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EastEnders 5th May 2025-n

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00:00Music
00:05Music
00:11Music
00:16Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:46I've rung Gina, told her we're not going to open the bar today, not till we know Harry's
01:00all right. I'm sure he's fine. He's probably stayed at a mate's or a hotel or something.
01:06You need to pack your stuff and go. No. We need to talk. Oh, we are done talking. You
01:12need to go today, and I ain't asking. Look at me, Teddy. Look at me. Do I look like a
01:23cold-blooded murderer to you? It was an accident. I mean, it could have gone either way. It
01:29could be her standing here right now instead of me. You killed her. Cold or boiling blood,
01:34you killed her, Nick. I can't even look at you anymore. Just go. Now. No. You can call
01:46the old Billy if you want. But he is my son. And if you really think he needs his heart broken
01:53again and needs to know the truth, then he's going to hear it from me. You see, this is
02:05why I hate doing things online. I should have baked it myself. Maybe they thought it was
02:0970s pain. Oh, fine. Well, I tried ringing them, but of course, you know, it's a bank holiday,
02:14innit? Honestly, it's fine. I really like it. Just as long as all the family are there
02:18celebrating together, that is all that matters. Isn't that right, Peter? Yeah. Yeah, of course.
02:23We really appreciate it. Thank you. Oh, no. What's this? Well, I think the French call it
02:28champagne, Ian. And if we're going to toast my grandson's bride-to-be, a new baby, then,
02:33well, I'd try it first, didn't I? Yeah, but this is expensive stuff. We can't afford to hand
02:37this out by the gallon. How I gave birth to a son so tight he only cries out of one eye
02:42is beyond me. I am not being tight, OK? But I am not overindulging the nightmare side of
02:46the family, which we are only related to because his mum likes a double life in a bunker. Elaine
02:51gets a whiff of this, she will bankrupt us. Ian, they are family. And nothing brings family
02:56together better than a wedding and a new baby. So today, we come together, all right? Oh.
03:04Yes, Felix. Those balloons up yet? Oh, what? Final birth plan with the midwife today? You
03:15excited? Yeah. Of course. Er, work thing. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. OK. The electric's have gone down
03:27at the hour, but I'll have to go and sort it. But don't worry, there will still be a ball,
03:31Cinderella. Sorry, we ain't open yet. All right. All right? I know, Zach. Sharon's told me everything,
03:48and this morning she sent me this. She wants me to show you, so you don't do anything stupid.
03:54All right. I know this changes everything and I know you're going to want to go and see
04:00Nicola, but Sharon says to keep calm and let it play out. You promise me you'll do that?
04:08I know it's a lot to take in, but promise me, yeah? You leave me alone, please? Zach.
04:23You all right, mate? I've been better, Bill. Yeah. Honey told me that she saw a story pop
04:44pop, but... I just wanted a check on you, yeah? Harry. Listen, why don't you come back to
04:58hers, eh? You jump in the shower and I'll take you for some breakfast. Come on, what do you think?
05:04You know what? I am so proud that the builders' bum crap culture is still up and running, even on a double bubble bank holiday. I just want to go home.
05:19Me too. But they were making good progress inside last time we checked, and I know that you wanted to bling it up a bit. What the punk is like, what the punk is like. Who are we to change it?
05:28Absolutely right, darling. Yeah. Yeah, agreed. Now, remember, engagement party, best behaviour, which means...
05:35No antagonising or assaulting Eve. Very good. Yeah. Feel a lot calmer if I'm in with it, if you're lying.
05:41Oh, did she make up late, all right? Yeah, yeah, but, er, mate, it was pretty broke up. Mum's so young.
05:45Let me know if you're seeing, yeah? Tell you, boy, any news on the final checks on this place, yeah?
05:51Yeah, final few tonight, and you can have the keys tomorrow. What? You are joking! Get in here!
05:56Ah! We're going home, darlings!
06:00Oh, onward! You've got your local back! Woo-hoo!
06:04Oi! Turn it down, will you? People might not want to dance on Martin's grave, Josh, yet.
06:19Have you not got something more productive you can do to sit around on that thing all day?
06:22Not really, no.
06:22There she is. Now, I know we're out job hunting today, but I weren't expecting you out that early.
06:29Early bird catches the worm, right?
06:32Who was that? Where are you going?
06:33To my ring. Make a phone call. Do something productive.
06:37Give him a break. He's just a young kid having fun.
06:40Look, he's my son, all right? I know what's best for him, so let me worry about him and you worry about paying your sister back, all right?
06:46Well, I'd better go and find myself a job, then. At least I know where I stand.
06:53Pressure's rubbish on that shower, isn't it?
06:56It'd be better off having a wash down in the sink.
06:59Nah, cheers, Bill. I really appreciate it.
07:00Listen, I don't want to, like, make myself busy, but it's obvious you didn't go home last night.
07:12I just wondered whether you needed to talk.
07:14There's nothing to talk about.
07:17Your life ain't fair, is it?
07:18Otherwise, she'd still be alive.
07:19She didn't get on with my mum and dad, so we had words, and I walked out, for good.
07:31Shh.
07:35I'm sorry, H, but, uh, it's too short to fall out with your family.
07:41Take it from someone who knows, eh?
07:45Well, I'm the agent.
07:49I just thought it was a real kick at the back side.
08:04And I know Harvey's doing this bit.
08:06Bury the city boys, the races and that, but we still need to make some money and fast.
08:13Moe! Will you stop lying up the builders?
08:17Right, you're the square schemer.
08:19You must have some ideas.
08:21I've got ideas, all right.
08:23He needs to keep that hard hat on, though.
08:25Look, Fat Elvis has got a job, not a car cleaner.
08:29I could get the birdseed out and let the pigeons do us a favour.
08:32No, we can't rely on pigeons this time, Moe.
08:34We need money fast.
08:35Oh, get your knickers in a twist, some of it a crock.
08:39Oh, Jean.
08:40Do you fancy owning a couple of quid, cash in hand?
08:42Yeah, cool.
08:43Hold your horses.
08:44What's it for and how much?
08:45Oh, Lauren and Peter's engagement party.
08:47Kathy wants to move it to Harry's barn.
08:48I mean, he'd help serve him drinks and, like, clean up after.
08:51What do you think?
08:51Yes, let's get clacking.
08:52Yeah, great.
08:53What, now?
08:53Yeah, now.
08:54Actually, we could do one more person.
08:56Can you think of a third?
08:57Morning, ladies.
08:58What's on the agenda today, then?
08:59All I'm trying to say is we can work this out.
09:04Your mum, she's gone.
09:07If this was just on mum, I'd pack her bags for her.
09:12But this is on you too, Dad, and you know it.
09:16How could you not tell me as soon as you found out?
09:19There ain't nothing left to say.
09:22I'm done with you.
09:22Do you remember this?
09:26What, you want to walk down memory lane with me now, Dad?
09:29Leave it out.
09:29Do you remember it, yes or no?
09:33Yes.
09:35Sit down, please.
09:41From the moment you were born, I knew you'd be a fighter.
09:46Some kids, you can just see it in their faces.
09:48I had it all planned.
09:53When you were old enough, I was going to take you over to Repton.
09:58ABAs, British title, European, world title, the lot.
10:02And I got you this for your third birthday to wear.
10:06Your mum took it off you the day after.
10:09Said you're going to choke on it.
10:11But I still took you to Repton, though.
10:14To you as what?
10:15About nine.
10:18And then they let you spa.
10:21I saw you take a couple of digs.
10:24And you didn't mind.
10:26But I did.
10:29Never took you back.
10:32She was...
10:33worried about you choking.
10:36And I didn't want to see you get hurt.
10:40And now look what we've done.
10:45I'm sorry, H.
10:46more than you know.
10:53Because I'm a fighter, too.
10:55And I will never stop fighting to keep you in my life.
11:00Because you and Barney,
11:02you are my life.
11:04and I see if you are the best.
11:06So I don't remember.
11:22I had to stop shooting.
11:22And I will cut you first.
11:23But I was going to chase them for a while.
11:24Because of all things that you can type in own work.
11:26Because of all things that struggled really well for you.
11:27And it was really,
11:28I only thought that that you had to do.
11:30I think we need to talk, don't you?
11:54Sorry again for keeping you.
11:56Baby's heartbeat is strong.
11:57Probably excited for a punch-up.
12:00They're going to their first Bills bash in a minute, so it should be fun.
12:04We got engaged, so we're celebrating.
12:06No punch-ups.
12:09I need to take this, if that's right.
12:13Now, you're happy with the birth plan we've outlined?
12:16Yeah, I'm happy.
12:17We're happy.
12:18And obviously everything looks fine,
12:20but you're aware of the procedures if baby needs a little help on arrival.
12:24Yeah, babies born to mums on methadone,
12:27they usually stay in hospital for, like, a week?
12:30Usually, yes, but cases do vary.
12:33Oh.
12:34So it could be longer?
12:35It depends.
12:36If mum's on a very high dose, there's more risk of complications.
12:40Obviously, you're following an arc, so...
12:41So if I'm on a high dose, and then I go into labour early and the baby comes...
12:46Oh, no, no.
12:46Lauren, as far as I can tell, everything should be fine.
12:50Should be.
12:52We don't know that for sure, do we?
12:53I mean, for all we know, the baby will come out addicted.
12:57Sorry, Annan.
12:58Sorry about that.
13:00Um, everything looking good?
13:02All your scans are positive, you're on a steady dose,
13:04and baby's heartbeat is strong.
13:05And from what I can tell,
13:07you're going to be very able and loving mother and father.
13:11I suggest you go and celebrate.
13:14As a family.
13:16Yeah, thank you very much.
13:18We'll see you soon.
13:26All all right?
13:29Brilliant.
13:30Let's get you ready.
13:32It's party time.
13:33All smoke and mirrors with you, innit?
13:40Everything you do.
13:42Everything you say.
13:46You're just going to sit there, are you?
13:48If Teddy comes home and you're here...
13:49He'll do what?
13:50What, Teddy's going to kill me, is he?
13:53Because he didn't kill that young girl.
13:55The keys they arrested did.
13:57Liar.
13:59Length you go to to keep me from my son.
14:01Am I wrong?
14:03I'm wrong.
14:04What, the police have got the wrong bloke?
14:06How about I go to the station, yeah?
14:08Tell them all your silly stories and just see which one they believe.
14:10And then, guess what?
14:11I'll come back here...
14:13when my son is home...
14:16and I'll tell him the whole story too.
14:20Teddy didn't kill that girl.
14:23If he could kill a woman, I'd have been dead years ago.
14:25I killed Shireen.
14:31We had an argument.
14:34She fell.
14:35Hit her head on a rock and...
14:38I just stood there.
14:40Watched her bleed out.
14:42The bloke they arrested buried her.
14:45Teddy helped me cover it up.
14:48And do you know what?
14:49I'd do it all again.
14:52Cos as I keep telling you...
14:54I will do anything to keep my family together.
15:00You could go to the police.
15:02And you could tell Barney the truth too.
15:04But the question is, Zach...
15:07Is it worth the risk?
15:11What with your daughter...
15:13and your ex living in that little flat in Wakefield...
15:16only three hours away?
15:18What do you reckon?
15:21Now...
15:23get out of my sight.
15:37Oh, this is, uh...
15:46tragic.
15:47I mean...
15:47I wish they're charging you for this.
15:49We could have done it at my place for free.
15:51We're celebrating.
15:52It's hard to toast young love over pie, mash and liquor, isn't it?
15:55Yeah, I know, but...
15:56could have saved a fortune.
15:59Congratulations to you both.
16:01Thank you very much.
16:01Anything you need, you just let me know, yeah?
16:03Hey, Marie.
16:05Right on cue.
16:05Oh, it does.
16:07There's meat or veg...
16:09Veggie selection.
16:10Veggie selection.
16:12Is this a wine-up?
16:14Am I supposed to be shelling out for senior service as well?
16:17I mean, do you know what?
16:18I don't want to have a word with your gran, all right?
16:19Never mind the electrics.
16:20I mean, this...
16:21this is daylight robbery.
16:22Anyone feel welcome, champers?
16:26You and all.
16:28Have you had half of them already?
16:30Of course not, Bailey, babe.
16:32I'm glass collecting.
16:33Who's from?
16:34There's no one else here.
16:35I guess your son's Mr. Popular, then.
16:38Like father, like son.
16:40All right.
16:40Cheers, Mo.
16:43Get rid of the three stooges, please.
16:45And can we have some fruit juice?
16:47Not everyone can partake of alcohol.
16:49Party time.
16:58All right, come on.
16:59Thanks.
17:02You all right?
17:03Yeah.
17:04Um, are you sure your parents aren't going to be into it later?
17:08Oh, no, trust me.
17:09Once they've had one cocktail, they'll be out for the night.
17:14You okay?
17:16You're not...
17:17You're not regretting...
17:18Nah.
17:20Nah.
17:20Of course not.
17:21It's...
17:22It's no biggie, is it?
17:23Well, I think it is.
17:29Like, you mean a lot to me.
17:31So...
17:32Are you going to sit down, then, or what?
17:36Come on.
17:38Cool.
17:38Well, are you busy?
17:47Yeah, rushed off my feet.
17:50Your boyfriend's already been in, asking for work, but...
17:53We've got nothing at the minute, so, er...
17:55Sorry.
17:58Although if he keeps carrying on like this,
18:01we might need a new chef.
18:03He's all over the place.
18:06We...
18:06Call me back.
18:08Listen, I'm sorry.
18:09I will sort you a new place.
18:10Don't worry.
18:12Kiss Doddy from me, yeah?
18:16Zach.
18:18What have you done?
18:24It takes a lot to find the right person to put a ring on.
18:28Well, for some of us, anyway.
18:29Obviously not hard to find a glass of champagne.
18:31What's that?
18:32Three? Four?
18:32Five.
18:3440% on marriages and in divorce.
18:36Oh!
18:37Might as well throw in the towel now, then.
18:40Anyone want to top up?
18:41Yeah, thanks.
18:42I heard the Vick's ready to open again.
18:44That's good news, isn't it?
18:45Yeah.
18:46It'd be great to get the family together again.
18:48And my little girl back home.
18:50Oh, actually, Dad, I think I might stay on at Junior's for a bit.
18:52It's just...
18:53It's nice and quiet, isn't it, without the kids.
18:55And he's away, so...
18:56With a blink of the eye, they've flown the nest.
19:07I've got to take my hat off to you, darling.
19:09For me, it was one and done.
19:10The pain of pushing Linda out.
19:13I mean, she had a head the size of a bowling ball.
19:16You get that epidural in ASAP.
19:18Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
19:19Just gas and air for this one.
19:21It's good for mums, good for baby and for all of us.
19:25We've only just got off that slippery slope, haven't we?
19:27So we don't need an epidural turning into an avalanche.
19:30If you're planning on staying in here again,
19:51we've got one of them black beds into it.
19:55Have you called my dad again?
19:57Cos if you have, you'll end up down that pit like Phil.
19:59No, no, no, I didn't.
20:01Not this time.
20:05Sorry, I've...
20:06I've got this gift of doing the wrong thing.
20:12I do know that there's more to this.
20:18I don't know what, and I don't really want to know.
20:23But I do know that your dad loves you.
20:26Well, he'd smile, but, you know, it's true.
20:33I had a nephew.
20:38I made life ill for him, and I can never forgive myself.
20:41Well, I know if he was still around that, I'd spend all my time trying to make up to him, you know?
20:53But I can't.
20:54Come on.
20:55Look, whatever your dad did to hurt you, I know, I know that it's going to be eating him away the rest of his life.
21:10So if you love him, you don't have to forgive him.
21:16Just give him a chance, you know?
21:18Give him a chance to make it up to you.
21:20I'll be out in a minute.
21:40Well, we'll both be out in a minute, then, won't we?
21:42I've got the electric sorted, and Elaine told me about Ian being a prat.
21:51That's one dull spark I've never been able to fix.
21:53I am so sorry.
21:55Yeah, he's a prat, but he's just the tip of the iceberg at the minute.
22:00It's just, um, it's all been going really well.
22:09I've sort of let myself forget about all the risks I've cut my baby through.
22:17Right, it felt real again today.
22:20It felt real.
22:22All the things that could happen, the things that could already be happening.
22:26I mean, my baby could be born addicted, and it could struggle, and that is all my fault.
22:33No, Lauren, look, you are a good mum.
22:37A good mum who fell into a hole, but you got help, and you got yourself better,
22:43and you kept your baby safe, and that, my darling, is all down to you.
22:49And guess what?
22:50In a few weeks, you're going to have to keep them safe for the rest of their lives.
22:54So, come on, save those tears, because you are going to need them.
23:15Oh, no, no.
23:17Is this déjà vu of you two just ran out of ideas to traumatise me?
23:20No. No, I'm just clearing out some clothes.
23:25Well, Dad led a search party to the pub by the smell of him.
23:28So, yeah, well played on finding Harry, everyone.
23:32You know, they say walking's supposed to help with worry.
23:36After 5.7 miles, I disagree.
23:39So, I guess I'll be in my room, worrying.
23:42Look, you two could have had a better mum,
23:45but none of them would have loved you more than me.
23:46I'll put these on, shall I?
23:52Block out all the shit.
23:56Take it you didn't find them at the bottom of a bottle, either?
24:06I'll guess I'll pack your bag for you.
24:08Right?
24:08Hi, Ray.
24:19I, er...
24:19I heard about...
24:21Yeah.
24:22Well, at least you know for sure I didn't do now, right?
24:25Yeah, look, I'm...
24:27I don't know how to say this,
24:29and I don't even know if I should be saying it,
24:32but when I met her neighbour, Felicity,
24:34she told me something,
24:36something that I think you'd have the right to know.
24:39What?
24:44So, no news on the job front, then, no?
24:49Listen, about earlier.
24:52I'm sorry, I just...
24:53I'm just really worried about him.
24:54You're talking about it like it's nothing to do with me?
24:56And as far as I'm concerned,
24:58he's our boy.
25:00Right?
25:00You've been our rock, Big,
25:04and if there is a circle of trust,
25:06you are right in the middle of it.
25:11I need all the help I can get with him.
25:12I need all the help I can get with him.
25:15I need all the help I can get with him.
25:16I need all the help I can get with him.
25:18what now you're going to drag me out into the street kicking and screaming because that's what
25:43you'll have to do once in your life just do what's right for us please that is exactly what i'm
25:46trying to do you ruined his life nick you ruined our lives he can't even look at me my son can't
25:53even look at me look what you've done to us can you even see it hey i could have told him the truth
26:01but i couldn't i could have sold you down the river to have a glimmer of hope that would make me look
26:07just a little bit better but i couldn't because i love him and you love me too dead
26:19and you need me if you've got a chance of getting our son back
26:28you need me as the scapegoat as the manipulator as the mother and you know it
26:39and you know that i am not going anywhere until we get our son back
26:46what's happened h what you've done shireen was pregnant
26:58you killed her and my baby
27:03now we've both lost a kid haven't we dad
27:11is this cockney slang
27:17no darling just a baker who can't spell
27:20i wouldn't worry about the cake i'd be more worried about the possibility of a baby
27:25ian the baby what hold on i've apologized to lauren for being insensitive okay so there's no need to
27:31poor scorn on a legacy name one ian is one too many this is for you
27:36can you go that's for you just grab mine okay let's propose a toast
27:42to lauren peter for the future to family
27:48don't tell me i missed the party