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00:00I'll see you next time.
00:30Mum, have you seen Courtney's jumper, the little green one?
00:32No, have you looked in the ironing pile?
00:34Yeah.
00:35Well, I'm surprised we've grinded anything with a mess you need this lounging.
00:39There you go.
00:40Oh, ta.
00:41I'm going to run a bath.
00:42Yeah, well, you're going to have some breakfast. I was just about to get cracking.
00:45Don't bother making me anything. I'm not hungry.
00:46Now, look, you haven't eaten properly in days. You need your strength.
00:50Mum, Courtney's grizzling. I think she needs feeding.
00:52Well, you know where the bottles are.
00:53I'm trying to get her dressed as kind of 20 things at once.
00:55Well, now you know how it feels, don't you, Grant?
00:57Now, I promised Jessie we'd take her to see the lights on Regent Street.
01:01So if we leave before six, we'll have plenty of time to take them to some of the other sites on the way.
01:04Yeah, sounds great.
01:05I'll see you later, then.
01:07Would anybody thought Panto was you'll see?
01:09Well, it isn't.
01:10No, I'd kill joy.
01:11What's wrong with a bit of good old-fashioned family entertainment?
01:13Well, nothing, if you've got a family.
01:17Now, you've got my mobile number in case of emergencies, haven't you?
01:19I'll be back as soon as I can.
01:20Oh, Stephen's school's given him the afternoon off, so pick him up at half past twelve, yeah?
01:23Don't worry, everything will be fine.
01:25I'm not worried.
01:26I'll get it.
01:27Now, your mum's coming to see you this afternoon, so you all behave yourselves, all right?
01:31And Stephen, stay in the playground till Mary picks you up, okay?
01:35All right?
01:36No, Mum.
01:37What round the catalogue you wanted for the T-O-Y-S?
01:39Oh, right, I'll have a look at that when I get home.
01:41You are going to be here for this visit, aren't you?
01:43I don't think so.
01:44Yeah, you're not going to leave her alone with the kids.
01:46I'll be here.
01:47Are you sure about this?
01:49Mum, I've got a VAT meeting.
01:50It's really important.
01:51Yeah, and so is this visit.
01:52You should be here.
01:53It'll be fine.
01:55Well, maybe if I pop back later, I'll make sure everything's all right.
01:57No, Mum, Cindy wouldn't dare try anything.
01:59There's too much at stake here.
02:00You've never stopped her before.
02:01She's up against the Crown Court this time.
02:02There is no way she's going to step out of line.
02:04Not even Cindy's.
02:05That's stupid.
02:06Well, what if I just pop me in for the five minutes?
02:07No.
02:08All right.
02:09Just hope you know what you're doing.
02:10How long have you been up?
02:18Ages.
02:19I couldn't sleep.
02:20It's going to be fine.
02:22Every time I close my eyes, all I can see are the kids' faces.
02:26What if I lose them?
02:28You're not going to lose them.
02:30Yeah, but if the jury thinks I'm lying and decides I'm guilty...
02:32They won't, because you're getting the best defence money can buy.
02:38I bet Ian's loving this.
02:39Any chance to see me suffer?
02:41Forget Ian and his pathetic attempts to scare you.
02:44Yeah, but you don't know him.
02:46He can't stand to lose.
02:47Neither can I.
02:48And I never do.
02:52I thought your interview wasn't until this afternoon.
02:54I just want to make sure I'm organised.
02:56Oh, you're right, pigs here with that.
02:57I can't help it.
02:58They shouldn't make shirts so awkward to iron.
03:00Come here, let me do it this way.
03:01You're rather looking like a scarecrow.
03:03She is.
03:04I like this when it comes to this domestic stuff.
03:06I mean, let's face it, women are better at everything these days.
03:10Right, I'm off to school.
03:11Good luck.
03:12Cheers.
03:12And see you later, Mum.
03:13Bye, love.
03:16I got onto the landlord yesterday.
03:17What for?
03:18That smell, it's unbearable.
03:20For all we know, there could be a corpse rotting under those floorboards.
03:23Well, maybe we should get out for some fresh air.
03:25My interview will be over around six.
03:27I could treat you to a night at the pictures, if you like.
03:29I thought you were skint.
03:31I got a lucky tip on a horse yesterday.
03:33I'm quids in.
03:35Necklace.
03:35We've got a date.
03:37Thanks, Mum.
03:39All right?
03:40Hello.
03:41A couple of rounds of toast, mug of coffee, please.
03:43Oh, go on, I'll bring it over.
03:44Cheers.
03:45I'm not disturbing you, am I?
03:47No.
03:48Oh, I thought I might have a browse around the market today.
03:51Get my Christmas shopping done.
03:53At least I won't have to worry about what I'm going to buy your mum this year.
03:56Well, did you ever?
03:57Yeah, as a matter of fact.
03:58Sorry, it's just going to take a bit of getting used to.
04:00Welcome to the real world.
04:02Don't patronise me.
04:03Ditto.
04:04I'll show you the real world.
04:05Why don't you come over to the refuge sometime?
04:07I might just do that.
04:09And I promise I'll keep this shut around your parishioners.
04:14No more free advice.
04:15That's my job.
04:16There you go.
04:17Oh, cheers.
04:18You still going for a drink over the bit tonight?
04:20Absolutely.
04:21What about you, Alex?
04:22Probably, yeah.
04:23Great.
04:24How much are you?
04:25Oh, nothing.
04:26Call it a thank you for yesterday's chat.
04:28You really cheered me up.
04:29Anytime.
04:31I think I'd better be going.
04:32We'll see you later.
04:33Oh, see ya.
04:35Is he okay?
04:36Well, someone used to dishing out advice.
04:38He's always found it hard to be on the receiving end.
04:42Want to buy a raffle ticket?
04:44What's it for?
04:45East London Dog Rescue.
04:46No, thanks.
04:47Oh, please.
04:48Think of all those poor unwanted dogs and puppies.
04:50Homeless and unloved.
04:52How many tickets have you shifted?
04:54None.
04:55It's not my fault people around here are too mean to give a couple of pens for a good cause.
04:58You need to improve your sales technique.
05:00There's nothing wrong with it.
05:01Oh, get real.
05:02You can sell water in the desert.
05:08Right.
05:09Well, forget it, then.
05:1130 years I've been in this game.
05:13I don't have to listen to some snotty-nosed kid talking to me like I was stupid.
05:17You shouldn't lose your cool, Dan.
05:18It's not good for business.
05:19Don't lecture me.
05:20All I'm saying is that if you could leave it, right?
05:27Is this about time?
05:28No, mate.
05:29Come here.
05:31Just wondering if your other still stands about in the car.
05:34Yeah, yeah.
05:35Yeah, of course.
05:36There's a spare set, all right?
05:37It'll be out on the forecourt at four.
05:38It's a blue sort of.
05:40Cheers, Barry.
05:41See you later, all right?
05:42Cheers, Roy.
05:46Well, it's no big deal.
05:48I'm just letting them use one of the cars that's waiting to be reconditioned.
05:50We can't afford to do anyone any favours.
05:53Where's your Christmas spirit, mate?
05:54Thanks to your business, Ackerman, we can't afford Christmas spirit!
06:00Dan?
06:02Are you OK?
06:04Yeah, I'm fine.
06:05No, you're not.
06:05Sit down.
06:06Come on.
06:07Oh, God.
06:08Hey.
06:10It's all right.
06:10It's a touch of vintage yesterday.
06:11I'm going to phone the block.
06:12No, no, Barry.
06:13At least let me get back.
06:14No, absolutely not.
06:15I told you.
06:16I told you I'm fine.
06:21I want you to invite Cathy over for Christmas Day.
06:25It's not too much to ask just for one day of the year.
06:28Well, I don't think now's a good time to ask.
06:30She's got a lot on the plate with Ian and Cindy.
06:32But she's got Ben to consider.
06:34He should be with his family at Christmas.
06:36Well, why don't you invite her?
06:37Because I'm sick of having to play the go-between.
06:40Well, you should try taking your own advice.
06:42What's that supposed to mean?
06:43You and George.
06:45Well, that's different.
06:46Is it?
06:47All I want is for us to be together.
06:50Like a proper family.
06:51All right, Simon?
06:58Hi, Abby.
07:00You look...
07:00Yeah, right mess.
07:01I know.
07:01No, I was going to say you look really well.
07:04Despite everything.
07:05Thanks.
07:06I'm really sorry about what happens.
07:08Everyone's really gutted for you.
07:10Yeah, what are things we owe?
07:12Oh, you know.
07:13And Tony, all right?
07:15I wouldn't know.
07:16What?
07:17I've moved out.
07:18We haven't seen each other anymore.
07:19You seem to be getting on really well.
07:21Yeah, well, it's a bit of a long story, but I think it's for the best.
07:24You've got to move on, haven't you?
07:27So, uh, you owed anything from Tiff?
07:28Well, Grant called and said she can have visitors now,
07:30so I'm going to pop over there later and catch up on the gossip.
07:32All right, well, give him my love, yeah?
07:33Yeah, cool.
07:33So I'll see you later.
07:34Take care.
07:34Hello, stranger.
07:42Ah, just on my way to see you.
07:43I thought we'd grab a quick coffee.
07:45Sorry, love, I haven't got time.
07:45I'll start my shift in the Laundrette in a minute.
07:47You're the one who always moans about us not seeing each other
07:49from one minute to the next.
07:50Yeah, well, who's thought that?
07:52Oh, all mine, I suppose.
07:53No, no, I didn't mean that.
07:54Do you think I enjoy working every hour that God sends?
07:56Having a grovel and scrape about for business
07:58while you're skivving in the local cafe in Laundrette?
08:01What do you expect me to do?
08:02Sit back while you work round the clock?
08:04Come on, we're in this together, Roy.
08:14You all right?
08:16Hiya.
08:17Uh, you know Polly.
08:18Hi.
08:19Hi.
08:20Oh, my radio had to see, Dave.
08:22Been looking all over there.
08:23Yeah, Simon asked me to give it to you.
08:25Must have got mixed all his gear.
08:27You can tell him.
08:29On certain force, I don't bother telling him anything.
08:32Thanks, mate.
08:33I'll see you.
08:34Yeah, see you.
08:37You all right?
08:38I suppose I'll have to be, won't I?
08:42All right, Roy?
08:43Yeah, hi, Cathy.
08:44What can I get you?
08:45Oh, coffee to take her up, please.
08:48Australian's seeing Cindy round the square again.
08:50You've seen her?
08:51Yeah, just a minute ago.
08:52Where?
08:53Coming up the first to last.
08:54Oh, they're nervous, that one.
08:55I thought he should be round at Ian's.
08:57I'm sure he's got everything in hand.
08:59Well, it's not Ian I'm worried about right now.
09:03Hello, my darlings.
09:05Mummy!
09:06Are you pleased to see Mummy?
09:07Mummy!
09:08What do you think I've got for you?
09:10Oh, look.
09:12Yeah!
09:13So, where's Ian?
09:14He's at a meeting too important to miss.
09:16Isn't he always?
09:17Can I get you a coffee or something?
09:19No, thanks.
09:20Sorry, I can't remember your name.
09:22Mary.
09:22Oh, yeah.
09:23I'll try and remember.
09:24Come on, then.
09:25Let's get you changed.
09:26I don't know who dressed you today.
09:27But you look a right mess.
09:28Come on.
09:30Oh, Bea, they're gorgeous.
09:31You shouldn't have bothered.
09:33But I'm glad you did.
09:34So, did you get me a card?
09:35Yeah, it was lovely, thanks.
09:36Listen, I'm sorry I weren't there for you at the funeral and everything.
09:40It's all right.
09:41I know you were thinking about us.
09:43So, where's Ricky?
09:45Coping.
09:46We're both getting on with it.
09:50I couldn't talk about it at first.
09:51I just felt...
09:53I don't know how I felt.
09:56Alex has been really kind since her friend.
09:58Even Grant tried his best.
09:59Yeah, well, I think you've been really brave.
10:01I don't feel like it.
10:03It helps with everyone being so lovely, though.
10:06See, Simon and all this morning, he was really sweet.
10:09I've shown about him and Tony splitting up, innit?
10:11Have they?
10:12Didn't you know?
10:13No, I've been cooped up in this place for so long.
10:15I feel like I've been on another planet.
10:17So, did he say why?
10:18I don't think he wanted to talk about it.
10:20I hope he's all right.
10:21Will you just worry about getting yourself better?
10:23Yeah.
10:24I don't know if I missed you.
10:26Yeah, I missed you and all.
10:27And Courtney, where is she?
10:29She's next door.
10:29It's been driving me mad.
10:30Not being able to see her.
10:31I'm sorry, Bea.
10:36It's all right.
10:36I'm just going to have to start getting used to it.
10:39Listen, but...
10:40No, you're first.
10:42No.
10:43Danny.
10:44Look, I'm sorry, George.
10:51I can't apologise for what I am.
10:53And I can't live with you.
10:55But I can't live without you neither.
10:58I've missed you too much.
10:59Really?
11:01So what happens now?
11:02Well, you know how I feel about you.
11:05Something Sal said made me realise.
11:08I don't want to lose you.
11:09So, let's work things through step by step, eh?
11:13So, what about this weekend?
11:15A trip away?
11:16Yeah.
11:17I'd like that.
11:18I'll book two rooms somewhere.
11:20Two?
11:22As you say, Peggy.
11:24Step by step.
11:27Same again, mate?
11:28No, thanks, mate.
11:29I've got to get back.
11:31Connor?
11:32Ah, that's very kind.
11:33You've got to have a pint.
11:33Fine.
11:35Gents, can I interest you in a raffle ticket for the dog rescue?
11:37Yeah, I'll take three, Robbie.
11:40Oh, brilliant.
11:41I'll give them to Jessie.
11:42A big buzz for her if she wins.
11:43No, that's all right.
11:44I'll get her a ticket.
11:45Why don't you both buy some?
11:47What?
11:47We're back again.
11:48I hope you're not hassling my punters.
11:52I'll have a book, please, Robbie.
11:54Oh, a nice one.
11:57There you go.
11:59Stay lucky.
12:00Cheers.
12:01Any joey job vacancies?
12:03What, in this excuse for a painting?
12:04Well, there must be plenty of seasonal stuff.
12:06You know, that supermarket on the high street's crying out for part-time staff.
12:09Yeah, well, I think my talents deserve more than manning the checkouts of stock and sales.
12:12Thank you very much.
12:15All right?
12:16Hiya.
12:16Oh, how did any luck selling the tickets?
12:18Not much.
12:19You've got to be more aggressive.
12:21I'm selling raffle tickets, not stocks and shares.
12:23Selling is selling.
12:25I'd like to see you try.
12:26You two should team up.
12:27I've got better things to do than my time to sell poxy raffle tickets.
12:30It's not poxy.
12:31Rescue's a good cause.
12:32Yeah, well, I reckon that's all-mouth anyway.
12:36Oh, yeah?
12:37I bet you I can ship the book of your tickets by six o'clock.
12:41No chance.
12:43Watch in there.
12:45Are you feeling lucky?
12:46What?
12:47Just 50 pence a ticket.
12:50And not only do you get the chance to win a luxury hamper stuffed with luxury goods,
12:54but you get to enjoy Christmas, content in the knowledge that you've done your bit for charity.
12:57Oh, is that a fact?
12:58Well, just think of all those poor unloved puppies forgotten after Christmas Day.
13:02This is their ticket to a better life.
13:04Well, save the sub-story.
13:05Go on, we'll take four.
13:06Thank you very much.
13:07Merry Christmas to you.
13:08And Robbie, when it's the master in action.
13:10Good luck.
13:14Oh, thanks, sir.
13:16What are you up to today?
13:16The nurse call?
13:17I've got a study period this afternoon.
13:19I'm going to the refuge later, though.
13:20One of the volunteers has rung in sick.
13:22Alex was desperate, so I'll offer it.
13:23Yeah, you and me both.
13:24I volunteered for Christmas Day.
13:26Oh, yeah, Alex said you were helping out.
13:27Nice one, aren't you, Kat?
13:28I'm looking forward to it.
13:29Yeah, I think I might put myself scarce at ours, though.
13:31The mood Tony's in a day won't be very festive.
13:33Oh, problems.
13:34Aren't there always?
13:38Oh, don't do that, darling.
13:39You'll break it.
13:39Come on.
13:41So, you seem quite at home.
13:43Yeah, I like it.
13:44Been nannying for long?
13:45No, this is my first time, though I used to look after my cousins a lot at home.
13:49So you're not exactly qualified, then.
13:51Is that a problem?
13:52Well, I'll just have to trust Ian's judgment, won't I?
13:55You needn't worry.
13:56Yes, well, I do.
13:57I'd like to know who's looking after my kids when Ian's not around.
13:59You can't be sure these days, can you?
14:01Absolutely.
14:02There's all kinds of weirdos just waiting to snatch the kids away.
14:05I noticed Peter's got a nasty graze on his arm.
14:08Yeah, he fell over yesterday, but he's OK.
14:09Yeah, and I think he should have a plaster on it.
14:11Ian used to keep some somewhere around here.
14:13Not anymore.
14:14They're in the bathroom.
14:15I'll go get them.
14:23Chin up.
14:24So it's hardly scoop of the decade, but the old folks crisp and sneeze up.
14:27It's always good for a laugh.
14:28Oh, I can't wait.
14:30What's your family doing for the festive break?
14:32I don't know.
14:32I don't care.
14:33What about you?
14:34Provided I'm not living on the streets this time next week.
14:37Well, I didn't realise things were that bad.
14:38No, they're not.
14:39They're worse.
14:40Well, I wish I could help, but we're bursting at the seams at our place.
14:42I don't know.
14:43I won't drop in here.
14:44Didn't he say anything?
14:45Well, just thanks.
14:47He's got a nerve.
14:48How do you mean?
14:49Well, him and Polly.
14:51Well, I mean, mate, they work together.
14:53And the rest.
14:54You don't care about anyone's feelings just as long as he gets what he wants.
14:57Look, are you sure that this is what you want?
14:59The split, I mean.
15:01Yeah.
15:02I've never been more sure about anything.
15:07Oops.
15:07Fish fingers.
15:08Is there a problem?
15:10Stephen doesn't like them.
15:11He likes them when I cook them for him.
15:13Actually, I prefer if they had more fresh vegetables.
15:15Is that before or after the sweets?
15:18Lucy's looking a bit pale.
15:19Are they getting out very much?
15:20I take them to the playground every day.
15:22Well, that's something, I suppose.
15:24Well, I'd better be going.
15:26Aren't you going to wait till Ian gets back?
15:28No, it wasn't Ian I came to see.
15:30But I expect we'll be seeing a lot more of each other.
15:32As if you're still around.
15:33Don't worry.
15:33I will be.
15:39We are not talking your ordinary luxury hampery, ladies and gentlemen.
15:43Oh, no.
15:44This will keep the average family fed well into the New Year.
15:47He's had a steady flow of punters for the last half hour.
15:50It's in the blood.
15:51Those poor, neglected dogs which have forgotten when the New Year's just a few days old.
15:58All right, Dad.
15:59Listen, I might be able to fix you up with some work over Christmas and the New Year.
16:02Yeah?
16:03Yeah, Winston's going to Jamaica for a couple of weeks and say he needs someone to cover when he's still always away.
16:07Go on.
16:07Well, I don't really pay you very much, but maybe you could come to some sort of agreement on a commission.
16:12Yeah, tell him we should talk.
16:13Madam, you look like an animal lover.
16:16I'm sure I can just do invite a reference to the dog rescue.
16:19Everything with your money goes to help...
16:21I reckon Simon still cares for Tony.
16:23You're going soft, do I?
16:24How do you mean?
16:25Well, since when have you been bothered about anybody else's love life by your own?
16:28Look, mate, Simon's having a tough time.
16:29I reckon he's got to have someone to talk to.
16:31So, uh, what's so special about Simon, then?
16:34I'd do it for any of my mates.
16:35Oh, and I never knew you cared.
16:37Get off.
16:38Mark, how's it going?
16:40Sanjay says you're having a squad of trouble.
16:42The flaming thing won't start.
16:43I wonder if I take a look?
16:45Leave my guest.
16:46So what are we going to do now, eh?
16:49We're going to have to go by public transport, aren't we?
16:51Jesse was really looking forward to going in the car.
16:54You turned it over for me.
17:00Yeah, well...
17:01I think it's the electrics.
17:03I could fix it for you.
17:05I'm going to need some equipment.
17:06It'll take me five minutes.
17:08Worth a try, isn't it, Mum?
17:09I'll see if Phil will lend me the gear.
17:11Be ashamed to let Jesse down.
17:14Be okay.
17:19Well, Mum, what are you doing here?
17:20Where are the kids?
17:21Relax, they're having a nap.
17:23Oh, I haven't had to concentrate on anything today.
17:26Yeah, I know the feeling.
17:28Still, at least we know everything's okay.
17:30You look exhausted, love.
17:32Oh, I've had better days.
17:34So how was Cindy, her usual charming self?
17:36Not exactly.
17:37Surprise, surprise.
17:38I'll stick with the kettle on.
17:39Oh.
17:40I'd better get going.
17:40I just want to see how you were.
17:41Oh, thanks, Mum.
17:42I really appreciate it.
17:43Right.
17:44I'll see my cell phone.
17:45Yeah.
17:52Oh, believe it.
17:54Fantastic.
17:54Should be fine now.
17:55Cheers, Connor.
17:57I'd better go and get Jesse for Mum,
17:58so we can make a move now.
17:58Hey, I reckon you should give Connor my ticket.
18:01You what?
18:01Well, he's earned it, isn't he?
18:04Did you want it?
18:05Is that all right with you, Sanjay?
18:06Yeah, definitely.
18:06Great.
18:10Cheers.
18:11Yes, mate.
18:12Two pints of lardy.
18:13You all right?
18:14Well, it might be.
18:15If you've got any suggestions,
18:16I know I can cheer misery, Garts, that.
18:18Oh, they're neither heads banging together
18:19or they do is whinge about each other.
18:21I thought Simon was sorted with that, Chris, boy.
18:23I don't know what's going on,
18:24but it ain't over till it's over,
18:26if you know what I mean.
18:27Do you reckon there's a chance
18:27they could still sort things out?
18:29Who knows?
18:30Guess you'd at least call a truce, though,
18:31give us all some peace, eh?
18:33Might just need help in hand, though.
18:35Why?
18:35You got a plan?
18:37What can I get you?
18:38A large scotch, no ice, please.
18:40Peggy, a bell?
18:41She'll be down later.
18:42Want me to give her a shout?
18:43It's OK.
18:43She's expecting me anyway.
18:44Oh, so you've spoken?
18:46Yeah, we're going away for the weekend,
18:47see if we can line out a few things.
18:49What made you change your mind?
18:50Well, sometimes you have to make compromises
18:52to hold on to what you really want.
18:53We'll see what happens.
18:54But why shouldn't they be entitled to somewhere to live
18:57once they've done their time?
18:58Look, I don't have a problem with that,
19:00as long as it's not round here.
19:01Where do you expect them to go?
19:02Well, it's not my problem, is it?
19:04I can't believe I'm hearing this.
19:05Don't people deserve a chance to make a new style?
19:08Yeah, but imagine the kind of lowlife it'll attract.
19:10Yeah, we don't need the likes of them and their mates
19:12moving in round there and lowering the tone of the area.
19:14Does your dad ever give up trying to put the world to rights?
19:18To be honest, these soapboxes hums in handy from time to time.
19:21At least it stops me getting it in the neck.
19:27Um, Tommy made a move, thank you.
19:28Sorry.
19:30Oh, right, got to go.
19:31I thought you both had the night off.
19:32We do.
19:33Well, what's the rush?
19:34You haven't even finished your drinks yet?
19:35See ya.
19:36Ready, Polly?
19:38Just a sec.
19:39Where you going?
19:41We've all got this burning urge for a curry.
19:43Sorry.
19:44Okay, lads.
19:47I think they're trying to tell us something.
19:49I can smell a set-up, that's for sure.
19:51Then will you talk to me?
19:54Yeah, but not here.
19:57Look, your dad's got his reasons, you know.
19:59Yeah, but marriage isn't something you should just get up and walk away from,
20:02cos things ain't working out.
20:03Well, believe me, it's not that straightforward.
20:05For better, for worse, it's all part of the deal.
20:07Yeah, but I don't mean you have to be a martyr or a victim.
20:10Well, what are you saying?
20:11Well, why should anyone have to suffer stuck in a loveless marriage?
20:14Surely it's more important to be happy.
20:16Well, I'm not saying it isn't.
20:16Look, no offence.
20:18But how could you possibly understand?
20:19You ain't been there.
20:21Oh, I speak to people every day I have.
20:23Well, it's not the same.
20:24Take it from me.
20:26Do you want a drink?
20:28Okay, yeah, coffee will do.
20:30So, um, how have you been?
20:32All right.
20:34Seem to have been out a bit lately.
20:36There's no law against it, is there?
20:37Just saying.
20:40Look, Tony, let's be honest.
20:42This has been a long time coming.
20:44You've got to admit that.
20:45I'm not sure I do.
20:46Well, if we'd been okay, you wouldn't have wanted to go off and sleep with other people.
20:50They were mistakes.
20:51I don't think they were.
20:53Once is a mistake, twice is an insult.
20:57All I asked for was a bit of commitment.
20:59To show you love me.
21:01That's all.
21:03But you couldn't.
21:05What's done is done.
21:06I've just got to get on with it.
21:07Oh, like you are, you mean?
21:09Yeah, like I am.
21:10It's funny how you can swap me for this Chris overnight, isn't it?
21:13Shows just how committed you were.
21:15I'm just following your example.
21:16So this is what it's all about, is it?
21:19You're using Chris, show me how it feels.
21:21It might have started out like that, but it ain't anymore.
21:24Have you slept with him?
21:25I don't think that's any of your business.
21:26Oh, I take that as a yes then, shall I?
21:27Look, stop this.
21:28I don't want to get into a fight.
21:30You've done enough of that to last a lifetime.
21:32Oh, I get it.
21:33I get dumped for sleeping with someone and you go walking off with the first person you meet
21:37as if us never happened.
21:39Hey, but that's okay, because my feelings obviously didn't mean anything to you.
21:42Remember Blackpool?
21:44It ain't that long ago.
21:46Why would I risk ruining everything with my sister just so I could be with you?
21:50You can't tell me I never cared.
21:53This ain't anyone's fault, us breaking up.
21:57It's been over for a while, but we just didn't face up to it.
22:00I think you're wrong.
22:01Tony, just admit it to yourself.
22:04Just ignore it, okay?
22:06Well, I will you come back.
22:16Get down, you stupid dog.
22:18Look, I'm really sorry he just took off when Simon opened the door.
22:21What did she tell you?
22:23Well, what's going on?
22:25It's like a flaming circus.
22:26What's he got in his mouth?
22:29Oh, it stinks.
22:31Oh, what is it?
22:32That's the cheese I bought at the deli.
22:34And it's wrapped up in my missing notes.
22:36Know anything about this?
22:37You accusing me?
22:38Well, who else would it have been?
22:40Don't give me that.
22:40You probably left it lying around.
22:42Mice could have had it away.
22:44It'd be your fault if there's alls of them around here by this time next week.
22:47Sure enough, like a light.
22:49Seen those kids tonight really swept back to my days as a nipper.
22:53Yeah.
22:54There you go.
22:55Cheers.
22:56I know what you mean.
22:57Nothing to worry about but what flavour of ice cream you're going to go for at the end of it.
23:00You don't think past tomorrow when you're that age.
23:03Best way to be, innit?
23:03I think I owe you an apology.
23:07What for?
23:08For being such a miserable git.
23:10It's nothing personal.
23:11It's just tough Ruth not being around.
23:12Oh, yeah, forget it.
23:14Any man would feel down without that ray of sunshine to come home to?
23:16You're a lucky fella.
23:20Hello?
23:22Ruth!
23:24Yeah, you are fine.
23:26What about you?
23:30I'm sorry.
23:32I'm really sore to hear that, darling.
23:36Here, look.
23:36Get yourself some sleep.
23:37You sound knackered.
23:39I'll talk to you in the morning, OK?
23:41Take care, love.
23:42Bye.
23:42Everything OK?
23:49Ruth's dad's taking a turn for the worse.
23:52Looks like she might have to spend the rest of Christmas in Scotland.
23:56Hey, cheer up.
23:56Doesn't mean you still can't enjoy yourself.
23:58I had a good time tonight, didn't I?
24:01Look, it's just one Christmas.
24:03There'll be plenty more you can spend together.
24:04Yeah, I know.
24:06But every Christmas with Ruth is special.
24:07What's wrong, Mark?
24:12Your mum said you found some pills in a drawer.
24:15I was looking for a pen.
24:17I'm sorry.
24:18I wasn't snooping.
24:19Yeah, what about the pills?
24:21They're mine.
24:23If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine.
24:24No, it's all right.
24:26Everyone knows about it anyway.
24:28I'm HIV.
24:31I have been for a long time.
24:32I think I left my phone here.
24:39Stay with you, Arlene.
24:42Time, ladies and gentlemen, please!
24:46Hi.
24:47Hello, Phil.
24:48Where's Ben?
24:49He's at home.
24:50Sarah's babysitting.
24:51All right.
24:52Mum wants to know if you want to spend Christmas to stay here with us.
24:56Well, the thing is, I've made other plans.
24:58What plans?
24:59I volunteered to help Pat at the refuge.
25:02You're having me on?
25:04No.
25:05I wasn't going to put my life on hold until you finally came to a decision.
25:08And what about Ben?
25:10Pat's going to have him for the afternoon.
25:11Pat?
25:12She's not even fair, but you should both be here and make it special for Ben.
25:16It will be special for him.
25:17I'll see to that.
25:18Look, I know you're worried about Ian and the kids, but Ben's just as important, you know.
25:21Don't you dare come the responsible father bit with me.
25:23I have always got Ben's best interest at heart.
25:25So spending Christmas Day with a bunch of wasters instead of being with your sons in his best interest, is it?
25:29Oh, that's enough.
25:30I ain't got to listen to this.
25:31Look, I don't want to argue with you.
25:32I just think we should be together as a family.
25:34For Ben's sake, it's important.
25:36Family?
25:37You don't even know the meaning of the word.
25:39It's a shame you didn't realise how important family was six months ago.
25:44So, it's true.
25:45What?
25:47George is taking Peggy away for the weekend.
25:49Look at her.
25:49What do you think?
25:51Peace at last.
25:52Thank you, George.
25:58Here you go.
25:59Got where you came from.
26:01The kids are really fun to Mary, aren't they?
26:03She's good with them.
26:05You know, I was thinking, when I get the kids back, I'd really like to keep her on.
26:08I think it's important to have continuity of care at that age, don't you?
26:11You know, I feel sorry for you.
26:13You don't stand a chance in Crown Court and you still delude yourself.
26:16Don't worry, Ian.
26:17It's not over yet.
26:18Not by a long shot.
26:19Just go, will you?
26:22You've got a nerve, haven't you?
26:34I mean, what is it with you, Cindy?
26:35What'd you come back for?
26:36You've been here once a day already to see the kids, so why are you handing my son?
26:39Excuse me, please.
26:40I'm in a hurry.
26:40You've got no idea of the grief you've caused, have you?
26:43And shall I tell you why?
26:44Because being malicious comes natural to you.
26:47You are a cheating, scheming little cow.
26:50Look, this isn't the time or the place.
26:51Yeah, well, you might have got away with it last time, but your number's up.
26:53I don't know what you're hoping to achieve by this.
26:55What the hell is going on?
26:56Can I tell you something for nothing, shall I?
26:57You could have an army of loverboys and a string of hot-shot lawyers, but it ain't going to help you.
27:01Because you are finished.
27:02Believe me.
27:03I wouldn't count on it.
27:05Mum, just leave it.
27:05It ain't the kids you care about.
27:07You just want to see Ian suffer.
27:08I don't give a toss about Ian.
27:09I just want my children back.
27:11Excuse me.
27:11Come on, Mum.
27:16Come inside.
27:18She's not going to get away with it, Ian.
27:19Not this time.
27:21No way.
27:21Next on Drama, we're back in Albert Square with more classic EastEnders.
27:34We'll see you next time.