EastEnders 24th April 2025-n
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00:00.
00:14Right.
00:15Happy birthday!
00:17Oh, thank you, boys.
00:19Your favourite, my...
00:21Ah, forget that, cos I'm gonna do you the full works, darling.
00:24Oh, look, I haven't even got time for cereal. I've got loads of work to do.
00:28Just us, being back together like this.
00:30It's everything a girl could want for her birthday.
00:33We're still having the party later, though, yeah?
00:35Yeah, of course we are.
00:36And now we've got two reasons to celebrate.
00:38The final few things to get in place today for the birthday girl
00:41before we start the Paradise Park dig tomorrow.
00:45Yeah.
00:46Great. Look, I've got to go.
00:48What about your presents?
00:49Oh, well, I'll open them later, sweetheart.
00:51I'll open this one, at least, eh?
00:53It's only small and it's from all of us.
00:56Right.
00:58What about this?
00:59Yeah, I thought so.
01:00Oh.
01:01Oh, I love it.
01:03Look, I've got to go.
01:04I've got a supplier waiting.
01:05All right?
01:06See you later.
01:07See you later.
01:08See you later.
01:09See you later.
01:10You might want to reconsider that job offer.
01:15Yeah, well, I'm going to give you ten grand.
01:18Meet me at Wolford East, yeah?
01:19Morning.
01:20Hi, mate.
01:21You're busy.
01:22Thought you were supposed to be a man of leisure.
01:23Yeah, I've been reading up on your condition.
01:24It says that having a routine can really help.
01:26So you're really taking this care of things seriously, huh?
01:27Yeah.
01:28You're really taking this care of things seriously, huh?
01:29Yeah.
01:30Yeah.
01:31I've been reading up on your condition.
01:32It says that having a routine can really help.
01:33So you're really taking this care of things seriously, huh?
01:34Yeah, yeah.
01:35I've been reading up on your condition.
01:36It says that having a routine can really help.
01:38So you're really taking this care of things seriously, huh?
01:39Yeah, yeah.
01:40I've even done it at a time table.
01:41Well, it's a work in progress, anyway.
01:42Oh.
01:43Um.
01:44Um.
01:45Oh, it says that people with dementia can have trouble swallowing eating and that,
01:46you know?
01:47There's a danger of choking.
01:48Right.
01:49Sorry about that.
01:50I've got to eat like a toddler.
01:51Well, it's better to be safe for you, huh?
01:52I thought you were supposed to be a man of leisure.
01:53I thought you were supposed to be a man of leisure.
01:54Yeah, I've been reading up on your condition.
01:55It says that having a routine can really help.
01:56So you're really taking this care of things seriously, huh?
01:57Yeah, yeah.
01:58I've even done it at a time table.
01:59Well, it's a work in progress, anyway.
02:00Oh.
02:01Um.
02:02Oh, it says that people with dementia can have trouble swallowing eating and that,
02:05you know?
02:06There's a danger of choking.
02:07Right.
02:08So, um.
02:09I've got to eat like a toddler.
02:12Well, it's better to be safe than sorry, isn't it?
02:15Yeah.
02:16Yeah.
02:17Only, um.
02:18I'm not that bad just yet.
02:21So, uh.
02:22I'm sorry, Nigel.
02:23It's just a stupid thing to do.
02:24No, no, no, no, no.
02:25No, it's really kind.
02:27Come on, then.
02:28Let's have a look at what you've got planned.
02:31Better be colour-coordinated.
02:34Please.
02:35Don't push it up here.
02:37Look.
02:38Cojo living on his own.
02:39It's just not a good idea.
02:40Anything could happen to it.
02:42You all right, darling?
02:43I'm really excited today.
02:45I'm working at the Archers with Harry.
02:47And if I do well, he could give me a job and I can afford a place of my own.
02:51Hey, nice one, Cojo.
02:53Do you think working with Harry is really a good idea?
02:56I mean, he's not particularly trustworthy, is he?
02:58I mean, you'll have a lot more fun working with Harry than cleaning glasses at the Vic.
03:02I didn't realise you were a mechanic.
03:05I used to fix cars for my uncle's cab business in Ghana.
03:08Oh.
03:09Yeah.
03:10You'll need the energy.
03:12No, thank you.
03:14I'm going to work.
03:16Hey, have a good day, mate.
03:18Yeah, we'll see you later on.
03:19Ta-ra, darling.
03:20Money talks, then.
03:23Ah, depends what I'll be getting paid for.
03:26I can't be doing anything shady anymore.
03:28I told you.
03:29It ain't drugs.
03:31It's just a simple job.
03:34So, why me, then?
03:38Yeah, you're right.
03:40If it was completely above board, I wouldn't be asking you.
03:45So, it's Nick, yeah?
03:47I'll give you ten grand to move something from a construction site.
03:52Easy money.
03:54Nicola Mitchell.
03:55Easy money.
03:56There ain't no such thing.
03:57Ten grand.
03:59To do a little bit of lifting and driving.
04:01Take it or leave it.
04:03It sounded to me like you really wanted to take Avani away.
04:07And Bournemouth ain't exactly marbs, is it?
04:18If I'm gonna do it, I don't want anything that's gonna trace back to me.
04:22I ain't use anything that's mine.
04:25I'll get you a van and everything you need.
04:28Come round later, and I'll give you the location of the site.
04:32But, needs to be done tonight.
04:35Can't wait.
04:38Barney!
04:41Barney!
04:44What's up, mate?
04:45What do you mean?
04:46Well, something's definitely up, because you forgot this.
04:49And I've never seen you go anywhere about your book.
04:52I, er...
04:53I was just thinking about my exams.
04:55Oh, really?
04:58All right.
04:59It's...
05:00It's Avani.
05:01I...
05:02I asked her out to Mum's party, and she said yes.
05:05That's great, mate.
05:06Ain't it?
05:07Yeah.
05:09Well, is it, though?
05:10No, no.
05:11It is.
05:12But it's just like...
05:13Well, every time I think about it, I panic, and my mouth gets dry, and it's like...
05:16What if I don't know what to say?
05:18Listen.
05:19Listen, it's only natural for you to feel a little bit nervous.
05:22But the truth is...
05:23All you've got to do is be yourself.
05:25Now, I remember when I met your mum...
05:28Felt a bit like you, bud.
05:30Nervous.
05:31Worried it was all gonna go wrong.
05:33What?
05:34You?
05:35I know.
05:36Hard to believe, eh?
05:37Do you know what else is funny?
05:39When we first got together, the one thing she loved the most was when I made her this meal
05:45once.
05:46I don't know.
05:47Maybe it was more personal, but it made her laugh.
05:49And that day, that lunch, something just clicked, and I felt like the luckiest man in the world.
05:59And now, we're all back together.
06:03But I feel like that all over again.
06:06Abani is your mate, Mark, and she already likes you.
06:11So all you've got to do is be yourself.
06:15Have you got this kid?
06:16Have you got it?
06:17Hey.
06:18What's up?
06:19Can't you sleep?
06:20No, I tried.
06:21I couldn't.
06:22There's nothing news on Nigel.
06:23Oh, yeah, he's fine.
06:24Phil said that he went missing, but they found him.
06:25He's back home, and all is good.
06:26Oh.
06:27Well, that is good news.
06:28Yeah.
06:29I'm hoping I've made biscuits.
06:30Oh.
06:31So I'm just gonna take them over to him, and...
06:33I'll cheer him up a bit.
06:34I was, er...
06:35I was, er...
06:36I was a bit shy on him, wasn't I?
06:37Hey, mate, maybe I could take those, though.
06:39You know, give me a chance to apologise.
06:40That's a good idea.
06:41A cuppa and Bickies.
06:42Answer to everything.
06:43Yeah.
06:44I've counted them.
06:45Says a 3pm afternoon quack.
07:02What's that, then?
07:03Eh?
07:05It says, uh, 3 p.m. afternoon quack. What's that, then?
07:14Eh?
07:16No. Snack, you donut, not quack. How's it look like a Q and a U?
07:20You're right. It's terrible.
07:25Fair point.
07:26Look, can we go through the rest of this later?
07:29I've, um, I've got to pop to the caf to, uh, sort out when my next shift is.
07:33Do you fancy going to the Flicks this afternoon?
07:36It's, uh, it's an old film I'd like to see.
07:40Is that a good idea, eh? After what happened yesterday?
07:43Yeah, I'll be all right.
07:45If you don't fancy it, just, uh, take me to the cinema door and, uh, I'll take it from there.
07:50Well, maybe a couple of days.
07:51I've been thinking, you know, you working at the cavity, it's not really a good idea.
07:55It's too much stress and, well, you don't need the money.
07:59And, uh, I'm gonna pop over in a minute, Mark, have a few bits.
08:03I'll stick my head in the caf and tell Kathy that, uh, you want to jack it in, all right?
08:11Phil, uh, I just popped round and see how anyone's used to it.
08:13Come bearing biscuits.
08:14Well, I'll leave you to it. I'm going to see Kathy.
08:16Don't worry. I'm not gonna do a run at the Flicks when you've gone.
08:20Oh, wait a little.
08:20So, you loosen the bolts on one side of the alternator.
08:25Let's take detention, knock the bell.
08:26Exactly.
08:29Hey, just the woman I want you to see.
08:32The ball ready for you and it's parked over there.
08:34I look forward to seeing you for it.
08:35Can't wait.
08:35See you later.
08:40Happy birthday, Mrs. Mitchell.
08:41Thanks.
08:42Will you be having a cake? What's your favourite flavour?
08:45I haven't really got time to discuss cake.
08:47But it's your birthday.
08:49I would love to be able to celebrate my mother's birthday with her one more time.
08:54Oh, God, sorry, Kojo.
08:56Yeah, Mum didn't mean to be harsh.
08:58I'll tell you what, why don't you come to Mum's birthday party tonight?
09:01We'd like that, wouldn't we, Mum?
09:03Yeah, of course.
09:04Thanks. I'd love to come.
09:05Hey, you still got that old van you're working on?
09:11Yeah, it's done.
09:12I'm about to phone the bloke to come pick it up now.
09:14I couldn't borrow it, could I?
09:16I got this great deal on a job lot of gorgeous vintage lamps
09:19and the bloke who was supposed to be picking them up, he's let me down.
09:22I don't know, Mum, I shouldn't...
09:23Oh, couldn't you tell him it'd be ready in the morning?
09:25Look, if I don't get down there, someone else will snap them up
09:28and I really wanted them for my party.
09:34It's a park round the corner.
09:35Thanks, darling.
09:37See you later.
09:38See ya.
09:44Oh, you all right?
09:44Yeah, I heard about Nigel's condition.
09:47I feel awful.
09:48I snapped at him for getting a few orders wrong.
09:50I wish I'd none.
09:51Well, don't worry about it.
09:52I was willing to come see you anyway, you know, about his job,
09:54cos, well, working ain't good for him, he's going to have to quit.
09:57Oh, that's a shame.
09:59Right, well, let's start looking for an extra pair of hands again, then, I suppose.
10:02Oh, as if you haven't got enough on your plates.
10:05Yeah.
10:06Oh, right, well, I'll come by in a bit with his final pair, yeah?
10:10All right, Jess.
10:11How is he this morning?
10:12Oh, he's more or less bad with his old self,
10:14but he's got some crazy idea about going to the cinema this afternoon.
10:17Oh, well, why not, if he feels well enough?
10:20Weekday matinee, lovely.
10:22No, he needs a routine, do they?
10:24Well, doesn't having a job give you a routine.
10:27Maybe it's a bit too early for him to quit.
10:30Nah, it's too much pressure, isn't it?
10:32You know, when I was with Daniel,
10:34we used to grab every moment we could when he was well enough,
10:38and I used to call them the golden days.
10:40So, why not let Nigel have his golden days?
10:45You know what?
10:46While he still can.
10:47Made your favourite.
11:11Extra cheese, extra pickle, extra everything.
11:16You're going to have to get a move on, though.
11:17You're going to be late.
11:19I don't want to put one.
11:23Hey, I thought you were doing better.
11:26So did I.
11:28After Amy's party, it just feels like I haven't got any mates.
11:33Oh, Varnie, come on.
11:35Everyone's left me on red, Dad.
11:37And the whole school probably knows what happened.
11:40I just can't, I can't face that.
11:43I don't want to see anyone.
11:48Look, I know you were feeling annoyed at me earlier,
11:53but we'll get that trip away soon, yeah?
11:57I forget Bournemouth.
11:59I'll take you to Spain.
12:03I don't care where we go, Dad.
12:05I just want to spend time with you.
12:18I won't always feel like this, would I?
12:24No, baby.
12:27I promise.
12:28I promise.
12:30But I don't remember upsetting her.
12:37Oh, no, it's all right.
12:38It's all right.
12:39What are you doing?
12:40I didn't mean to upset her.
12:41I just came around to apologise for having a go at her yesterday.
12:43You think he said I frightened her?
12:45No, mate, listen.
12:46Hope is fine now.
12:47But I don't remember her not being fine.
12:49She made biscuits.
12:50It's all good.
12:51Like, I don't know.
12:53Maybe she takes her to the cinema after all.
12:54I'm not a baby.
12:55You don't need to tell him that I can get a treat for being good.
12:59That's not what I meant.
13:00I'm sorry.
13:01Sorry, what are you thinking?
13:01Just go.
13:02You need to go.
13:03Phil!
13:03I didn't mean to upset him.
13:04I...
13:05All right, all right.
13:08The show's over, yeah?
13:09The show's over.
13:10Hey, I was just about to call you.
13:19Tell you to come home.
13:20Oh, I just popped in for a bit.
13:21I've got to get back to work.
13:22Look, I know you're busy, but come on.
13:24It's your birthday, and you didn't even have time to have breakfast,
13:27so I have made you lunch.
13:31Oh, it's a crisp sandwich with crisp salad.
13:36Oh, you daft sod.
13:38Well, you remember, then?
13:39Of course I remember.
13:41It's the first meal you ever made me.
13:44I thought you were busy with site stuff today.
13:46How's it all going?
13:47Yeah, it's fine.
13:49The boys are right on track to start at the end of the week.
13:51Maybe I could pop by later if I've got time.
13:54Check the place out.
13:55Since when have you ever been interested in trudging round a building site?
13:58I am interested.
14:00Like you said, it's a big deal.
14:02I can meet you there.
14:03Where's the best place to come?
14:05Is there more than one entrance, or...?
14:07What are you planning at, Nick?
14:09Well, Paradise Park's a big site, isn't it?
14:12You must be worried about people getting in.
14:14I know what kids are like these days.
14:15Oh, don't you go and worry about that.
14:18From tomorrow, the cameras get set up and be working,
14:20and security's doing the round.
14:21Be fine.
14:22Oh, so today is all about preparation, and then tomorrow is all systems go.
14:28Oh, you'll be after a site plan, Nick.
14:31What are you up to, Nick?
14:33Oh, all right, you've got me.
14:34I was going to get you something delivered to celebrate the first day of your dig,
14:38but you've ruined it now.
14:41Hmm.
14:41Like you said, it's a big deal.
14:46Who'd have thought it, eh?
14:47After everything we've been through.
14:50You with this big new project.
14:53Me, with a bar.
14:56Harry running a successful business.
14:59Our family back together.
15:01Hmm.
15:02Hmm.
15:04Go on.
15:05Do you know when a crisp sandwich and crisp salad taste best?
15:09When it's for afters.
15:11Easy, tiger.
15:12I've got to get back to work.
15:14Not just yet, you ain't.
15:15All right, let's just give me a minute, all right?
15:18All right, I'll be long.
15:30You were right about the cylinder end.
15:33You proper know your way around a car, don't you?
15:36I reckon we make a good team, coach.
15:38Listen, if you want it, mate, you've got yourself a job.
15:41Thank you, Harry.
15:42I would love to.
15:44Are you all right, darling?
15:44It's Holly, right?
15:46We're all ready for you.
15:46It's just parked round there.
15:47Nice one.
15:49I'm looking forward to revving Francesco's engine all over town again.
15:52Thank you, Francesco.
15:54So, Holly, I've already got your number because it's on the job sheet,
15:57but I can't be calling the customer if it ain't about work,
16:00unless I've got your permission.
16:02And what would you be calling me about?
16:05Going for a drink and maybe revving your engine.
16:10Only if you wear your best overalls.
16:12Oh, yep.
16:12Anything for a lady I'd like to spend time with.
16:15Shall we say Saturday?
16:16But you already got a date on Friday.
16:19What?
16:19No.
16:20Nah, she's an old friend, coach.
16:22Hmm.
16:23Don't be blocking me, mate.
16:25Call me.
16:26Oh, it's blocking.
16:30You just did.
16:31My mother taught me only to do it one woman at a time.
16:35Have you never done that?
16:36Yeah, of course.
16:38My ex, Shireen.
16:41We were together for a couple of years.
16:44That sounds lovely.
16:45Yeah.
16:48It was a long time ago.
16:50Anyway, variety is the spice of life,
16:54and I reckon you've got a lot to learn about dating,
16:56and I know just the man to teach you.
16:58Your first lesson in GCSE chat-up banter
17:00starts tonight at the party.
17:07Look, I've had before.
17:08I'm really sorry.
17:10You've got nothing to be sorry for.
17:12It was Harvey's fault.
17:16So, shall we go with this then, mate, then?
17:19You're joking, aren't you?
17:20After all that, no, it's better that we stay in here
17:22where you can feel calm, and I can keep you safe.
17:26You don't need to.
17:27I said I was going to be your carer.
17:30And that is exactly what I'm going to do.
17:32Yeah, but I...
17:33I don't want you to be bored, you know,
17:36staying in with me all day, every day.
17:39Yeah, well, luckily,
17:40my social diary ain't too busy.
17:50Earlier, with Harvey,
17:52things like that are going to keep happening.
17:58Yeah.
17:59Yeah, they are.
18:01I'll help you, you know,
18:03like I did today.
18:07It's all right, I'll do it.
18:08I'm not an invalid yet.
18:20It looks like I've got a lot to learn, doesn't it?
18:22I'm sorry.
18:32All right, if I've been a bit too controlling today,
18:36a bit,
18:37this illness,
18:42it's going to be different every day.
18:46Well, then, we'll take each day as it comes.
18:52And when it gets worse?
18:55Listen, mate, I ain't going anywhere, all right?
18:58I ain't going anywhere, no matter how bad it gets.
19:03But listen, let's...
19:05Let's make the most of the good days when we get them, yeah?
19:09So, let's go look at the pictures.
19:12Right?
19:13No, no, you're right.
19:15I reckon I'm not up to it today.
19:21Why don't we watch a film at home?
19:24Yeah, all right.
19:25As long as it ain't one of them soppy romantic ones.
19:27No, no, no, this is a great horror movie.
19:30Thriller it is.
19:31Popcorn.
19:39Good.
19:52You're late.
19:54Couldn't get away from the restaurant.
19:58Want some more mice?
20:00It's my birthday.
20:02Not usually bothered, but boys have gone to a lot of trouble.
20:06Teddy said your Varney's coming.
20:08Varney invited her, but no hanging him over a bridge this time, eh?
20:13I admit, it wasn't my final start.
20:16But I'd do anything to protect my kids.
20:19Especially Varney.
20:20Well, my Varney's a gentleman, so...
20:23You don't need to worry about him.
20:24Yeah, well, she's a young woman.
20:26I'm always going to worry about her.
20:28You worry a lot less with ten grand in your back pocket.
20:32So, the van is parked round the corner from the Archie's.
20:35Keys are there.
20:36The security cameras don't go up till the morning, so you're in the clear tonight.
20:40The exact vocation is...
20:41I had a job.
20:43I don't need the money badly enough to risk getting banged up.
20:48It's too late to change your mind now.
20:50Yeah, well, sorry, but my kids really need me.
20:52And I'm no good to them buying bars.
20:57No, I'm sorry.
20:59You seem to have forgotten what I've got on you.
21:02It's a terrible shame if I walked into Walford Nick and told them what I know.
21:09Well, maybe you're forgetting how much dirt I've got on you.
21:14You've got nothing on me.
21:20Because I make sure nothing ever leads back to me.
21:26But you...
21:28Everyone round here knows you're the local drug dealer.
21:33And like you said, you're no use to your kids behind bars.
21:37That's a little something for today.
21:51Go on, you earn that.
21:55I'm finally an independent man.
21:57What's the first thing you're going to buy?
22:02A drink for the lady with the nice eyes.
22:04Go on, son, you're learning.
22:07You all right?
22:10Mother's late for her own flaming party.
22:12Oh, yeah, she mentioned something about picking up some lamps or something.
22:15Maybe she got delayed.
22:16She ain't answering her phone.
22:18I'm going to go and see if she's at home.
22:19All right.
22:21Hi.
22:22Hi.
22:22Hi.
22:23You've got lovely eyes.
22:24Oh, thank you.
22:26Can I buy you a drink?
22:28Yes.
22:28Why not?
22:29You can read the same again.
22:37Excuse me.
22:42You don't seem to be enjoying the party.
22:45Is it because it's very noisy?
22:48No.
22:49I'm supposed to be here with Ivani.
22:51We had a date.
22:53We even got her a gift.
22:55But she's not here.
22:57I think she's changed her mind.
22:58I thought the Mitchells were very good at dating.
23:02Not all of us.
23:04I'm learning a lot from your brother.
23:06Just today.
23:08He got to date so easily.
23:10All that chat comes natural to him, I suppose.
23:14Harry told her how much she'd like to see them again.
23:18Didn't you tell Ivani that you were looking forward to seeing her?
23:20I think she could tell from when I asked her.
23:25I think.
23:26Your brother said I should become more Harry when it comes to romance.
23:31Maybe you should too.
23:36We can stay here all night arguing about it, but you know I meant what I said.
23:40Okay, fine.
23:44What the hell is it I'm moving?
23:45I don't want any surprises when I get down there.
23:48It's a body.
23:49It's just some junkie from years ago.
23:52She owed a lot of money.
23:53One of my fellas went down there.
23:54Things got out of hand.
23:56Unfortunately, she's buried under Teddy's new construction site.
23:58So I need the body moving before the morning.
24:03You want me to move a body?
24:06Yeah, police weren't looking for her then and they aren't now.
24:10Nothing dodgy, you said.
24:12What have you done?
24:13Who's down there?
24:15Actually, you know what?
24:16I don't want to know anything.
24:17We never had this conversation.
24:21Nicola, I knew you were into some bad stuff, but this, this is next level.
24:26After everything I've been through, you want me to go down there and dig up some poor woman's body?
24:30Do you think you're some sort of saint?
24:32Right?
24:33You listen to me!
24:33I said, I don't want to know!
24:35Know what?
24:38What's going on?
24:40Has he hurt you?
24:41Does she look hurt?
24:44Ask her why she was willing to pay me ten grand to go and move a body that's buried under your construction site.
24:50Whoever she was, I ain't getting any involved.
24:55I was never here.
24:57Do you understand?
24:58You need to start talking.
25:12I guess you're not coming then.
25:15Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. She's not really feeling it. I mean, I should have messaged you, but I haven't even been on my phone like that. I'm sorry.
25:30It's all right. I didn't see you at school today. Are you okay?
25:45Yeah. I mean, I guess so. There's just, like, so much going on at the moment. I can't even get into all of it right now.
25:55No, it's all right. You don't have to tell me.
25:57Oh, I've got you something.
26:00Hey, you all right?
26:02I didn't invite him.
26:04I thought we could chill. Watch a movie or something like that.
26:10Bonnie, come watch it with us. Come.
26:13No, you're all right, thanks. I should probably get back to Mum's party.
26:16But you said you had something for me.
26:19It was nothing. Have a good night.
26:22Yeah, you too, mate. Have a nice time at Mummy's party, yeah?
26:27It was a deal that went wrong, yeah? It was an accident.
26:41Who's the body?
26:42He's just some junkie. One of my heavies went down.
26:45Are you lying, Nick?
26:46No. No. I promise you...
26:49Ravi said she.
26:51What?
26:51Whoever she is, I'm not getting involved. That's what he said.
26:54Oh, no, you misunderstood him. He meant me. Right, whatever she's done...
26:58I heard what he said, Nick!
27:00Look, can we just forget about this?
27:03Right, everyone is waiting for us!
27:05You want to go down to the bar and tell the boys that I found you trying to pay Ravi to move a woman's body?
27:13Please, not the boys. They don't need to know anything!
27:15We just got our family back together and they can do this!
27:18God, it was four years ago!
27:22Four years ago?
27:25No.
27:27No.
27:28It's her, isn't it?
27:36And she is buried underneath Paradise Park.
27:43It's... it's Shireen.