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17/03/2016 Part 1

The Carters realise their lives may never be the same. Shocking truths threaten to tear one family apart. Kush gets more than he bargained for when a familiar face returns.

Vincent answers the door to a wrung-out Patrick, who whispers to him that Claudette isn鈥檛 dead. Vincent鈥檚 disbelieving; Patrick insists that he comes over alone as soon as he can. Patrick desperately tries to persuade Vincent that he definitely saw Claudette, but Vincent鈥檚 adamant that Patrick鈥檚 mistaken. As Vincent returns home, he鈥檚 nervous to hear a sound coming from downstairs. It鈥檚 Kim; who leads Vincent to Linford. Andy arrives and he and Linford explain to Vincent that there was a load of soil on the stairs. Vincent鈥檚 eager to know exactly how the place looked when they found the mud, before making a hasty exit. Vincent flies onto the market looking for Donna 鈥� Tamwar claims that she鈥檚 called in sick. Vincent rings the bell at Donna鈥檚 and is greeted frostily when she answers. Donna invites Vincent in and he accepts. Vincent鈥檚 shocked when Donna lets Claudette into the living room 鈥� she stares him down coldly. Claudette states that Vincent must hand over all the money he has to her, before leaving Albert Square forever, or they鈥檒l call the police. Vincent desperately tries to justify what happened 鈥� Claudette fell and they thought she was dead. When Vincent states that Claudette killed Henry, Donna is disbelieving. As Claudette orders Vincent out, Vincent pipes up that Claudette also killed Arthur...

As a worried Mick and Linda look over Ollie in hospital, Linda firmly states that what happened was an accident 鈥� there can be no blaming anyone. Back at the Vic, Nancy declares that she wants to go down to the hospital, but Babe suggests that she waits until after the police have been. The nurse gently informs Mick and Linda that they need to take some X-rays behind Ollie鈥檚 eyes, but it鈥檚 not good enough for Mick who thinks that things aren鈥檛 moving fast enough. Linda reminds Mick that one of them needs to head back to the Vic to be there for Lee and Nancy during the police visit. DC Tony Phipps arrives and asks to see Lee and Nancy. Mick tells Sharon that Linda鈥檚 on her own at the hospital 鈥� she gets the hint and goes to grab a bag of Linda鈥檚 things. Mick leads DC Phipps into a nervous Lee and Nancy, who explains that they need to draw up statements regarding Ollie鈥檚 accident. Mick listens in as Nancy explains to the officers that in a moment of anger she pushed Lee to stop him from walking away, accidently into Ollie鈥檚 highchair. Nancy sobs that she thinks it鈥檚 all her fault. Afterwards, Mick鈥檚 off when Nancy asks when she can see Ollie again. Sharon visits Linda in hospital and reassures her that everything鈥檚 going to be okay. Later, Mick admits to Shirley and Buster that he can鈥檛 even face Nancy 鈥� he blames her for what happened to Ollie.

Bex and Sonia are unhappy with the fact that Martin has left Sonia鈥檚 car at the airport 鈥� they鈥檒l have to take the train to visit Stacey and Arthur. Nurse Anya鈥檚 pleased to see Stacey getting on so well with Arthur and asks her how she鈥檇 feel about the idea of a home visit soon. Stacey鈥檚 thrilled until Martin鈥檚 support is mentioned and she queries whether she鈥檇 still be eligible without his help. Lily, Sonia and Bex arrive to visit Stacey 鈥� Sonia questions whether she鈥檚 heard from Martin and is disappointed when Stacey admits she hasn鈥檛. Sonia suggests to Stacey that she tells Nurse Anya that she could be the support for Stacey鈥檚 home visit. Stacey feels pressured and declares that Jean said that she and Arthur could stay with her. There鈥檚 an awkward beat when Martin and Kush cross in the Vic and as Kush tries to keep the situation calm, Martin punches Kush to the floor.

Jay and Ben spot Phil getting into a taxi 鈥� Ronnie explains that he鈥檚 on his way to an alcohol support group, but the boys are less than supportive. Phil arrives at his group and glances around uncomfortably. Phil鈥檚 surprised to recognise the lady next to him as Lorna Cartwright. As the pair reminisce, Phil鈥檚 shocked as it becomes clear that she鈥檚 leading the meeting. Despite Lorna鈥檚 plea to help him, Phil ups and leaves. Ben and Jay clock Phil back on the Square heading towards the Vic and mock his excuses for not attending the meeting. Phil heads into the Vic and asks for a large scotch. Ronnie finds a drunk Phil in the Vic and attempts to get him to leave. When Mick brands Phil a state, Phil makes a dig at Ollie which riles Mick, and he launches for him.

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30 minutes

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Music Played

  • Lukas Graham

    7 Years

  • Roots Manuva

    One Thing

  • Lower Than Atlantis

    The Reason

  • Sia

    Alive

  • ODESZA

    Say My Name

  • Pluto Shervington

    Dat

  • Taylor Swift

    Out Of The Woods

  • Carly Rae Jepsen

    Emotion

  • The Smashing Pumpkins

    Ava Adore

  • DBI & Saini Surinder

    Aambh Dha Boota

Credits

Role Contributor
Mick Carter Danny Dyer
Linda Carter Kellie Bright
Nancy Carter Maddy Hill
Lee Carter Danny-Boy Hatchard
Tina Carter Luisa Bradshaw-White
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Andrew 'Buster' Briggs Karl Howman
Babe Smith Annette Badland
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Donna Yates Lisa Hammond
Sonia Fowler Natalie Cassidy
Martin Fowler James Bye
Bex Fowler Jasmine Armfield
Stacey Branning Lacey Turner
Kush Kazemi Davood Ghadami
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Sharon Mitchell Letitia Dean
Ben Mitchell Harry Reid
Ronnie Mitchell Samantha Womack
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Jay Brown Jamie Borthwick
Andy Flynn Jack Derges
Lily Branning Aine Garvey
Dr Janice May Emily Joyce
Dr Patricia Reid Abigail Davies
Lorna Cartwright Janet Dibley
DC Tony Phipps John Lightbody
Kim Fox-Hubbard Tameka Empson
Linford Short Leon Lopez
Nurse Anya Borowski Jade Williams
Executive Producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins
Director Toby Frow
Writer Jeff Povey

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