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00:00I can't believe he's 16 today. Makes me feel the ancient.
00:23Well, getting on a bit now, babe. Mind you, you're not bad for a geriatric. I would.
00:29Morning.
00:31Oh, happy birthday, love.
00:33We're just in the middle of something. I can't find that order anywhere.
00:37I definitely sent it.
00:38It's the busiest day of the year and we could run out of ale. It'll be a riot.
00:41I've bobbed a card on the side for you.
00:44Thanks.
00:45I put a gift card in it.
00:47Cheers.
00:48I mean, I know you need new socks and undies and stuff. I've just not had a minute.
00:51Listen, we're really up against it today. We've got to help Glenda with the pub quiz and we've got loads of ours to run.
00:55We'll do something soon, though, yeah? Maybe next week.
00:58It's fine. I'm sure I'll find someone to celebrate with.
01:05Oh, babe. Did you see him trying to put on a brave face?
01:09I was 16 going on 6.
01:11Oh.
01:13Oh.
01:14Hey.
01:15Hello.
01:16So, I was thinking you might do some Christmassy arts and crafts with him today?
01:20Well, I'll give it my best shot.
01:22Yeah, I know that you're a bit cack-handed. Don't worry. I won't hold it against you.
01:26Morning.
01:28Hey.
01:29Thought I'd pop in and see if your boys fancy the Rovers quiz tonight.
01:32Yep, I'll be there. Putting you all to shame with my encyclopedic general knowledge.
01:36In your dreams?
01:37Oh, I always enjoy giving the old grey matter a bit of a workout.
01:41Use it or lose it, that's what they say.
01:43Yeah, well, you still give both of us a run for our money.
01:45So, you've got the wee man today. You're going to give him a masterclass, show him the way of the bell.
01:50Every Christmas, year in, year out, you take great pleasure in mocking me about my bells.
01:56I'm sorry. I need to find the joy where I can. I'm pretty hacked off about Dee Dee jumping ship.
02:00Oh, when's she go?
02:01Soon. Too soon. She's a proper workhorse, that one. I'm going to miss her.
02:05Right, I shall get going. You'll be good for Grandad, won't you?
02:08I will. Maybe.
02:10Oh, Father Christmas is still keeping an eye on you. I think I am.
02:22Joanie looked a little bit perkier than she did yesterday, didn't she?
02:25Yeah. Well, I know they shouldn't shoplift, but it brought me out when they told me it was a present for them.
02:30I know.
02:32Hey, I've got you these that were handcrafted by an artisan, if you please.
02:43It's got my name on it.
02:45Yeah? Do you want to put it on the tree?
02:51I love it. The tree looks beautiful. Now we put your old decorations on.
02:55It hurts me to compromise my aesthetics, but it needs most.
03:00Right, girls. Do you want to set the table?
03:04Right.
03:06What's this? Snowballs for breakfast? Turn me back for two minutes, you go rogue.
03:10Yeah, well...
03:11Well, once you've eaten your pancake, you can have one.
03:15It's Rudolph!
03:17He's got a wonky eye, look. Looks like he's been on the ale.
03:19Yeah, I've gone completely off the rails. I've put a strawberry and a blueberry on there, you know, nod to your five-a-day girls.
03:26Well, if you eat up, I'll take him to town and we can go to the Christmas market and then May Babe will go ice skating.
03:32Yeah! Brilliant!
03:34That's what it's about. Making memories.
03:36Yeah. I just want them to have a wonderful Christmas.
03:39Yeah.
03:44Got a spring in your step this morning.
03:46Yeah. Too right I do. I don't have to see any of those kids again for another two glorious weeks. Fantastic.
03:52Mmm, I know that feeling. And... freedom.
03:56Exactly.
03:58I've got to go into town today, though, to get a tie for Ronnie and Debbie's wedding.
04:02Oh, I'm skimmed. So I'm going to have to get one of my frocks out of the mothballs.
04:06You know, zhuzh it up with a necklace.
04:08Right. Well, so you and Deb were invited too?
04:11Mm-hmm. Apparently the world and his dog are going.
04:13See, I thought it was just a mistake at first, because I don't actually know either of them. Not that well.
04:18But then Tracey was saying that the venue's quite big, so maybe Debbie doesn't want to be Debbie no-mates.
04:23Well, Sally reckons it's that posh that they've got a clause, and if they don't have enough guests, then they're out on their ear.
04:28Oh, right. What, so we're actually just rent a mop?
04:31Oh, we'll get a nice bit of food. Bit of a dance. We're the worst ways to spend a day.
04:36True.
04:37So you're out on the razz tonight, you know, having a mad one?
04:41Yeah, if I get half the chance.
04:44Speaking of which, I was wondering, do you fancy meeting up later?
04:48How very dare you. I am a happily married woman.
04:51No, I'm any.
04:53Your face.
04:54I'd love to, but I can't. Sorry. I've got that on.
05:00No worries. It's fine.
05:02I suppose we are going to be in each other's pockets for the next year.
05:05Sounds cosy.
05:07Oh, totally oppressive. You know, it depends which way you want to look at it.
05:10I start at Weather High in January. Can't wait.
05:14Me neither.
05:16Well, get out of here.
05:19I'll see you.
05:21See you later.
05:22I'll see you later.
05:27He is one of some...
05:29Okay, not today.
05:32Happy birthday, William.
05:34Finally legal.
05:38I'll give you a present later, okay?
05:41Actually, I got you a little something.
05:43The hotel key card.
05:44I'll see you there later.
05:46I don't think James is up for it. He's not in the right end space.
05:49Yeah, he's struggling to cope with Dee Dee and Layla going.
05:50Well, a night out with the lads might be exactly what he needs, though.
05:55Nah, you're gonna have to do something for Ronnie's stag do. Be rude not to.
05:56He doesn't have to be drunk and debauchery, I suppose.
05:57What, so no chaining him to a lamppost in his undergrawlies?
05:58No axe throwing, no strippers?
05:59Well, if you're lucky, I might push the boat out and buy us all the pickled egg.
06:00No!
06:01Hey, I could jump out of a cake, make it a night.
06:02Uh, I'm sure.
06:03I don't think James is up for it.
06:04I think James is up for it. He's not in the right end space.
06:05Yeah, he's struggling to cope with Dee Dee and Layla going.
06:06Well, a night out with the lads might be exactly what he needs, though.
06:08Nah, you're gonna have to do something for Ronnie's stag do. Be rude not to.
06:12He doesn't have to be drunk and debauchery, I suppose.
06:16What, so no chaining him to a lamppost in his undergrawlies?
06:20No axe throwing, no strippers?
06:22Well, if you're lucky, I might push the boat out and buy us all the pickled egg.
06:26Oh!
06:27Hey, I could jump out of a cake, make it a night.
06:29Uh, I'm sure Debbie might have something to say.
06:31Yeah, yeah, do you want that?
06:32You know?
06:33Hey, Glenda.
06:34Yeah?
06:35I don't suppose anyone's handed in a phone, have they?
06:36Oh, sorry, love. I'll keep an eye out for you.
06:38Cheers.
06:40Actually, Ronnie, glad I bumped into you.
06:42How'd you fancy having the stag do at the hotel?
06:50I'm sorry, have I spoken out of turn, or...?
06:52No, it's just that, you know, Kevin is coming, so, you know...
06:57Right.
06:58Awkward.
07:00Er...
07:01Shouldn't have said anything.
07:02Hey, it's nothing personal, mate.
07:03No, honestly, it's fine, I shouldn't have presumed.
07:05Yeah, well, don't worry about it, Carl, you're not gonna miss out on much.
07:08It's gonna be a fun-free zone, apparently.
07:11Er...
07:12Er...
07:13Er...
07:14Let's get back.
07:15Er...
07:16Oh.
07:17Er...
07:18Er...
07:19Er...
07:20It's right here.
07:21Merry Christmas.
07:22Er...
07:23I never know whether to bother, because I see you most days at work, don't I?
07:26No, no, I do like a nice handwritten Christmas card.
07:29Er...
07:30Think of the environment and all those dead trees.
07:33Er...
07:34Er...
07:35Well, we don't want to take all the joy out of Christmas, do we?
07:37No, you don't, do you?
07:38Although I'm sure Evelyn will be giving it a good go.
07:41She's back on Christmas Eve.
07:42She'll be here sticking a neb into everything.
07:44Well, she's never been backward at coming forward, has she?
07:47Nope.
07:48But it's weird for you and Tim, eh?
07:50This Christmas, having kids back in the house.
07:52Oh, honestly, Fizz, it's been a rollercoaster.
07:55Oh, Sal, I'm sure you're doing a great job.
07:58Yeah.
07:59Well, we do our best.
08:00Yeah.
08:01Hey, actually, why don't you and the girls come round later?
08:05Us?
08:06Tonight?
08:07Yeah, I'll get some snacks in.
08:08I've been wanting to finesse my tablescaping.
08:11You...
08:12Right?
08:13Yeah, I can plonk the girls in front of some cheesy Christmas film.
08:16We can recline in the conservatory and sink some mulled wine
08:20and maybe snack on some finger food, do you fancy it?
08:23Yeah, go on then.
08:25Aww.
08:26Aww.
08:30Aww.
08:31Ooh, that was from the heart.
08:36What have you done?
08:37I might have sent a message that I shouldn't have sent to someone
08:41I shouldn't have sent it to.
08:43Classic.
08:44This guy is bad news.
08:46I keep telling myself, stay away.
08:48But somehow, I keep finding myself out there.
08:51Well, that's your shadow self.
08:53You need to look out for that.
08:55I'm coming round to the idea.
08:57Apparently, March is a good time to visit.
08:59Twenty-four to thirty-one degrees.
09:01Alright, Elliot, at least let me move first.
09:03Making plans, eh?
09:05Out with the old, in with the new.
09:08The promises you make seems to count for nothing.
09:11Oh, come on, James, that's not fair.
09:13Family means nothing to you, doesn't it?
09:15As long as you get what you want.
09:25I heard you were moving away.
09:27I find James is taking it badly.
09:29I can hardly blame him, can I?
09:31No, I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.
09:33Everything you've done, you've done it for Layla.
09:35Yeah, hello.
09:37I'll miss you.
09:39You'll never forget what a good friend you were to Paul.
09:43Yeah.
09:45No, I really loved him, Billy.
09:47Yeah, he loved you too.
09:49And he'd want what's best for you.
09:51And Layla.
09:52You're right.
09:54Just hurting my own brother like this, it's unforgivable, isn't it?
09:58No, it's not.
10:00God knows you.
10:02He knows what's in your heart.
10:04So, you don't have to answer to anyone else.
10:22Where is the birthday boy?
10:24I haven't seen hiding her hair of him.
10:26Oh no, we're doing that thing where you pretend you're not fussed.
10:28So he's probably traipsing around Weatherfield feeling sorry for himself.
10:31You should have seen his face this morning when Eva gave him a voucher.
10:34Oh, nothing says can't be bothered quite like a gift card.
10:37Excuse me.
10:38That's exactly what I gave you last Christmas.
10:41In great.
10:42I think it's cruel to be playing pranks.
10:45Just wait till Will sees this stash of gifts.
10:47It'll make the surprise all the sweeter.
10:49Enough is enough.
10:50I'm putting him out of his misery.
10:52I texted him earlier.
10:53He never got back.
10:54I'll message him and tell him to come home.
10:55He always picks up for his nana.
10:59Oh.
11:00It's gone to voicemail.
11:03Poor Will.
11:05Out there all alone, thinking no one gives him monkeys.
11:08Do you want me to go and try and find him?
11:10Um...
11:11Well, I don't know.
11:12I feel a bit mean now.
11:13Well, he hasn't been away that long.
11:16In years to come, I bet you he will look back,
11:19with sadness on his 16th birthday.
11:22Totally memorable.
11:24For all the wrong reasons.
11:26What took you so long?
11:27I'm not sure this is a good idea.
11:28What happens if we get caught?
11:29Like I said, it doesn't matter.
11:30Well, people will still struggle to get their head around it.
11:33They'll twist things and turn it into something grubby and wrong.
11:36I don't care.
11:37We know that we love each other.
11:39That's all that matters.
11:40We know that we love each other.
11:41That's all that matters.
11:43Check you out.
11:44Rose petals, scented candles.
11:46So, Roman.
11:47So, Roman.
11:48Sorry, is it?
11:49I'm not sure that you're going to get caught.
11:50I'm not sure that you're going to get caught.
11:51I'm not sure that you're going to get caught.
11:52I'm not sure this is a good idea.
11:53What happens if we get caught?
11:54Like I said, it doesn't matter.
11:55Well, people will still struggle to get their head around it.
11:58They'll twist things and turn it into something grubby and wrong.
12:01I don't care.
12:02We know that we love each other.
12:05That's all that matters.
12:10Check you out.
12:12Rose petals, scented candles.
12:15So romantic.
12:17Sorry, is it?
12:19Is it too much?
12:20No, it's lovely.
12:22Sorry, it's my nana again.
12:24I'll end it.
12:25Should I start to kill the vibe?
12:29Let's go to bed.
12:32I love it when we're alone.
12:36We can just shut out the rest of the world and just beat us.
12:42I love you so much.
12:46No one will ever love you as much as I do.
12:51What's your problem?
13:01I was drunk, alright?
13:02It meant nothing.
13:04What?
13:05What, you're going to pretend like you never saw my message?
13:07Like I said, I'd had a few.
13:08I'd had a few.
13:09Well, I've lost me phone, so...
13:11Right.
13:13Why, what do you say?
13:15I'm not going to embarrass myself and say it out loud.
13:18That bad, huh?
13:19I'll put it this way.
13:20You better delete it before Abby sees it.
13:30You can keep your bitchy side eye, lady.
13:32I don't want no argy-bargy.
13:34Play nice.
13:36It is the season of joy and goodwill to all.
13:39Oh, I've got no beef with her.
13:41As long as she stays clear of my broder.
13:43Sorry if I had a go.
13:46My mouth runs away with me sometimes.
13:49Like a runaway train, me old fella used to say.
13:52Fair enough.
13:54I'm not one to bear a grudge.
13:57I did a little three-card reading on the situation last night.
14:02I love a bit of cartomancy on the quiet.
14:05Right, and what came up?
14:10Five of spades.
14:12Conflict one, but at a cost.
14:14One.
14:15Debatable, but go on.
14:17Eight of spades.
14:19Danger.
14:20Caution advised.
14:22More conflict.
14:23Oh, you're up to your eyeballs, innit?
14:25You two speak the same language.
14:27Widowese.
14:30Last card.
14:31The Queen of Hearts.
14:33She represents a loving, nurturing woman.
14:36Family-orientated.
14:37She's creative and a real sensitive soul.
14:40So basically, she's me.
14:44Not that you're one to blow your own trumpet.
14:47And as the Queen, I should reach out.
14:50Be the bigger person.
14:52So, will you have a drink with me?
14:54On the house, obviously.
14:57Go on then.
14:59Right, as long as you promise that some things are off limits, and having a go at my grandson is one of them.
15:04I totally agree.
15:05I'm soft in the head for me own grandkids.
15:08Won't have a word set against them.
15:11What's your poison?
15:13Ah.
15:15Vodka martini, please.
15:17Dirty.
15:18Coming up.
15:28Oh, Shanice is loving that fluffy owl that Tim bought her.
15:33Oh, I dread to think how much that cost.
15:34Don't remember.
15:36Oh, in other words, he told you to keep stum.
15:39He spoils you to.
15:41Oh, by the way, I've invited some of the neighbours over.
15:44Hope and Ruby Dobbs with the mum.
15:46Hope Dobbs isn't nutter.
15:47Everyone says so.
15:49Well, yeah, well, she's had her trouble, but so have you, so I thought you'd have a bit more empathy.
15:54Do what you want.
15:56I've just been invited to a party at Taylor Benton's house.
16:00I've never mentioned her before.
16:02She's in the year above me.
16:03Well, cool.
16:04Pierced her own nose with a staple gun.
16:06I'm sorry, but you're not going.
16:09I am.
16:10You said you wanted me to make friends.
16:12Yeah, but not with somebody who pierces their own nose with a staple gun.
16:16And after that stunt you pulled with the Prosecco yesterday, I don't think I can trust you anymore.
16:20Oh, my days, you've got me under house arrest.
16:22Don't be daft.
16:23Mum and Dad used to let me go out whenever I wanted.
16:26Well, I'm in charge now, so you're going to have to like it or lump it.
16:42Abby?
16:49Abby?
16:53Abby?
16:54Abby?
16:55Abby?
16:56Abby?
16:57Abby?
16:58Abby?
16:59Abby?
17:00Abby?
17:01Abby?
17:02Abby?
17:03Abby?
17:04Abby?
17:05Abby?
17:06Abby?
17:07Abby?
17:08Abby?
17:09Abby?
17:10Abby?
17:11Abby?
17:12Abby?
17:13Abby?
17:14Abby?
17:15Abby?
17:16Abby?
17:17Abby?
17:18What does that mean?
17:20Nearly gave me heart attack, then.
17:22Chariot Square, I'll make it worth you while.
17:24Oh, it's just James messing about.
17:27It's a bit Clark and Dagger, are you two up to something?
17:30No, no, he wants to take me for a few drinks, that's all.
17:33How come?
17:37Well, to tell you the truth...
17:42He's, er...
17:44Well, he's upset me.
17:48He feels guilty about Ronnie's stag to him and the rest of the crew.
17:51They've told me they don't want me there.
17:52It's not it gets, but why are they leaving you out?
17:54It's tricky for them, isn't it?
17:56Me and Kev being at odds, they don't want it all kicking off.
17:58Well, that's pathetic.
18:00I'm gonna say something when I see him.
18:01No, seriously, don't.
18:03The last thing we need is more hassle.
18:11Hiya.
18:12How are you?
18:13Yeah, Dee Dee said that she'd been offered a job abroad.
18:16Yeah.
18:17Look, James, whatever happens, she'll sort it out.
18:20Besides, you both want the same thing, don't you?
18:23You know what's best for Layla?
18:25What's best for Layla is being surrounded by family.
18:27People who love her.
18:29Yeah, but being a mum can't stop Dee Dee from doing what's right for her.
18:32If she stayed, we could support her. She could have it all.
18:35Maybe what she really needs is a fresh start.
18:38But she's got a good life here.
18:40But maybe it's about how other people see her.
18:43You know, no matter what she does, she's always gonna be known for being that daft idiot who was full of buying abuser.
18:49I'll see you later.
18:51See ya.
18:52Hey.
18:53Hiya.
18:54Hiya.
18:55Hiya.
18:56I bet I know what you want.
18:58Oh, lifesaver.
19:00Debbie got me these last Christmas and if I'd have lost them, she would have had any guts for guys.
19:05You'd forget your head if it wasn't nailed on.
19:07Hey, Will's still not answering my tax.
19:09It's not like him to switch off his phone.
19:11That thing's his lifeline.
19:13Poor soul got no lover attention here.
19:16He's probably run off in high dudgeon back to home.
19:20Before you send out the search party, you wanna check out the Charrot Square Hotel.
19:24I was over there.
19:25I saw your Will heading in.
19:26He's at the hotel.
19:27What's he playing at?
19:285.50, please.
19:29There's only one way to faint out.
19:30Come on.
19:31I found this one outside making a bit for freedom.
19:40I told you, I'm going to that party.
19:42Look, I planned all this for you and Shanice so you could make some friends and be part of a community.
19:47I'm not hanging around here watching lame Christmas films listening to you and your mate get giddy online.
19:51It's not too late to turn all this around.
19:53You can either sit in your room on your own and be miserable or you can put a smile on your face and you can enjoy the evening.
20:00It's up to you.
20:01Sorry, Fizz.
20:02We just have a good moment here.
20:04No, it's okay.
20:05Shall we go home, Sal?
20:06We can come back in a bit.
20:07Oh, no.
20:08No, Fizz.
20:09No, it's all under control.
20:10That's what you think, stupid gal.
20:12Joni, we don't speak to each other like that in this house.
20:16Stop pretending like you're my mum.
20:17You're nothing to me.
20:18Nothing.
20:19That's enough.
20:20Sally's gone to a big effort to do this and it's about time you showed a bit more gratitude.
20:24I'm starving.
20:25We should order room service.
20:26You know, they do burger and chips.
20:27We shouldn't risk it.
20:28You phone reception.
20:29I'll wait in the bog.
20:30I think you'll be well-greedy getting two meals.
20:45All you ever think about is your stomach.
20:47You know, it's not the only thing I think about.
20:50Okay, well, we should probably make a move after we've eaten then.
20:56I'm not going anywhere.
20:58We've got this room booked till morning.
21:00You can't stop out all night.
21:01Your family will be wondering where you are.
21:03I'll text them.
21:04Tell them I'm staying with a mate.
21:06I'll keep them off my bag.
21:07They've got all sorts of things planned for your birthday.
21:10I told you.
21:11They're well busy, trust me.
21:13Now I can do whatever I want.
21:17They must be worried.
21:18I told you.
21:19They'll be fine.
21:20Will?
21:21It's me.
21:22I know you're in there.
21:23Open the door, son.
21:24Talk to me.
21:25If you mind me, I'll go to prison.
21:26I'm sixteen.
21:27How many times?
21:28That doesn't matter.
21:29How many times?
21:30That doesn't matter.
21:31I'll hide in here, right?
21:32Just get rid of him.
21:33I'll hide in here, right?
21:34Just get rid of him.
21:35Come on, son, throw you in there.
21:36Right.
21:37Get in.
21:38Yes.
21:39Right.
21:40Right.
21:41Yes.
21:42Right.
21:43I'll hide in here, right?
21:44Just get rid of him.
21:45Yes.
21:46Right.
21:47Yes.
21:48Right.
21:49I'm here.
21:50Finally.
21:51What's going on?
21:52Nothing.
21:53So you're in the habit of checking into hotel rooms?
21:55Well, I just wanted to be by myself.
21:56Oh, so what, you had to check in here?
21:57Well I just felt no-one was really bothered about my birthday, so...
21:58Oh, didms.
21:59How old are ya?
22:00Eight.
22:01Alright, of course we're bothered.
22:02We're just邪薪邪.
22:03We're just people sitting at the backyard.
22:04You know, a little boy.
22:05I've got to be back conveniently.
22:06All right.
22:07Yes, right.
22:08That doesn't matter.
22:09I'll hide in here, right?
22:10Just get rid of him.
22:11I want some.
22:12Throw you in there.
22:13Right, hang in here.
22:14Yes, mate.
22:15I'm here.
22:16Finally.
22:17What's going on?
22:18What's going on?
22:19Nothing.
22:20So you're in the habit of checking into hotel rooms?
22:21How old are you, eh?
22:22All right, of course we're bothered.
22:24We're just playing it cool. We wanted to surprise you.
22:26We certainly have.
22:28Not your shade, is it, mate?
22:30They mustn't have washed it right.
22:32Oh, yeah, you're right.
22:34The housekeeping's well sloppy, eh?
22:38Where is she?
22:41Is there a girl in there?
22:44Is it Chloe?
22:46Right, well, eh...
22:48We can't leave her here, so we can give her a lift back.
22:50No, Dad, she needs to get back.
22:53Well, I can drop her at the station.
22:54No, Dad, she'd be well embarrassed.
22:56Don't make her do the walk a shame, Dad.
22:57He'll fill out the longest car ride in history.
23:00Fair point.
23:06Hey, love.
23:09Eh, this is Will's dad.
23:12Listen, we need to get off, so I'll book you a taxi on my account
23:15and you can, eh, take it to wherever you're going, yeah?
23:18Downstairs in the lobby in half an hour.
23:20Mm-hm.
23:25Okay.
23:26Right.
23:27Come on, Romeo.
23:28You've got a party waiting.
23:29For another party, I should say.
23:31Aren't you going to say goodbye?
23:33Laters!
23:34And they say romance is dead, eh?
23:38No, you can clean that mess up, young lady.
23:49No way.
23:50How dare you!
23:51We go all out to give you the Christmas that you wanted and you respond like this.
23:58All right, Sally, calm down.
23:59No, I'm fed up of pussyfooting around.
24:01Bullying your sister, shoplifting, trashing the tree.
24:05Where is this going to end?
24:06Where is this going to end?
24:07You're not a toddler.
24:08You need to grow up and take some responsibility or you're going to end up like your mum.
24:12Like mum.
24:13Go on, say it.
24:14No, I wasn't.
24:15Joanie, I wasn't going to say.
24:17Sally.
24:18Maybe if Izzy's right, maybe we should just reschedule it.
24:20Do you know what?
24:21Oh, Tim, you could take my pair back over the road.
24:24You can have a can with Ty.
24:25No, I want to stop here.
24:26No, you don't.
24:27No.
24:28That's a good idea, yeah.
24:29Go on, girls.
24:30Go on.
24:31Go on.
24:36Thanks for coming.
24:37I know I haven't made things easy lately.
24:40I get it.
24:42And I know my timing is terrible leaving at Christmas.
24:45It was out of your hands.
24:47It was, but I've been thinking.
24:51Come with us, James, to Singapore.
24:54You've nothing holding you here.
24:56Thanks, but...
24:57Oh, please.
24:58No.
24:59This is your opportunity.
25:02Your life.
25:03Don't you little brother in tow?
25:06I will visit, though.
25:08We'd love that.
25:13I'm sorry.
25:14No.
25:15I know you wouldn't have contemplated moving.
25:20If you didn't think it was best for Layla.
25:23And it will be.
25:25This is an amazing new start for both of you.
25:28The cold pairing idea was wishful thinking.
25:32At the end of the day, you're a mother.
25:35No.
25:36I know you have loved her like any parent would.
25:41And I am so grateful for that.
25:44I'm sure.
25:46When are you off then?
25:48Yeah, we, er...
25:50We'll be heading down to London tonight and then fly on Sunday.
25:53Right.
25:54But, you know, I'm having a meal at speed, doll, before we go.
25:59I hope you can make it.
26:01Well, say goodbye.
26:02I don't think I can face that.
26:05But I love you.
26:10And I wish you all the luck in the world.
26:13I really do.
26:15You...
26:16Oh.
26:17I'm sorry.
26:18She's playing on the console with Shanice.
26:35Right.
26:36I just feel so lost.
26:40You know, I had run-ins with my girls, Rosie especially.
26:45You know, where going out was concerned.
26:48She was a proper escape artist.
26:50Houdini had nothing on her.
26:52Mm-hm.
26:53But there was a line, a line that they just...
26:56They wouldn't cross it.
26:58And I don't think I've found that line with Joanie.
27:01I'm...
27:02Maybe I'm out of practice or I'm just too old.
27:05No, neither.
27:07Foster care, it's different.
27:10Your lines were drawn over years, weren't they?
27:13Not months.
27:14I gave all my foster parents Mary-El.
27:16You ask Roy.
27:17Well, I know fostering's different and Joanie's been through so much,
27:21but I feel like I'm taking, you know, one step forward and two steps back.
27:27So, when Rosie and Sophie came along, did you know what you were doing straight off?
27:30No.
27:31I learnt on the job like everybody else did.
27:33Yeah, exactly.
27:34That's what you're doing now.
27:36And you got there with Rosie and Sophie and you'll get there with these girls in the end.
27:41I just don't think I've got the fight with me anymore.
27:44This is about Joanie, you know.
27:46It's not about you.
27:47She's testing the boundaries, isn't she?
27:50Like all kids do her age.
27:52And she's had years of not having any.
27:55What do I do about blow-ups like that?
27:57Nothing.
27:58You just wait till the storm's passed and pick up the pieces.
28:04And she'll find the boundaries, Sal.
28:06She will.
28:07And she's gonna find out that she's lucky to have you.
28:11I hope so.
28:12I know so.
28:13You need to cut yourself some slack, Sally.
28:18Stop overthinking things.
28:20I don't think Demi will enjoy anything too, Rokers.
28:25Yeah.
28:26Yeah, you're right.
28:27So suggestive inflatables and strippers are out.
28:31Oh, inflatables are just a recipe for disappointment.
28:34Don't mind a stripper at a head now.
28:37Really?
28:38What, some young lad, barely in his twenties, bumping and grinding and slathered in oil.
28:42No, thank you.
28:43Sounds good to me.
28:45The oil aside.
28:46Oil aside, you know, I've never understood that.
28:49I like my sardines in oil, but not my fellas.
28:51Well, it's a surefire way to ruin your shoes.
28:56There you are.
28:57Where have you been?
28:58Ah, you met up with them here from Hull.
29:00At the hotel?
29:01Apparently they thought they could pass themselves off as 18 at the bar.
29:04As if.
29:05You could have told us.
29:07Me and the carpet in that back room are worn out with the pacing.
29:11Why didn't you bring your mate back?
29:12It's a long way from Hull.
29:13Oh, it's okay.
29:14They needed to get back.
29:15Come on, you.
29:16Let's get these birthday celebrations started.
29:18While there's still some of it left.
29:24Why didn't you say anything?
29:25I didn't want to embarrass you in front of Eva.
29:27And I didn't want my ma getting her thumb screws out.
29:30Would not have been pretty.
29:37All right?
29:38Fine.
29:39Are you not going to say anything?
29:40It doesn't matter.
29:41Yes, it does.
29:42James, I think it's only fair that Carl goes to Ronnie Stagdew.
29:43Whatever's happened is still Debbie's brother.
29:44I wasn't moaning.
29:45She saw you text and put two and two together.
29:46Oh, yeah.
29:47Sorry.
29:48Sorry.
29:49It's just a bit complicated, innit?
29:50Not really.
29:51Carl's family and he should be there.
29:52Yeah.
29:53You're probably right.
29:54Yeah.
29:55Come if you want.
29:56There you go.
29:57How easy was that?
29:58Cheers.
29:59Cheers.
30:00Cheers.
30:01Cheers.
30:02Cheers.
30:04Cheers.
30:05If you don't like the watch, I have the receipt.
30:22If you don't like the watch, I have the receipt.
30:25Oh, no, Nana, it's perfect. Thank you. You shouldn't have.
30:28Well, if I can't spoil me grandson on his 16th birthday, when can I?
30:3316 years old. My wee lad.
30:35He's a man now.
30:36Do you know, it seems like only yesterday I was carrying you home from the hospital.
30:39He was holding you like a blessed rugby ball.
30:42I was terrified he was going to forget himself and dropkick you over the house.
30:47Which friend came to see you, darling?
30:49No, you wouldn't know him.
30:50Very good of him to come all this way.
30:53What did you get up to?
30:54We were just chilling.
30:55Well, it's a long way to come to chill. Did they get home all right?
30:58Yeah, it was fine. Can you just drop it?
30:59All right.
31:00Good night.
31:13Are you, er...
31:34Who's Chloe?
31:35Just someone I used to go out with.
31:37I told Dad I was with her when he started asking awkward questions.
31:41No one suspects anything, though.
31:42Well, that's something.
31:43When I left, the hotel said you'd already settled up.
31:46Oh, yeah, I'd prepaid on card. It's cool.
31:48No, no, that's not cool.
31:50I'll be the one doing time and getting glassy my food.
31:53What card did you even...
31:55What are you doing? Oh, hiya.
31:57Hiya.
31:58I wasn't expecting to see you here.
32:01Well, I was just passing by and just wanting to wish the birthday boy happy birthday.
32:06Aw.
32:06Well, hey, listen, we're just about to cut the cake if you want to come in.
32:09Oh, no, no, no, I don't want to intrude.
32:10Don't be daft. You like family now.
32:12And Ollie's made it, so it'll be banging.
32:14OK, yeah.
32:16Yeah, great.
32:21No, I'm sorry.
32:22I was angry and I just...
32:25I wasn't thinking straight.
32:27You think that's angry?
32:28Well, it is by my standards, but if you're used to worse, that's all the more reason why I shouldn't be flying off the handle.
32:37You know, your mum had a lot to deal with.
32:40And it wasn't easy for her.
32:43I know what you said earlier.
32:46I had no intention of mentioning your mum earlier, and I never would.
32:52I know that I'll never replace her.
32:55All I can do is my best, and I'm trying.
32:59I know.
33:03I just wanted to give you and your sister a Christmas that you'll always remember.
33:08And maybe...
33:09Maybe I tried too hard, but...
33:13But I will get stuff wrong, cos...
33:15You know, I'm getting used to this as much as you are.
33:19I'm not going to have all the right answers.
33:22But, together, we can work through this.
33:30You know, all I want...
33:32All I want is for you to feel safe and loved.
33:40I'd like to put this behind us and...
33:45And get on and have the most wonderful first Christmas together.
33:53As a family.
33:55Any chance?
34:00It's all about Christmas, according to Glenda.
34:02I'm not keen on themed quizzes.
34:04In my experience, it's the standard of the questions that suffers.
34:08Meaning it might be too low-brow for you to know the answer.
34:12Right, quiz name.
34:13Uh, Deidre's Dream Boys.
34:17I want to carry on being a mechanic,
34:20but, with my record, it's hard getting people to trust you.
34:24Something will turn up.
34:26Yeah, well, I can't wait forever.
34:28You know, I want to get a bit of control back,
34:29and this is why I keep nagging this one,
34:31to consider starting our own business.
34:34Really?
34:34But I'm tied up helping Debbie.
34:36Can't think beyond that.
34:38Well, I've told you, I'll do the thinking for both of us.
34:41And if you'll excuse me, I need a while.
34:43I'm sorry if my text lends you, innit?
34:50Nothing I couldn't handle.
34:51I was hammered a bit low.
34:53I shouldn't have sent it.
34:55James, forget it.
34:56Not a problem.
34:57But it was, though, innit?
34:58Just now.
34:59I hated lying like that.
35:01If you don't see a future with her,
35:02why string her along?
35:04The last thing I need right now
35:05is more scenes and complications.
35:07My sister needs me.
35:09You know what that feels like.
35:11Quite the opposite.
35:13She's leaving tonight with Leila.
35:14For good.
35:15Then what the hell are you doing sat here
35:17fretting over me?
35:18Take care of your own?
35:22So, do you want a coffee to finish?
35:25No, good, Sal.
35:27I know you don't actually want one, Dad.
35:29You're just trying to drag things out.
35:31Oh, you know I hate goodbyes.
35:35And I'm so proud of you.
35:37Lots of people would have been sunk
35:38by what's happened, innit?
35:39You are stronger than ever.
35:41Yeah, well.
35:43When you've got kids,
35:45getting up and dying's not really an option, is it?
35:49Maybe that was God's plan all along.
35:51No, Leila turned out to be exactly what I needed
35:54just when I needed it.
35:56We're all gonna miss her.
35:57Especially Glory.
36:00Yeah, Frankie and all.
36:04I'll miss you.
36:05But I'm proud of you.
36:08Starting afresh.
36:09You know, you didn't let Joe win.
36:13Neither did you.
36:15Okay, but you don't have to move halfway across the world
36:17to start again.
36:19Fight back starts right here, yeah?
36:20Yeah.
36:23Come on, guys.
36:24At least your holidays are sorted for the next few years.
36:27You're welcome.
36:28I've got my bid in already.
36:29Ah, yes.
36:31Hey, listen.
36:32The red carpet will be rolled out on that airport tarmac
36:35waiting for you.
36:35Come here.
36:39You look at me saying these last few years.
36:42I love you.
36:44I love you, too.
36:46I've got to get back by now.
36:50This is au revoir, not goodbye.
36:52Come here.
36:53Give Debbie, my love.
36:56I'm sorry I'm missing the wedding.
36:58Ah, not to worry.
36:59I'll send you plenty of pictures.
37:00And if you like,
37:03I might even give you a video call from the reception.
37:06I'll be holding you to that, Uncle Ronnie.
37:08Come here.
37:10Oh, I love you.
37:12I love you.
37:13Talking of calls,
37:15do you want me to give him a ring?
37:17James.
37:18Oh, no, it's fine.
37:20I'm sure he would have been here if he could have.
37:24It's like that said goodbye to a heart, honey.
37:26Are you sure about Catalonia, Dad?
37:32Yeah, yeah.
37:33The Cagatillo is a decorated log
37:36which is fed by children in the lead up to Christmas.
37:40And then it, well,
37:42it produces confectionery from its own back end.
37:45Really?
37:46Yes.
37:48I think I'll stick with my tin of quality streets.
37:51And now for the final question in this round.
37:54In which country are brooms hidden on Christmas Eve
37:58to stop witches stealing them?
38:00Well, it's a good job it's not here
38:02because you'd need a taxi every Christmas.
38:05And you'd need to know where the broom was kept
38:07in order to hide it.
38:09Right, come on, girls.
38:10It's Christmas.
38:12Has anybody got any ideas?
38:13No, sorry.
38:14It's not Ireland.
38:16Put Mexico.
38:17On what basis?
38:18Have a hunch.
38:19Goes with a broomstick.
38:20Oh, a dead soldier.
38:22How can you have a hunch about Mexico?
38:26It's a good Catholic country.
38:28Do you have any better ideas?
38:30Yes.
38:31More vino.
38:32Oh, I'll get it.
38:33Oh, don't be daft.
38:36Do you know what?
38:36I'm so glad you stayed.
38:38It's really nice to get to know you properly.
38:40I don't want you thinking I can't stand my round.
38:42Oh, come off it.
38:43We can stretch to a few drinks
38:45after everything you've done for Will.
38:46Oh, it's no bother.
38:47He's a real athlete.
38:49Can't fault him in any department.
38:51Sure.
38:52Right, I'll go and grab the vino.
38:53Oh, by the way, it is Norway.
38:57That settles it.
38:59Mexico.
39:00Right.
39:00Mexico.
39:01Mexico.
39:14Is your niece in bed?
39:17Yeah.
39:18Yeah, it's been a full-on day.
39:20I was half expected to find you home alone.
39:24Well, not that a bit of honesty
39:27and a hot chocolate with all the trimmings can't fix.
39:30Yeah.
39:32Speaking of trimmings,
39:33it looks like you and Fizz did a good job
39:34tidying up this tree.
39:36Yeah, and Joanie.
39:38I'm sorry.
39:40Yeah, Christmas past, as far as I'm concerned.
39:42All I care about is Christmas present
39:44and all the Christmases we've got to come as a family.
39:47Yeah.
39:47Sounds good to me.
39:49Shh.
39:50Yeah, shh, Tim.
39:51Oh, sorry.
39:51Try to watch a film.
39:52Yeah, that's all right.
39:53Yeah.
39:53I don't know why you'd want to swap Weatherfield for Singapore.
40:11It's something I said.
40:12Listen, couldn't have asked for a better business partner.
40:17We had some right laughs in that place, didn't we?
40:18Yeah, we sure did.
40:19I'm going to miss you.
40:20Good luck.
40:22Travelling light to scenic.
40:24Well, you know, new start, new wardrobe.
40:26A lot less spiritual baggage, thanks to you.
40:28Well, I told you.
40:30Mysterious ways is wonders to perform.
40:33I'll give you both my praise.
40:34Thank you, Billy.
40:37I tell you what, if my ribs survive all of these hugs,
40:40that'll be a miracle in itself.
40:42Right, I'm going to get off.
40:44Dee, wait.
40:46I couldn't have been.
40:47I couldn't let you go without saying a proper goodbye.
40:51Is she in the back?
40:52Yeah.
40:53Bye, sweetheart.
40:55We'll see you soon, okay?
40:56Hey, little one.
41:06I just...
41:07I just wanted to say...
41:11I love you.
41:20I'm sorry I made a finger so awkward.
41:22No.
41:23You've got nothing to apologise for.
41:26You've done all.
41:29You'll always be a big part of our life, yeah?
41:32Yeah.
41:34Okay.
41:35Go on, then.
41:36That big, bad world ain't gonna conquer us.
41:40No, I guess not.
41:42Oh, I love you.
41:45Okay, I love you all.
41:48And I'll speak to you soon.
41:56Just lean you then, baby girl.
41:59Let's do this.
42:00That took a lot of guts.
42:19I'm proud of you, son.
42:20One point.
42:28Good.
42:29I don't know what you two are cackling at.
42:31We just lost.
42:32On our own turf.
42:34I hate losing.
42:35Did you see that lot when they were leaving?
42:37The grin on Ken Barlow's face.
42:39You could have tied a knot in it around the back of his head.
42:42Well?
42:43One word.
42:44Norway.
42:45How did you even know that?
42:46Because I watched a documentary with, um...
42:49Oh.
42:50Sandy, what's her face?
42:51Oh, um...
42:53Er, Tuxvig.
42:54Yes, thank you.
42:55She's Norwegian.
42:56She's Danish, I think.
42:57Well, it's the same thing.
43:00I thought you'd be off celebrating with your teammates.
43:04Can't see Dad painting the town.
43:06Might go mad and have a mug of Ovaltine,
43:08but that's probably about it.
43:09I'm surprised to see you.
43:11Tried to call you earlier.
43:12Why'd you on our team?
43:13Oh, sauce.
43:14Beat you to it.
43:15Eh, she was great at the Christmas sports round,
43:17but this one's a shame.
43:19That's a bit of an exaggeration.
43:22Sorry I missed you, Cole.
43:23Yeah, well, she does know that you won.
43:26So what are you doing for Christmas?
43:27I, er, I hope you're having your stocking filled.
43:30Er, no, no, just a quiet Christmas in Hull this year.
43:36Me and me take your dinner for one.
43:37Absolutely not.
43:39I am not having you pull a wishbone with yourself on Christmas Day.
43:42You can come here.
43:44Honestly, there's so much food,
43:46there's loads of space you can kip over.
43:48I thought I could...
43:49So you've beaten me to it again.
43:51That's what I was going to ask.
43:51I was going to see if you'd like to come to mine.
43:54Well, you can come as well if you fancy it.
43:56Oh, come on, it'll be belting.
43:59Well, in that case...
44:00Oh, can I say no?
44:02Yay!
44:03Oh, thanks, Eva.
44:05We'll see you next time.
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