DOOR OPENS
Hey! All right?Oh. Thought you might want breakfast in bed?
Er, no. No, thanks.
I've got to get to work.
Not this early?
We're busy all day. We've got a lot on.No, come on.
You've got a bit of time for toast.
No, Whit.
MUSIC PLAYS
Are you OK?
Yeah, why?
You just left really early this morning.
I'd rather do a clearout than get the third degree
from Daadi and Daada. We can talk if you want?
I'm fine.
I just don't want you to think you're on your own.I'm fine, Habs!
Really.I don't want you to think that you can't talk to me.
Are YOU OK?
I just....
It was a surprise.
I mean, I don't have a problem with it, you know that, right?
I just thought we tell each other everything.
It wasn't cos I didn't trust you, or anything like that.
I just...I don't know. I just wanted it to be my thing.
But I'm happy you know now.
Well, in that case, I want all the gossip!
I want to know everything!
Hurry up, mate!Oi, come 'ere!
And they say moving is the most stressful thing you can do.
Oh! You've definitely given me the heavier box!
What, you saying you can't handle it, Robbie?Course I can! Ohh!
Sorry, Jean. Did we wake you?
Oh, no, I've been up ages.
I was going to take the kids to summer club.
Right, I'd better be off. I'm late setting up.
See you later.See you later.
Here, Kat...
Just cos my muscles aren't as defined as his
doesn't mean I don't have any. Agh...
Sorry, we should have told you sooner. Told me what?
It just happened so quickly.
Kush has asked if him and Arthur can move in. Oh, lovely!
Is it?Yeah! Be lovely to have my grandchild back in the house again.
And, well, Kush makes you happy, so that makes me happy.
Me and Muscles under the same roof again?
I knew he wouldn't be able to keep away.
We have a special connection.
He's not moving in, is he?
Not if I've got anything to do with it!
Oh, Mo!
You haven't got any more shifts going, have you?
Only Kat's stole my flatmate, and I can't afford that place on my own.
Couple of cleaning shifts ain't going to do you any good!
What you need's a new flatmate.
You got any washing for me, darling?
Not really.
I'm going to miss this.
Miss what?
Doing your washing for you.
I mean, that's if you go to uni.
I mean, in the end, it don't matter what results you get.
You can't let it control your life or your happiness.
You know, cos that is what's most important.
Thanks, Mum.
It's lovely seeing you so relaxed for a change.
Do you ever think about it?
Sorry?
Your own funeral. What you'd like.
A luxury coffin or a basic box?
Cos we get requests in all the time, you know, for velvet linings
or brass handles, and I get it, you know. You want to give a loved one
a good send-off but, sadly,
they're not going to know about it, are they?
PHONE BEEPS Cos I see the regret on their faces,
that they didn't do the right thing when the person was alive.
Didn't tell 'em they love 'em and all that.
So they try and make up for it by chucking money at the funeral.
See, sometimes I think I want the works,
but then other times I think, "Well, I don't really mind as long
"as the people I care about were there."
Jay, I've got to go.
Where are you going? We've got the Johnson family in soon.
Just somewhere I've got to be.
Lenny and Lanky are out all day, so don't be long!
Callum, what are you doing...? Callum!
Right, three questions. That's all you're getting.
What? Only three?
Was that your first one?
Well, technically that was two.
Er, that's not fair! OK, OK.
So, how long have you been together?
A year.
A year! But how did you keep it quiet for so long?
I can't believe I didn't notice.
Is that your second question?
Er, stop it! Tell me! I want to know everything!
OK, so it wasn't serious at first.
I just wanted to see how it went.
How did you guys meet? Was it eyes across a crowded room?
And suddenly you felt like you were the only two people there?
Online.
Oh.
Yeah, but still.
In all those thousands, millions of people,
fate made your paths cross!
Oh, no, wait. So you...
You've been together a year? So when...
So you were with someone when mum and dad were...
Introducing me to the man they were hoping I'd marry. Yeah.
Look, I'm sorry I couldn't tell you, Habs.
I know I made a mess of everything.
Not, it's fine. It's OK, I get it.
Have you always known you're gay?
Or are you bi? Or...
I'm gay.
And, yeah, I think I've always known.
That's cool.
I just wish I could have been there for you.
I was OK.
I AM OK.
But then, how...?
And that's your three questions! Way more than three questions.
All done.
Ah! There you are! Why aren't you answering your phone?
Why is my son suddenly a Muslim?
I mean, why can't he be like a normal teenager?
Get a tattoo or a piercing or something?
You're not moaning about him already, are you?
You got your son back, Ian, all right? Be happy.
If Rainie'd let me, I'd spend every minute I could with Abi.
He's got a point.
It feels like I don't know him any more.
He's not doing this just to annoy you, Ian!
Feels like it.
This is about him, not you.
You heard him last night, he said it gives him something.
Something to cling on to. A routine.
Yeah, but we can give him that!
It's not just a timetable.
He said it's the discipline.
You know? It helps him focus.
Makes him feel good.
We can never do that for him.
Yeah, but why this?
You mean, why Islam?
Yeah. Yeah, that is what I mean. Why?
It could have been any faith, Ian.
But it's not, is it?
No, but it's the one he's chosen,
because it means something to him.
Suppose it means we can't have bacon in the house any more.
Oh, is that really the issue here?
Come on, he's still the same Bobby!
He's just trying to re-adjust back to some sort of normal life.
So, you can sit on the sideline with your prejudice
or you can try and understand what he's going through
and be the kind of dad he needs right now.
Halfway!
Oh, all right, Hugh?How are you?
I'd say it's good to see you, but given the occasion...
Yeah, yeah.
I just can't believe he's gone.
Losing your best mate.
You two were inseparable.
Yeah.
Chris and Halfway. Halfway and Chris.
You never saw one of you without the other.
Used to think you made a very nice couple!
You know how it is, when you meet a proper mate in the Army.
Guessing you haven't seen any of the lads
since you went home injured?Nah, nah, nah. I've been busy.
Wedding plans. I got engaged.
Ah! Congratulations, mate!
Cheers.She here?
No, no, she couldn't get off work.
Well, come and join us! The lads'll be well happy to see you!
Suggsy, Liam, Benno - they're all here.
Yeah, I'll be right over.
Nice one.
Ah! Still got it, eh, mate?
Yes, Mrs Rogers.
I completely understand you wanting the best for your husband,
and I'm sorry that I didn't get to your call earlier.
I am short-staffed today.
Yes, of course I can change for a more luxurious coffin, yes.
OK. And please, again, accept my apologies for adding to your stress.
You take good care.
OK, bye-bye.
Another satisfied customer?
Yeah, no thanks to your fiance running out on me.
What? Where is he?
Well, you tell me! He was in a bad mood this morning.
He ran out of here an hour ago with a bunch of flowers. Flowers?
Yeah, that were meant to be for a family who came in
ten minutes later, so I had to run off and get some myself!
PHONE RINGS As if I ain't had enough today!
Listen, if you see him, you tell him I need him in here ASAP, all right?
Hello, Coker and Mitchell.
Are you all right? Good to see you.
Callum!
I'm so glad you made it.
It would have meant so much to Chris, knowing you were here.
Yeah, I had to come.
You've got to do what you can for your mates, innit?
I just hope he knows how much...
..everyone thought of him.
If you want to, you could say a few words?
Me? In front of everyone?
No.
I'm no good at all that public speaking.
I know that people worry about writing things down but I think,
at things like this, speaking from the heart is all that counts.
I don't think I can, I'm sorry.
It's all right, I understand.
It turns out I had Chris's beret.
I must have packed it by mistake.
I...I can't do this. I'm sorry.
Callum!
You OK, Habiba?
We've always been really close.
Well, you've obviously got a lot of history.
She's told me about who she's seeing.
Says they're serious.
And I had no idea.
Oh...
Well, sometimes you don't actually always see
what's right in front of you.
Or you choose not to.
But it's not like she's just met them recently
and it's some casual fling.
She's known for ages.
I am really pleased for her.
It's just...
..I feel stupid she didn't tell me.
I thought we told each other everything.
Thing is, how much do you ever really know
about the people that you love?
Doesn't mean you still can't love them.
Anyway, you and Iqra, you're joined at the hip, aren't you?
Yeah, I thought we were.
Listen, just because she didn't tell you,
it doesn't mean that she doesn't love you or trust you.
Where have you been? I've been ringing you all morning.
I had to switch my phone off when we had a family in this morning.
You must think I'm an idiot.What?
Yeah, I know you weren't working, Callum, OK?
Cos I came in and I saw Jay, and he told me
that you'd just got up and left.
So, where were you?
I had to sort something out. For us.
For the wedding.
Oh, for the wedding?
What did you have to sort for the wedding?
Seeing as I'm the one who seems to be sorting everything for that.
Why did you switch your phone off?
Callum?
Are you cheating on me?
How can you say that? Why would I ever cheat on you?
Because I saw you!
Yeah, I saw you.
With some woman.
Who is she?What woman?
I don't know what you're talking about, Whit.
Why are you lying to my face?
Please do not lie to my face, Callum.
I saw you yesterday.
Outside.
Hugging some woman. And don't try and tell me that she's just a mate,
because I know what I saw.She was just a customer
from the undertaker's. She was really upset...A customer?
That is not the sort of hug you'd give a customer.
It ain't like that, Whit.No?
Is that why you were struggling with your vows?
You don't want to marry me?
I'm not cheating on you!
No? What is it, then?
My mate, Whit.
My mate from the Army's dead.
Hi! I can tell you're a woman of taste.
That's a very exclusive flat share.
I'll be doing an open viewing later today
and you'd be very welcome to attend.
I didn't know this is how estate agents did business these days.
Oh, no, I'm not an agent.
I'm just looking for the perfect flatmate.
What if I'm not looking to move?
I doubt your current flatmate can match up.
I'm tidy, I cook, plus Walford village
is a very desirable community.
You sure you're not an estate agent?
Walford village?
Think she might have realised you were a bit keen.
I reckon she appreciated my charm.
Oh, wouldn't want you to miss out!
What are you looking all pleased with yourself for?
Well, my friend, soon the three single musketeers will become two.
You ain't got a bird, have you? No, not yet.
I reckon I will by tonight!
Cheers.
Me and Chris used to cook together in the kitchens.
You get to know someone pretty well
when you're cooking for a whole battalion.
You should have just told me.
You've been so busy with the wedding.
I didn't want to bother you with it.
Bother me?
What's that say about us, if you can't tell me things like that?
I'm sorry. I should have said.
The woman you saw me with was Chris's sister.
She's pretty cut up about it and...
I would have come with you.
You've got enough on your plate.
To be honest, it was quite awkward.
There were a load of lads there from my last tour.
They weren't saying nothing, were they?
About you being discharged and all that?
You've got nothing to be ashamed of!
You don't see it, do you?
What a big heart you have.
I can't wait to marry you.
I'm going to stand up in front of all them people...
..and I'm going to tell 'em.
I'm going to tell them how much I love you.
I just need to get a bit of fresh air.
I'll come with you.No, I just need a bit of time.
Yeah, of course.
Why are you bothering with online shopping?
Because it's more convenient.
Anyone would think you're trying to avoid us!
Daadi.
I've just been cleaning all morning and wanted to get in the bath.
Bath can wait.
Look, I don't want to have a big argument.We're not angry with you.
We're just disappointed.
How long has this been going on with your boyfriend?
You didn't think to tell your parents
when they started talking to you about getting married?
Yeah, I just couldn't find...
They spent time and money arranging an event which you knew would
never happen. It wasn't as easy as...
It was we who insisted that you tell them that he
wasn't suitable. You've made us feel like liars!
If you'd told us the truth, we would have spoken for you.
And you're not giving us any answers even now.
Not now, Habiba.
There's been a massive water leak at the restaurant,
they've just called me now. We've got to go, sorry.
Thank you.
Can't face that thing without a booze now, Bex?
I don't blame you. All that revision, you know,
it'd do my swede in.It's all right! You don't need to worry.
I've got no revision, no work, no exams.
This is the one time I can enjoy a nice quiet drink
in the middle of the day.
Oh, what a lovely little touch.
Mum!
Hiya, love.
You look like you've had a good day.
Yeah, yeah, I have!
What's happened? Anything exciting to see?
Oh! No, it's nothing.
You know when you just feel like everything's going to be OK
and you actually really believe it?
Aw...
Do you want a drink?
Yeah! Go on, then.
Bobby, I just wanted to say...
It's all right, Dad.
No, it's not.
I'm sorry.
I've found it hard to get my head round all this, but I want to try.
So, how about you and me, we sit down and we have a talk tonight
over a dinner at home? We could talk here?
If anyone hears us, it'll be around the Square in minutes
and you know how prejudiced they can be.
Your nan's working at the Albert tonight.
Ben, Lola and Lexi, they're going out,
so all I've got to do is get rid of Rainie.
It'll just be me and you, I promise.
OK.
Six o'clock?
You'll have to face Daadi and Daada at some point.
I know, I just couldn't this morning.
Thanks for getting me out of that.
I know I'll have to talk to them eventually.Mm.
They'll get over it at some point.
But in the meantime...
..now that I've officially got a gay sister,
could we go to the Prince Albert for a mid-afternoon mocktail?
Go on, then.
Brilliant! Can I meet you there in five minutes?
There's just something I need to do first, yeah?Yeah.
I would offer to help, but too many cooks and all that.
You all right, Son?
Yeah, erm...
What if Bex doesn't do as well as we were all hoping?
Not possible, that girl has worked so hard.
You've told her it's going to be all right, no matter what, right?
Yeah, of course I have.
But it's not the future I'm worried about.
It's her, you know, not getting her results
and falling apart cos she don't get into Oxford.
I mean, you hear these awful news stories, don't you?
About kids who get lower grades than expected.
Sonia, she's going to be all right.
And her dad's not even here for her.
Yeah, but we are, though.Yeah, well, he should be here, all right?
Not miles away with Stacey,
helping Sean when his own daughter needs him.
It doesn't matter what happens when she opens that envelope.
We're going to be here to support her.
There you go. Thanks.
I just wanted to thank you.
For earlier.
Is everything all right now?
Yeah, well, put it this way,
you were right about her still needing me.
There's this thing we say about people's character
and we talk about their niyyah. It means your intention.
And you have such good niyyah, Honey.
You're a good person.
And I know it's not my place to say it, but...
..you deserve a lot better than someone like Adam.
Hey! This is 29...
Oh, I'm not too late, am I?
It's never too late! Step this way.
Cos if the room's still available, erm... Yep!
..we'd like to take a look.
Ah, no! Sorry, it's been taken.
But you just said...
Yeah, I know, I just had a text, er, and the room's gone.
Sorry. Thanks for coming, though, yeah?
Bye-bye.
Callum.
I'm sorry, Vicky, I just couldn't...
There's no need to apologise.
I wanted to come back because I did want to say something.
Not to everyone in there, but to you.
This person, this "H" who Chris was talking about in his letters...
..it was me.
There you go.Cheers.
Might as well knock off, if you want.
Oh, actually, two tables booked half an hour ago,
so it's going to get busy soon.
You sure?
Haven't you got a home to go to?
Yeah, I just, erm...
..haven't got anything planned, so I might as well stay.
Fair enough.
PHONE RINGS
Nothing actually happened.
Nothing, you know?
We just clicked.
Straight away.
I remember seeing him for the first time and...
..I'd never felt like that before.
I just didn't know what it was, but I knew that it felt good.
I know it sounds a bit stupid but... It doesn't.
I pushed it away because I didn't know how to deal with it.
I just wish I would've been brave enough to speak to him about it.
And now I'm never going to get the chance.
He knew you weren't ready and he didn't want to scare you away.
It was always you, Callum.
Thank you.
I'm getting married soon.
To a woman.
Whitney.
My brother poured his heart out in these letters
about the man he loved, and I think that man should have them
and know exactly how much Chris thought of you.
He'd want you to have this, too.
Do one thing for me, though, Callum?
Never forget him.