Sorry, I've got New Zealand dollars coming out me ears.
What you planning?
Burning the house down with the boy inside?
You should be with Abi, shouldn't you?Jack's at home.
Anyway, don't change the subject.
In fact, you'd be doing us all a favour.
We don't want someone like him on the Square.
Oi, oi.
Don't I know you from somewhere?
I'd love to stop and chat...
Here, is it like Lord of the Rings over there?
People with feet too big to wear shoes?
I need to catch up with my mum.
Oh, you're looking in the wrong place.
She'll be in the Prince Albert.
The what?Yeah, while you're there,
tell her we might bowl in tomorrow after the family christening.
Hang on, what's the Prince Albert?
# YMCA
# We're talking about the YMCA... #
That seat free?
Fill your boots.
That from your solicitor?
They set a date, then?
Hunter's being sentenced tomorrow.
If there's ever a moment when you need to shout or vent,
or just want some info...
You might regret that. You'll never get rid of me.
I don't get it.
I mean, why would Arshad and Mariam not listen?
I don't know.
Probably think it ain't worth the hassle, I suppose.
I mean, me and you, we both know the dentist is a wrong 'un.
We just have to make them see that, don't we?
Rent.
Can you sub me my half till payday, please?Yeah, 100% interest.
Ha-ha-ha, you are comedy gold.
Just buy me a pint tonight.I can't.
I'm skint, plus...
..I'm going out later.
Oh! Date, is it?
No, just dinner with Ruby.
Hope they take shrapnel.
He needs to swerve her - save his dough.
Hunter told me not to show up.
But I can hardly not be there for him.
I'd want my mum there.
She's probably a much better parent than me.
She died a while ago.
But whatever I am comes from her faith in me.
She was one strong lady.
PHONE DINGS
Apologies, I got to go.
Boys need their mums.
Trust me.
Hi, Jack. It's Mel.
Are you busy?
Ten minutes is all I need.
Right. This is what the bloke wants, all right?
He's standing at the bar, pretending to mind his own business,
when his boyfriend walks in.
Suddenly, there's music.
Slow, emotional.
The lights dim, there's a hush, the crowd parts.
The music starts to build.
Spotlight on the boyfriend when...
..a drag queen enters!
He scoops the boyfriend up towards our fella,
he clasps their hands together in union.
Then...
..opens up his hand and lying in his palm
is an engagement ring!
Bam!
And then, the big finale.
"Will you marry me?"
Wow.
Things have changed round here.
Tina.
Give us a minute, will ya?
I got your text.Over here.
I am so outraged with you.
That makes two of us.
Ha. Got you!
Are you trying to make me jealous?
Are you?
Cool.
I'm being serious.About what?
You, looking for a suitable match.
Getting yourself a man,
it's all Arshad and Mariam are talking about.
But I'm not, I swear.
Whatever you're planning, it's going to backfire.
Because all you're doing is making this - me and you - impossible.
No calls, no texts, nothing!
You actually bought this place?
After everything that happened here? Oh, the past is long gone, Ian.
Why didn't you get back to me?
You listened to my messages, didn't ya?
Your son is home,
and still you couldn't be bothered to call me?
It wasn't that.What was it, then?
Right, come on. Grab those bags.
Bobby needs his dad.
You expect me to just waltz in there?
And say what?
Right, that's me off, then.
Where to?
It's a pre-chemo check-up day.
What? Why didn't you remind me?
I remembered.Shut it, you. Hang on, Mum.
Let me get my stuff together.
Oh, there's no need, it's only a blood test.
Nan, watch Hope for us.
I'd rather go on my own.
If you don't mind.
Why didn't you remind me it was her appointment today?
You can read, can't you? It's on the calendar.
And in case you didn't notice, your mum looks flaming awful.
What are you - a doctor now?
I don't need to be, do I?
If you had your mind on it, you'd see for yourself.
I'm going to need a minute.
Ian, you've had months.
Bobby?
Bobby?!
He's definitely in, yeah?
He must have his earphones in.
Go on, go up and surprise him.
Who else knows he's here?
He'll be in his room.
Mum, who else knows?
Ben.Ben?
He's back?
Bobby needs this, Ian.
He was terrified he was never going to see you again.
Wasn't far off.
Dad?
You all right?Hello, darling.
You ain't seen Mel, have you? I'm supposed to meet her here.
No, not a sign.
Oh, you're going to get me a coffee?
Your wish, and all that.
Can I get two coffees, please, Marie?
You all right, Son?
Yeah, you?Yeah.
How's Tiff doing?
Tiff's being Tiff.
Why?
You seen her this morning?
No, I've been at work. Had to cover for someone.
Everything all right?
Yeah, I was going to ask her if she could babysit later, that's all.
Oh! We going out later?
Yeah, I was thinking the Vic.
Good, count me in!
Sure that's all?
Yeah. I'll text her.
See you in a bit.
Sorry, printer ran out of ink.
Look, business is calling.
Oh, don't it always?! See you later.
See you later.
This is going to have to be quick, because I've got a lot on today.
Yeah, no problem. Won't take long.
I got these, son. Well...
..I got a few cos I didn't know what size.
You've grown.
Well, let's have a look.
Look, it's a perfect fit.
Thanks.
Got any photos?
Uh, yeah, got loads, actually.
How's Peter?
Peter's...
..Peter.
He's doing his bit for Lauren and Louie.
Does he still hate me?
No, course he doesn't.
Probably needs a bit more time. Doesn't he, Ian?
Look, we'll...
..work it out.
I promise.
The main thing is I'm back now.
And you're here, and...
Why don't you go and try that rugby shirt on? Go on.
I don't know what to say to him.
Don't you hate doing the books? Yeah.
Listen, babe, if you're under the cosh, we ain't got to go out.
Just get a bit of fish and chips in, eh?
No, I've been stuck in for days. I want to go out.
Why don't we do something a bit different?
Bit cosy, bit intimate.
Sounds lovely.
Do we need to book?
You ain't got to book at McKlunky's, have you?
You just go straight in.
What I'm saying is...
..is business is a bit slow and well, I'm brassic.
All right, well, I'll treat you. That don't feel right.
Don't be so old-fashioned. PHONE RINGS
Just make sure you look pretty for me later.
Stace?
What's wrong?
Don't be silly, you're a brilliant daughter.
I thought this was going to be quick.Last one, promise.
Now, this one's got a lot of potential.
What do you want? Finder's fee?
No, bit more than that.
I want to go in with you, buy something together.
We already said no to that, didn't we?
I'm a good bet, Jack.
I advised you not to bid on that old schoolhouse -
not that you listened. But I was right, wasn't I?
Doesn't make us a good partnership, though, does it?
No, but you've still got money... Oh, do I now?
Look, you could've hung up on me when I called you.
But you didn't.
Which tells me you're interested.
Thing is, there's a flat in Mile End.
I'm halfway to buying it.
Shame.
Thought you were flush.
I've still money to invest, don't you worry about that.
But if you was to come in with me, you'd have to match me.
And we're talking 75k.
Might be able to stretch to that.
PHONE RINGS
Hello.
Yeah, is she all right?
OK, yeah, I'll come and get her.
Thanks.
Terrific.
I'll have to cancel my meetings.
Amy's not well.Well, I'll get her.
No, no, it's all right, I'll just grab Denise.
No, I'm around all day. I'll look after her till you get back.
Amy and Ricky are going to a friend's tonight after school,
and I'm not going to be back till early evening.
Well, Ricky can still go and I'll look after Amy.
All right, well, look, I'll get a hustle on, yeah?
Keys?
Here we go.
And we'll talk about that later, yeah? Mm-hm.
Thanks.
You ain't going to believe this.
Am I meant to guess?
It's Ruby.
She ditched you?
Worse. Mate, she's minted.
Jackpot! How much?
Always knew she had money, but this is serious dough.
I'm talking off the scale.
Sounds like Daddy Allen set her up for life then, mate.
Now is the time to put a ring on it.
What makes you think she's going to settle for me, eh?
Mate, you've got a car lot.
And? She could buy 20.
It's not funny.
You are the only person I know who could not see the upside of this.
Think about Christmas, right, and what about birthdays?
You can get a car one year and a motorboat the next.
And me treating her to McKlunky's?
How am I going to keep up with that?
Not with fried chicken - I'll tell you that much.
Yeah, cheers.
Still no sign of Mum, then?
You care now, do you?
Oh, Nan, don't be like that.
All right, Kat got into my head, but Mum is always my priority.
About time.
Mum, how was it?
It's nothing, really.
You look white as a sheet.
They took blood.
Didn't leave you with much.
Maybe just sit down a minute. Mum?
Mum, are you all right?
I'm all right, I'm all right.
I'm just tired. Should I call someone?No.
Please. It's just...
..been a long day.
Right, I'm coming with you tomorrow. Do you hear me?
I'll get her a cuppa.
Mum?
You all right?
You still there?
Yeah, always.
Big brother's home!
Good to see ya!Good to see ya!
So, what brought you back?
Tell me you got me a boomerang, did ya?
Wrong country.
Got you this instead. Here you go.
Haka time, is it?
Here, look, Bob, we're twins.
So, when we going to blitz the Vic then, eh?
Got to celebrate the homecoming.
Ian's probably knackered after the flight.
Give the boy a break, he's been stuck inside ever since he got home.
Look, I know...I was in the same position once, Ian.
Right before I remembered I wasn't a prisoner any more.
Ben, it's a really good idea.
It's just not the right time.
Bobby's paid his dues, he's done his time.
The longer we leave it, the worse it's going to get.
And that's for all of us.
We can celebrate in here.
Yeah, I'm with Mum on this.
Let's keep it low-key.
Shame you're ill - I was going to make a hot chocolate.
I'm getting better.
Listen, I might need your help.
I left some papers behind.
Your dad's probably tidied them away somewhere.
I'll phone him.
No, he's in a big meeting right now.
But do you know where he keeps all his letters and stuff?
Like a folder or something.
No? A drawer, maybe?
Somewhere that he calls his important place?
Only...
..me and your dad, we might be going into business.
And if we do, I'm going to be seeing a whole lot more of you.
He has a box.A box?
In the sideboard.
He lets me look in it.
It has photos of Mummy.
It's probably not that box, then.
There's other stuff in there.
As you're ill, do you want a treat?
Why don't you go and get The Greatest Showman,
I'll put it on in your bedroom for you.
And you can have sweets instead of dinner.
Yay!
You having those?
I love a pork ball.
Mind if I watch telly?
Yeah, sure.Telly? When we could be out?
Ben...You can't hide him in here forever.
Otherwise, you're going to have people kicking the door down again.
What do you mean?
Well, people like Max.
What, he was round here?
Why didn't you say something? I was going to...
What did he do?Nothing, not really.
Said a load, though, clearly, from the look of fear on your face.
But this is our home. He had no right.
Which is exactly why we should get out there.
We should confront it head-on. Ben, enough.
You need to stand tall, here.
You need to show people that you're glad that Bobby's back.
It's no-one else's business.
Be proud of him.
He's gone through all of that and now
he's home, he's waiting for his life to start again.
I am proud.
Then start showing him that.
Look, we're dealing with this in our own...
I'll be right beside you.
You and me, Ian - backing Bobby to the hilt.
You can't let people like Max own this.
Is that what you want?
Whatever you say - I'll do.
OK.
Let's get cleared up and we'll go.
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
You all right?
Didn't know you were here.
Amy's not feeling too well.
She's up in her room.Oh, is she?
What are you doing down there?
I've dropped an earring, I think it's rolled under here.
What's it look like?
Forget it.
It's only cheap.
What?
I'mgoing for a drink in the Vic later, if you want to join me.
I've got to wait for Jack. I don't know how long he's going to be.
I'll wait with you, I don't mind.
You couldn't go and check on Amy, could you?
If you do that, I will come with you for a drink.
Deal?
Yeah.
It's a no-brainer.
Hey, what you doing here?
On the lookout for Daadi, in case she brings a man round.
"Here she is, very pretty. Owns her own saucepan."
You know, one of them might actually turn out to be Mr Right.
You actually think this is a good idea?
I know it hurt, breaking up with Adam,
but there are other men out there.
They're your future, Habs, not him.
You've put a lot of thought into this.
Where exactly did Daadi get this idea from?
Funny how it just jumped into her head.
Don't lay this on me!
I told her you're your own woman, and...
But you still agree with her?
You little rat!
Wanting me to marry someone I don't even love.
Cos that worked out so well for you when you tried it.
And Adam is so right for you?
Don't bring your opinions to my table, yeah?
What? That's not even a saying!
It is now.
And it means - stay out of my world.
Here's to Amy.
Amy?
Yeah, well, we wouldn't be here, if she hadn't of come home early.
Cheers.
Sorry, Jack, was chatting to Tiff.
That's all right.
She all right?
Yeah, she's good.
Same again?No, we just got one, cheers.
It's all about priorities, Sonia,
and I don't think Stace has got a clue.
It's Kandice's little 'un,
thought we could wet her head at the gay bar.
What's wrong with here?
They're more sparkly.
I prefer the Vic, myself.
Thanks, Mitch.
This place can sparkle.
I mean, look at it. It's full of life.
CUSTOMERS CHATTING
CHATTING STOPS
Maybe it was too soon.
There's a table over there.
Get the drinks in, Ian, yeah?
Right, er...
What's everyone having?
Usual for me.Bottle of beer for me.
Bobby?
Uh.
Orange juice, please.
Crisps?
Still salt and vinegar?
Who's that, then?
Your average teen.
Killed his sister and put my innocent husband in prison.
Here, you got a baseball bat behind the bar, Linda?
Just in case.
Probably not a good time to make jokes, eh?
Ian, just putting it out there - I don't want any trouble.
Trouble?
An orange juice, a bottle of beer, a vodka and tonic
and whatever Ian's having.
Don't forget the salt and vinegar crisps.
What's the special?
Food.
She ain't getting a tip.
Are we drinking white or red?
You ain't got to go overboard, have ya?
Well, I'm not drinking water.
Erm...
I just want you to know that there's no problem with me.
It's just nice to see you back home.
You know, where you should be.
Thank you.
What's she playing at?
He's just a kid, Max. Imagine what he's been through.
I don't have to, do I?
Then maybe you can help me out,
cos I dread to think what Hunter's got in store.
That's what you're doing, sniffing around Jack.
No, it's Amy. Amy was ill...
I know it's Amy.
You're hoping she'll fill the gap left by Hunter.
Mel, we've all got holes in our lives, ain't we?
Just got to keep moving, or else they'll swallow us up.
You reckon?
Even when he gets out, no-one will forgive him.
He'll still be serving life, even when he's free.
You can talk about moving on all you want.
No-one ever lets you.
Business must be bad in here - you're even serving killers now.
Keep it down, Rainie. It's weird enough as it is.
He must've been a baby when he did it.
Can't we talk about something else?
Maybe I should go.No way.
You do that, they win.
Keep your doors and windows locked, everyone!
Who knows who he's coming for next, eh?
It's OK.
No, I said I'd pay.
No, but that don't feel right, Rube.
We're allowed to treat each other.
Hey, look, I don't want to lose you over some stupid man.
Talk to the hand, yeah?
Habs?
They're good for business, aren't they?Rainie...
My drink tastes funny.
How do you mean?
I bet yours does, and all.
I can't sit here listening to this.
In the old days, he'd have been dragged outside.
I knew you wouldn't keep schtum for long.
Come on, let him have it, Max!
What you all drinking?
Next round's on me.
This a joke?
No.
No, but I'll tell you what is a joke - you lot.
What, you all think you're perfect? Sitting there in judgment?
For your information, Bobby's already been judged.
He's been sent down.
And he's paid what he needs to pay for.
He's barely started paying, Max. Oh, shut up, Rainie.
Why don't you use a bit of thought and intelligence for once?
If I can look over there
and see a 15-year-old kid with an orange juice, so can you.
So can all of you.
For the drinks.
You have a good night, yeah?
Max the hero.
Where did that come from? Did that really just happen?
Told you you'd be all right, Bobby.
I... I need some air.
Bobby, just wait... I'll see you at the house!
Didn't think you had that in you.
Yeah, well, bad things happen when good people don't say anything.
See you back at the house.
Was that speech for me?
I don't know. Yeah. maybe. Part of it.
Couldn't hire you for when Hunter gets out, could I?
You planning on having me around, then?
Thing is about me, Max, is I'm always making plans.
It's nice to be included.
Actually...
Nah, you wouldn't want that, believe me.
You don't know what I want.
What you just did was a really decent thing,
but let's leave it at that.
No, let's not.
Bobby, you back?
You put a lock on the door?
Ian...
Bobby, it'll take a while but we'll get there, OK?
Leave me alone.
Bobby, listen...
The most important thing is we're all together again.
That's all that matters.
We can work anything out.
I promise you.
Leave me alone!
WHISPERING:Please.