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00:25I can't believe he's 16 today. Makes me feel ancient.
00:28Well, getting on a bit now, babe. Mind you, you're not bad for a geriatric. I would.
00:34Morning.
00:35Oh, happy birthday, love.
00:37We're just in the middle of something. I can't find that order anywhere.
00:41I definitely sent it.
00:42It's the busiest day of the year and we could run out of ale. There'll be a riot.
00:46I've bobbed a card on the side of you.
00:49Thanks.
00:50I'll put a gift card in it.
00:52Cheers.
00:52I mean, I know you need new socks and undies and stuff. I've just not had a minute.
00:55Listen, we're really up against it today. We've got to help Glander with the pub quiz and we've got loads of errands to run.
00:59We'll do something soon, though, yeah? Maybe next week.
01:02It's fine. I'm sure I'll find someone to celebrate with.
01:09Oh, babe.
01:11Did you see him trying to put on a brave face?
01:14I'm 16 going on six.
01:16Aw.
01:17Hi.
01:18Oh, hey.
01:20Hello.
01:21So, I was thinking you might do some Christmassy arts and crafts with him today.
01:25Well, I'll give you my best shot.
01:27Yeah, I know that you're a bit cack-handed. Don't worry. I won't hold it against you.
01:32Morning.
01:33Hi.
01:33Hey.
01:34Thought I'd pop in and see if your boys find us at the Rovers quiz tonight.
01:37Yep, I'll be there. Putting you all to shame with my encyclopedic general knowledge.
01:41In your dreams.
01:42Oh, I always enjoy giving the old grey matter a bit of a workout.
01:47Use it or lose it, that's what they say.
01:48Yeah, well, you still give both of us a run for our money.
01:51So, you got the wee man today.
01:53You gonna give him a masterclass, show him the way of the bell?
01:56Every Christmas, year in, year out, you take great pleasure in mocking me about my bells.
02:01I'm sorry. I need to find the joy where I can.
02:03I'm pretty hacked off about Dee Dee jumping ship.
02:05Oh, when's she go?
02:06Soon. Too soon.
02:08She's a proper workhorse, that one. I'm gonna miss her.
02:10Right. I should get going.
02:11Hmm. You'll be good for Grandad, won't you?
02:13I will. Maybe.
02:15Oh, Father Christmas is still keeping an eye on you.
02:19So, think on.
02:26Joanie looked a little bit perkier than she did yesterday, didn't she?
02:30Yeah.
02:31Well, I know they shouldn't shoplift, but it broke me out when they told me it was a present for them.
02:35Oh, no.
02:35Hey, I've got you these that were handcrafted by an artisan, if you please.
02:47It's got my name on it.
02:49Yeah?
02:50Do you want to put it on the tree?
02:53I love it.
02:56The tree looks beautiful now we put your old decorations on.
03:00Yeah, it hurts me to compromise my aesthetics, but it needs most.
03:05Right, girls.
03:06Do you want to set the table?
03:08Right.
03:10What's this? Snowballs for breakfast?
03:12Turn me back for two minutes. You're all rogue.
03:15Yeah, well, once you've eaten your pancake, you can have one.
03:19It's Rudolph!
03:21He's got a wonky eye, look. Looks like he's been on the ale.
03:25Yeah, not gone completely off the rails.
03:27I've put a strawberry and a blueberry on there, you know, nod to your five-a-day girls.
03:31Well, if you eat up, I'll take him to town, and we can go to the Christmas market,
03:34and then maybe we'll go ice skating.
03:36Yeah!
03:37Brilliant!
03:39That's what it's about, making memories.
03:41Yeah, I just want them to have a wonderful Christmas.
03:43Yeah.
03:44You've got a spring in your step this morning.
03:51Yeah, too right I do.
03:52I don't have to see any of those kids again for another two glorious weeks. Fantastic.
03:57Mm, I know that feeling.
03:59And freedom.
04:01Exactly.
04:02I've got to go into town today, though, to get a tie for Ronnie and Debbie's wedding.
04:06Oh, I'm skimmed, so I'm going to have to get one of my frocks out of the mothballs.
04:10You know, zhuzh it up with a necklace.
04:13Right.
04:13Well, so you and Deb were invited, too?
04:15Mm-hm.
04:16Apparently the world and his dog are going.
04:18See, I thought it was just a mistake at first, because I don't actually know either of them.
04:21Not that well.
04:22But then Tracy was saying that the venue's quite big, so maybe Debbie doesn't want to be Debbie
04:26no-mates.
04:27Well, Sally reckons it's that posh that they've got a clause, and if they don't have enough
04:31guests, then they're out on their ear.
04:32Oh, right.
04:33What, so we're actually just rent a mop?
04:35Oh, we'll get a nice bit of food.
04:37Bit of a dance.
04:39We're the worst ways to spend a day.
04:40True.
04:41So you're out on the razz tonight, you know, having a mad one?
04:45Yeah, if I get half the chance.
04:48Er, speaking of which, I was wondering, do you fancy meeting up later?
04:52How very dare you?
04:53I am a happily married woman.
04:55No, I'm any.
04:58Your face.
04:59Er, I'd love to, but I can't.
05:03Sorry.
05:04I've got that on.
05:05No worries.
05:05It's fine.
05:06I suppose we are going to be in each other's pockets for the next year.
05:09Mm-hmm.
05:09Mm-hmm.
05:10Sounds cosy.
05:11Oh, totally oppressive.
05:13You know, it depends which way you want to look at it.
05:15I start at Weather High in January.
05:18Can't wait.
05:19Me neither.
05:20Wow.
05:21Get out of here.
05:24I'll see you.
05:25See you later.
05:29He is one of...
05:33Don't talk.
05:34Okay, not today.
05:37Happy birthday, William.
05:38Oh, finally legal.
05:43I'll give you your present later, okay?
05:45Actually, I got you a little something.
05:53A hotel key card.
05:55I'll see you there later.
05:59I don't think James is up for it.
06:06He's not in the right end, I suppose.
06:07Yeah, he's struggling to cope with Dee Dee and Layla going.
06:10Oh, a night out, well, the lads might be exactly what he needs, though.
06:12Nah, you're going to have to do something for Ronnie Stag do.
06:15Be rude not to.
06:17He doesn't have to be drunk and debauchery, I suppose.
06:19Oh, what, so no chaining him to a lamppost in his undergrollies?
06:24No axe throwing, no strippers?
06:26Well, if you're lucky, I might push the boat out and buy us all the pickle dig.
06:29Oh.
06:31Hey, I could jump out of a cake, make it a night.
06:33Uh, I'm sure Debbie might have something to say, babe.
06:36Yeah, yeah, do you want that?
06:38Glenda, I don't suppose anyone's handed in a phone, have they?
06:41Oh, sorry, love.
06:42I'll keep an eye out for you.
06:43Cheers.
06:44Actually, Ronnie, glad I bumped into you.
06:46How do you fancy having the Stag do at the hotel?
06:54I'm sorry, have I spoken out of turn, or...?
06:57No, it's just that, you know, Kevin is, um, it's coming, so, you know...
07:01Right.
07:02Yeah.
07:02Uh, awkward.
07:04Uh, shouldn't have said anything.
07:06Hey, it's nothing personal, mate.
07:07No, it, honestly, it's fine, I shouldn't have presumed.
07:10Yeah, well, don't worry about it, Carl, you're not going to miss out on much.
07:13It's going to be a fun-free zone, apparently.
07:17Right, let's get back.
07:19Uh, oh.
07:25What's right, Ian?
07:26Merry Christmas.
07:28I never know whether to bother, because I see you most days at work, don't I?
07:30I know, I do like a nice handwritten Christmas card.
07:34Although, think of the environment and all those dead trees.
07:38Although, do we cycle, so we don't want to take all the joy out of Christmas, do we?
07:42No, you don't, do you?
07:44Although, I'm sure Evelyn will be giving it a good go.
07:46She's back on Christmas Eve.
07:47She'll be here sticking a neb into everything.
07:50Well, she's never been backward at coming forward, has she?
07:52Nope.
07:54But it's weird for you and Tim, eh?
07:55This Christmas, having kids back in the house.
07:58Oh, honestly, Fizz, it's been a rollercoaster.
08:01Oh, Sal, I'm sure you're doing a great job.
08:03Yeah, well, we do our best.
08:05Yeah.
08:06Hey, actually, why don't you and the girls come round later?
08:10Us? Tonight?
08:12Yeah, I'll get some snacks in.
08:13I've been wanting to finesse my tablescaping.
08:17You, right?
08:18Yeah, I can plonk the girls in front of some cheesy Christmas film.
08:22We can recline in the conservatory and sink some mulled wine
08:25and maybe snack on some finger food.
08:27Do you fancy it?
08:29Yeah, go on, then.
08:29Oh, that was from the heart.
08:41What have you done?
08:42I might have sent a message that I shouldn't have sent to someone
08:46I shouldn't have sent it to.
08:48Classic.
08:49This guy is bad news.
08:51I keep telling myself, stay away.
08:53But somehow, I keep finding myself out there.
08:56Well, that's your shadow, Sal.
08:58You need to look out for that.
09:00I'm coming round to the idea.
09:02Apparently, March is a good time to visit.
09:0424 to 31 degrees.
09:06All right, Elliot, at least let me move first.
09:09Making plans, eh?
09:11Out with the old, in with the new.
09:13Yeah.
09:14The promises you make seems account for nothing.
09:16Oh, come on, James, that's not fair.
09:18Family means nothing to you, don't it?
09:20As long as you get what you want.
09:21I heard you were moving away.
09:32Looks like James is taking it badly.
09:35Can hardly blame him, can I?
09:37No, I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.
09:39Everything you've done, you've done it for Leila.
09:42Yeah, hello.
09:43I'll miss you.
09:45You'll never forget what a good friend you were to Paul.
09:48Yeah.
09:51No, I really loved him, Billy.
09:53Yeah, he loved you too.
09:55And he'd want what's best for you.
09:57And Leila.
09:58You're right.
10:00Just hurting my own brother like this, it's unforgivable, isn't it?
10:04No, it's not.
10:06God knows you.
10:08He knows what's in your heart, so...
10:10You don't have to answer to anyone else.
10:12Where is the birthday boy?
10:28I haven't seen Hyden or hair of him.
10:30Oh, no, we're doing that thing where you pretend you're not fussed.
10:33So he's probably traipsing around Weatherfield feeling sorry for himself.
10:36You should have seen his face this morning when Eva gave him a voucher.
10:38Oh, nothing says can't be bothered quite like a gift card.
10:42Excuse me, that's exactly what I gave you last Christmas.
10:46In great.
10:47I think it's cruel to be playing pranks.
10:50Just wait till Will sees this stash of gifts.
10:52It'll make the surprise all the sweeter.
10:54Enough is enough.
10:55I'm putting him out of his misery.
10:56I texted him earlier, he never got back.
10:58I'll message him and tell him to come home.
11:00He always picks up for his nana.
11:02Oh, it's gone to voicemail.
11:08Poor Will.
11:09Out there all alone, thinking no one gives him monkeys.
11:12Do you want me to go and try and find him?
11:15Um, well, I don't know.
11:17I feel a bit mean now.
11:18Well, he hasn't been away that long.
11:21In years to come, I bet you he will look back with sadness on his 16th birthday.
11:28Totally memorable.
11:29For all the wrong reasons.
11:51What took you so long?
11:52Are you going to come in?
11:53I'm not sure this is a good idea.
11:54What happens if we get caught?
11:55Like I said, it doesn't matter.
11:58Well, people will still struggle to get their head around it.
12:02They'll twist things and turn it into something grubby and wrong.
12:05I don't care.
12:07We know that we love each other.
12:09That's all that matters.
12:15Check you out.
12:16Rose petals, scented candles.
12:20So romantic.
12:21Sorry, is it too much?
12:24No, it's lovely.
12:25Sorry, it's my nana again.
12:28I'll end it.
12:29Just there to kill the vibe.
12:33Let's go to bed.
12:34I love it when we're alone.
12:39I can just shut out the rest of the world and just be us.
12:46I love you so much.
12:48No one will ever love you as much as I do.
12:56What's your problem?
13:06I was drunk, all right?
13:07It meant nothing.
13:08What?
13:09What, you're going to pretend like you never saw my message?
13:12Like I said, I'd have a few.
13:13Well, I've lost me phone, so...
13:16Right.
13:18Why?
13:18What do you say?
13:19I'm not going to embarrass myself and say it out loud.
13:22That bad, eh?
13:24Put it this way.
13:25You better delete it before Abby sees it.
13:27You can keep your bitchy side-eye, lady.
13:37I don't want no argy-bargy.
13:39Play nice.
13:40It is the season of joy and goodwill to all.
13:44Oh, I've got no beef with her.
13:45As long as she steers clear of my broder.
13:47Sorry if I had a go.
13:51My mouth runs away with me sometimes.
13:54Like a runaway train, me old fellow used to say.
13:58Fair enough.
13:59I'm not one to bear a grudge.
14:02I did a little three-card reading on the situation last night.
14:06I love a bit of cartomancy on the quiet.
14:10Right, and what came up?
14:14Five of spades.
14:17Conflict one, but at a cost.
14:19One.
14:20Debatable, but go on.
14:21Eight of spades.
14:23Danger.
14:24Caution advised.
14:26More conflict or you're up to your eyeballs, innit?
14:29You two speak the same language.
14:32Widowese.
14:34Last card, the Queen of Hearts.
14:37She represents a loving, nurturing woman.
14:40Family-orientated.
14:41She's creative and a real sensitive soul.
14:45So, basically, she's me.
14:48Not that you're one to blow your own trumpet.
14:51And as the Queen, I should reach out.
14:55Be the bigger person.
14:57So, will you have a drink with me?
14:59On the house, obviously.
15:02Go on, then.
15:03Right, as long as you promise that some things are off limits and having a go at my grandson is one of them.
15:09I totally agree.
15:10I'm safting the head for my own grandkids.
15:13Won't have a word set against them.
15:15What's your poison?
15:19Vodka martini, please.
15:21Dirty.
15:22Coming up.
15:24Jeez.
15:25Oh, Shanice is loving that fluffy owl that Tim bought her.
15:37Oh, I dread to think how much that cost.
15:39Don't remember.
15:41Oh, in other words, he told you to keep stum.
15:43He spoils you to.
15:46Oh, by the way, I've invited some of the neighbours over.
15:49Hope and Ruby Dobbs with the mum.
15:51Hope Dobbs isn't nutter.
15:52Everyone says so.
15:53Well, yeah, well, she's had her trouble.
15:56But so have you.
15:57So, I thought you'd have a bit more empathy.
16:00Do what you want.
16:01I've just been invited to a party at Taylor Benton's house.
16:05Oh, we never mentioned her before.
16:06She's in the year above me.
16:07Well, cool.
16:08Pierced her own nose with a staple gun.
16:11I'm sorry, but you're not going.
16:14I am.
16:15You said you wanted me to make friends.
16:16Yeah, but not with somebody who pierces their own nose with a staple gun.
16:20And after that stunt you pulled with the Prosecco yesterday,
16:23I don't think I can trust you anymore.
16:25Oh, my days, you've got me under house arrest.
16:27Don't be daft.
16:28Mum and Dad used to let me go out whenever I wanted.
16:30Well, I'm in charge now.
16:33So, you're going to have to like it or lump it.
16:46Abby?
16:54Abby?
17:00Still got it.
17:18What does that mean?
17:25Nearly gave me a heart attack, then.
17:27Chariot Square, I'll make it worth your while.
17:29Oh, it's just James messing about.
17:32It's a bit Clark and Dagger.
17:33You took to someone.
17:34No.
17:35No, he wants to take me for a few drinks, that's all.
17:39How come?
17:39Well, to tell you the truth, he's, er, well, he's upset me.
17:53He feels guilty about Ronnie's stagged with him and the rest of the crew.
17:55They've told me they don't want me there.
17:57Snigets.
17:58But why are they leaving you out?
17:59It's tricky for them, isn't it?
18:01Me and Kev being at odds, they don't want it all kicking off.
18:03Well, that's pathetic.
18:05I'm going to say something when I see him.
18:06No, seriously, don't.
18:08Last thing we need is more hassle.
18:11Hmm.
18:16Hiya.
18:16Hiya.
18:18Yeah?
18:18Dee Dee said that she'd been offered a job abroad.
18:21Yeah.
18:22Look, James, whatever happens, you'll sort it out.
18:25Besides, you both want the same thing, don't you?
18:28You know what's best for Layla?
18:30What's best for Layla's being surrounded by family.
18:32People who love her.
18:34Yeah, but being a mum can't stop Dee Dee from doing what's right for her.
18:37Yeah, but if she stayed, we could support her.
18:40She could have it all.
18:41Maybe what she really needs is a fresh start.
18:44But she's got a good life here.
18:46But maybe it's about how other people see her.
18:49You know, no matter what she does,
18:50she's always going to be known for being that daft idiot
18:53who was full of buying abuser.
18:56I'll see you later.
18:57See you.
18:59Hey.
18:59Hiya.
19:00Ah, I bet I know what you want.
19:03Oh, lifesaver.
19:05Debbie got me these last Christmas,
19:07and if I'd have lost them,
19:08she would have had any guts for guys.
19:10Yeah, you'd forget your head if it wasn't nailed on.
19:12Hey, Will's still not answering my tax.
19:14It's not like him to switch off his phone.
19:16That thing's his lifeline.
19:18Poor soul got no lover attention here.
19:21He's probably run off in high dudgeon back to home.
19:24Before you send out the search party,
19:26you want to check out the Chariot Square Hotel.
19:29I was over there, saw your Will heading in.
19:31He's at the hotel.
19:32What's he playing at?
19:335.50, please.
19:34There's only one way to faint, Alex.
19:35Come on.
19:36I found this one outside making a bit for freedom.
19:45I told you, I'm going to that party.
19:47Look, I planned all this for you and Shanice
19:49so you could make some friends and be part of a community.
19:52I'm not hanging around here watching lame Christmas films
19:54listening to you and your mate get giddy online.
19:56It's not too late to turn all this around.
19:58You can either sit in your room on your own and be miserable,
20:01or you can put a smile on your face
20:03and you can enjoy the evening. It's up to you.
20:06Sorry, Fizz, we just have a bit of a moment here.
20:08No, it's OK.
20:09Shall we go home, Sal?
20:10We can come back in a bit.
20:12No, no, Fizz.
20:13No, it's all under control.
20:15That's what you think, stupid gal.
20:17Joni, we don't speak to each other like that in this house.
20:20Stop pretending like you're my mum.
20:22You're nothing to me. Nothing.
20:23That's enough.
20:25Sally's gone to a big effort to do this
20:27and it's about time you showed a bit more gratitude.
20:28Mum!
20:29Oh!
20:30Ooh!
20:30I'm starving.
20:37Oh, we should order room service.
20:39You know, they do burger and chips.
20:41Mm-mm, we shouldn't risk it.
20:44You phone reception.
20:45I'll wait in the bog.
20:47I think you'll be well-greedy getting two meals.
20:50All you ever think about is your stomach.
20:52You know, it's not the only thing I think about.
20:54OK, well, we should probably make a move after we've eaten, then.
21:01I'm not going anywhere.
21:03We've got this room booked till morning.
21:05You can't stop out all night.
21:06Your family will be wondering where you are.
21:07I'll text them.
21:09Tell them I'm staying with a mate.
21:11I'll keep them off my bag.
21:12But they've got all sorts of things planned for your birthday.
21:14I told you.
21:16They're well busy, trust me.
21:18Now I can do whatever I want.
21:25Oh, they must be worried.
21:27I told you.
21:28They'll be fine.
21:35Will, it's me.
21:36I know you're in there.
21:40Open the door, son.
21:41Talk to me.
21:42If he reminds me, I'll go to prison.
21:58I'm 16.
21:59How many times?
22:00That doesn't matter.
22:03I'll hide in here, right?
22:04Just get rid of him.
22:05Come on, son.
22:06Throw you in there.
22:07Right.
22:11Yes.
22:11Right.
22:11I'm here.
22:13Finally.
22:13What's going on?
22:14Nothing.
22:16So you're in the habit of checking into hotel rooms?
22:18Well, I just, you know, I just wanted to be by myself.
22:20Oh, so, well, you had to check in here?
22:22Well, I felt that was no one was really bothered about my birthday, so...
22:25Aw, diddums.
22:26How old are you?
22:26Eight.
22:27All right.
22:28Of course we're bothered.
22:29We're just playing it cool.
22:30We wanted to surprise you.
22:31We certainly have.
22:33Not your shade, is it, mate?
22:35They mustn't have washed it right.
22:37Oh, yeah.
22:38You're right.
22:39The housekeeping's well sloppy, eh?
22:43Where is she?
22:46Is there a girl in there?
22:49Is it Chloe?
22:51Right.
22:52Well, we can't leave her here, so we'll give her a lift back.
22:55No, Dad, she needs to get back.
22:58Well, I can drop her at the station.
22:59No, Dad, she'd be well embarrassed.
23:01Don't make her do the walk a shame, Dad.
23:02He'll fill out the longest car ride in history.
23:05Fair point.
23:08Yeah.
23:11Hey, love.
23:12Hey, this is Will's dad.
23:17Listen, we need to get off, so I'll book a taxi on my account, and you can take it to wherever you're going, yeah?
23:23Downstairs in the lobby in half an hour?
23:25Mm-hmm.
23:26Mm-hmm.
23:30Okay.
23:31Right.
23:32Come on, Romeo.
23:33You've got a party waiting.
23:34For another party, I should say.
23:36Aren't you going to say goodbye?
23:38Laters.
23:41And they say romance is dead, eh?
23:43No, you can clean that mess up, young lady.
23:55No way.
23:56How dare you?
23:58We go all out to give you the Christmas that you wanted, and you respond like this.
24:03All right, Sally, calm down.
24:04No, I'm fed up of pussyfooting around.
24:07Bullying your sister, shoplifting, trashing the tree.
24:10Where is this going to end?
24:11You're not a toddler.
24:12You need to grow up and take some responsibility, or you're going to end up like your...
24:16Like, Mum.
24:17Go on, say it.
24:19No, I wasn't.
24:20Joanie, I wasn't going to say...
24:21Sally.
24:23Maybe if Izzy's right, maybe we should just reschedule it.
24:25Do you know what?
24:26Or, Tim, you could take my pair back over the road.
24:29You can have a can with Ty.
24:30No, I want to stop here.
24:31No, you don't, no.
24:32That's a good idea, yeah.
24:33Go on, girls.
24:33Let's go.
24:34Go on.
24:35Go on.
24:41Thanks for coming.
24:42I know I haven't made things easy lately.
24:45I get it.
24:47And I know my timing is terrible, leaving at Christmas.
24:50It was out of your hands.
24:52It was, but...
24:54I've been thinking.
24:57Come with us, James.
24:58To Singapore.
25:00You've nothing holding you here.
25:01Thanks, but...
25:03Oh, please.
25:03No.
25:05This is your opportunity.
25:07Your life.
25:09Don't you little brother in tow?
25:12I will visit, though.
25:14We'd love that.
25:15I know you wouldn't have contemplated moving if you didn't think it was best for Layla.
25:28And it will be.
25:30This is an amazing new start for both of you.
25:34Cold pairing idea was wishful thinking.
25:36At the end of the day, you're a mother.
25:41No.
25:42I know you have loved her like any parent would.
25:47And I am so grateful for that.
25:50So?
25:52When do you walk, then?
25:52Er, we, er...
25:55We'll be heading down to London tonight and then fly on Sunday.
25:59Right.
26:01But, you know, I'm having a meal at Speed, doll, before we go.
26:05I hope you can make it.
26:06Say goodbye.
26:09I don't think I can face that.
26:14But I love you.
26:16And I wish you all the luck in the world.
26:19I really do.
26:20Oh, I'm sorry.
26:38She's playing on the console with Shanice.
26:41Right.
26:43I just feel so lost.
26:46You know, I had run-ins with my girls, Rosie especially.
26:51Now, where going out was concerned,
26:53she was a proper escape artist.
26:56Houdini had nothing on her.
26:57Mm-hm.
26:59But there was a line, a line that they just...
27:02They wouldn't cross it.
27:03And I don't think I've found that line with Joanie.
27:06I'm...
27:07Maybe I'm out of practice or I'm just too old.
27:11No, neither.
27:14Foster care, it's different.
27:16Your lines were drawn over years, weren't they?
27:18Not months.
27:19I gave all my foster parents Mary-El.
27:21You ask, Roy.
27:22Oh, I know fostering's different.
27:24And Joanie's been through so much.
27:26But I feel like I'm taking, you know, one step forward and two steps back.
27:32So, when Rosie and Sophie came along, did you know what you were doing straight off?
27:36No, I learnt on the job like everybody else did.
27:38Yeah, exactly.
27:40That's what you're doing now.
27:42And you got there with Rosie and Sophie and you'll get there with these girls in the end.
27:46I just don't think I've got the fight in me anymore.
27:50This is about Joanie, you know.
27:51It's not about you.
27:53She's testing the boundaries, isn't she?
27:55Like all kids do her age.
27:57And she's had years of not having any.
28:00What do I do about blow-ups like that?
28:03Nothing.
28:05You just wait till the storm's passed and pick up the pieces.
28:09And she'll find the boundaries, Sal.
28:11She will.
28:12And she's gonna find out that she's lucky to have you.
28:17I hope so.
28:19I know so.
28:20You need to cut yourself some slack, Sally.
28:23Stop overthinking things.
28:27I don't think Debbie'll enjoy anything too, Raukes.
28:30Yeah.
28:32Yeah, you're right.
28:33So, suggestive inflatables and strippers are out.
28:36Oh, inflatables are just a recipe for disappointment.
28:40Don't mind a stripper at a head night.
28:42Really?
28:43What, some young lad, barely in his twenties, bumping and grinding and slathered in oil?
28:47No, thank you.
28:48Sounds good to me.
28:50The oil aside.
28:51Oil aside, you know, I've never understood that.
28:54I like my sardines, you know, but not my fellas.
28:56Well, it's a show-fire way to ruin your shoes.
28:58There you are.
29:02Where have you been?
29:03Ah, you met up with them yet from Hull.
29:05Where the hotel?
29:06Apparently they thought they could pass themselves off as 18 at the bar.
29:10As if.
29:10You could have told us.
29:12Me and the carpet in that back room are worn out with the pacing.
29:16Why didn't you bring your mate back?
29:17It's a long way from all.
29:18Oh, it's okay.
29:19They needed to get back.
29:20Come on, you.
29:21Let's get these birthday celebrations started while there's still some of it left.
29:29Why didn't you say anything?
29:30I didn't want to embarrass you in front of Eva.
29:32And I didn't want my ma getting her thumb screws out.
29:35Would not have been pretty?
29:36Oh.
29:37All right?
29:50Fine.
29:52Are you not going to say anything?
29:54It doesn't matter.
29:55Yes, it does.
29:57James, I think it's only fair that Carl goes to Ronnie Stagdew.
30:01Whatever's happened is still Debbie's brother.
30:04I wasn't moaning.
30:05She saw you text and put two and two together.
30:08Oh, yeah.
30:09Sorry.
30:10It's just a bit complicated, isn't it?
30:12Not really.
30:13Carl's family and he should be there.
30:16Yeah.
30:17You're probably right.
30:17Yeah.
30:18Come if you want.
30:20There you go.
30:21How easy was that?
30:23Cheers.
30:24Cheers.
30:25Cheers.
30:25Cheers.
30:27If you don't like the watch, I have the receipt.
30:30Oh, no, Nana, it's perfect.
30:31You shouldn't have.
30:32Well, if I can't spoil me grandson on his 16th birthday, when can I?
30:3716 years old.
30:39My wee lad.
30:40He's a man now.
30:41Do you know, it seems like only yesterday I was carrying you home from the hospital.
30:44He was holding you like a blessed rugby ball.
30:47I was terrified he was going to forget himself and drop kick you over the house.
30:51Which friend came to see you, darling?
30:54Nah, you wouldn't know him.
30:55Very good of him to come all this way.
30:58What did you get up to?
30:59We were just chilling.
31:00Well, it's a long way to come to chill.
31:02Did they get home all right?
31:03Yeah, yeah, it was fine.
31:03Can you just drop it?
31:04Well, it's a long way to get home.
31:34Are you, er...
31:39Who's Chloe?
31:40Oh, just someone I used to go out with.
31:42I told Dad I was with her when he started asking awkward questions.
31:46No one suspects anything, though.
31:47Well, that's something.
31:48When I left, the hotel said you'd already settled up.
31:51Oh, yeah, I'd prepaid on card.
31:52It's cool.
31:53No, that's not cool.
31:55I'll be the one doing time and getting glassy my food.
31:58What card did you even...
32:00What are you doing?
32:01Oh, hiya.
32:02Hiya.
32:03I wasn't expecting to see you here.
32:06Well, I was just passing by and just wanting to wish the birthday boy happy birthday.
32:11Aw.
32:11Well, hey, listen, we're just about to cut the cake if you want to come in.
32:14Oh, no, no, no.
32:14I don't want to be interviewed.
32:15Don't be daft.
32:16You like family now.
32:17And Ollie's made it, so it'll be banging.
32:18OK, yeah, great.
32:26No, I'm sorry.
32:27I was angry and I just...
32:30I wasn't thinking straight.
32:32You think that's angry?
32:35Well, it is by my standards, but if you're used to worse,
32:38that's all the more reason why I shouldn't be flying off the handle.
32:40You know, your mum had a lot to deal with.
32:46And it wasn't easy for her.
32:49Not what you said earlier?
32:52I had no intention of mentioning your mum earlier and I never would.
32:57I know that I'll never replace her.
33:00All I can do is my best and I'm trying.
33:04I know.
33:08I just wanted to give you and your sister a Christmas that you'll always remember.
33:13And maybe...
33:14Maybe I tried too hard, but...
33:18But I will get stuff wrong, cos, you know,
33:21I'm getting used to this as much as you are.
33:24I'm not going to have all the right answers.
33:29But together, we can work through this.
33:34You know, all I want, all I want is for you to feel safe and loved.
33:45I'd like to put this behind us and...
33:49And get on and have the most wonderful first Christmas together.
33:57As a family.
34:00Any chance?
34:01It's all about Christmas, according to Glenda.
34:07I'm not keen on themed quizzes.
34:09Well, in my experience, it's the standard of the questions that suffers.
34:13Meaning they might be too low-brow for you to know the answer.
34:16Right, quiz name?
34:18Uh, Deidre's Dream Boys.
34:22I want to carry on being a mechanic,
34:25but with my record, it's hard getting people to trust you.
34:29Something will turn up.
34:31Yeah, well, I can't wait forever.
34:33You know, I want to get a bit of control back,
34:34and this is why I keep nagging this one,
34:36to consider starting our own business.
34:39Really?
34:39But I'm tied up helping Debbie.
34:42Can't think beyond that.
34:43Well, I've told you, I'll do the thinking for both of us.
34:45And if you'll excuse me, I need a while.
34:52I'm sorry if my text lands you in it.
34:55Nothing I couldn't handle.
34:56I was hammered a bit low.
34:58I shouldn't have sent it here.
35:00James, forget it.
35:01Not a problem.
35:02But it was though, wasn't it?
35:03Just now.
35:04I hated lying like that.
35:06If you don't see a future with her,
35:07why string her along?
35:08The last thing I need right now is more scenes and complications.
35:12My sister needs me.
35:14You know what that feels like.
35:16Quite the opposite.
35:17She's leaving tonight with Leila.
35:19For good.
35:20Then what the hell are you doing sat here fretting over me?
35:23Take care of your own?
35:27So, do you want a coffee to finish?
35:30No, good, Sal.
35:32I know you don't actually want one, Dad.
35:34You're just trying to drag things out.
35:36Well, you know I hate goodbyes.
35:39And I'm so proud of you.
35:41Lots of people would have been sunk by what's happened,
35:44and here you are stronger than ever.
35:46Yeah, well.
35:48I mean, you've got kids.
35:50Getting up and dying's not really an option, is it?
35:53Maybe that was God's plan all along.
35:56No, Leila turned out to be exactly what I needed,
35:59just when I needed it.
36:01We're all going to miss her.
36:02Especially Glory.
36:05Yeah, Frankie and all.
36:09I'll miss you.
36:10But I'm proud of you.
36:13Starting afresh, you know.
36:16You didn't let Joe win.
36:18Neither did you.
36:20Okay, but you don't have to move halfway across the world to start again.
36:24Fight back starts right here, yeah?
36:26Yeah.
36:26Come on, guys.
36:29At least your holidays are sorted for the next few years.
36:31You're welcome.
36:32I've got my bid in already.
36:34Ah, yes.
36:36Hey, listen.
36:37The red carpet will be rolled out on that airport tarmac waiting for you.
36:40Come here.
36:42Come here.
36:42Oh, you're looking at me saying these last few years.
36:47I love you.
36:49I love you too.
36:51I've got to get back by now.
36:55This is au revoir, not goodbye.
36:57Come here.
36:58Give Debbie, my love.
37:01I'm sorry I'm missing the wedding.
37:02Ah, not to worry.
37:04I'll send you plenty of pictures.
37:05And if you like, I might even give you a video call from the reception.
37:11I'll be holding you to that Uncle Ronnie.
37:13Come here.
37:15Oh, I love you.
37:17I love you.
37:18Talking of Coles, do you want me to give him a ring?
37:22James.
37:23Oh, no, it's fine.
37:25I'm sure he would have been here if he could have.
37:29It's like that said goodbye, so hard to help me.
37:35Are you sure about Catalonia, Dad?
37:37Yeah, the kagateo is a decorated log which is fed by children in the lead up to Christmas.
37:44And then it, well, it produces confectionery from its own back end.
37:50Really?
37:51Yes.
37:53I think I'll stick with my tin of quality streets.
37:56And now for the final question in this round.
37:59In which country are brooms hidden on Christmas Eve to stop witches stealing them?
38:05Well, it's a good job it's not here, because you'd need a taxi every Christmas.
38:10And you'd need to know where the broom was kept in order to hide it.
38:14Right, come on, girls.
38:15It's Christmas.
38:17Has anybody got any ideas?
38:18No, sorry.
38:19It's not Ireland.
38:21Put Mexico.
38:22On what basis?
38:23Have a hunch.
38:24Goes with a broomstick.
38:25Oh, a dead soldier?
38:28How can you have a hunch about Mexico?
38:30It's a good Catholic country.
38:33Do you have any better ideas?
38:34Yes, more vino.
38:37Oh, I'll get it.
38:39Oh, don't be daft.
38:40Do you know what?
38:41I'm so glad you stayed.
38:43It's really nice to get to know you properly.
38:45I don't want you thinking I can't stand my round.
38:47Oh, come off it.
38:48We can stretch to a few drinks after everything you've done for Will.
38:51Oh, it's no bother.
38:52He's a real athlete.
38:54Can't fault him in any department.
38:56Sure.
38:57Right, I'll go and grab the vino.
38:58Oh, by the way, it is Norway.
39:00Anyway, that settles it.
39:04Mexico.
39:04Right.
39:05Mexico.
39:06Mexico.
39:06Is your niece in bed?
39:22Uh, yeah.
39:23Yeah, it's been a full-on day.
39:25I was half expected to find you home alone.
39:27Well, not that a bit of honesty and a hot chocolate with all the trimmings can't fix.
39:35Mm.
39:36Speaking of trimmings, it looks like you and Fizz did a good job tidying up this tree.
39:41Yeah, and Joanie.
39:43I'm sorry.
39:44Yeah.
39:45Christmas passed, as far as I'm concerned.
39:47All I care about is Christmas present and all the Christmases we've got to come as a family.
39:52Yeah.
39:53Sounds good to me.
39:54Shh.
39:55Yeah, shh, Tim.
39:56Oh, sorry.
39:56Try to watch a film.
39:57Yeah, sure.
39:59Yeah.
40:13I don't know why he'd want to swap Weatherfield for Singapore.
40:16Is there something I'd say?
40:18Listen, I'm going to ask for a better business partner.
40:21We had some right laughs in that place, didn't we?
40:23Yeah, we sure did.
40:24I'm going to miss you.
40:25Good luck.
40:27Travelling light to scenic.
40:29You know, new start, new wardrobe.
40:31A lot less spiritual baggage, thanks to you.
40:33Well, I told you.
40:35Mysterious ways is wonders to perform.
40:38I'll give you both them up, Ray.
40:39Thank you, Billy.
40:42I tell you what, if my ribs survive all of these hugs, that'll be a miracle in itself.
40:47Right, I'm going to get off.
40:49Dee, wait.
40:51No, couldn't it have been?
40:52I couldn't let you go without saying a proper goodbye.
40:56Is she in the back?
40:57Yeah.
40:58Bye, sweetheart.
41:00We'll see you soon, okay?
41:00Okay.
41:08Hey, little one.
41:09I just...
41:11I just...
41:12I just wanted to say...
41:16I love you.
41:20I'm sorry I made you feel so awkward.
41:27No.
41:28I've got nothing to apologise for.
41:31Nothing at all.
41:32You will always be a big part of our life, yeah?
41:37Yeah.
41:39Okay.
41:40Go on, then.
41:41That big, bad world ain't going to conquer us.
41:45No, I guess not.
41:47Oh, I love you.
41:50Okay, I love you all.
41:51I'll speak to you soon.
42:01Just me and you, then, baby girl.
42:04Let's do this.
42:05That took a lot of guts.
42:23I'm proud of you, son.
42:25One point.
42:33Good.
42:34I don't know what you two are cackling at.
42:36We just lost.
42:37On our own turf.
42:39I hate losing.
42:40Did you see that lot when they were leaving?
42:42The grin on Ken Barlow's face.
42:44You could have tied a knot in it around the back of his head.
42:47Well, one word.
42:48No way.
42:50How did you even know that?
42:51Because I watched a documentary with them.
42:54Oh.
42:55Sandy, what's her face?
42:56Oh, er, Toxvig.
42:59Yes.
42:59Yes.
43:00She's Norwegian.
43:01She's Danish, I think.
43:02Well, it's the same thing.
43:05I thought you'd be off celebrating with your teammates.
43:09Can't see Dad painting the town.
43:11Might go mad and have a mug of Ovaltine, but that's probably about it.
43:14I'm surprised to see you.
43:16Tried to call you earlier.
43:17Why'd you on our team?
43:18Oh, soz.
43:19Beat you to it.
43:20Hey, she was great at the Christmas sports round.
43:22But this one's a shame.
43:23That's a bit of an exaggeration.
43:27Sorry I missed you, Cole.
43:29Yeah, well, she does know that you won.
43:31So what are you doing for Christmas?
43:32I hope you're having your stocking filled.
43:34Er, er, no, no, just a quiet Christmas in Hull this year.
43:40Me and me turkey dinner for one.
43:42Absolutely not.
43:44I am not having you pull a wishbone with yourself on Christmas Day.
43:47You can come here.
43:48Honestly, there's so much food, there's loads of space, you can kip over.
43:52I thought I could have...
43:54See, you've beaten me to it again.
43:56That's what I was going to ask.
43:57I was going to see if you'd like to come to mine.
43:59Well, you can come as well if you fancy it.
44:01Oh, come on, it'll be belting.
44:04Well, in that case...
44:05Oh, can I say no?
44:06Yay!
44:07Oh, thanks, Eva.
44:10Oh, thanks, Eva.
44:10Oh, thanks, Eva.
44:37Oh, thanks, Eva.
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