Nineties Eastenders (23rd March 1998)
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00:27What are you cleaning up?
00:31I feel like Al Pacino.
00:33You know, in that movie where he wakes up for the first time with Michelle Pfeiffer.
00:36Frankie and Johnny?
00:37That's it, yeah.
00:39I can't believe you're still here.
00:44It's not going to change things, is it, with us working on a play together?
00:47Of course not.
00:49It just means I can keep a closer eye on you, that's all.
00:54I should make a move soon.
00:56Oh, I wish you could stay.
01:00I would.
01:02But it might be a bit awkward trying to explain this to Claire.
01:06Yeah, you're right.
01:09Don't know how she's going to take it.
01:12Same with Josh.
01:15Well, let's not worry about that for now.
01:18Our secret.
01:20Yeah.
01:21We can tell the whole world later.
01:25She kept using all the wrong glasses
01:27and she kept asking me the prices of drinks every two minutes.
01:30I bet the till was in a right state.
01:32Yeah, well, it was her first shift. What did you expect?
01:34I can't all be perfect like you.
01:36Oh, look at this mess.
01:38Yeah, well, it was a good party, wasn't it?
01:40Yeah, terrific. There'll be some hangovers on the square this morning.
01:43Chance will be a fine thing.
01:45Oh, you think you never went anywhere?
01:46All right, when was the last time I went out on a proper last night out, eh?
01:49I rest my case.
01:51Well, I'll tell you what, you have tonight off.
01:53Mary will do your shift. She's a terrific little worker.
01:55Yeah, that's just what Tiffany was saying.
01:57I think I'll go give Cory a breakfast.
02:00Kathy left early last night.
02:02Yeah, I don't suppose she was exactly in the mood for celebrating.
02:05Well, do us a favour, nip over to Phil's later
02:07and see if he wants to come here for his lunch.
02:08I'm sure he'd appreciate the company.
02:10Well, he's working this morning.
02:11Well, just pop your head round the door.
02:12Mummy's a big boy now.
02:13He needs to know his family still care.
02:15You of all people should know how he's feeling right now.
02:19Oh, yeah.
02:20Here we go.
02:22You're up early.
02:23Couldn't sleep.
02:24How you feeling?
02:26Oh, like I've done ten rounds of Lennox Lewis.
02:28Do you want a cup of tea?
02:29Oh, that'd be great.
02:32Actually, I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in the house.
02:36Oh, sorry.
02:39Look, I think I'd better make a move.
02:41Thanks for putting me up last night.
02:42Well, where were you going?
02:43I'll find somewhere.
02:44Eight o'clock on a Sunday morning?
02:46It's not a problem.
02:47Well, the hospital said you should rest.
02:49Why don't you stay here just till this afternoon?
02:51I don't know.
02:52Well, you shouldn't go.
02:53Not while you're in this state.
02:54Look, the office is there.
02:55It's up to you.
02:56Take it or leave it.
02:58Do you fancy doing something this evening?
03:00Pictures, perhaps?
03:01Yeah.
03:02Yeah.
03:03I'll give you a phone letter.
03:04You make sure you do.
03:10Morning, Mrs. T.
03:15She's bound to find out soon enough.
03:18I'll have a chat with her.
03:20See you later.
03:22See you.
03:29Come on, get a move on.
03:30Can't sit around all day.
03:31We've got work to do.
03:35How big's that van?
03:37Well, it's not that big.
03:39Roy?
03:41Hey, come on.
03:42You stay there.
03:43Look, you're supposed to be resting.
03:46You all right?
03:47Yeah.
03:48All right, Pat?
03:49How's the ankle?
03:50I'll live.
03:51Hopefully there shouldn't be too much disruption.
03:53Hugh and Lenny have given me a hand,
03:54so it won't take long to get my gear in.
03:56Well, you can be sure that pair of clowns don't damage anything.
03:58They wouldn't dare.
03:59I've got some expensive gear out there.
04:00I wasn't talking about your stuff, Barry.
04:02Look, I think I'll make a start.
04:03See if I can clear a bit more space upstairs.
04:06While I'm here,
04:07if there's anything I can do for you, Pat,
04:09and I mean anything...
04:10There's no need.
04:11You've just got to say the word.
04:12Right, let's get cracking.
04:13Shall we?
04:14First things first, a nice cup of tea.
04:15You stay there, and I'll put the kettle on.
04:21Do you want a hand?
04:22Yeah, all right.
04:25Look, I don't know how you can take the risk.
04:27One of these days a punter could end up killing you.
04:29A punter?
04:30I might be desperate,
04:31but I'd never resort to flogging my body.
04:34One of your neighbours said...
04:35Yeah, I can imagine.
04:36If they'd told her it was like drug-pushing child abuse,
04:38you'd have probably believed that as well.
04:40Well, when they said about the different men,
04:42I'm sorry, I just assumed...
04:43They were fellas I met down the pub.
04:45A bit of company.
04:46I only slept with one.
04:47If anything happens to you,
04:48it's your kids who'll really suffer.
04:49Like they haven't suffered already.
04:54Rose, just bring this up to him.
04:56And there's a pile of sandy papers in the kitchen.
04:58Thanks.
04:59I reckon half the square will have hangovers this morning.
05:01It's not a hangover.
05:02Now, you haven't forgotten we're going to Mum's for lunch today, have you?
05:04Oh, Mark, you have to go yourself.
05:06I can't face it.
05:08Oh, come on, she's going to be really disappointed.
05:11What are you doing?
05:12Going back to bed, if that's all right with you.
05:15It's Claire I'm thinking about, Nigel.
05:18I mean, far be it from me to make a comment,
05:20but what sort of example is that for an impressionable young girl?
05:23I like Julie.
05:24I mean, I know how people are nowadays.
05:26Never know whose bed they're waking up in from one minute to the next.
05:29It's not like that at all.
05:31Julie's very special to me.
05:33Oh, it's serious, is it?
05:34Yeah.
05:35Yeah, I think it is.
05:37All the same, you've got to think about Claire.
05:40I mean, she's at a difficult age, being a teenager.
05:43You know, they get very confused.
05:44That's when the problems start.
05:46Morning.
05:47Who's got problems?
05:48Mrs C was just saying that she's found a flat.
05:51I said I'm going over there later to check it out in case there are any problems.
05:54Great.
05:55I'll come with you.
05:57I wonder what Phil would say if he knew you let me stay here.
06:00It's nothing to do with him what I do.
06:01Do you still care about him?
06:03Why? Do you?
06:04I asked first.
06:05Well, the answer's no.
06:07He can do what he likes with who he likes.
06:09Have him. He's all yours.
06:11Is that what all this is about, you trying to prove something to Phil?
06:14I don't have to prove anything to anyone, least of all Phil.
06:17Then why are you helping me?
06:19Do you feel sorry for me, is that it?
06:20No.
06:21Good, because I'm not a charity case.
06:23And I didn't force you to come here.
06:24Look, I didn't mean to sound ungrateful.
06:26Let's just get one thing straight, shall we?
06:28I let you stay last night because it was an emergency,
06:30not because I'm some bleeding heart who takes pity on every unfortunate who happens to come my way.
06:34Unfortunate? Thanks a lot.
06:36Look, you asked for help.
06:38What was I supposed to do?
06:39Don't patronise me, Kathy.
06:40I'm not in a position to patronise anyone.
06:43You're not the only one with problems.
06:45Where are you going?
06:46Outside. I need a cigarette.
06:50Yo, Mick, get us a hand, will you?
06:52Sorry, guys, no can do.
06:54What, scared you might break a knee?
06:55Listen, what are you doing later?
06:57I'm not sure.
06:58Well, me and Ernie are going to watch your mate's band. Do you want to come?
07:00I'm a bit short cash at the moment.
07:01Oh, no problem, mate. We can get you in for free.
07:03Thanks for the offer, but I've got a couple of things at home need sorting out.
07:05Yeah, well, there's a big party after the gig. It's going to be wall-to-wall women.
07:08Another time, maybe.
07:10I'll catch you guys later.
07:13I thought you'd have jumped at the chance.
07:15No, no slacking.
07:16We've got a tonne of stuff to shift yet.
07:18We?
07:20So when do you move into your new place?
07:22Three weeks, if all's well.
07:23I've got me keys, but I want to get it fixed up nice first.
07:26Oh, right. Well, give us a call if you need a hand with anything.
07:28Oh, thank you, Pauline.
07:29Nigel's going to miss you.
07:31Oh, I shan't be far away.
07:32Anyway, I think he's got other priorities at the moment.
07:36How do you mean?
07:37His new lady friend.
07:39Nigel? Who is she?
07:41Miss A. Claire's teacher.
07:43Oh, well, good luck to him. It's about time.
07:45No, I suppose the fact that she's divorced and got a child is another ear in the bear.
07:49As long as Nigel's happy, I suppose.
07:52Debbie was separated and was a single parent when she met Nigel.
07:56Yeah, I remember that.
07:57And he's done a really good job of raising Claire on his own.
08:00It's not easy, I can tell you.
08:02No, he deserves a bit of happiness.
08:04Don't get me wrong. I'm pleased for him.
08:07But, you see, the trouble is, Nigel has got a big heart.
08:10And I'd hate to see him get hurt.
08:13Ta-ta.
08:17No peace for the wicked?
08:18Hello, Phil.
08:20What you doing round here?
08:21Just passing.
08:22Thought I'd drop by on the off chance you'd be here.
08:24Well, now you see me, you can go away again, can't you?
08:26What kind of way is that, to talk to an old friend?
08:29You look a mess.
08:31Thanks for the sympathy.
08:33Boyfriend, was it?
08:34You know me, Phil.
08:35Never had much luck when it comes to finding decent men.
08:39I want you out of here right now.
08:41Oh, you're what?
08:42I'd do like you said if I was you.
08:44Oh, look, the cavalry's arrived.
08:47Get out.
08:48Thanks for the chat, Phil.
08:49See you around.
08:53Is Mark on already?
08:55Yeah.
08:56Better get a move on. Don't want to keep Pauline's rolls waiting.
08:58I'm not going.
08:59Why not?
09:00I just don't feel up to it.
09:02I know what you mean.
09:03Family gatherings aren't my strong point.
09:05I just don't feel very sociable today.
09:07Come on, just for an hour or so.
09:09Look, why don't you just all get off my back?
09:12I'm sorry.
09:13I didn't mean to hassle you.
09:14No way, I...
09:15I didn't mean to snap at you.
09:17It's OK.
09:18I'd rather stay here myself.
09:20I just don't like feeling pressured.
09:22It's just lunch at Pauline's.
09:24Look, I'm going myself in ten minutes.
09:26If you change your mind, no pressure.
09:28I could do with a bit of moral support myself.
09:30Not exactly in Mary's good books at the moment.
09:36So, 365.
09:38All right, how's my favourite son-in-law?
09:40Hey, lads, you heard the latest?
09:42What?
09:43Well, Nigel's finally got it together with that Julie.
09:45What, you mean together, together?
09:46Yeah.
09:47You having her son?
09:48No, straight up.
09:49How do you know?
09:50From the Walford Oracle, Doc Cotton.
09:52She was in here before.
09:53Way to go, Nigel.
09:54Hey, Ian, you were paying on paying for that.
09:56Oh, sorry.
09:57Always away, ain't it?
09:58Always the so-called respectable people.
10:00I was miles away.
10:01Honest, you runner.
10:03What a little plonker.
10:05You're so glad you're not related to him any more.
10:07Hey, you don't think that lawnmower's sharp again, do you?
10:10Not if she's got any sense, she won't.
10:13You know, I can't believe Nigel's finally got his act together with that bird.
10:16What's her name?
10:17Julie.
10:18Call it a celebration, I reckon.
10:19What have you got in mind?
10:20Lad's not out, you fancy?
10:22No, it's all right.
10:23I'm going to pop over Kathy's later and spend a bit of time with Ben.
10:26Are you going to tell her about, er, Lorna?
10:28No, sir, point.
10:29Well, the point is, woman's head case.
10:30What if she turns up again and starts giving Kathy herself?
10:37Nick?
10:40I'd almost given up on you.
10:41Oh, I'm sorry we're late.
10:42I couldn't find my ass-piece.
10:45So this must be Karl.
10:46Trouble, you mean.
10:47He had me run ragged all morning.
10:49I'm glad you came.
10:50Come on, then.
10:52Let's see what you can do.
10:53Come on.
10:55So what else did Dot say?
10:56Oh, well, she seems to think that Nigel is being led astray by this wicked woman.
11:01Lucky him.
11:03Here, stick some butter on them for us, will you, please?
11:06How much longer, ma? I'm starving.
11:08It won't be long, so stop whinging.
11:10How many will I set the table for?
11:12Oh, well, there's you, Martin, Mark, me and Connor.
11:15He is still coming, isn't he?
11:17Yeah, as far as I know.
11:18Oh, right, thanks.
11:19Oi, you!
11:20Get out of it.
11:21It's a shame about Ruth.
11:22I hope she hasn't got this bug that's going about.
11:24To be honest, ma, I just think she's feeling a bit low today.
11:27Oh, yeah, it's going to take her a while to get over Jesse.
11:30Well, I know it's not much of a consolation at the moment,
11:33but at least you know you'll be able to foster her again.
11:35Yeah, well, we have to wait for them to call us, but there's no hurry.
11:38Yeah.
11:39Yeah.
11:40Hello.
11:41Hey, Polly.
11:42A little something to go with lunch.
11:43Oh, lovely, but you shouldn't have.
11:45So how are you feeling, Ruth?
11:46Yeah, a bit, thanks.
11:47I took a bit of arm-twisting, but I managed to convince her to leave her sickbed.
11:50At least she listens to one of us.
11:52Right, well, go through and sit down at the table.
11:54I'm just about to dish up, all right?
11:59Take it easy with that, will you?
12:00Yeah, all right for you to say.
12:01Yeah, this thing weighs a ton.
12:02Well, you watch it, that frame's an antique reproduction.
12:05Well, if it's that precious, why don't you shift it yourself?
12:07What's going on?
12:08Uh, everything's five-pack.
12:09Now, you go and stick your feet up.
12:12Please tell me that didn't just happen.
12:14I'm sorry, it just, um, slipped out of my hands.
12:17You plank, Lenny!
12:19Give me strength.
12:21We tried to get Simon to join us as well,
12:23but apparently he's gone out for the day.
12:25So what's this family conference in Adolf, then?
12:28All in good time.
12:29Any chance I'll get to see that grandson of mine today?
12:32Well, I'm nipping over there in a bit.
12:33I'm sure Kathy won't mind me taking a bed off her hands for a couple of hours.
12:36She's got no right to object.
12:37He's as much your son as hers, and don't you let her forget it.
12:40So, Nigel's really fallen for her.
12:42Oh, line and sinker. I call it a dot.
12:44Mm, so do you reckon there'll be wedding bells in the air?
12:46Give the poor bloke a chance.
12:48Here, Tiff, you got a minute?
12:49What is it?
12:50Me and Irene want a word. Won't take long.
12:51Yeah, all right. You don't mind, do you?
12:53No, go on.
12:56Mick must be out of his skull getting involved with her.
12:58But I thought Lola gave him the brush-off.
13:00No, mate, she's got him wrapped round her little finger.
13:02You could think of worse places to be.
13:05I just wish I had more time to spend writing.
13:08My head's crammed with all these tunes, but I hardly get a minute.
13:12What of my job and his lordship there?
13:15Don't know how you cope on your own.
13:17Haven't had much choice.
13:19Anyway, you get used to it.
13:20Yeah.
13:21Karl's the most important thing in my life.
13:23Always will be. I'd be lost without him.
13:27But we'd better be getting back. Gotta get you your lunch.
13:29And your dad said he'd telephone this afternoon.
13:32Do you still see him, then?
13:33Neil?
13:34No.
13:35Nah, he lives up north, in Chesterfield.
13:37He left when I was five months pregnant.
13:40Has he ever met Karl?
13:41No.
13:42But he's started calling her a lot lately.
13:44All of a sudden, Neil's decided it's time he got to know his son.
13:47Does that bother you?
13:49I don't want to deny Karl the chance of getting to know his dad.
13:52It's just I'm scared to get let down.
13:55Sometimes that's a risk you've got to take.
13:57Thanks, Nick.
13:58For what?
14:00For coming here, making the effort.
14:02I know you'd prefer to be hanging out with your mates.
14:05I see enough of their ugly faces as it is.
14:07And besides, I really enjoy myself.
14:12Don't run away, Ralph!
14:15I'd better go.
14:16OK.
14:18See you later?
14:19Call me, yeah?
14:23Yeah.
14:24Bye.
14:27Thanks, Pauline, that was grand.
14:29Oh, it was nothing special.
14:30Can't beat a bit of home cooking.
14:32Yeah, what would you know? You never stuck around long enough to appreciate it.
14:34Was it any wonder with the amount of grief I got?
14:36Ruth hasn't eaten anything.
14:38I'm sorry, Pauline, I'm not hungry.
14:40Don't you worry, it doesn't matter.
14:42And you, you mind your own business.
14:44I must say, it's been lovely having everybody round the table again.
14:48Mealtimes haven't been quite the same with just me and Martin.
14:51Oh, thanks.
14:52A couple of years you've been bringing your own wife and kids round for lunch.
14:55Well, I'm never getting married.
14:57Well, leave the dishes, Mary, I'll do them later.
14:59You will not, come on, work and learn to hand.
15:01And you can make yourself useful for once as well.
15:03Learn to find what use she makes.
15:06Kathy wants to know if you can look after Ben for a few hours tomorrow.
15:09What did you tell her?
15:11Just that I'd ask you.
15:12Well, I can't, I'm too busy.
15:14Have you given any more thought to fostering again?
15:17No, not at the moment.
15:19Yeah, but I'm sure we will eventually.
15:21Look, why is everyone trying to pressure me?
15:23No one's trying to pressure you.
15:24I'm still trying to get over Jesse, and believe me, I'm in no rush to go through it all again.
15:28Where are you going?
15:29Home.
15:30Well, wait for me, I'll come with you.
15:31No, I want a bit of time to myself for once.
15:34Thanks, Pauline.
15:40Me and Terry have been thinking long and hard about it,
15:42and we've finally decided to do this wedding in style.
15:45And where do you mean?
15:46Sun, sea, sandals.
15:48We're getting hitched in the Caribbean.
15:50Well, don't get overexcited for us, will you?
15:52Did you see all the pictures in the brochures?
15:54Pure paradise, they've even got bars on the beaches.
15:56Will that be handy for you?
15:57There's these special package deals for organising the ceremony and everything.
16:00Imagine, service on the beach, sun setting on the horizon.
16:03It'll cost a packet, so.
16:05But it's such a waste of money just for one day.
16:07Oh, you've no idea of romance.
16:09Anyway, we're saving money.
16:10No cars, no church, no reception,
16:12just the quick I do on the beach with the honeymoon all rolled into one.
16:15Why'd you have to go away?
16:16I mean, you could have had a nice quiet wedding here.
16:18In some poxy registrar office down the town hall, I suppose.
16:21And what's wrong with a proper church service?
16:23Well, where's the fun in that?
16:24A wedding's supposed to be a family occasion.
16:26We didn't think you'd mind us going away on our own.
16:28Well, I'd like to be at your wedding.
16:30I mean, you told me.
16:33Come in, Kath.
16:35Pat, you shouldn't be walking around on that ankle.
16:37Yeah, I know, but it's driving me nuts being cooped up in here all day.
16:40I mean, look at the state of the place.
16:41It's like a flaming car booth.
16:42Oh, you all right, Kathy?
16:43Hello, Roy.
16:44I'm just snicking over to the Vic to have a quick drink with the lads.
16:46You fancy joining us?
16:47Not unless you're planning on carrying me over.
16:49Kath, you go, love.
16:50I'll keep an eye on Ben.
16:51Oh, no, thanks.
16:52I'm not really in the mood.
16:53Right, well, I'll see you later, then.
16:54Yeah, bye.
16:55The Vic is the last place I want to be right now.
16:57Can't avoid it forever, love.
16:58Yeah, and I'm not up to facing Peggy.
17:00I want a new start.
17:02And that means keeping as far out of the Mitchell's way as possible.
17:04Oh, this is ridiculous.
17:07So much for me getting some rest.
17:10I suppose I could come over to yours.
17:12What, now?
17:13I need to get out of here for a few hours before I go insane.
17:16Well, the thing is, I'm not on me own at the moment.
17:18Lorna's staying.
17:20Lorna?
17:21What on earth is she doing?
17:22She was attacked last night.
17:24You're out of your mind.
17:25Pat, she needs help.
17:26Yeah, professional help.
17:28But she's got no one else.
17:29It's not your problem.
17:31Besides, it ain't safe.
17:32Think of Ben.
17:33What do you mean?
17:34That woman's capable of anything.
17:35Pat, she's got kids of her own.
17:37She might have a drink problem, but that don't make her a monster.
17:40I don't suppose Phil knows.
17:41It's got nothing to do with him.
17:43Look, I know what I'm doing.
17:45All right, Kathy.
17:46Just warning you, be careful.
18:02Oh, there you go, fellas.
18:04That's 5.70, please.
18:06I don't believe this.
18:07I've left me wallet back at the house.
18:09Is there any chance you could cover this round, lads?
18:11Thanks.
18:12Cheers, Huey.
18:13Oh, you are.
18:14Oh, so where's the happy couple?
18:16Gone out for lunch.
18:17It's going to be so strange for all of us, isn't it?
18:19I mean, Irene being my step-mum.
18:21Yeah, and Terry, my stepdad.
18:23Don't look so worried.
18:24He ain't all bad, you know.
18:25He's just got a bit of a temper.
18:27He's got a bit of a temper.
18:29Don't look so worried.
18:30He ain't all bad, you know.
18:31Yeah, well, at least some good comes out of all of this.
18:33We'll be stepsisters and I get to be Courtney's aunt.
18:35Which means that you automatically qualify
18:37for extra babysitting duties.
18:41All right, Phil?
18:42Hi, Nudge.
18:43What are you up to?
18:44Just fencing a bit of peace and quiet, that's all.
18:45All right, I'll leave you to it, Phil.
18:46No, no, no.
18:47Take a seat.
18:50Have you ever had one of those days
18:51when you feel like you just take on the world?
18:53Well, not lately, no.
18:55It doesn't matter what happens,
18:56somehow you know everything's going to be OK.
18:58Are you on drugs or what?
18:59No, I'm just happy.
19:01That's nice of you.
19:02I mean, things aren't ever perfect,
19:04but there's always something to give you hope.
19:06You reckon?
19:07Well, you should know. You've got Ben.
19:08I don't follow.
19:09Well, the bond you have with your kids is something precious.
19:12No one can ever take that away from you.
19:14There you are. I've been looking all over for you.
19:16Are you coming to see my flat?
19:17Yeah, of course.
19:18Here.
19:20Have you seen that?
19:23I don't know.
19:24What's that?
19:25It's Debbie's rosebush.
19:26Looks like windrock to me.
19:28Come again?
19:29It's when the wind tears the roots away.
19:32Look.
19:33Is that bad?
19:35It's an omen.
19:36Mark my words.
19:42There you go, Pat.
19:44What?
19:45Made you a nice brew.
19:47Oh, I was enjoying that, Kip.
19:49Good for you.
19:50You need all the rest you can get.
19:52Where's your father?
19:53I left him over the Vic.
19:54I just popped over to make sure you were OK.
19:56I was.
19:58Shouldn't that foot be slightly elevated, eh?
20:00Cos that helps the circulation.
20:02Ow, Barry, that flaming hurts.
20:03Sorry.
20:04Will you leave it, please? It was fine as it was.
20:06Don't argue. You need looking after.
20:08And I know what I'm doing.
20:09I've got my first aid certificate as a Boy Scout.
20:11There.
20:13That's better.
20:16It is now.
20:17Now, please stop fussing and get back to the pub.
20:20Right you are.
20:21Oh, I've got a carpenter coming round later on to look at that broken banister rail.
20:23He'd better not be a cowboy.
20:24Relax, Pat. Only the best for you.
20:26I'm assured he's a top-notch chippy.
20:28Oh, yes, I can imagine.
20:29And I'm cooking tea tonight, so you don't need to worry about a thing.
20:32But you can't cook.
20:33I insist. It's my speciality, the bazaar madras.
20:36You'll love it.
20:37So what? Get and make your nose bleed.
20:41They're fast asleep.
20:42You must have worn them out.
20:43Yeah, we took them for a nice ride in the country.
20:45Probably not used to the fresh air.
20:46Well, if there's nothing else, I'm rather busy.
20:48You received my divorce petition?
20:49Yeah.
20:50And?
20:51Well, I haven't given it much thought yet.
20:52Like I said, I'm a busy man.
20:53At least one of us is taking this seriously, Ian.
20:55Oh, believe me, Cindy, I'm taking it seriously.
20:57I mean, what are you going to do when divorce comes through?
20:59You and him are going to get married, are you?
21:01Yes, provided there's no hassle.
21:03Leaving you free to play happy families.
21:05And what's that supposed to mean?
21:07I don't believe in rushing into things.
21:09Unlike yourself.
21:10I'd better go. Nick's waiting in the car.
21:12At the end of the day, Cindy, you can't hide anything from me.
21:14So there's no point in lying.
21:16I know you too well.
21:18I think you're going to be really happy here, Mrs C.
21:20Oh, I'm glad you like it, Nigel.
21:22It's going to be strange without you staying with us.
21:24Well, at least you'll get your bedroom back to yourself.
21:26And I know you'll appreciate the privacy, Nigel.
21:29You know, especially now,
21:31cos you'll need a bit of space to entertain and whatnot.
21:34How do you mean?
21:35Mrs C, I thought we agreed.
21:37Oh, I won't say another word.
21:38Me lips are sealed.
21:39I think I'll just pop across,
21:41introduce myself properly to me neighbours.
21:43We'll hang on here for you.
21:44Oh, no, no, no, no.
21:46Oh, no, you don't have to do that.
21:48I'm sure Nigel wants to get home,
21:50cos he's got special plans for this evening.
21:53Yeah, well, pull the door to behind you when you leave.
21:57Ta-da!
21:58Nigel, what's going on?
21:59Well, the thing is, I wasn't going to tell you yet,
22:01but there's something you should know.
22:03A secret.
22:04Uh-oh. Why do I get the feeling it's bad news?
22:06It's not. At least I hope it's not.
22:08Go on.
22:09Well, the thing is that, um,
22:11me and Miss Hay and Julie and me,
22:14we've become quite good friends.
22:16I've noticed.
22:18We're actually very close friends.
22:20You mean she's your girlfriend?
22:22Well...
22:23Nigel, that's brilliant!
22:24It is.
22:25I think she's great.
22:26Yeah, so do I.
22:28But, um, what about Debbie?
22:31I reckon Mum would be really pleased.
22:34Ian didn't look well.
22:36He always looks like that,
22:37comes with being a sad git with no life.
22:39He's not as tough as he pretends, you know.
22:41Don't tell me he got you with the old sympathy trick.
22:43No, of course not.
22:44It's the kids I'm worried about.
22:46They're the ones who suffer if he gets ill.
22:48Could be to our advantage.
22:49A few cracks starting to show.
22:51How do you mean?
22:52Won't take much to tip him over the edge.
22:54Just keep applying the pressure and he'll soon give way.
22:57Can you imagine?
22:58He's gonna get the shock of his miserable life
23:00when he finds out about the baby.
23:09What time is it?
23:10Nearly seven.
23:11Well, I must have dozed off.
23:12Well, I expect she needed a sleep.
23:14I'm glad you got back before I left.
23:16I'm sorry about before.
23:17Oh, forget it.
23:18I'm just not very used to accepting help.
23:21Doesn't happen that often, you see.
23:23I used to find myself being the shoulder for everyone else to cry on.
23:26Yeah.
23:27Nice to kid yourself you wanted, I suppose.
23:29Trouble is, some people never know where to stop taking.
23:32Do you think we'll ever learn?
23:34Probably not.
23:35Old habits die hard.
23:36Things are gonna change for good this time.
23:38Oh, you said that before.
23:39I've never meant it before.
23:40All I care about is getting my kids back.
23:43I think I'd better be making a move.
23:45Thanks for everything.
23:46Wait.
23:47If you really promise to stay off the booze, you can stay here.
23:50What?
23:51I'll just throw you back on your feet.
23:53You've got to swear to me, Lorna.
23:54I can't stay.
23:55Why not?
23:56I'd just end up driving you mad.
23:58No.
24:01Hello?
24:03Ian?
24:04Just try to calm down, will you?
24:07Right, I'll be over straight away.
24:09I'll be over straight away, all right?
24:10You all right?
24:11Ian, he's in a right mess.
24:13Can I do anything to help?
24:14No, I think he just needs his mum.
24:17Sons do, don't they?
24:18I won't be long.
24:20Whee!
24:23All right, Nigel.
24:25Hail the conquering hero.
24:27On the house.
24:28Oh, cheers.
24:29What's going on?
24:30That's exactly what we want to know.
24:31I'm over the moon for you, Nigel.
24:33For you and Julie.
24:35Thanks.
24:36So come on then, tell us what happened.
24:37Yeah, come on.
24:38There's nothing to tell.
24:39What, so you sat up all night talking about the weather?
24:41Give me a break.
24:42Oh, come on.
24:43I'm saying nothing, end of story.
24:44Never mind, we tried, didn't we?
24:47Everyone knows, it's so humiliating.
24:49We're just happy for you, Nigel.
24:50It took you long enough, but you got there in the end.
24:52I feel all right, Brad.
24:55I don't know how much more of this I can take.
24:57Well, drinking's certainly not going to help, is it?
24:59You've got to be strong, Ian, for the kid's sake.
25:01What's the point?
25:02She always manages to get her one up on me, no matter how hard I try.
25:04That's not true.
25:05Yes, it is.
25:06She had me shot, she stole my kids,
25:08and now this, she's saying I'm unfit to be her father.
25:11I mean, what am I going to do if people believe her?
25:37Come on.
25:46Go on, drink this coffee.
25:50How could she say all these things?
25:52I mean, my kids mean more to me than anything.
25:54I know, and everyone's on your side.
25:57Even the welfare officer says the children should stay with you.
26:00It's not enough, though, is it?
26:02She's their mum, how can I compete with that?
26:04I don't know what else you expect me to do.
26:05Oh, sorry, I'm being a burden to you, am I?
26:06I never said that.
26:08Well, you've got to realise,
26:09all the sympathy in the world won't help you keep your kids.
26:11You have to go on fighting.
26:14It's easy for you to say. I'm in this on my own.
26:16Oh, and you think I don't understand what that's like?
26:18I spend more time than I care to remember struggling on my own.
26:21At least you've got people who listen to you.
26:22You don't know the half of it, Ian.
26:24Mum, who have I got?
26:25You're so flaming wrapped up in yourself,
26:27you never first thought that someone else might have problems, do you?
26:29That is not true.
26:30Yes, it is.
26:32I'm going to bed.
26:33Yeah, go on.
26:34You run off the minute things aren't going your way.
27:01You run off the minute things aren't going your way.