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Eastenders 18th March 2026
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00:08I can't believe you had a hand in the hijack.
00:10Hold down, Lauren.
00:13You weren't meant to get hurt, okay?
00:16Besides, you're going to collect more from the insurance than the motor's worth anyway.
00:18What about the BMW?
00:20Is that stolen as well?
00:22You sold me a stolen car!
00:26Not here, Cones.
00:27How are you going anywhere, are you?
00:29All right, inside, now.
00:33Please.
00:40Look, I'm sorry, but it's true what your mum says.
00:43We are like, can't we, aren't we?
00:45Yeah, okay, so your dad's dad, Patrick, he's like the closest thing we have to a father, so...
00:52Grandad too?
00:53I know, I'm sorry.
00:54Look, I didn't want you to find out like this.
00:56We just want you to know that, you know, you have a family.
00:59I've already got my family.
01:01I know, I came here just to find out about Jasmine.
01:04Yeah.
01:05I met them.
01:06I know, I just, I wasn't expecting mystery relatives on top of everything else.
01:10Since you're here already, how about we have a drink?
01:13Might find the answers you're looking for.
01:15And by the way, the outfit is on point.
01:20However, I could give you a few style hacks, you know, but you are already a head turner
01:26by my standards.
01:28At least you've got good taste.
01:29Yes, I do.
01:34Yeah, fine, one drink.
01:35Yeah, well, come on, Ben.
01:37No, no, no, not going there, not after just being accused of dealing drugs.
01:40Oh, no, actually, I'm not having that.
01:42Okay.
01:42I don't know if she's getting to see it, she can see it to my face.
01:45Yeah, that's why I had some wine as well.
01:47Come on.
01:47All right.
01:57Have you forgotten that my Uncle Jack is a detective?
02:00I could get you arrested, like, today.
02:02Well, then you'd have to explain the text on my phone.
02:05You asking me for more cars.
02:09You wouldn't do that to me.
02:10I don't want to, Lauren.
02:12You're my cousin's missus, but I've got a business to run.
02:16And I want you to be my partner.
02:18I bring you more cars.
02:19You ask me no questions and just sell them.
02:22I'm not getting my hands dirty selling stolen cars for you.
02:25Calm down, will you?
02:26I'm the one nicking them.
02:28You've just got to put them on the lot and shift them.
02:31Well, what about the police?
02:32Because they're already asking questions about stolen cars.
02:35They're not going to suspect a tired-looking mum, are they?
02:39And if they do, you flash them the invoices
02:41and it looks like I've stitched you up.
02:45It is proper money, Lauren.
02:50You know it's my dad's name on the car lot papers, yeah?
02:53So if we get caught, then he is going down with us.
02:56We're not getting caught.
02:57I don't make stupid mistakes.
03:07Peter?
03:09Oh, she's there now.
03:11All right.
03:12Yeah.
03:13Bye.
03:14I've got to go.
03:15Is everything OK?
03:17Yeah, we're just meeting this lady about a nursery
03:18that we really need Jimmy to go to.
03:21And how are you going to pay for that?
03:23Look, why don't you give me a proper answer later tonight, yeah?
03:28And I hope this nursery is a good fit for your boy.
03:44Yeah.
03:46Yeah.
03:48No, it's fine.
03:50All right.
03:51Bye, Mum.
03:53You all right?
03:54Is that honey?
03:56It's nothing.
03:58I was just hoping I could talk to her about this trip at the college.
04:02I was thinking maybe she could ask Dad to put a bit towards it,
04:05but she's got to make dinner for Aunt Caroline.
04:08Sweetheart, you know what your mum's like.
04:10Always looking out for everyone.
04:12Look, these should cheer you up.
04:15Stop.
04:17Mad.
04:21Tell you what.
04:22Why don't we do something together?
04:24The gaming rooms that contain a junction.
04:26Yeah?
04:27Your shift just started.
04:29Well, it's only the induction.
04:31I'll be done in a minute.
04:33Unless you're too cool to be seen with me, that is.
04:40OK.
04:41Well, great.
04:42I'll finish up, and then we'll go, yeah?
04:49And a hairdresser, too.
04:51Good cheer.
04:52I mean, I've always wanted to be an astronaut,
04:55but I'm still waiting for the call from NASA.
04:56Apparently, being sick of a blow-dry doesn't quite cut it.
05:00No.
05:02OK.
05:03I see what you're doing there.
05:04It's money.
05:05It's money.
05:06But you might want to rein it in really up around me.
05:09Yeah?
05:10Oh, catch your breath for a while.
05:11I'm sure.
05:12I mean, if it helps, I'll pretend I didn't notice.
05:15Yeah, OK.
05:15We'll do that.
05:16OK.
05:22So, Jasmine, I'd like to go and see her.
05:26I just need to know what really happened.
05:29She hung up on me last time I called.
05:32The article said she claimed self-defense.
05:35But it's just a claim, isn't it?
05:38Did Anthony know that she was his daughter when he did that?
05:42To be honest with you, it's kind of tough for us to talk about Jasmine.
05:53But we could introduce you to Zoe, your mum.
05:57She just lives across the square.
05:59And she might give you more detail.
06:03It's just, I've been in her shoes.
06:06I gave my boy up.
06:09And getting him back weren't easy.
06:12And I really think that she'd like to meet you.
06:14Listen, listen.
06:15Thank you so much for this and this.
06:18The ambience is lovely, but the Zoe thing is a bit much.
06:20I'm done.
06:21Yeah.
06:22Yes.
06:23Well, thanks for everything.
06:25It's been quite a day.
06:27I mean, in a good way.
06:29You know, but it's a trek home and we don't want to push it with the trains.
06:32Can you please take my number, Mum?
06:35Please?
06:37Oh, yeah, here.
06:38Look, um, just be gentle because the screen's a bit dodgy.
06:41Okay.
06:42Sorry.
06:45That's, yeah.
06:48Bye.
06:56The Zoe thing was a really lovely touch, you know.
06:59It wasn't over the top at all.
07:01It was, it was perfect.
07:02Oh, well, that's a bit rich.
07:06Just try helping.
07:07And now we've lost him.
07:10Bravo.
07:13There's just one explanation for it.
07:15It's Penny.
07:16Oh, you don't know that for sure.
07:18Eve, she's been in his ear dripping poison and now he's hiding things from his own mum.
07:24So, Keith, don't do anything, okay?
07:26Not now.
07:27I'm not going on her account.
07:28Right.
07:29I'm going to go to the loo and when I come back, we are going.
07:32Okay?
07:33Well, you already owe me a hundred, so this is why I think...
07:36Just pay me.
07:36Just make a little list and you go, I owe you, and I go, I owe you.
07:39But I don't want you to be any bigger than you.
07:40Don't worry about it.
07:41I'm going to do it.
07:41Okay.
07:42Evening, Penny.
07:43Gina.
07:44Hiya.
07:44Nice, okay?
07:45Looking well.
07:47And spending a lot of time with my son lately, I hear.
07:50Young man, business of his own.
07:52Nice home.
07:54Money coming in.
07:55What's not to like, eh?
07:59How long did you think you could keep this pregnancy a secret for?
08:03Till Vinnie started shelling out for your pram, your cot,
08:05your fancy baby clothes for your little investment.
08:09So, Keith, if you're done accusing me of cold digging,
08:11I'd like to enjoy my evening.
08:25You should see him with his toys.
08:26He knows where everything is.
08:27Oh, just like this one.
08:28Can you tell when you're stealing biscuits as well?
08:30Because that seems to be his speciality at a minute, doesn't it?
08:32Arlo picks up everything.
08:35The nursery's helped loads.
08:37First week, he kept reaching out for me every minute.
08:40But now, he'll hear a sound game and he just launches himself in like he owns the place.
08:45Oi, everyone.
08:47See, that's what Jimmy needs.
08:50I just keep thinking, as he grows and he spends more time away from us,
08:54it's his safety, you know?
08:56People just leaving things about and that.
08:59I mean, he can't see us.
09:02He won't be able to see the nursery staff.
09:04What if he gets scared?
09:05He was born blind, yeah?
09:08And this is his normal.
09:11Like Arlo.
09:11I mean, it doesn't mean it's easy, but Arlo's not walking around thinking,
09:15I'm afraid.
09:16That's us.
09:18That makes sense, doesn't it?
09:21Did you know you always wanted to go to the specialist space?
09:24Well, we looked at some mainstream nurseries, too.
09:26They were lovely.
09:27But we visited this nursery and as soon as Arlo heard the worker narrating the ring softly,
09:33he just toddled towards her voice.
09:36That's when I knew he was going to be OK there.
09:38That is so sweet.
09:41I bet it cost a lot, though.
09:43We got lucky.
09:45DLA, decent wages and a bit of savings, we get by.
09:48My mum helps out, too.
09:50But we are counting down until he's in full-time proper school.
09:55Well, then you don't have to pay at all.
09:56Exactly.
09:57And listen, there's no right answer.
10:01Mainstream, specialist.
10:03You do whatever feels right for Jimmy and your family.
10:07That's true.
10:08It's bedtime for this little man.
10:11If you've got any other questions, just give me a shout, all right?
10:14Thank you so much for stopping by so late.
10:20We've got to find a way.
10:26I want to see the state of the gaff.
10:29Wouldn't you?
10:30This is like a one-woman army.
10:31It is sparkling.
10:33It is gleaming and there's fresh flowers everywhere.
10:36Right.
10:37So she's proper moved in there.
10:38No, she's just opening up while Lanny's away, isn't it?
10:42Oh, yes.
10:43That's it.
10:45Bring the kids back from the gaming grounds.
10:47You made herself right at home, ain't she?
10:49Yeah.
10:50She's doing any harm, is it?
10:51No, no, I didn't say she is.
10:53Maybe she's just grateful for you and Honey helping her out, no?
10:56Thanks.
10:59But, uh...
11:00Hopefully she don't get so comfy you need a crowbar to shift her later.
11:04You know what I mean?
11:05Anyway, thanks for the pint, Bill.
11:07It's good to have you back, mate.
11:08Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
11:09Cheers.
11:10Good to be back.
11:12Oh, it was so much fun.
11:15Especially lovely having the company of you two.
11:17It's all right.
11:18You can take that whenever you want.
11:19Especially if you're paying.
11:21Oh, charming.
11:22One little treat and now I'm your personal bank, am I?
11:24We're end greedy.
11:25Only for milkshake games and popcorn.
11:28Ooh, popcorn.
11:29Oh, now there's the wolf.
11:31What about sweet, salty, or the work, sweet and salty?
11:35If it makes you happy.
11:36Come on, let's go.
11:39But what else could I have done?
11:41Oh, I don't know.
11:42Maybe not going so strong.
11:44I mean, the man came for a drink and you gave him warfare's edition of This Is Your Life.
11:48Says the one who made Sandra tell him who we were.
11:50Oh, I'm sorry I didn't let his mum lie to him.
11:52Because some of us have got some morals, you know what I mean?
11:55Oh.
11:59But you know what?
12:00Sandra would be all right.
12:01Once she's had a kip and a cup of tea, she'll realise that you weren't trying to, you know,
12:05start any drama by telling him about Zoe.
12:08I hope so.
12:08Because I could do it with that myself.
12:11What a day.
12:13Mate, I'm brilliant.
12:16Don't say nothing about Josh, just act normal.
12:18What?
12:19Do you know what, no use?
12:20Don't do it no use.
12:21Hey, look who it is, eh?
12:25Patrick and you're landing out on the town.
12:27Yeah.
12:29It's just us doing us living our best life.
12:32Yeah, isn't it?
12:33Oh, we feel like that was parched.
12:37All right, Tam.
12:39Which one are you going to tell me what's going on?
12:42Nothing's going on.
12:44No, nothing's going on.
12:45It's just, you know, two ladies with two coffees.
12:48And one coffee, because, you know, I finished mine.
12:50That was Denise.
12:51Hmm?
12:53Oh.
12:54Forget it.
12:55Listen, the man.
12:57I know when Ollie's carrying something.
12:59He don't want to talk to me.
13:04Patrick, we, um...
13:08We met someone today.
13:11Josh.
13:14Anthony's son.
13:21So there I am, like, trying to be civil,
13:24and she's basically calling me a chancer.
13:26Fiddy's going to have to handle her, because...
13:31Go on, then.
13:32What's on your mind?
13:34No, nothing.
13:38All right.
13:40Let's just say, er,
13:42you were offered a little bit of side work.
13:45You know, quick cash, nothing violent,
13:47no-one would get hurt.
13:48On a scale of dodgy to doing time,
13:49how bad are we talking?
13:52It's definitely bending a few rules.
13:55But I'd be able to get the cash together for Jimmy's nursery.
13:58What's the gig?
13:59Well, I don't even know if I'm going to do it yet.
14:01I'm just...
14:01I'm just thinking out loud.
14:04Okay, fine.
14:08Thirsty?
14:10Yeah, water, please.
14:13And, um...
14:14Yeah.
14:15If it meant putting food on the table,
14:17or a roof over my kid's head,
14:19I'd do it.
14:36This'll keep you going for about a week.
14:39It's like rocket fuel.
14:40You are a diamond, Vic.
14:44I've been working myself stupid.
14:46But I do have a couple of new streams of income on the horizon.
14:51As long as it's all above board, yeah?
14:53Of course.
14:54You know I'm done with that lot.
14:56I've got something lined up.
14:58And if it lands,
14:59I can start paying back what I owe.
15:01And then clean slate.
15:03Well, good.
15:04Because I like this version of you better.
15:08I do need to get some sleep, though.
15:10Those bags are bad.
15:12Thank you for that.
15:13And I will, after my meeting.
15:15What, you got a meeting tonight?
15:18Some of the best deals are struck by moonlight.
15:20Sounds like a vampire boxing tournament.
15:23Knock them dead, then.
15:25Or a lie.
15:27Why are you so weird?
15:30See you later.
15:31Thanks for the coffee.
15:38Patrick, are you all right?
15:41I'm sorry I made him run off.
15:43I didn't mean to.
15:44What, um...
15:46What was the boy like?
15:49Like, um...
15:50Anthony at all?
15:54He's a sharp dresser.
15:56He got that from you, obviously.
16:00Well, it must have been hard on him.
16:02It's true.
16:04It's the last...
16:06link I had with Antonian.
16:08And now he ran off.
16:10In time.
16:13He may come back.
16:16Time, Yolandi.
16:19It's not what it used to be.
16:22Maybe it's for the better.
16:24He has his own life.
16:30Hello?
16:32Sandra?
16:36And they've got all of this sensory stuff,
16:38like, er, toys made from natural materials,
16:40like wood and cloth and all of that.
16:42And it's meant to be really good for blind kids.
16:45What's this?
16:45Oh, just another pitch for family support,
16:48like when you want, like,
16:49someone to throw in for the car lot.
16:50Right, anyway,
16:52the doorways and the staircases,
16:53they're lined with this texture
16:55that Jimmy will enjoy trailing
16:56when he's learning to walk as well.
16:57OK, well,
16:58what's wrong with a regular nursery?
17:00They don't have to staff all the money
17:02to give him exactly what he needs.
17:04It's designed specifically for kids like Jimmy,
17:06and it's the best one we've found so far.
17:08Yeah, but have you seen the fees?
17:10Yeah.
17:10I mean, no, it's daylight robbery.
17:12I mean, it's just a nursery.
17:14A specialist one.
17:15Still criminal.
17:16Er, look, from my point of view,
17:18buying a car lot has probably put me
17:20in a bit of a tight spot,
17:20so, um, I'll definitely contribute.
17:23I don't know if it'll be every month,
17:24but, um, look, I'll do what I can.
17:27Yeah, look, I'm the same.
17:28I'll contribute.
17:29Yeah, things are a bit tight at the minute,
17:30what we're penny expecting in long day,
17:32so, if I can.
17:35Yeah, and it's not cheap running
17:36all businesses and the home,
17:39but, um, yeah, I'll throw in a few quid.
17:43I mean, every little bit of help.
17:45Yeah, and Lauren's made a sale
17:46at the car lot today,
17:46and I'm sure there'll be plenty more to come.
17:49It's going to help, isn't it?
17:51Yeah.
17:51Thanks.
17:52Oh, we'll try out this.
17:54Here's to, er, here's to Jimmy.
17:56Actually, no.
17:58Here's to you two.
17:59Like, doing what good parents do.
18:01Tightening your belts,
18:02counting the pennies, and...
18:05It's the job, isn't it?
18:06Just crack on.
18:09Cheers.
18:10Well done.
18:23Oh, you all right, Dad?
18:24Yeah.
18:25Yeah.
18:27Thanks for taking them out,
18:28but, er, I know you won't be that.
18:29Oh, nonsense.
18:31It's the least I can do.
18:33You've got to try something less, Dad.
18:35Mm, sweet and salty.
18:37It's how honey likes it.
18:41Yeah, I'll, er...
18:43I'll try to show me a bit.
18:46Ooh!
18:53Hey, come in.
18:54Come in.
18:54Hi.
18:55Thanks for having us.
18:56Yeah.
18:56We didn't think you'd fancy seeing us after all that.
19:00Oh, no, I'm sorry.
19:01Look, I really appreciate you coming so late.
19:04It was just a lot for Josh to take in earlier.
19:07Well, for both of us, really.
19:08Mm-hmm.
19:09And we were chatting on the way home, and...
19:12Well, we both thought we're never going to sleep unless...
19:15You know, it's been a decade since he last seen her.
19:19No.
19:19He's curious.
19:20Hey.
19:21Oh, hey.
19:22Hey.
19:22Sorry I...
19:24Sorry I did a run out.
19:25I was just...
19:25No need to explain.
19:27We're all just figuring it out, yeah?
19:29Yeah.
19:31Yeah.
19:31I'll...
19:31I'll mix the tea.
19:33Okay.
19:38Oh.
19:40Oh, I'm sorry.
19:41I've only got, um...
19:42I've only got one teabag left.
19:44Oh, no fuss.
19:46No fuss.
19:46Water will do, you know.
19:47You come here for a banquet.
19:49Well, a few cups of tea.
19:50I mean, it's hardly a banquet.
19:51I'm just sure we had some...
19:53Josh, did you finish all those herbal ones?
19:55I mean, usually we've got a lot more in, you know,
19:57with everything that's wrong with your gran and...
19:59Honestly, honestly, I'd rather water anyway.
20:01Any caffeine this late?
20:03Just be up all night, wouldn't I?
20:06Yeah, the windows are all jammed,
20:08so it gets a bit tropical in here.
20:10Oh, okay.
20:10Yeah, the landlord,
20:11you've just been messing us around, you know.
20:14But soon it's not going to be our problem.
20:17Because we are moving to Southend.
20:20Just to be near my mum.
20:22Yay!
20:23Oh, yeah, he's thrilled about it.
20:25Honestly.
20:26Yeah.
20:26Loves up in my entire life for fresh sea air
20:29in a new town where I've got no mates.
20:30So, wait.
20:32You're moving?
20:35Like, properly?
20:37Yeah.
20:37Yeah.
20:38Yeah.
20:42Louis's out for the count.
20:44Jimmy.
20:46Jimmy's testing me.
20:49He's a proper big boy, isn't he?
20:52I can't believe he's already grown past this.
20:54I feel like every time I blink,
20:55he's having a gross spurt.
20:57Shame our bank balance ain't doing the same.
21:01Listen, I've just got a phone to my dad and...
21:03Has he changed his mind?
21:04He doesn't want to help us?
21:05Oh, no.
21:06Proper ray of sunshine, you, ain't you?
21:08No.
21:09No, I told him I'm going to put the word out in the chippy.
21:11And everywhere, really.
21:12But I'm going to...
21:14I'm going to jump back into personal training.
21:16Evening sessions, couple of nights a week.
21:19Look.
21:20Where are you going to see the kids?
21:22Or sleep?
21:24Or breathe, Peter?
21:25Don't say that.
21:26I'll do anything for Jimmy and Louis.
21:27And you.
21:29In my family, I'll do whatever it takes.
21:31I've got to.
21:32No.
21:33I want to.
21:36You're the best man I know.
21:37Do you know that?
21:38I do, yeah.
21:39Well, I'll remind you that next time I leave my socks on the floor, though, yeah?
21:46Got to go.
21:47I've got to go.
21:47Oh, come on.
21:49Look, I need to get some nappies for Jimmy, but I'll be back.
21:52I'll be back soon, I promise.
21:55OK.
21:56I'll go to check to see if Jimmy's given up yet.
21:58Yeah, you do that.
22:15Hi, Mum.
22:15Oh, Vinny.
22:18How was, how was Eve?
22:21Jack Browning told me news I should have gotten from my own son.
22:25And Penny's confirmed it.
22:29I tried to tell you earlier, but you wouldn't let me get a word in.
22:32This baby.
22:34Was it planned?
22:36No.
22:37It wasn't.
22:38But we're stepping up together.
22:39Oh, Vinny.
22:40How can you be so foolish?
22:41Mum.
22:41Look, do you know, I know what happens when people rush these things.
22:44One bad decision leads to another and before you know it, you've got social services at your door and another
22:50kid in the system.
22:51Then please stop talking to me like I'm a child.
22:53Vinny, you are my child, alright?
22:56And I'm only trying to protect you.
22:58No, you're, you're trying to control me.
23:00You did it with Ash, Jags, everyone, even Avani.
23:04I, you, you take over everything until no one, no one can breathe.
23:10Just be happy for me, Mum.
23:15Why is that so hard?
23:26And Patrick was over the moon to know you exist.
23:30You should have seen his face.
23:31Yeah.
23:32Yeah.
23:34And, erm, about Zoe.
23:36Sorry, can we not, it's, I'm not, I'm not being funny, I'm sure, I'm sure she's lovely, but to be
23:43honest, one intense mum is enough.
23:45And I'm, I'm not holding brief for her, I promise.
23:49I mean, like I say, I've been in her shoes, you know?
23:51Yeah, you, you said, but it's Jasmine I'd like to hear about, I mean, she's my twin and it's been...
24:01Last time we saw each other, we were eight, eight, so please, whatever you can tell me to help me
24:10know her and...
24:11understand everything that happened with our dad.
24:18OK.
24:21Fine, well, you know, ask away.
24:24We'll do our best.
24:26Yeah.
24:28Do you know what?
24:29You can have the last teabag.
24:30Oh!
24:31Oh, I win the teabag.
24:33Thanks, Mum.
24:45Here she is.
24:47Never met a tough nut I couldn't crack.
24:50I should bottle it and sell it.
24:51You done congratulating yourself?
24:52Or do you want a mirror to kiss and all?
24:55Yes.
24:56Welcome, partner.
24:57Partner?
24:59You wish.
25:02Do you forget about a text?
25:04Someone asking for more cars?
25:06Oh, shut up.
25:08Do you know what?
25:09Just, just frame the text and stick it on you all, whatever.
25:13I have got a husband that would break his own back for me and my boys.
25:17I'm not going to ruin that just for you and some dodgy deals.
25:21What, Lauren?
25:22You're going to gross me up?
25:23You're going to go run into Uncle Jack?
25:26I do not want to be dragged down with you.
25:29The car's been found.
25:31So, as far as I'm concerned, it's the end of that.
25:35From now on, just stay away from me and my family.
25:37You're going to change your mind.
25:39I wouldn't bet a tenner on that if I were you.
25:41And when you do, you know where to find me.
25:44Bye.
25:46Bye.
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