Can I get a cup of coffee to go, please, Marie?
You OK?
Yeah, I'm getting there.
Are they any closer to finding out how it happened?
Well, it's...
It's looking like an accident.
You got a busy day?
Yeah, I'm giving evidence at court.
Nice peaceful way to start back at work.
Can't remember the last time I had a peaceful day.
We need to do a job swap.
You take care, yeah?
See you later, Kath.
So I'll get the details over to you later.
Not the nicest bloke, I hear.
Gets physical with his wife. I don't care what he's like.
I just do what I'm told to do.
So what else you doing today?
What's it to you?
Just showing an interest.
Don't.
Martin, I know that you don't like working for me,
but, hey, you're getting paid.
You should be grateful.
Grateful?
Oh, yeah, I'm well grateful.
Look, you're earning tonnes more than you would be selling bananas.
Some things are more important than money.
Like going home to a wife and kids
at the end of a long day selling bananas.
But I wouldn't expect you to understand that.
Taking the kids to school together is one thing,
following me around all day like a wounded puppy is another!
I'm working from home again.
I thought you'd like it if we spent the day together.
What I would like is for you to be honest with your therapist.
Even if you can't be honest with me.
Oh, and...
..I spoke to Denise and I will be starting back at the salon.
Hope this doesn't take all morning.
Well, I'd rather this than have to face all that paperwork on my desk.
Yeah. Kick off's not for a while. Coffee?
Yeah, if you're paying.
How long do you think this bloke's going to get?
Perverting the course of justice? A few years, if that.
She died because of him.
He should be being charged with murder.
OVER SPEAKER: Would all parties please return to court number four?
So this is how you're spending your day off college, yeah?
I just can't stop watching it.
I love getting presents.
It's a shame, really, that we eloped, innit?
Cos we could have done, like, that big wedding list
and had a flat full of stuff.
Yeah, and then paying off the wedding till we're in our 50s.
Babe?
Does it feel like we're married?
What's it supposed to feel like? I dunno.
It just feels like it did before, obviously now we're living here
instead of with Uncle Jack.
You come out with some weird stuff, you know?
We should throw a dinner party.
Why would we do that?
That's what married people do, innit? Married old people, babe.
I want people to take us seriously.
All right. Go on, then.
But don't spend too much, yeah?
Where you going?
To invite people!
By the time it took me to light up and cough my way through a fag,
she'd washed, got her uniform on and put her hair in bunches.
Now, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, Mitch,
I'm just saying, I'm not used to it.
I mean, none of my lot were that quick to get to school.
That's why my Bailey is going to university, babe.
Yeah, by the time she's 12, if she carries on like this!
Hello, in-laws. What's got you so chirpy?
It's called marital bliss, babe,
that's why me and you's always miserable, huh?
What are you doing tomorrow night? Oh, I dunno.
I'll have to consult my personal secretary and check my diary,
but if I do happen to have a spare window, what's occurring?
We're throwing a little dinner party. Oh, fancy.
Count me in, babe, count me in. What time?
I'll ring the fire brigade and make sure they're put on standby!
I can cook!
Yeah, course you can.
The culinary delights come wafting through your gaff, yeah?
Y'know, that classic smell of le beans on la toast.
Don't pay her no mind, all right? See you later, Nigella!
Fancy going halves on a bottle of wine?
Yeah, I do, actually. I'm going to get a really nice bottle of bubbly.
Not the cheap stuff. What, you won the lottery or something?
Nah, I got a little loan.
Karen. What?
It's just to tide me over.
They ain't even asked for payment this month.
Stupid idiots!
Nick, how are you?
SHOUTING
Murdering scum!
You don't get to hide!
People like you make me sick!
That's enough.
Where's the justice? Where's the flaming justice?
Right, give us your phone.
We gotta get a photo of you behind that wheel.
You know what, mate, sometimes we sell a motor
and as soon as they drive off, our hearts sink.
Because it doesn't feel right.
But you... Wow.
Stereotypical car salesmen.
Go on, get a photo, Jay.
Say cheese.
Cheese! Oh, brilliant.
You know, this is a man who's in control,
this is a man who knows where he's going.
Forget the horse power, forget the alloy wheels,
forget the smoothness of the ride. Forget saving the planet.
Forget all of that, because what really matters
when you're buying a car is that it feels right.
Sound fair enough? Go on, then.
I'll take it, for the entertainment value, if nothing else.
Best decision you've ever made.
We'll get the paperwork sorted, get the battery charged
and you're on your way.
Don't kick it in the road. Not in the road.
Look at ya, you look well at home already.
Must be in the blood.
It's good, innit, eh? It's only lunchtime - packed out.
Oh, yeah. I blitzed the local offices
and got the early party bookings.
Very clever. I'll drink to that. Cheers.
Ruby?
What's that?
Compliments of the gentleman at the bar.
Oh, um... Yeah, send it back.
You sure?
Yeah, she's sure.
Flattering.
It's obvious, isn't it? You're sat here with your bloke.
You know you've got a vein in your forehead that twitches
when you're jealous?
I don't get jealous. No?
Hey, sorry, I didn't mean to freak you out,
just thought you looked thirsty.
That's sweet, but I'm with someone.
Really? Oh, I'm sorry.
Look, really, I thought you were her dad. Sorry.
What did you say? All right, take no notice.
What's he talking about? Is he having a laugh or what?
It's really twitching now.
I know they're good for the environment,
but you know I feel weird plugging a car in like a kettle.
This is hooky, innit? You've nicked this, ain't ya?
No. No! I haven't.
So why ain't you happy about us
flogging the most expensive car we've ever had?
What would you say if I said I was going to go legit?
Yeah, you'd laugh, wouldn't ya?
Cos a leopard can't change its spots.
People do change.
We're not talking about people, are we, Jay?
We're talking about me.
Look, I don't know what you get up to and I don't want to know.
But I've been telling you for years, you ain't got nothing to prove.
Where's all this come from?
Callum.
He thinks he can save me from myself.
Just when you think someone knows you, eh?
DOOR BUZZES, OPENS
Right, Mr Cameron.
Today is your lucky day.
CPS say they haven't got enough evidence to prosecute.
Glad you've calmed down.
Complete 180 on how you were earlier.
Am I free to go?
Yes.
Says you're a paralegal.
That'll explain how you managed to talk yourself out of all this
without being charged.
Why would I be charged?
My protest was a strong one, yeah,
but never at any point did I become physical with another person.
You're the one who had your hands on me.
Because you got in the other guy's face.
But there was no violence.
Not on my part, anyway.
Detective, you and I, we both represent justice.
And we both know that that scum won't receive justice today.
Perverting the course of justice ruins lives.
Now, did you look into this case,
or did you just read the stuff the press want you to know? I'm aware of the details.
Ah, so you know that not only did he cause an innocent woman
to spend nine years behind bars,
not only did she die because of the trauma she suffered,
but she had a daughter,
who's grown up with everyone thinking that her mum
was a murderer, and now she's lost her forever.
Now, if the courts won't make people like that pay, others will.
See, that woman you let off the other week, Karen Taylor,
she was laughing about not paying it back.
Is that right, is it?
I'll have to deal with her, then, won't I?
Cos I can't have people like her mugging me off.
Don't look at me like that.
It's gotta be done.
DOOR CLOSES
Only me!
Here, I saw this fall off the fruit stall so I nabbed it for Rooney.
Have you got a key for here? Course I have.
Not sure who I'm going to miss the most, you or him.
Yeah, Tiff ain't so keen.
Says she doesn't like the way he looks at her.
So, it's probably for the best if Chatham and Riley have him.
After all that fuss you made about having him here
and them kicking off!
Go on, then.
He's a creepy little thing, eh, but he's our creepy little thing.
Cheers, Mum.
Here, Tiff invited me to a dinner party tomorrow.
I haven't been to a dinner party in donkey's years,
and even then it was just to hand round drinks.
You ain't ever selling them?
But you love them! I've got bills and stuff now, Mum.
Here.
No, Mum, I'm married.
Yeah, and you're still my son.
Go on.
Take it.
Do you need any more? No.
Thank you.
It's an investment.
When you're back in business as the Sandwich King of East London,
you can buy me a villa in the Costa.
Now, I gotta get back to me stubborn stains.
Ain't we the lucky ones?
How was your peaceful morning?
Yeah, anything but.
It'll be peaceful enough when we're in our coffins, won't it?
Oh, Jack, no, I'm so sorry.
It's OK. No, it's not.
I gotta start engaging mouth and brain at the same time.
Forget it.
Life goes on, don't it?
Cheers!
You all right?
HE SIGHS Yeah.
Thanks.
Where were we? Oh, yeah.
Yeah, well, things have got a lot harder over the past few years.
Y'know, what with gangs and knife crime.
And the minute someone shouts misconduct,
it's investigation after investigation.
Well, the Army weren't exactly a holiday camp.
Your Army career'll hold you in good stead.
D'ya reckon they'll have me? They'd be stupid not to.
I'll put a good word in for you.
That'd be great, Jack.
And Mel...
I know you two were close, I'm really sorry.
What happened was awful.
Thanks.
Most people round here are relieved she's gone.
Oh. I saw you talking to Martin earlier.
Coffee please, Mum.
Thanks, Jack, I really appreciate it.
All right?
Just...watch yourself going forward.
You don't want to ruin your police career before it's begun.
Was he referring to me?
You don't have to rush off, do you? What's the point in me staying?
So you can get in my head, and pretend that you're going to change?
When we both know you're not going to. Go on, then, that's it, walk away. Your funeral, not mine!
What?
I mean, she was so excited.
Honestly, you'd think she was throwing some sort of state banquet.
Aw, I remember the first time I cooked for Mick.
I nearly gave him E Coli.
No, I did! Really? Not good.
All right, stranger?
What have you been up to all day?
Normal boring stuff.
Tomorrow? Yeah, of course.
Are you sure?
Cheers, Lin.
Get one for yourself. If you insist.
No, no. I understand.
Well, give my love to the girls.
Yeah, love you.
How is Stacey? She all right?
Yes.
Mainly because she's managed to leave the toxic men that seem
to gather around her.
There's no need for that, Jean.
Probably not, but I don't care.
Stacey's fine.
She's not going to be the one that dies a lonely old man.
Four bags of smoky bacon for the boys, please, Linda. Of course.
SHE TURNS VACUUM OFF
I want to put this right.
So, put it right.
It's hard enough opening up about the anger
without talking about things I'm not proud of.
That's what therapy is for.
It's the only way you're going to get
the help that you need, Gray.
You're not going to leave me, are you?
Cos I went out last night?
You've not done that before.
I hated it.
No.
I'm never going to leave you.
Oh, look, who's coming out to see us? Daddy Kush!
Hey.
Have you had fun? Yeah! Yeah?
Can I play with the race car? Yeah? You've had fun?
You can play with the race car, of course.
Hey, has he said anything to you about a kid called Nate?
No, why? Just been getting a bit of hassle at nursery, that's all.
What sort of hassle? Has he been hitting him?
There was an incident.
Arthur, come here. Arthur, come here, bud.
Why didn't you tell me about this Nate?
Next time he does something, you hit him back twice as hard, yeah?
You hear me? Good boy.
He has got to learn to stand up for himself now,
before he starts a whole cycle of being trodden on and pushed around!
All right?
You didn't tell him anything, did you?
No, course not. He can't find out.
All right, mate?
Look, I am lots of things, but I am not your mate.
Saw you playing with your boy.
Looked like a lot of fun.
Yeah, it was.
For the two hours that I do get to see him, thanks to you!
You really get a kick out of ruining people's lives, don't you?
PHONE RINGS
Hello?
That Karen Taylor problem.
Yeah, she's in the pub, splashing your cash.
Are you sure you don't want me to... I'm letting her off this month.
Again?
Bruv, you know we've got a reputation.
I said, I'm letting her off this month.
It's not chilled.
I'll bung it in the fridge, dinner party's not till tomorrow.
Cheers for this. Been rushed off me feet all lunchtime.
Oh, you're very welcome.
It's nice to share the love when you can, ain't it? Absolutely.
A word. It's time to cough up.
Yeah, course, I just ain't got anything on me right now.
Karen, your change.
Back for the rest later.
What was that all about?
I borrowed some money, and now he wants it back.
Oh, no, been there, done that.
Can't you lend some off a friend? Or you could get an extra job.
Aw, Billy, that is so good of you.
Nah, I can't lend you anything. I ain't got no money.
I know you haven't.
You meant you want me to work at the club, and I accept.
What? You are a life-saver!
What has your mum said about Tiff getting married so young?
Well, there ain't much she can say.
Hasn't exactly been hands-on, has she?
I mean, from what you've told me.
Well, she's there when we need her.
Sounds like she's there for herself most of the time.
What about your parents?
You've never mentioned them.
There's nothing much to tell.
I didn't see my dad after this bint got her claws into him.
Just ended up destroying him.
How?
Mucked with his head,
got her kids to do the same.
Anyway, he's dead now, and I never got a chance to fix things with him.
I'm sorry.
Sounds like you've had it tough.
I reckon your dad would be so proud of you.
HE SCOFFS
You've got a great job, you're working in a law firm
and you've got your head screwed on, ain't ya?
I reckon he's somewhere up there, thinking, "That's my boy."
Talking of family...
Jack, Max, this is Leo.
Excuse me, can I ask where you've come from just now?
Just heading home. Why?
Because you match the description
of a person seen drug dealing close to here.
Yeah, course I do.
What's your name, mate?
Keegan. Keegan Baker.
Well, Mr Baker, my name is PC Rothman of Walford Nick,
and I'm going to need to detain you for the purposes of a search.
Come on, man! I'm just trying to head home.
I live on the square just down there.
Raise your arms for me, please. I'm going to be searching you for
items associated with drug-dealing under the Misuse Of Drugs Act.
I don't touch drugs! Sir, are you carrying anything on you
that might be harmful to me as I search you?
No.
My mum gave me those to buy food, we're having a dinner party.
Come on, man, this is insane.
Did you pick up my charger when you left the club?
No. Can't find it anywhere.
It was probably the geezer at the bar, innit?
Probably trying to take what's not his again.
Are you still in a mood about that? Has he told you?
Told me what?
Some guy bought me a drink.
I was sat with face-ache here, and he thought he was my dad!
I should have slapped the geezer.
Get used to it, Grandad. See you later.
See ya later. See ya.
She's right, y'know.
Ain't like you're getting any younger, is it, Grandad?
Let's get out of here.
I ain't finished my drink yet.
You got nothing to worry about with Ruby.
You two, you're exclusive, ain't ya?
Well, we ain't exactly had that chat.
But, yeah, it should go without saying, though, shouldn't it?
Well, you need to up your game then, don't ya? Before she moves on.
See that geezer with Whit?
What about him?
Gotta take this, hang on.
Hello? Yeah.
My mum's Saturday soup - now that was a meal. Yeah?
Yeah, you don't get dumplings like that every day,
you know what I'm saying?
And the oxtail, the smell of the oxtail,
that will get you salivating.
What, like ox tail?
Yeah, baby, oxtail.
Babe, your dad has eaten some gross stuff! All right, son?
I'm thinking of doing roast beef, all the trimmings and that.
I know it ain't a Sunday, but I just thought I'd push the boat out.
But we ain't going to be able to fit round this table, so we're going to have to find another one somewhere.
Oh, and I've found this little Nigella recipe for some stuffed peppers, shall I give it a go?
Will you shut up about this stupid dinner party, please?
DOOR SLAMS
Come on, then.
Give me the details of this job.
Forget it.
What about my money?
Sell some more bananas.
Owning you's lost its appeal.
Everything's lost its appeal.
It's over.
You serious?
What about Stacey?
What about her?
Does that mean she can come home?
She...can do what she likes.
No repercussions.
Even when I let you off the lead, you still eyeball me.
It's legit, it's not a trap.
Go on, clear off.
I've got somewhere I need to be.
DOOR CLOSES
HE SIGHS DEEPLY
Yeah, like I said, if you want to get a viewing...
Yeah, evenings would be best for me.
Cheers. Yeah, thanks.
Leo.
I wanted a word.
I'm dating Whitney.
It might be a bit awkward if she found out about me being arrested.
Yeah, awkward for you.
Not her.
I wasn't charged.
My arrest was covered by data protection and confidentiality.
Not really.
The fact you were arrested makes it a matter of public interest.
Some might say the arrest was unlawful.
Some might even say you used unnecessary force.
Are you threatening me?
Cos I'd tread very careful.
And it's not exactly like you've got the cleanest of records, is it?
It's amazing what you can find online.
Tubbs!
All right? All right?
Listen, I'm...
I'm taking a bit of a step back from the business.
I'm going to focus on the Car Lot, all right?
So I'm handing it over to you.
What's the catch?
There isn't one, all right? So a bit of gratitude would be nice.
Thanks.
Yeah, you're welcome.
Did you do that for me?
Course not.
You'd better look hot in that police uniform.
I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything, just come here.