15th Apr 2025
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00:30You get any sleep?
00:32Not much. That business with Joe kept going around in my head.
00:37Yeah, well, it's a problem.
00:38I get it. I shouldn't have kicked off.
00:40I'm not having a go.
00:43But he knows that he isn't related to Steph.
00:46We need to work our way around it.
00:47My fault.
00:49I'm not having a go at you.
00:51Any more than I'm having a go at your mum.
00:53Can't we just keep out of his orbit?
00:54Oh, yeah, like, that's not weird.
00:56Saves me life and then we start ghosting him.
00:58Well, it'll stop him asking awkward questions.
01:01Not if he's still curious.
01:02Which, he will be.
01:06So, what?
01:08Once he knows that everything's normal with us,
01:12then we'll let him go his way and we'll go ours.
01:15Any idea how?
01:17Maybe.
01:17We need to talk.
01:39There's nothing to talk about.
01:40Don't.
01:41Joe, I meant what I said yesterday.
01:45I love Billy.
01:46And what we had is over, okay?
01:48No more sneaking around.
01:49Am I clear?
01:51Perfectly.
01:53Really?
01:54I mean, I'm not buying it
01:56and I'm not accepting it,
01:58but I'm hearing you loud and clear, yeah.
01:59Joe.
02:00I don't like sneaking around either.
02:01But I meant what I said.
02:05I want a life with you.
02:08Then we have a problem.
02:10Well, maybe you do, yeah.
02:11Because I know that deep down
02:13you feel exactly the same.
02:15And you can lie to yourself,
02:16but it is the truth.
02:19You just have to accept it.
02:23I'm not giving up on us.
02:24Okay.
02:34Yeah, I can completely understand
02:36where you're coming from,
02:37but surely these are
02:38exceptional circumstances, aren't they?
02:42Oh.
02:43Well, that's not a face bearing good tidings.
02:45You're right.
02:46Well, look, if this has got anything
02:47to do with the wedding,
02:48you might want to try and cushion the blow.
02:49She's on the phone to the registrar right now
02:51trying to get the deposit back.
02:52Not holding out high hopes.
02:53Great.
02:55How'd you get on?
02:57Big, fat, no.
02:59Unsurprisingly.
02:59Really?
03:01Well, kind of the point of a deposit, innit?
03:03You cancel, they keep the money.
03:04Yeah, because home farm's the same.
03:07Kim said flat out now.
03:08Well, what about cushioning the blow?
03:10I just thought I'd rip the plaster off instead.
03:12Great.
03:12How much are we down now?
03:14It's a lot.
03:15Do you think it'd be a better idea
03:16just to go through with the wedding?
03:17Oh, it's not happening, all right?
03:20Not until we know what's happening with Ella.
03:22Her turning up on the big day
03:23is a scene I'd rather miss,
03:24if that's OK with everyone.
03:26It's just a waste.
03:27Oh, there's not much I can do about it, is there?
03:30I'm not getting married just to save money.
03:32More packing?
03:50What gave it away?
03:51Well, you must have acquired a lot of stuff
03:53since moving here.
03:55Let's hope it all fits in the dream home.
03:57Where did that come from?
04:01Just making an observation.
04:04Well, you realise how important this is to me, don't you?
04:07A family home with Vinnie and Thomas?
04:10I thought you, of all people, would be pleased for me.
04:13I am.
04:15Except?
04:17Go on, you've clearly got something to say.
04:21As long as you're not settling...
04:23with Vinnie.
04:24What does that mean?
04:28Gabby, I know the kind of guys you usually go for.
04:32Don't just accept the safe option.
04:43Have they been here long?
04:45Hmm, long enough.
04:47So, are you any new ideas yet on how to separate them?
04:50You don't want the grass to go, do you?
04:51Yeah, I've kind of had a few other things on my mind lately.
04:54Yeah, of course, sorry.
04:55Still, while you're convalescing, you know,
04:57you could get your thinking cap on.
04:58It's what the big doctor's brain's for, eh?
05:02You're not going to give him our time, are you?
05:05Why would I?
05:07I came out the way in this, didn't I?
05:09Good.
05:10Right, I'm going to go to the loo,
05:11and when I get back, I want to be the main focus.
05:13How are you doing?
05:19Oh, you know, getting there.
05:21Just make sure you look after yourself, yeah?
05:24Of course.
05:25Okay, but what are you doing?
05:26Colour scheme?
05:27I'm just playing.
05:28I'm not having any sort of...
05:29Hey, how's the new gaff?
05:30Oh, it's full of suitcases,
05:32and there's more to come, apparently.
05:33What, so you're leaving Gabby to unpack?
05:35That's nice.
05:35I'll help, you know,
05:36once everything's been brought over.
05:38I mean, honestly,
05:38how come one person
05:39have so much stuff?
05:43It could be, eh...
05:45Yeah, what's up?
05:46Yeah, yeah, tomorrow?
05:48Yeah, oh, you're going to make sure Lily's there, right?
05:50Oh, man, I can't wait to see her.
05:53Yeah.
05:54Of course I'm going to take her out.
05:57Yeah.
06:00I think I've got him.
06:01Cammie.
06:03Well...
06:03Shh.
06:04I'll tell you later.
06:05How's it going?
06:10Yeah.
06:11I'm not glad.
06:13Actually glad I've won't interview.
06:14Just, er...
06:16What a quick word about yesterday.
06:18Everything all right?
06:19Yeah, it's just that Steph's...
06:22Well, right, since I got attacked,
06:24she's, er...
06:25She's been going through it a bit.
06:27She's kind of made her paranoid,
06:29which is, er...
06:30Well, it's putting Ruby on edge.
06:32Yeah.
06:33That's why Ruby had a go at me.
06:34Yeah.
06:35I just caught her at a bad time.
06:39She's not really been handling the situation very well.
06:44Ooh.
06:46You OK?
06:47Yeah.
06:48It's a stitch.
06:49It comes and goes.
06:51I feel for you.
06:52I really do.
06:54You know, I'm getting there.
06:56I wouldn't be around at all.
06:58Well, if it weren't for you.
07:01Listen, I know I've said thanks for everything, but, er...
07:04Look, you would have done the same.
07:06Anyone would have done.
07:07It's just to say you owe me a drink.
07:09Well, I think I'll give a lot more than that.
07:11OK, we'll throw in some food.
07:12We call it even.
07:14That's why it's funny you should say that,
07:15because I was thinking, er...
07:17Are you free for lunch today?
07:19We could call it our first...
07:20official family get-together, if you want.
07:22Pub?
07:25Oh, no, it's just a bit exposing, with Steph and everything.
07:28How about round at ours?
07:30Give us a chance for us all to say thank you properly.
07:33Yeah, look, you really don't need to.
07:35Joe, you saved my life.
07:37It's the least I can do.
07:40OK.
07:40It's a plan.
07:42Excellent.
07:43I'll let the girls know.
07:44Noah!
07:50Just the man I'm looking for.
07:52Sorry?
07:53I need a favour, and only you can help.
07:57How do you feel like being a buffer?
07:59A buffer?
08:00Yeah.
08:01I've just been invited to lunch,
08:02and with you there as a distraction,
08:05I might be able to find out what I need.
08:14Hiya.
08:15Hey.
08:17Hope you're not banking on a big birthday present next year.
08:19By the time I've paid off this non-wedding,
08:21I'm going to be particularly skimp for a good while.
08:24Yeah, well,
08:25I've had an idea about that, actually.
08:27Oh, what if it's the same as earlier?
08:29Not happening.
08:29Which is exactly what I thought you'd say.
08:31Right, so?
08:32What if
08:33we took your wedding
08:35and made it mine and John's?
08:38Seriously?
08:40Yeah, of course, seriously.
08:41Why not?
08:41Do you not think it's a bit soon
08:44for you two?
08:44Brilliant.
08:45That's just the joy I was looking for.
08:46Not answering my question.
08:47A bit soon?
08:48You'll want to talk.
08:49Still,
08:50not answering my question.
08:52Alright, fine.
08:54Yeah, maybe it is, but
08:55I feel like this is the real thing, Mum.
08:59Me and John,
09:01I haven't felt like this in a long time.
09:05And it's supposed to be for life, isn't it?
09:07I think that's the idea, yeah.
09:10We love each other.
09:11And it's going to happen anyway, so
09:13why wait?
09:19I can't believe you're making us do this.
09:21Keep your enemies close.
09:24It doesn't usually involve feeding them.
09:27You're honestly sure you're up to this?
09:28Yeah, I'll be okay.
09:30Really?
09:30Because if you can't handle it...
09:31I'll have to manage it, won't I?
09:33Hello, Mum.
09:33I'll be fine.
09:34It's too late now, anyway.
09:37Hey, hello, hello.
09:38Come on in.
09:38Hello.
09:39Oh, right, mate?
09:40All right.
09:41Hope you don't mind me bringing him.
09:43We just need some fraternal bonding.
09:45No, no, not at all.
09:46Plenty to go around.
09:47Do you want to set another place, Roobs?
09:48Of course.
09:49Er, yeah.
09:49Sorry to muscle in.
09:51No, it's fine.
09:52You're always welcome.
09:53I guess we're all family, aren't we?
09:55Yeah, that's true enough.
09:56Wow, all this DNA under one roof.
09:58And we get to break bread and talk.
10:01It's good.
10:01You want through?
10:23Well, I'm sorry to bring this up, but have you heard anything from Anthony?
10:26No, nothing.
10:30I just thought maybe he would have been in touch.
10:34We'd rather not talk about it.
10:37I was just curious.
10:39I heard that he was ill.
10:40Yeah.
10:41And, well, we're sorry for him, but let's just say he wasn't the best houseguest, and after
10:46what he was accused of, he's kind of a close book.
10:49Of course.
10:54Sure if things didn't turn out better?
10:56I'm with her.
10:57Mm, yeah, my thoughts exactly.
10:59Erm, will you, excuse me?
11:06Steph, okay?
11:08Did I say something?
11:08No, she's fine.
11:12Should I go and speak to her and apologise?
11:13Actually, erm, I need someone to help take the rubbish out, and Caleb's not really meant
11:20to lift anything with his stitches.
11:22Oh.
11:24Yeah, she asked you, mate.
11:27He's always trying to get me to do stuff for him.
11:29But, like, I mean, he's lucky.
11:31Fair play.
11:32Worth a try.
11:32How long is this going on for?
11:48It'll soon be over.
11:50Why don't you want to make sure if Steph's okay?
11:52If she doesn't want to come back, then we'll just tell him she's not feeling well.
11:56Right.
11:56Meanwhile, I'll try and reassure her that this was a great idea.
11:59What are you doing about him and her not being related?
12:01I thought that was the point.
12:02Leave it with me.
12:10Hey.
12:12You all right?
12:13Yeah.
12:14Yeah, the head rush.
12:15I got stood up a bit fast.
12:16Do you want to have a sit down?
12:18Nah, I'm okay.
12:19It's Ruby not making you do all the heavy lifting.
12:21Yeah, she's just looking out for you.
12:22Yeah.
12:23Steph, okay?
12:24I know that you're worried about her.
12:26Yeah.
12:27She's my daughter, isn't she?
12:29Well, in all the important ways.
12:32How do you mean?
12:36Caleb?
12:37Yeah, sorry.
12:38It's a bit of a delicate subject.
12:41But it is kind of relevant.
12:44If you can trust anyone now, it's you.
12:46Do you want to hear some good news?
12:53Always.
12:54What's up?
12:55You and me are getting married.
12:57Yeah, I know.
12:58Next month.
13:01Sorry, what?
13:02And the best part about all of it is, it's already organised.
13:04We don't need to do anything.
13:06Well, we don't need to do much anyway.
13:07Again, going to need some explaining.
13:09Right, so, my mum and Liam's wedding, it was already paid for, but they can't get the money back.
13:13So we're going to step in.
13:16Oh.
13:16Okay.
13:18It's not the reaction I was looking for.
13:19My mum was exactly the same.
13:20Well, it's just a bit soon, don't you think?
13:22Well, why?
13:23We're getting married anyway.
13:24Yeah, but next month, it's kind of rushing it.
13:26Well, not really.
13:26Everything's sorted.
13:28The venue's organised.
13:29The caterers are organised.
13:30All we have to do is turn up.
13:31It's ideal.
13:31Well, maybe it's not ideal for me.
13:33I thought you'd be pleased.
13:35What's the problem right now that you're not listening to me?
13:38I feel like I've just become a passenger in all of this.
13:41I don't like not being consulted, and I certainly don't like being ambushed,
13:45especially when it comes to my own wedding, okay?
13:53Back in the day, when me and Ruby first got together,
13:58look, she really wouldn't want me telling you this, but...
14:02Well, her dad, Anthony, he was violent, right?
14:06Oh.
14:08Oh, I'm sorry.
14:09Yeah.
14:10Um, oh, and there was me just quizzing you all about him.
14:13No, no, it doesn't matter.
14:14The point I'm making is that...
14:17Well, Ruby was scared to go home a lot of the time,
14:19and one night...
14:22she ended up sleeping with this guy that she was staying with.
14:26She was young, and her head was all over the place.
14:30But we got past it.
14:32A pair of us.
14:33It's kind of the reason that we got married.
14:37But I've always treated Steph like she's my own.
14:40Yeah, say no more.
14:41I mean, I'm sorry that I was so nosy about something so private.
14:45And for me, shooting my mouth off in there...
14:47No, no, it's fine, honestly.
14:49But we've only just told Steph recently.
14:53And that's another reason why she's so freaked out at the minute.
14:57Actually, that was explained something that she said about me and her not being family.
15:02I guess Grandad's persona non grata, then.
15:05Yeah.
15:06Yeah.
15:07Tried to build bridges with Ruby at Christmas, but it didn't work out.
15:11That's why it went away.
15:12Wow, sorry.
15:16I didn't mean to lay all this on you.
15:18It's no judgement.
15:20All families have their secrets.
15:21Oh, yes.
15:24If you were here, go back in.
15:25Come on, Vinny.
15:31You must get a few cars in.
15:32I'm just clapped out bangers, normally.
15:34I mean, you know what you're after?
15:35It's sort of specialist.
15:37You'd be surprised.
15:38She's got parts in her from all sorts.
15:40Wow.
15:41That's a really disturbing way of putting that.
15:42Point is, my mate could be here.
15:43He owns her, right?
15:44And he's proper tuned her up, but he could do with some specialist tyres.
15:47You know, for drifting.
15:49Drifting.
15:50Yeah.
15:51Yeah.
15:52Okay.
15:53Let me explain what drifting means when it comes to race.
15:55It's fine, really.
15:56You know, I'll just keep an eye out for it.
15:58You're a good guy.
16:00I'll owe you.
16:02Sorry.
16:05Jakey!
16:07You're everywhere, aren't you, bro?
16:09Like a bad smell.
16:11Back at you, bro.
16:12Guess no one's told you how much I love being called Jakey.
16:15Oh, great.
16:16So you'll get used to it then, yeah?
16:20In a bit.
16:21See ya.
16:21Jakey!
16:25I'm packing him, Vinny.
16:28Anything interesting to say for himself?
16:30Something about cars and drifting out of clue what we're talking about.
16:34Did he mention anything about seeing some girl?
16:37I thought he'd be seeing Sarah.
16:38Well, he's supposed to be, but I reckon he's playing away.
16:41Seriously?
16:41I overheard him on the phone earlier.
16:44What are you going to say out to her?
16:45Or, I mean, you know, I could say something to her.
16:48Keep it to yourself for now.
16:49Yeah, but she needs to know, though.
16:51I mean, if only he'd warn her that Cain and Charity will kill him to find out.
16:55Let me catch him with her first.
16:56Well, er, thanks for having us.
17:01And, er, sorry for your heart crashing.
17:03Aye, you're welcome any time, mate.
17:06Is Steph going to be okay?
17:07Yeah.
17:08Lie down, do her good.
17:10She's, erm...
17:11Well, as I said.
17:14Yeah, of course.
17:15Take it easy.
17:15So?
17:21That went okay?
17:22Was I a good buffer?
17:24I think you need to work on your non-verbal signals.
17:28Me taking out the rubbish.
17:30Who died and made you king?
17:33You can lift a bin bag, you know.
17:35Yeah, it just would have been nice to have some time alone with them,
17:38and you leaving the house would have given us that.
17:41Well, sorry.
17:43I'm guessing it didn't sell it when you were at the bin, then.
17:46Nothing useful.
17:49Maybe there's not to find out.
17:50Mm.
17:53So has Gabby moved out now, or what?
17:55Well, she moved all the things, so yeah, I guess.
17:58You're going to miss her.
18:00It's not like I'm never going to see her again.
18:02Yeah, I know, but it's like your sister's left, isn't it?
18:05Okay, Gabby might be many things,
18:07but she's not my sister in any way, shape or form.
18:09All right, fair enough.
18:11But, you know, if you do get upset about her leaving,
18:14I am here, okay?
18:15Hello?
18:19I don't know why exactly he's back.
18:22No.
18:26Hi.
18:26Hey.
18:27You okay?
18:28Not looking so good.
18:29Yeah, I'm fine.
18:30I think it's just, er, something I hate.
18:32Well, I'm sorry to hear.
18:33In the meantime, me and Lucas are going to do some penalty practice,
18:35so I'll see you later.
18:42Billy's good with Lucas, isn't he?
18:45He's good with all the kids.
18:46What's your point?
18:49It's just going to be difficult for you when you have to make your decision.
18:52Okay, I have told you you need to drop this.
18:54There is no decision.
18:56You can't even look me in the eye when you say that, can you?
19:00Look, I get it.
19:01Yeah, Billy is stable and he's dependable.
19:04But I can be dependable too.
19:08And the longer you take to make up your mind, the harder it's going to be.
19:11For everyone.
19:12How is she?
19:21She's okay.
19:22She's watching a film, so I'm guessing lunch wasn't too traumatising.
19:27How do you think it went?
19:30I think we did a relatively good job of seeing me normal.
19:34Not over the hell normal is.
19:36Did he buy whatever story you told him?
19:39Oh, yeah.
19:39The thing is, I might have sailed a bit closer to the real story than you'd like.
19:48I told him that the reason you got pregnant by someone else was because you were avoiding going home.
19:54And that was because Anthony was violent.
19:59Okay.
20:00That's all I could think of.
20:02As cover stories go, it's close to the truth.
20:06Don't know how you feel about it being too close.
20:09If you're not happy, I'm sorry.
20:12Actually, with Jay, I was a bit closer to the truth than you were.
20:18What?
20:20I told him the abuse was sexual.
20:22Why?
20:23Because I needed to put him back in his box and it worked.
20:25He was completely contrite.
20:26But what if him and Joe talk?
20:29Well, they're going to compare notes about the nature of the abuse I suffered.
20:32And even if they did.
20:35So what?
20:37If you want, you can speak to Joe and tell him what I told Jay.
20:42No.
20:44No, we don't need to do that.
20:46Well, then we can just let this drop.
20:48It's dealt with.
20:48It's dealt with, okay?
21:03Noah.
21:04Can't seem to get rid of you today.
21:06I'm only joking.
21:09Yeah, I'll come for a drink.
21:11Just, uh, there's a couple of issues at work right now.
21:13Yeah, some, some things just don't really make sense.
21:18No, I'll get to the bottom of it.
21:21Just need to do a bit of digging so there's no loose ends.
21:43I'll get to the bottom of it.