacon butty. Are you driving? No, kids
00:29haven't been at school, no. Oh, OK. Well, look, make sure you give Debbie and Zak my
00:36love, yeah? All right, Dad, I love you. Bye.
00:41Everything all right, Mum?
00:44Yeah, just get some bread battered.
00:46All right. Isaac was nattering on about the tablet again earlier. I said we'd have another
00:51look for it later.
00:52Mum? Mum?
00:53Mum? Mum?
01:00Ow. Are you all right? It's OK, it's OK, it's OK. Let's get you down. Let's get you
01:04sat down. You OK? All right?
01:05Yeah, yeah.
01:06I'll just get you some water.
01:11We could go down to the stream and then it'd be a little warmer.
01:15Yeah, we could. Or you could go back inside and do the worksheets that your teacher sent
01:19you. Look, Lucas is doing this.
01:22So?
01:23Remy, will you please come inside and do your work? Will you stop leaving this door open?
01:29Do you know how much it costs to heat this house?
01:32Sorry.
01:33Why is everything so difficult?
01:34I'll talk to her later, OK?
01:35Hey.
01:36Bad time?
01:37I've got a land stew here looking for a home.
01:38Well, you didn't need to do that.
01:39I know how tough it can be with a little one. That's why I'm here.
01:40I'm here for you.
01:41I'm here for you.
01:42I'm here for you.
01:43I'm here for you.
01:44I'm here for you.
01:45I'm here for you.
01:46I'm here for you.
01:47I'm here for you.
01:48I'm here for you.
01:49I'm here for you.
01:50I'm here for you.
01:51I'm here for you.
01:52I'll wait one more hour for you.
01:53I think it's a little one.
01:54That's when...
01:55I don't know you're coping.
01:57You think we're coping?
01:59Thanks.
02:01That's a real help.
02:03Come in.
02:04Do you want any painkillers, Mum, or what?
02:06Look, it's fine.
02:07I barely touched it.
02:09For God's sake, just see it.
02:12You were right and I was wrong.
02:13I can't be trusted.
02:15Mum, don't be like that.
02:16Why?
02:17It's the truth.
02:20Look, you can finish off your own breakfast. I'm gonna go for a lie-down.
02:24I assume you think I'm capable of doing that.
02:27PHONE RINGS
02:32What?
02:36Er, yeah, er, sorry, yeah, that's me.
02:44Right.
02:51Er...
02:53I said I was gonna treat you.
02:55Well, I arrived first, so it's on me.
03:00OK.
03:04I thought you said it were getting better.
03:06It's gonna take a while.
03:08But it helps, knowing that I've got you by my side.
03:13You know, you are pretty amazing, putting up with all my baggage.
03:17And the accusations.
03:19False accusations, Tom.
03:21Why can't people just mind their own business?
03:23They're friendly.
03:25But, you know, let's forget about that. Let's just focus on us.
03:28I feel like we need a bit of a reset.
03:31So...let's start over.
03:34With me taking you out on a proper date.
03:37Pick you up at lunchtime, say, 12?
03:40Yeah, OK, great.
03:42I'll take you somewhere special.
03:44And then we can go pick up Esther.
03:46And spend the afternoon together.
03:50You don't actually have to sit here waiting on me.
03:53Look, someone needs to be here. We agreed, remember?
04:00That was the hospital that called earlier.
04:02There's been a cancellation for the op.
04:04Oh, wow, 114.
04:06Tomorrow.
04:09They want me to do a pre-op first thing,
04:11and, well, pretty much straight away, assuming I pass.
04:15Wow, that's brilliant, Mum.
04:17I mean, it's scary, too, obviously, but it's great news.
04:21Aye. For you and Mackenzie, maybe. No more babysitting.
04:24No, for you.
04:26And, look, it's got to be better than waiting months.
04:29And your surgeon, she knows what she's doing.
04:31Eh? And she knows all the risks.
04:34And made sure I knew them, too.
04:36Well, she still thinks you should have it done, though.
04:39Perhaps she doesn't like me as much as I thought.
04:43I'm scared, Matty.
04:45I know.
04:48Have you, er... have you spoken to Cain?
04:51No, there's no point.
04:53They just say, go ahead, the sooner the better.
04:57He doesn't want to accept that there could be problems, not really.
05:01Mum, he... he loves you.
05:03He just wants what's best for you, like... like me.
05:07What's with the sudden doubts?
05:10What's with the sudden doubts?
05:12I suppose it was easier when it was months away.
05:15It's like when you arrange a night out,
05:17but when it comes to it, you'd rather stop in instead of the sofa.
05:22This isn't a joke, Mum.
05:27Yeah.
05:29Come walk with me.
05:31No, please. It'll help me explain.
05:34Come on.
05:36It's all right for you,
05:38but you're not next to the bathroom listening to it drip all night.
05:41And it won't get any better for being ignored.
05:43No, no, I imagine not.
05:45Now, in fact, in my experience, once one washer goes...
05:48I hear you, Bear. I will call a plumber.
05:50A plumber for a few washers?
05:52Well, obviously, unless you want to step in.
05:54Oh, no, no, no. Slippery slope.
05:56Never get involved with other people's waterworks.
05:59Yes, such wise words.
06:01Now, what you need is an adjustable spanner, a screwdriver,
06:04oh, and maybe an Allen key.
06:06I could just call Sam.
06:08I'm sure he wouldn't mind messing with my waterworks.
06:11Might take his mind off Sampson, too.
06:13Aye, right enough. Toot sweet, though, Liam.
06:16Toot sweet.
06:18Hey, Billy.
06:20Hi. How's he getting on?
06:22Yeah, yeah, he's good, thanks.
06:24Oh, better than Dad?
06:26It's just a work thing. Box size.
06:29I'm glad I'm a doctor.
06:34Hey.
06:36I was actually going to come and see you.
06:38You were right about the car.
06:40How bad?
06:42Vinnie gave me 200. Mostly out of pity, I reckon.
06:45Yeah, sorry. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
06:48And I know that the budget's not great,
06:50but as soon as everything's healed up for you,
06:52we'll get you some work up at the farm.
06:54It's not going to be enough.
06:56Yeah, but it's a start, and it's a heck of a lot better
06:59than doing something really, really stupid.
07:01Oh, terrific. What, I have to?
07:03No, you really don't.
07:05Because whatever they're paying you, it's not worth it.
07:07It's for me, not the money.
07:09What? Just forget about it. It's nothing.
07:11I've got to get everything on.
07:25It's always so peaceful here.
07:27Yeah, it's beautiful.
07:29I just wish it didn't exist.
07:34She was so full of life, wasn't she?
07:37I mean, we should be jetting off to Rome or New York
07:40to see her latest exhibition.
07:42Yeah, colonising, causing havoc at all the award ceremonies.
07:45Yeah.
07:47She was so happy.
07:50She'd gone through all the pain and horror,
07:52and she had this whole world of opportunity
07:54right in front of her.
07:56Then it was over.
07:58Gone, just like that.
08:01That's how fragile life is.
08:04This is different, Mum.
08:06It's not, though.
08:08With this operation,
08:10everything can change in a heartbeat.
08:12And I can't let my kids be without their mum.
08:15I'd let Holly down,
08:17and I don't want to let the rest of you down either.
08:20I know what it's like losing your mum,
08:22even if she was useless.
08:24We've all been through enough.
08:26You're not going to die, Mum.
08:28Mate...
08:30And you didn't even let Holly down.
08:32Not even close.
08:34You weren't there, Sam.
08:36I know how much she loved you.
08:38How much she'd be rooting for you.
08:40It's not that simple.
08:42It is, though.
08:44If Holly was here now, Mum,
08:46she'd want you to do everything you can to get better.
08:50You've never stopped on the sofa when a big night out's on offer,
08:53so don't start now.
08:56She'll be getting back.
08:58Just a... Just a few more minutes.
09:16You know I'm a terrible patient, right?
09:19Non-stop mourning and full of self-pity for weeks.
09:23Well, if that's a yes, you can moan as much as you want, Mum.
09:30You don't have to knock.
09:32That would be a place for you here.
09:34Well, if I've got out to do it.
09:36Although Kim is trying to...
09:38I'm not interested in whatever you and Kim are rowing about.
09:41Is she in? No.
09:43How's the kids? I'm not here for a catch-up.
09:45Can you just tell her that I came round?
09:47You don't actually want to spend time with her, do you?
09:50You do know what she did to me.
09:52This is not some petty falling out.
09:54It is, compared to what Evan's going through.
09:56Well, what's happened?
09:58No, nothing. I just... I meant his illness. Nothing new.
10:01Oh, good. So long as he's no worse.
10:04Can you ask her to phone me?
10:06Oh, fine. I'll do it myself.
10:08What is it that you need? Maybe I can help.
10:11You're my daughter.
10:13I will always do whatever I can for you and the kids.
10:17At least let me help them.
10:22Things are a bit tight.
10:24It's just we've got to keep the house warm.
10:26For Evan, it's just having a knock-on effect on stuff.
10:30Why didn't you say?
10:32Why do you think?
10:34I can't keep pretending it's going to be OK,
10:36not with Martel dropping off casseroles.
10:38I won't be complaining about that.
10:40She'll get him to drop one off you.
10:42Sorry.
10:44Look, I'll get you the cash.
10:46What do you need? A couple of grand?
10:48Five?
10:50I'll pay you back.
10:52It's for a car.
10:55I'll sort it. I promise.
11:05Right, we'll have a brew and then we'll check that you've got everything.
11:09What time do we need to be at the hospital tomorrow?
11:11Not till the morning. 7am.
11:13Right, fine. I'll see if Amy can take the day off,
11:15unless she wanted Kyle and Isaac to come with us.
11:17What? No!
11:19I don't even want them to know about it yet.
11:22Mum, you can't keep it quiet. You're going to be in hospital for, what, a week?
11:25A few days. Look, can you just slow down?
11:33Look, I'm sorry, Mum, but you just...
11:36You do need to talk to them.
11:38After?
11:40They'll only fuss and worry
11:42and you're doing enough of that for the three of you.
11:45Besides, if I tell them, Kyle will be straight on to Cain.
11:48Oh, you're not serious?
11:50I'm not telling them over the phone.
11:52He'd come racing down here from Aberdeen
11:54and he'd probably put himself in a ditch while he's at it.
11:57Mum... It's not up for discussion, Matty.
11:59Right, and what about Mackenzie?
12:01Or is that a stupid question?
12:03No-one needs to know until it's done.
12:05Look, you can drop me at the hospital
12:07and be back here in time to do the breakfast
12:09and the PE kits and whatever else is needed.
12:12Mum, I'm not just dumping you and running.
12:14Well, I won't be going at all if you keep being difficult.
12:16Right, OK, fine.
12:18Because unlike you and Cain, we don't do secrets.
12:20All right.
12:22What secrets are these, then?
12:24Hey!
12:26How you doing?
12:41Well, it's a good job you called.
12:43They were all but perished.
12:45I'll sort the kitchen one out and we'll be done.
12:48I thought it was just the bathroom that was the problem.
12:51Yeah, Peter's right, though. Once one goes...
12:54Don't tell him that.
12:56You know, I meant what I said yesterday
12:59about you being a good dad.
13:03Right.
13:05And I'm sure Samson will soon get into the swing of things
13:08and start opening up to you.
13:10No offence, Doc, but do you know about being inside?
13:13No.
13:15Well, I wish I didn't neither.
13:18And I could fall myself into thinking everything's going to be all right.
13:21Perhaps it will.
13:23But you're right, it's not exactly my specialist subject.
13:29Do you fancy a cuppa? I actually remembered to fill up the kettle before we started.
13:32No, I'm all right.
13:36It feels like...
13:38he's building these walls, shutting me out.
13:42Or maybe just learning to cope.
13:45You don't want nothing to do with me.
13:48And I don't blame him.
13:50Who'd want this as a dad?
13:52Oh.
13:54Sam, I'm sorry. I've left my wrench upstairs.
13:57Come on, then, what have I missed?
13:59It's here now, Mum. What's the problem?
14:01There isn't one.
14:03Can you just leave me to do things, please, Matty?
14:06I just want a bit of normality.
14:08Right, come on, you're getting me worried now.
14:11Look, Mum's got...
14:14She's got a burn on her arm.
14:17Yeah, I just... I had another absinthe seizure.
14:20Yeah, while she was cooking.
14:22Yeah, but I'm fine. Look, it's nothing.
14:24Anyway, how come you're here?
14:26When I spoke to you earlier, you were in Aberdeen, so...
14:29I was on my way down. I wanted to surprise you.
14:32As if I'm not confused enough.
14:34Oh, sorry. I wasn't thinking.
14:37Anyway, Dad's doing a lot better.
14:40Hoping the larks this morning are driving our Debs nuts.
14:43Practically bullied me into coming home.
14:46Oh, and you listened. That's good.
14:51Can you go and check on the cars?
14:53The cars?
14:54Cows. You know what I mean.
14:56Just... Can you just give us a bit of space?
15:05Stop arguing with me. I'm buying you a drink.
15:08Two pints, please, Peter. I'll get these.
15:10No, thanks.
15:11How's them grandkids of mine?
15:13This is a bad idea. I'm going home.
15:15No, no, it's all right. I'm done now, anyway.
15:18You stay. You deserve a break.
15:20Been in the scrap?
15:22Accident at work.
15:24Oh.
15:25Come on, I'll bring you pints over.
15:27Thanks.
15:31You can go into Leeds if you like. I just feel like it's way more special here.
15:35What's the point in showing you off in a place full of strangers?
15:38Look, Tom, I'm not a prize pony.
15:40Anyway, we're in here all the time.
15:42You're right, I'm sorry. I just wanted to do something nice for you.
15:46But I got up thinking that the more time we spend in here,
15:50the more normal it'll be for everyone.
15:52That way, people will be used to the fact that we're a couple,
15:55whether they like it or not.
15:58There you go, lads.
16:00Cheers.
16:02So when is it, the big fight?
16:04You're not going to try and talk me out of it, then?
16:07I would if I thought you'd listen.
16:10But if you want me to keep my mouth shut around dawn,
16:13then I need to know what's going on.
16:15I'm serious, Billy. Like, you're not in the right headspace,
16:18and it could get way worse.
16:20So what if it does?
16:21Look, at least I'm actually doing something.
16:23What does that mean?
16:25I feel useless.
16:27I just want to be a good dad, like the best I can be.
16:30But with Evan being so ill, I can't even help my boy.
16:34So you're punishing yourself?
16:36That's not what it is.
16:38It's a way for me to escape reality, I guess.
16:41It's the only thing I have control over.
16:43Surely that would depend on who you were fighting.
16:45No, that doesn't matter.
16:47Because I'm the one who's stepping up, getting in the ring.
16:51And when I'm in there, there's nothing else I can think about.
16:57This is helping me deal with the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
17:01So I'm begging you, please, just keep this to yourself.
17:14There, you've found it.
17:16Sorry, the box is...
17:18Shouldn't have been looking.
17:20No, it's only a toolbox.
17:23None of this is your fault, you know.
17:26Samson's just going to have to find the best way he can of getting through it.
17:29As long as you know he is a good lad, and that's down to you.
17:32Don't know about that.
17:34Well, I do.
17:36Right, then, kitchen tap.
17:38Yeah.
17:41And, er, forget the tea.
17:43I'm buying you a pint as soon as we're finished.
17:45Thanks, Doc, but I'm going to take our bell snaring.
17:48Snaring?
17:51Yeah, I was thinking about it upstairs.
17:53She's never been before, as far as I'm aware.
17:55As soon as I can't do out for Samson,
17:57at least I can help her take her mind off everything.
18:00I'd still owe you a pint, though.
18:02I could see you down the pub later, after you're done...
18:05snaring.
18:07You're on.
18:13You know, Kale and Isaac are going to be so excited to see you.
18:16They've really missed you.
18:18I've not been gone that long. I've spoken to them plenty.
18:21So what's going on between you and Matty?
18:23Nothing.
18:25We're just... we're getting on each other's nerves, you know.
18:28I mean, it's not his fault.
18:30I don't like someone hovering over me all the time.
18:33Well, you've got no choice.
18:35Not until you have the operation.
18:37Yeah.
18:39About that...
18:41Don't say you've changed your mind again.
18:43No, it's just a bit overwhelming, you know, thinking about it.
18:47Then don't. Not if he's stressing you out.
18:50Let's cross bridges when we get to him.
18:53You'll be OK on your own while I go and have a shower.
18:56Yeah, sure.
19:04PHONE VIBRATES
19:06Oh!
19:09Hey, Debbie.
19:11Yeah, your dad got back home safely, but it's just...
19:14Debbie?
19:16What is it? What's wrong?
19:22He's napping again.
19:24How was he on his walk?
19:26Slept through that, too.
19:28But Jenny did say that he'd be tired, so let's try not to...
19:31try not to worry.
19:33I know I've been horrible to live with recently.
19:36Yeah, well, we've both been shattered.
19:38Oh, right, so you're not denying it, then?
19:40Look, Dawn, I've... I've not been myself either, so...
19:45Well, we should be pulling together.
19:47Not sniping at each other.
19:49Not sleeping in separate rooms.
19:52Sorry. Door was open.
19:54Didn't want to disturb sleeping babies.
19:56Or parents.
19:58I wish.
20:09Stop looking so worried. I've thought it all through.
20:12And?
20:14And I get it.
20:16Not the fighting part, but the feeling powerless bit.
20:19It's exactly how I felt when Ruben was sick.
20:22I mean, it's not exactly the same, obviously.
20:24So you're not going to say anything?
20:26No.
20:28Thanks.
20:30But I'm not letting you do this on your own.
20:32Especially not after last time.
20:34You need someone looking out for you.
20:36And for keeping you in shape.
20:38You'll be spitting nails, kid.
20:40You'll be eating lightning and...
20:41What? You've never seen Rocky?
20:43Wow. OK.
20:45We've got a lot of work to do, then.
20:51That's better.
20:53Didn't feel like anyone this morning.
20:57What's up?
20:59Come on, I'm here now.
21:01Did we not have another seizure?
21:03No, it's not me. It's...
21:05Debbie phoned.
21:08I'm so sorry, darling, but...
21:11Zack...
21:13He's died.
21:16I'm so sorry.