You gonna be grinning like that all day? Maybe.
I'm not gonna be nice to everyone, y'know.
If somebody tries it, I ain't gonna hold back.
Good. Don't want you losing your hard man image, do we?
What? Are you on a level with this?
You're not just saying what I want to hear, are ya?
I wouldn't do that to you. All right?
Morning!
Morning. What's put you in a good mood? Just life.
Can I get a full English, please, Kath?
No mushrooms, extra beans? You know me so well.
I'll bring it over. Hi, it's Stacey, please leave a message.
So this geezer, Leo. Leo? What about him?
I dunno, just wondering what you knew about him.
Enough to know that he's put a smile on her face,
and more to the point, ain't gay.
So she's happy?
Yeah.
And I'm happy she's happy.
Leo's given her a lifeline.
Stace, it's me, again.
Look, I know you probably don't want to talk to me
but there's things I can tell you now that I couldn't tell you before.
So call me back, please?
Yeah, that's it, mate. White gold, emerald cut, yeah?
You got it?
All right, brilliant. I'll be there in about an hour, yeah?
All right, mate. Cheers.
Bye.
Listen, don't tell Ruby, all right?
Don't wanna ruin the surprise, do you?
How embarrassing for you.
I just feel really stupid, y'know, cos I have moved on.
It shouldn't bother me, should it? You ain't stupid.
You're just silly like the rest of us.
Put the kettle on for me, there's a darling.
I mean, I really do want Callum to be happy.
Even if it is with Ben.
Well, of course you do. But now you can both be happy.
You can be happy because you've got this nice young solicitor chap -
what's his name? Leo. Leo.
That's a nice name.
And Callum will be happy with Ben.
So... Bob's your uncle.
Now, it is only a trial shift, right?
Which I'm being paid for?
Yeah, but it gets a bit tricky behind here when we're busy,
so I don't want you getting your hopes up.
Don't you worry.
I'm gonna take to this like Donald to a bubble bath.
My mum's always said I'd end up behind bars.
Here, I never knew we was in the market for a barmaid.
If I'd have known that, I'd have stuck my name in the hat.
You what?
I used to do this years back, up west when clubs were special.
They had me in fishnets, low-cut tops with tassels.
Cats' ears in my hair, and a long tail that,
every time I sat down, used to ride right up me ar...
Mo, we've got to go. Have they phoned?
Just now. Hurry up. Um... I think these belonged to Mel.
You might want to give them to Louise.
Where are you going? You're only half done.
Sorry, Billy, we've got a family emergency.
Here y'are. See if you can find a bag for this lot...
No. I ain't touching dead people's stuff.
But I ain't averse to scrubbing.
Mind you, multi-tasking's gonna cost you extra.
I mean, I'm sure it will be all right if we all squeeze together,
won't it? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Did you find out what was wrong with Keegan last night?
No. He just shut down.
And again today when I asked him if he was all right.
I'm giving him space,
so hopefully he'll sort himself out before everyone arrives.
I ain't seen him like this in ages.
Look, don't worry - I'll have a word with him, yeah?
Yeah.
Two sugars. I know.
Where's the teddy-bear?
BABY BABBLES
Yeah!
How are you doing, brother? You all right? Yeah, good.
She been all right? Been happy as Larry.
Ah, good. Hello!
Get your business sorted out? Yeah, cheers.
Hello. Did you miss me? Not what I think it is, is it?
Yes, it is, look!
I know it's early doors but when you know, you know, don't you?
You're still married to Rainie. Nah, not for long.
She's moved on, ain't she? With Uncle Fester.
Ruby's the one, mate.
If you like it, stick a ring on it.
Why not? Life's too short. Yeah.
Do you think it's a bad idea?
If you think it's a good idea, I'm behind you.
I've got a couple of loose ends to tie up here, so you know...
Ben Mitchell going straight?
That's a sentence I never thought I'd hear.
Nah, I ain't having it. It's like a fish deciding he can walk.
Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, mate.
All right, so let's just say a geezer comes here
with a fleet of motors delivered into the UK, no paperwork,
absolute deal of the century, what are you gonna do?
I will say, "No, thanks".
Yeah, you keep telling yourself that, mate, yeah.
Thanks for the support, mate.
You're always telling me to not be my dad.
So I try and break the cycle.
Now, if you can't get behind me,
then d'you know what, mate, just do one.
All right, I'm only pulling your leg. Course I'll be behind you.
Straight Ben better not be no-sense-of-humour-missog Ben.
There he is.
Just the man. I need a favour.
Listen to me - I'm gonna be bringing Ruby in tonight.
All right? And I'm gonna order the special, yeah?
The special.
And bring over one of them dome things.
Silver dome thing what we had for that reception.
Put that inside it. All right?
Put the dome in front of her and then lift off with a flourish, yeah?
Yeah? Got it? You're proposing to her?
Er...yeah. Don't tell anyone.
Well, well, well. So what's this? Fourth or fifth time lucky?
Yeah, that's funny.
And proposing here means you don't have to pick up the bill.
And they say romance is dead.
Lucky ol' Ruby, eh? And poor ol' Rainie.
Cast aside like the old prostitute she is.
I'm off to see your fiancee in a little bit.
Got some PR stuff to sort out.
No, she's not my fiancee yet, is she?
Yeah, I know, but I could have a chat with her.
Lay the groundwork for you.
If you breathe one word of this to Ruby, Ian...
I'll strangle you.
Again.
Mo, would you double-check under the beds
because I still can't find Hope's blue elephant.
DOORBELL RINGS Mo! It's time!
All right? Oh!
I can't get through to Stace. Has she changed her number?
I don't know and you shouldn't be here.
That's Stacey's coat. Stace? Stacey?
She's not here!
Jean, this is all Stacey's and the kids' stuff.
You don't have to give it all that.
It's all part of getting into the character.
On the outside, I'm knackered Karen with six kids,
but behind here I'm KayKay,
who's poured martinis all over the world, got a lover in every port.
What about me, then?
Well, you're... Captain Billy, keeping everything afloat.
Quick with the banter, easy on the eye.
But away from here, you're... What?
You're Billy who lives for his kids
and always goes the extra mile for his mates.
All right, treacle.
How are you getting on in here?
Yeah, good. I took on a new recruit.
Ah!
GLASS SMASHES, CUSTOMERS CHEER
Trial shift, obviously.
I know she don't really fit in with your image of things,
but she's a good worker.
No, she's a single mum, doing her best.
So long as she doesn't drop any more bottles, I'm fine with that.
Really? Yeah.
She can start by making me a very large G&T.
I've got Ian coming in and I cannot face him stone-cold sober.
All right. Oi!
Martin, this has got nothing to do with you.
You're the one that ended the marriage!
That was all a mistake.
Jean, I love Stacey, OK?
Everything's going to be fine.
She can come...
DOORBELL RINGS
Martin, leave it! Leave it!
Leave it!
Sorry. I thought you were someone else. Jean?
Yes, come in.
Sorry, who are you?
I'm Jerome.
Stacey's...um...friend.
SHE HUMS ALONG
I'm just saying goodbye to him.
He's going back to live with Mum tomorrow.
Am I not allowed to be in a bad mood?
It's just not like you, that's all, son.
Has this... has this got to do with Tiff? No.
It's nothing. All right?
Look.
I know that I haven't been around
and our relationship isn't what it should be,
but you know what, son, you're my boy,
you're my only son.
You can tell me anything - you know that, right?
I got stopped by the police.
Why?
All right.
This wasn't the first time, right? No...
But before, I was guilty of something...
or gave off some sort of vibe, but...
..but yesterday I was just minding my own business...
..getting on with stuff.
Son, look.
It's something that just happens to us, yeah?
That's how you got to view this thing.
When I was your age, when I was younger,
I used to get pulled all the time.
I got pulled so many times, I stopped counting.
I know it shouldn't happen.
I know you feel like a victim, like you're targeted, you know,
disrespected, but what can we do?
Hm? Yeah.
Y'know, years ago, yeah, years ago...
me, I had enough, I rebelled, y'know?
Yeah, I was stopped three times in a week.
I just said, "I'm not having this,"
started lipping off and all that. Y'know what I mean? Is it?
They just dashed me in the back of a van,
all but strip searched me. Totally degraded me.
And afterwards, they said I should have some respect for the police.
Suppose Bailey had been with me?
Suppose she was standing there watching me be frisked?
Arms out.
Some people...
Some people who I knew watching.
So now what, they think I'm no good?
They think that I was guilty of something
when all I'm trying to do is walk home, Dad.
After what happened to me...
..and after what happened to Shakil,
I turned away from all that bad stuff.
Put all my focus into Tiff and my business.
But what's the point
if I'm just gonna be seen as a drug-dealer with no rights?
I felt guilty, Dad.
They found some money on me that Mum gave me.
It was like I didn't even have the right to have 40 quid.
Listen, don't worry about that, yeah?
Just make sure you don't shut Tiff out of this.
She's not gonna understand, is she?
What do you mean? She's not your girlfriend, son.
She's your wife. Yeah.
I'll be honest with ya.
That's what makes a good marriage.
Marriage is more than just having a laugh and sex, you know.
Honesty, son.
Honesty.
Maybe that's why I didn't give it a chance myself.
Y'know what, son, I never told you this, but, um...
I'm proud of you, boy.
I'm so proud of you.
You've got your life back together again. You've risen.
You've got a career. You've got a beautiful wife.
Don't let this thing faze you.
Brush it off.
Yeah? It happens.
Yeah, but it shouldn't.
I know you're ignoring my calls but we need to talk.
I lied, I never slept with Sonia, I was just protecting you.
You would say that now, wouldn't you!
Stace, please, don't do this to me.
I need you and the kids.
So just call me back.
That's everything.
Tell me you didn't know about this.
I found out she was coming yesterday.
I'm sorry, mate.
Is Stacey in the house? No, no. she's not here.
She sent that messenger. Who's he?
She never told you? Tell me what?
All I know is that she was coming back for her stuff.
Oh, no, that's who she's shacking up with!
Ignore him. Mate, no, I had no idea, I swear.
Martin. I've got nothing to say to you!
It's early days with me and Stace, but she told me
how you broke her heart. My marriage has got nothing to do with you!
Actually, it has. I met Stacey on the school run.
I saw how wrecked she was after you visited her.
Took your chance, did ya? Swooped in?
Think what you like, but I care about her.
No. The kids are great.
They're my kids! Martin. MY KIDS!
Now I get why Stacey couldn't face coming.
Yeah! Martin, leave it.
Any time you want to come and visit, there's a room waiting for you.
Thank you.
Give my love to the kids.
You happy now? Do I look happy?
Except I'm not the only one she's turning her back on, am I?
Martin, it ain't Jean's fault.
Well, what's she expecting me to do, Jean?
Just roll over and let some stranger move in on my family?
YOU were the one who cheated on HER!
Because I was trying to protect her, Jean.
Ben was trying to kill her and my kids!
You just open your mouth and lies just come tumbling out, don't they?
Do you know,
I used to be proud that you were my son-in-law.
You used to be an honest, decent, lovely man,
but I don't know what's happened to you.
Everything I did - everything - was for her.
I love her.
Well, she doesn't love you any more!
And I'm happy for her.
Even though it does mean
that she doesn't get to live with me any more.
And whose fault is that, Martin?
Hm?
Whose fault is that?
Now here's a list of all the local shops and businesses
that I've specifically targeted.
The ones in green were definitely voting for you,
the reds were adamant they're not.
Hang on, there's more reds than greens here.
Are you sure you're selling me right?
Ian, as a businessman your reputation surpasses you.
Exactly. Look. I'm trying to set up my own business here
as well as get you elected.
Sure this'll all be better once we've got Edith's on board. Who?
Edith. Edith Fletcher. I told you about her last week.
Local bigwig and investor.
Where she goes, everyone follows.
I've set up a meeting with her for next Monday.
So what I'd like you to do is...
Ruby? Is there something else you'd rather be doing?
Sorry. It's Max. He's taking me for dinner. Very nice.
When you've finished playing at being Mrs Branning,
can you focus on this, please?
Mrs Branning? What's that supposed to mean? Nothing.
Now I know why Mum swore by nuggets.
Well, I suppose I should be grateful
that you've actually come out of the bedroom.
Tiff. I'm doing all this for us, Keegan, all right?
So people don't think we're little kids playing at marriage.
No-one thinks that. Yeah, they do. And I thought we'd do it together
but all you've done is shut yourself away and snap at me.
I'm sorry. All right? It's...
It's the money.
What money?
Well, we've got bills to pay now and we're throwing a dinner party.
Not that it's a bad idea. It's a good idea but...
You should have said something. What are you doing now?
Well, I'm cancelling it, ain't I?
Keegan, I'm supposed to be the most important person in your life
right now and it feels like you're blocking me out.
Some stuff, you don't need to know, Tiff.
You're doing half-price food? What's the catch?
There's no catch.
I'm just feeling generous, that's all.
Is this cos you want my vote? No.
I had Ruby knock on my door about that the other day.
No, it has got nothing to do with that.
I just want the place as full as possible.
See, we've got a once-in-a-lifetime special on tonight.
Spread the word.
I just miss her, that's all.
I know it sounds stupid.
Cos I wasn't even with her, I'm with Denise.
No, I get it. I get it.
She was a good woman, Mel.
It was just that circumstances that did her no favours.
Just makes you think you gotta enjoy life
while you can, eh, boy?
DOOR OPENS
Oh, right. Oh, this is Leo.
Hello, Leo. Nice to meet you.
MUFFLED CONVERSATION
Slimline you wanted, wasn't it? Yes, please.
Right, so that's...
That's £28.50, please, sweet cheeks.
Sorry, mate, can I just check that?
It was four lagers, one vodka slimline and one rum? Yeah?
Oh! I've charged for two rums! I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to do that on purpose.
No, no. It's all right.
Just let the till do the adding up. You're doing fine.
Thanks, Captain.
There.
It's weird they're doing half-price food, ain't it?
Not that I'm complaining.
I want to say that...
..it really meant a lot to me, you confiding in me about your family.
It's nothing.
No, despite everything, you've done so well for yourself.
What?
You just reminded me of someone.
Must be deja vu or something.
Didn't know we had this many bookings tonight.
Yeah, it's a nice atmosphere.
So how's your day been, all right?
Yeah, good. Apart from being told by Ian how to do my job.
You should block him out. That's what I do.
When he talks, I just hear white noise.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time.
APPLAUSE
Compliments of the house.
Now? Yes.
No, Bobby.
What is going on?
I'm sorry. It weren't exactly meant to go like this.
Bobby.
APPLAUSE
Listen, you make me really happy, Ruby. Shut up.
You'd make me happier... Wait, is this a joke?
..if you'd be my wife.
Oh, wow.
Wait, this is a wind-up, yeah?
Well?
No. No. Of course not! What...
ONLOOKER: Ouch.
RUBY LAUGHS AWKWARDLY
You didn't have to cancel the dinner party.
But if we're being honest, I'm kind of glad you did.
All that sort of stuff, Tiff, is not us, and this ain't us either.
I'm sorry I shut you out.
I thought you were mad at me. As if! I love you.
I just need to adjust to it not just being me.
Right? Cos it's us now.
Yeah, and don't forget it.
How sorry are you? Very.
Tell me everything, yeah? No secrets.
I hope you've saved me some!
Where is everyone?
If you want feeding, you know where the kitchen is.
I wanted to thank you.
For the tough words. I needed to hear them.
Yeah, I saw Martin earlier with a grin on his face.
I guessed that was down to you.
Just so you know,
I'm gonna try and clean my act up.
Good for you.
It's not gonna be easy, I mean...
It's all I know, Mum.
But...
Things are going really well with Callum,
and all that stuff you said...
You can do this, Ben.
Can I?
That's what we've all been telling Bobby, isn't it?
That he doesn't have to be defined by just one terrible act.
The same applies to you. I hate to burst your bubble, Mum,
but there's more than one terrible act. Yes, I know.
But I also know you've got a good heart.
No matter how much you try to hide it.
Be the man you are. Just stop with the vengeances,
and the petty squabbles and the game-playing.
Listen. You're no walkover,
but you don't just get that from your father, you know.
I get what I want by not going low.
Why do you think Callum's so into you?
Well, I am unbelievable in bed. Oh, stop it!
He's with you because he sees so much good in you.
You've just gotta learn to use it.
Remember when I was a kid and we'd put them show tunes on and dance?
We don't ever have to stop dancing.
She could do a lot worse than Max.
You seen anything of your other uncle - Jack, wasn't it?
No. Why?
Just seemed like a nice guy, that's all.
Sure I can't tempt you to a dessert?
No, I can't watch this any longer.
I was just having a bit of fun.
I didn't know she was going to turn him down, did I?
What were you thinking?
Well, that you might've said yes,
and not just sit there laughing at me.
Max, we've only known each other a few months.
Don't take it personally.
I would have said no to anyone who proposed to me.
I don't believe in marriage.
So you're basically saying you don't want to commit to me?
Well, if you put it like that, no, I don't want to commit to anyone.
Whatever. Right, see ya later. Max.
DANCE MUSIC PLAYS
BOTTLE ROLLS AWAY
HORN HOOTS
Whoa! Whoa. Easy.
Easy, you! I'm coming for ya!
I'm coming for ya.
Oi! Be careful.
Be careful.
It's you!
This is all your fault!
Yeah, it's all my fault.
Now come on, let's get you back to the missus, shall we?
Oh!
Come on.
Why'd you do that, eh? This is what you want. Come on!
Look, I dunno what your problem is, mate,
but it's got nothing to do with me any more, OK?
Look at the state of you.
Look at the state of you, Martin.
She's gone.
It's all your fault.
I've got nothing left, Ben.
Ben!
I'VE GOT NOTHING LEFT!