Dallas (1978–1991): Season 11, Episode 17 - Anniversary Waltz - full transcript

An angry Bobby vows vengeance upon the culprit he suspects is behind Lisa's custody battle.

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Join me in my fight
against Westar.

Buy massive amounts of stock and
sign the voting proxies over to me.

Nobody but you
should own that painting.

If you think so,
I'll gladly accept it.

Wilson has moved out.

The ball is in your court.

You would do anything to hurt a
Ewing. Even sell out your own nephew.

If anything happens between Sue Ellen
and me, it'll be because we want it to.

Not because we
have your blessings.

I knew something was up, but for the
life of me, I couldn't put my finger on it.



Then that old hey just flat
pulled the wool over my eyes.

I'll tell you, it was
something else.

I can't imagine anybody
pulling the wool over your eyes.

- Neither can I.
- There's lots of people who can fool me.

But they only do it once.

Oh, speaking of pulling the wool
over somebody's eyes, look who's here.

Say, young fella, where
you been keeping yourself?

Hey, J.R.

Listen...

you didn't stop by the office to pick
up that bonus for the Andrews deal.

I have a feeling
you'll need that now.

I gotta hand it to you, J.R...

you really worked me over.

You don't look worse for wear.



You know the
ladies, Kendall, Sly.

- I sure do. Ladies.
- Hello, Casey.

Well, join us.

George, buy the gentleman
a drink, would you?

Scotch rocks, please.

Well, I've been kicking myself in
the pants ever since I left your office.

I can't believe I tried
to put one over on you.

- You even warned me.
- Did I?

One day at lunch right after
we first met, you warned me.

He told me when you're playing poker
it's good to get caught bluffing early.

But watch out, you might be playing
with somebody better than you.

Yeah, sounds like
something I'd say.

Oh, boy. There I was, standing at
the feet of the master, and I blew it.

We all make mistakes.

What are your plans new?

I don't know. Head on
back to Tulsa, I guess.

Why, you really
taught me a lesson.

You're still alive. You got
a big future in front of you.

Not in Dallas, I don't.

You fixed it so nobody would
do business with me again.

Oh, I don't know about that.

You'd be surprised how short people's
memories are. Now, take me, for instance.

Bygones are bygones in my book.

Hey, come on. Is
he putting me on?

- I don't know.
- Ask him.

No, I really would.

You were just a little hungry, that's
all. But you're a better man for it.

Forgive and forget, that's
my motto. Right, Sly?

So tell me.

How was it for you?

It was wonderful.

Especially the sauce.

The sauce?

Yeah, well, it ought to
be. It's an old family recipe.

It was delicious.

That's what I wanted to hear.

So now what?

Now what, what?

Now what are you gonna do?

Anything you wanna do
for the next hour or two.

And then I have to go home.

I see.

Just late enough for J.R. to know
exactly what you've been up to, huh?

- I didn't say that.
- You didn't have to.

Really, it's no problem.

- Some people enjoy being used like a tool.
- Nick.

I'm not one of them.

- It's not like that.
- Oh, yeah?

Then how is it?

Come on, let's be straight.

You've gonna go home,
you're gonna see JR...

it's not gonna matter to you...

that maybe he's just come from
having his little piece of cake, right?

Because you've just had
your piece of cake too.

Maybe there was a little
revenge in my coming here.

But that's not all.

Delighted to hear it.

Nick, I really do
care about you.

And I've grown very close to you.
Close! than maybe I even should.

But I hope you don't
expect me to spend the night.

I can't tell you what
to do, Sue Ellen.

I guess we're just gonna
have to play it as it comes.

- Hey.
- Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to wake you.

Oh, yes, you did.

What time is it, hm?

Oh.

It's late.

I got held up in the
committee meeting.

I'm sorry.

Sorry for what?

I'm glad to see you so involved.

Well...

maybe I'm a little
bit too involved.

What did you do today?

Well, I watched a little
TV and tried to read.

You know, this work I'm doing,
maybe I'm trying to do too much.

Well, does it tire you?

No, it invigorates me.

But it does take
up a lot of time.

- Time I could be spending with you.
- Now, don't you worry about that.

What I worry about is
leaving you alone so much.

Ellie, I am over 21.
I can amuse myself.

You're not getting to like
being without me, are you?

Well, of course not.

I'm happy that you're doing
something that pleases you.

As for me...

I'm fine.

You're also very sleepy.

I'll be back in a minute.

Phyllis, as far as I'm
concerned, you can shred these.

Well, we might wanna
refer to them sometime.

I doubt it.

Well, I don't believe it. Dave
Culver. What are you doing here?

Well, I'm just in
town for the day.

Some political arm
twisting. Thought I'd drop by.

If you had come to town and
not drop by, you'd be in trouble.

Can I get you some
coffee or anything?

I'd love some. Black, please.

- I'll have some too.
- All right.

Come on in. Let me show
you my home away from home.

- Well, quite an office you got here.
- Well, it's coming together.

- How's Washington?
- Oh, still there.

Yeah, and Donna?

I had dinner with her
and Andrew just last week.

Let me tell you, that baby of
hers is gonna be a heartbreaker.

I can imagine.

How about you?

I've had better times.

Donna filled me in
about Christopher.

- Anything I can do to help?
- I wish there were, but I don't think so.

Here you are. Senator.

- Oh, great.
- Thank you, Phyllis.

- You're welcome.
- Hey, come on, sit down. Sit.

Thank you.

Actually, I've been
thinking about you lately.

Oh, how so?

Well, with all the headlines
the last couple of months...

this Iran business, Contras...

the mess in the gulf...

it started me thinking about
that dumb thing that J.R. pulled...

in Saudi Arabia last year.

Having B.D. Calhoun try
and blow up those oil fields.

Yeah, that was really kind of minor
compared to what's been going on lately.

It was enough to take
Ewing Oil away from us.

That's what I've
been thinking about.

I don't know if anyone in Washington
even cares about that anymore.

What are you getting at?

Getting the Ewing Oil name back.

I'm assuming you'd like it back.

Are you kidding? I
thought it was a dead issue.

Well, Washington's
a funny place.

Politicians die, but issues?

You let it lie there long enough,
you look, it's breathing again.

I sure wouldn't mind
you nosing around a little.

Okay.

Might even bring you and
J.R. back together again.

Let's just keep this between you
and me for the time being, okay?

- He said he was who?
- The man the company was named after.

Maybe he's just some crackpot.

He is a crackpot
but I'll see him.

Send him in.

Oswald Valentine.

Mrs. Ewing.

You are a genius.

You have made “lingerie“
a household word.

I don't think I can
take credit for that.

No, no, no, I was wrong.

You brought quality
to sexy underwear...

and I just didn't
appreciate it at the time.

Why do I get the impression
that you came here...

for something other
than to sing my praises?

All right, I'll say it.

Things have not been wonderful
since we went our separate ways.

You wouldn't believe the
schlock that's out there.

The riffraff you have to
deal with. No taste, no class.

But you and me...

we made a pretty good team
there for a while, didn't we?

We had our moments, yes.

And look what we built.

Now, you have to admit I had a little
something to do with your success.

Oh, yes, I do.

I knew you would.

And I'm here, willing
to help you again.

I just didn't know whether you
might still be a little angry with me.

Oswald.

I never carry grudges.

Besides, the more I thought
about it, the more I realized...

how much you helped me,
even more than you know.

We were a team.

Oh, yes.

And do you remember the
last thing you said to me...

before you waltzed out the door?

You told me that without you...

I would find out just
how insignificant I was.

- No.
- Yes.

And I'm grateful.

Because at that point, I realized that
I would never be insignificant again.

I guess that means you
won't be taking me back again.

Let's just put it this way,
our stars crossed once...

so that's enough.

They will cross again.

They will cross again.

- Did you buy the stock?
- 01 course I bought the stocks.

What the hell was I supposed
to do? You had me over a barrel.

Here's the receipt for the Westar
shares. Where's my easement?

You'll get your easement as
soon as you sign the proxy.

Don't worry about me welshing. I'm gonna
vote the shares any way you want them.

I know that, certainly will. After
you sign it, right at the bottom.

Where's it say anything
about my easement?

Well, if you'll read a little further down.
You do remember how to read, don't you?

Right here. “And in compensation
for the Westar Oil voting proxies...

held by Barnes-Wentworth...

Barnes-Wentworth will
have the right to purchase... “

To purchase? You told me...

“... for the sum of $1

the right to transport
natural gas across property...

owned by JRE Enterprises.“
Sign on the bottom.

I see that.

Barnes, you look like
a half-drowned dog.

There's no reason for that. I'm
doing all of us independents a favor.

Just figure it as a
protection against Westar.

Mm. Who's gonna
protect us from you?

Sly, you know what's
the matter with that man?

He never knew when to trust me.

Now, with these shares,
plus the ones in your name...

and April's and some
others I have control of...

we're getting very close to
giving Westar a hard time...

even if something goes wrong
and I don't get the doctor's stock.

You know, it's too bad you
and Bobby can't get together.

With all of his Wentworth money,
the two of you wouldn't need help.

Yeah.

But Bobby just hasn't
decided to go in with me.

Yet.

April.

I haven't seen you around.

I thought you'd decided to
let the flab monster take over.

You know me better than that.

- I've just been a little busy.
- Me too.

I'd say so.

Helping J.R. take
over Westar Oil.

Where did you get
an idea like that?

You bought the stock
on his advice. Hold on.

You've been talking
to a little birdie.

It's an open secret.

At least it is in my
business anyway...

that old J.R. is trying to put
together enough of a package...

to wield some heavy power.

Well, then, you do
know a thing or two.

And who might this little
birdie be that you're talking to?

Wouldn't be Mrs.
J.R. Ewing, would it?

As a matter of fact...

it was Sue Ellen.

- Now, how did I know that?
- How?

I had lunch with Sue Ellen
about a week or so ago.

Practically our entire conversation
was about Nicholas Pearce.

Yeah, well, we are
in business together.

Business, right.

The thing is, darling, you have
to decide exactly what you want.

I have decided. I
want J.R. Ewing.

But he's not making
it that easy for me.

Well, I have the feeling...

Mr. Ewing doesn't make
things easy for anybody.

Then again, if he were
a wimp like Wilson...

would you still be
interested in him?

It I could find that
right button to push...

One thing you have
to do is stay calm.

Remember what I told
you over and over again...

when you were a little girl?

Your worst enemy is
your own impatience.

I'm not going to spend the rest of
my life waiting around for this man.

If you want him, you have to realize
you're on his schedule, not yours.

Now, you've set a
very attractive table.

Just have the patience
to wait till he comes to eat.

I'm starting to wonder
if he's even worth it.

Well...

that is something you're just
gonna have to decide for yourself.

You know, I can see now why he's
the one man Jeremy Wendell is afraid of.

Mr. Ewing is ruthless.

Totally unpredictable.

You can go far
with a man like that.

I know.

Now, trust me, darling. Westar
is the one thing he wants.

And you hold the key to that.

What if he's not all that
interested in Westar?

Well, we'll just have to wait...

to find out, won't we?

I can do with a
drink right about now.

You name it, anything you want.

How about some water?

You got it.

I don't have much time. I
have to go into the office.

Am I holding you? Yes.

- You know what's strange?
- What's that?

Well, we've been together
now, 15 or 20 minutes.

You haven't suggested
lunch, dinner...

or anything else,
for that matter.

And what's so
strange about that?

You always did before.

Does this mean that
you're otherwise involved?

We're still asking questions
about me, aren't we?

And you're still being
as secretive as ever.

Am I?

Guess who I ran into again.

I give up. Who'd you run into?

I think he called himself Petey.

- Who's that?
- You remember.

The guy who bumped
into you at my restaurant.

Thought you were someone
named Joey Lombardi.

Oh, yeah.

- Hello.
- Miss Stevens, Larry Doyle here.

Oh.

Are you in your office?

Yeah, but you don't have
to call me back. Don't.

What I wanna tell you is I'm tired of
you clogging up my answering machine.

At the moment it's
very hard for me to...

I'm not looking for Joe
Lombardi, do you hear?

I told you weeks ago.
Get somebody else.

Look, I have some new
information and I need to talk about it.

You can talk about it. You can
talk to anybody about it except me.

Now, leave me alone, okay?

I'm not Mike
Hammer. I scare easy.

Now who's being secretive?

That was just a friend.

Oh, I see.

You have lots of friends.

Well, thanks for
the water, April.

See you around.

I'd about given up on you.

Can't you call or something
if you have to come over?

Aren't you forgetting
whose payroll you're on?

- I want you to move out of this place.
- What?

Don't like the idea of Bobby
knowing where you live.

He can get at you too easily.

This is your new
lease, key's inside.

- Who's that?
- Hey, Lisa. It's Cliff.

Hey, I saw you coming
in as I was driving by.

What is that idiot doing here?

Well, get rid of him.

- Hey.
- Cliff.

Did we have an appointment?

No, no, I just thought
I'd stop by, you know.

I'll tell you what.

Really, I was thinking about the other
night and I was feeling kind of bad...

because Bobby, he's
not really a bad guy.

It's J.R., his brother,
he's the animal.

- Animal?
- Animal, that's being kind to him, truly.

Yeah, that's paying him a compliment.
He's kind of scum of the earth.

You know, you seem to
know Mr. Ewing pretty well.

Do I. Yeah, oh, J.R.
and I go back a long way.

We do.

But I know his wife better.

That's the truth. Yeah, she
used to be a girlfriend of mine.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Yeah, we were a hot ticket
around this town, I tell you.

Yeah. Wanna go have some lunch?

Oh, I don't know.

Let's grab some lunch. I'll take
you anyplace you wanna go.

- Okay, I guess I'm pretty hungry.
- Okay.

I'll show you what
kind of animal I can be.

You were off on
a star somewhere.

No, no, no.

I'm right here with you.

Actually, I was just thinking...

how comfortable it all
is being here with you...

watching you work.

We've certainly been
doing a lot of that lately.

You can always kick me
out whenever you want to.

No, I like having you around.

It's just that I wonder you're
not bored silly, a man like you.

I mean, you're used to
being in the thick of things.

It's been quite a while since
I've been in the thick of things.

- Why?
- Oh...

Life changes. People change.

And I think...

maybe I'm getting a little
bit too old to start all over.

Actually...

the brightest pan of my life right
now is to come here and visit with you.

How does your wife feel
about you coming here?

Actually, she doesn't know.

I thought as much.

You never talk about her.

Oh, I didn't think
you'd be interested.

I'm interested in
everything you have to say.

I just find it curious that you've
managed to completely avoid that subject.

I mean, apart from telling me...

that you gave up your
business and ranch for her.

What would you like to know?

Well...

I'd like to know...

why you're coming here so much.

And why you want to be here.

I mean, it's not for the normal reason, is
it? You haven't even made a pass at me.

No, I haven't.

So there's no need to feel
guilty or anything, is there?

I don't feel guilty.

I'm sure Clayton will
be home soon, Ray.

I just can't wait.

It's all right, I'll leave
the papers for him to sign.

- There's no rush.
- All right.

- That's starting something.
- Hi, Mama.

- Hi, Bob.
- Lord, look at the time. I've got to go.

- I'm late. Bye, Ray.
- Miss Ellie.

Mama, is Christopher
up in his room?

- Yes, he is.
- Okay.

Hey, Bob. Yeah, wait a minute.

Yeah, what's up?

Well, that's kind of what I was wondering.
I haven't seen much of you around lately.

Is everything okay with you?

Sure, why wouldn't it be okay?

Well, I don't know.

Kind of seems like
you've been avoiding us.

I thought maybe it might have
something to do with you and Jenna.

Jenna and me?

Well, seeing me
and Jenna married.

Maybe it's not quite the
way you thought it would be.

Look, Ray, I guarantee you...

Bob, I'm not
trying to press you.

I told you that you're
invited to my home...

anytime you wanna come over.

But you never do.

I know.

The trouble is Christopher.

He's going through so much lately
and you know he knows about Lucas.

Yeah.

I just thought it would
be better it I stayed away.

What with Pam leaving the way
she did and the trial coming up...

I don't wanna take a chance on
him being hurt in some other way too.

As long as that's the reason.

Well, he's my boy, Ray. I have to
try and protect him any way I can.

Sure, Bob.

I miss you. I just
miss my big brother.

Hi, pal.

Hi.

I heard what you said.

Then you also know I
meant everything I've told you.

That nobody is ever gonna
take you away from me.

That's my boy.

I don't think I
could stand it...

if Punk had to stay around the
house all day, the way Clayton's doing.

Clayton's not staying
around the house all day.

He's been going out.

- Oh, doing what?
- I don't know. Enjoying himself.

I wouldn't let him
enjoy himself too much.

A man as handsome as Clayton.

Well, I can't tell you how pleased
I am that we bought this building.

Well, then, that's great. You
admit that you were wrong.

Wrong? About what?

Oh, come on, now. You were the one
who wanted to buy a vacant lot and build.

Imagine how much
that would have cost.

- Nice things worked out the way they did.
- Yes, it is.

Hey, how about getting Clayton
involved with us? He might enjoy it.

No, I don't think
that's a good idea.

What, you're afraid he'll
take over or something?

- No.
- I mean, I know he's a man...

and that men
like to take over...

but if he did try to take over,
we could cut him off at the pass.

Mavis, Clayton had heart
surgery just a few months ago.

Oh, I know that,
but he's fine now.

What if it happened again?

Now, you've gotta stop thinking like
that. You're gonna make yourself crazy.

It scares me, Mavis.

If he started overdoing,
it could happen again.

Oh, I see. So you'd rather
have him die of boredom...

than do something that
might excite him, right?

I don't want him to die at all.

Mr. Fallow, hello.

David Shulton, I
did your painting.

Yes, I know.

- I'm looking for Laurel.
- We||, come on in.

She's in the shower right now.

But she'll be out.

Oh, hi, Clayton.

Have you met David? Yeah,
of course you did. Come on in.

- Oh, I think I'd better just go.
- No.

I'll leave this here for you.

- What is it?
- Something I bought.

- You can open it up later.
- Wait, don't rush off.

No, I don't wanna disturb you.

You're not.

- We haven't even done anything.
- Yeah, obviously he thinks we did.

Well, let's see what's in
today's Christmas stocking.

- Give it here.
- Maybe a diamond ring.

Maybe it's wrapped in a cashmere
scarf. Maybe a sable stole.

Don't be ridiculous.
Give it here.

Ridiculous?

What's ridiculous is some old
guy paid $6000101 a painting...

he didn't even intend to keep.

He bought it to give to me.

No, he bought it to meet you.

And see, he gave
it to you because he

couldn't very well
take it home to his wife.

Mr. Fallow is a lovely and gracious
man who just happens to be a little lonely.

- So you're leading him on?
- What?

You know that
he's in love with you.

He is not. He just comes
around to watch me work.

We sit and talk, that's all.

Every other day?

He enjoys being with
me, and I enjoy him.

I'm gonna get dressed or
else we're gonna be late.

Laurel, the man is in love with
you whether he knows it or not.

Okay. So what if he is?

So, what are you gonna
do when he decides...

he wants more than
polite conversation and tea?

And a two and a three and a:

Come on, girls, sparkle, sparkle.
Come on, come on, come on.

Pace and energy. Come on, girls.

Come on, come on. Pace
and energy, pace and energy.

Let's show them the
wonder of show business.

What's going on here, anyhow?

Oswald Valentine.

I know who you are.
Never gotten in otherwise.

I'm back in business. Ready to let the
world know. Which is why I've come to you.

Good. I think you left a little
something on my desk here.

- There you go.
- You may not be aware...

but for the past six months, I
have been in artistic hibernation.

- Is that a fact?
- Yes, sir.

I've been at the drawing board with two
of our finest interior garment designers...

the results of which
you can see here.

Tum around. Let the
man see the merchandise.

Thank you, I've seen
enough merchandise, darlings.

Come on, girls.
Let's get dressed.

Well, what does this
got to do with me?

Well, sir, a long time ago, you came
into my office, wanting to buy me out.

Well, for a little
financial backing...

I can give you the opportunity
of getting in on the ground floor...

of what is gonna be a major
contender in ladies' lingerie.

Well, what did you come to me for? It's
my wife that's in the lingerie business.

Mr. Ewing, may I confide in you?

You see, for a woman, your
wife is one of the smartest.

But when it comes to talking
business, it's far better to talk to a man.

No offense, ma'am.
It's just a fact of life.

Well, you have a way
with words, Mr. Valentine.

Thank you, sir.
What do you think?

I'm not talking about a
major investment here.

Now, what is that expression
you show folks use?

Don't call us, we'll call you.

All right?

Well, thank you,
sir. I will be waiting.

- Good, good.
- All right. Good day to you, now.

WOMAN“. Cliff,
Bobby Ewing is here.

Show him in.

You've got some
explaining to do.

- Cliff...
- I know, I'll take care of it.

Thank you.

Listen, Bobby. Before
you say anything...

let me say that I don't think Lisa Alden
has any right to take Christopher away.

What were you doing in
the restaurant with her?

Please, just sit down
and let me explain.

I don't wanna sit down.

Okay, hear me out.

Shortly after you told me
about her, I went to see her...

and I offered to pay her off.

- I tried that.
- I know you did.

I wanted to try it for myself.

And I offered her practically a
blank check to drop the case.

- Well, obviously that didn't work.
- No, it didn't.

She wouldn't take my money any
more than she would take yours.

For which, I have to
admit, I respected her.

Well, it's funny, because these fine
qualities of hers passed me right by.

Okay, just hear me
out if you would, please.

She came to see me after that.

And I have to say
she was pretty nice...

and I got to know her.

And what I found out was
that she loves Christopher...

just as much as you and I.

Then why is she trying to take him
away from the only family he's ever known?

She said something to
me that really hit home.

She said, “If you had a
chance to get your sister back...

would any amount of
money buy you off?“

Hm? Would any amount
buy you 0”, Bobby?

That doesn't explain why
you were wining and dining her.

I like her.

- Lisa Alden?
- Yeah, I know.

Hound out she's really
nice. I can talk to her.

I can't talk to that many people. I'm
sorry it's under these circumstances.

Lisa's against us in this fight.

But like it or not, her feelings
are just as honorable as ours.

Yeah, Randy.

Saturday's fine. I worked
the whole thing out.

No, it's gonna be okay.

Randy, what are you scared
of? I said, it's gonna be okay.

I promise.

Really. Don't be such a wimp.

Randy, don't worry.

Mamie's gonna cover for us.

- Charlie.
- Okay, I'll see you about 7.

Okay, bye.

What did you get
me into new, Charlie?

- Nothing.
- Right.

Look, I'm just gonna tell my mom
that I'm gonna go out with you...

and that I'm gonna
stay over at your house.

But you won't be out with
me. You'll be out with Randy.

Look, just give
me an extra key...

and then I'll come in
after everybody's asleep.

I mean, who is gonna know?

- I really don't like this, Charlie.
- Neither do I.

Mom.

Oh, God.

I'm beginning to
wonder who you are.

Mom, you don't understand.

Doesn't take a genius to know
when your daughter's lying.

I wasn't.

You were planning on using
Marnie and her mother to help you.

It's not as bad as you think.

Really? How many other times I don't know
about that she's been having rendezvous?

- Mom.
- She hasn't.

It's not gonna happen
again, I can tell you that.

Charlie, you're
grounded for two months.

- No.
- You'll be going to school...

coming home, and that's it.

I'm a prisoner in this house.

You weren't.

But you will be now.

I'm not gonna do it.

Charlie.

You can't make me.

Oh, yes, I can.

As long as you're
living with me...

and my husband in our house,
you'll do what we tell you to do.

Charlie, for Pete's sake.

I hate you. I hate both of you.

And I'm not gonna take
any more lectures from you.

I'm really sorry, Mrs. Krebbs.

Well.

Hey, Kimberly.

Your secretary's
gone, so I couldn't buzz.

Well, I was just on my
way home, but come on in.

Thank you.

What's on your mind?

You are.

And Wilson.

Poor deal. He calls
me every night...

tells me how lonely
he is without me.

He wants so much to work
out our personal problems.

- Does he, now?
- Mm.

You know, there's one thing
that you can say about Wilson...

and that is that he's
a man of his word.

Why do I get the feeling that
comment is pointed towards me?

I'm not going to
wait forever, J.R.

What is that supposed to mean?

You asked me for
an act of good faith...

so I left my husband,
sent him packing.

But you?

You're still at home.

So is your wife.

I told you, I was
working on that.

You've told me a
lot of things, J.R.

About how powerful you are...

about how you could
have whatever you wanted.

I believe that you even told my daddy
that it you were in Wilson's position...

you would take over the world.

Didn't you?

Kimberly, this conversation is
beginning to get on my nerves.

Now, if you wanna tell
me something, just say it.

All right, I'll say it.

If you wanna get your
hands on Westar, listen well.

Without my daddy,
you don't have a prayer.

Without me, you don't get Daddy.

And without leaving your
wife, you don't get me.

So if you care about Westar...

I suggest that you give Sue
Ellen a quick kiss goodbye.

- J.R., you're hurting me.
- Who do you think you're talking to?

You can twist your father and
husband around your finger, but not me.

You have no right to touch me.

In fact, you'll never touch me
again until you leave Sue Ellen.

I don't think you want that.

I think that's the
last thing you want.

- J.R.
- That's what you want, isn't it, huh?

Well, unfortunately,
I don't have time.

It's my mama's anniversary,
told her I'd be home.

- What?
- Yeah.

Now, pull yourself together.
Let's get the hell out of here.

- Are we early?
- Hi.

No. Miss Ellie's bringing
Clayton down any minute now.

She wants tonight
to be a total surprise.

- May I fix you a drink?
- Well, I'll get it. Where's J.R.?

Well, I'm usually the
last one to know that.

You aren't having
any problems again.

No, not at all. In fact, my life
is almost perfect these days.

- Oh, hi, sweetheart. Excuse me.
- Hi.

Hi. Here, let me fix your tie.

Gotta get ready for the party.

Three years since Miss Ellie and Clayton
have been married. It's hard to believe.

- You think we'll last that long?
- Oh, I don't know.

Maybe, if you behave yourself.

Hi, Bob.

- He||o, everybody.
- Hi, Bob.

How are you?

- Fine.
- Yeah, we're great.

Get you a drink?

Yeah, thanks, Ray.
Isn't everybody down yet?

Oh, Clayton doesn't know that
the dinner's in their honor tonight.

Well, good evening.

Well, if it isn't
my one and only.

I'm sorry I'm late. Something
came up at the office.

Doesn't it always?

- Good evening, son.
- Hi, Daddy.

Get you one?

No, no. I'm just gonna take a
shower. I'll be down in a few minutes.

Here they come.

Oh, come on, everybody.

All right, all together now.

Happy anniversary.

Oh, no.

Clayton forgot.

- No.
- I think he did.

Our anniversary. But it...

Oh, Clayton, you're
really in for it now.

Now, don't make him
feel worse than he does.

Oh, Ellie, I feel awful.

- It completely slipped my mind.
- That's all right.

I'll see you make it up to me.

Mr. Doyle?

April Stevens, remember me?

Correct me if I'm wrong. Weren't you
supposed to be here over an hour ago?

Yes, ma'am.

Then why are you
still in New York?

Look, Miss Stevens...

you keep calling, I keep telling you
the whole thing makes me nervous.

But when I called you back the
other day, you did agree to meet me.

- Yes, I did.
- Here, in Texas...

where none of those other persons
who are looking for Lombardi could see us.

Miss Stevens, I don't think you
appreciate what these goons are capable of.

They scare the hell out of me.

Okay.

Would $50,000 help
you get over your fear?

You're not making this easy.

Think it over and
get back to me.

Tomorrow.

Hello, Bob.

You know...

I wonder what's
gotten into Clayton.

Forgetting their anniversary
like that. I tell you...

Probably just had
something on his mind.

Everybody does.

Yeah, well, you sure do.

This thing with Christopher's
really getting to you, isn't it?

Say, Bob, I don't wanna
get your hopes up too high...

but I've been doing a
little digging on my own.

I've come up with something
that's gonna persuade that girl...

to call this whole thing 0”.

What have you come up with?

Well, just something. But I
think it's strong enough to work.

J.R., what are
you talking about?

Well, frankly, I
need a little favor.

Now, you know how hard I've
been working to get Westar.

I need to control
a big chunk of their

stock. And I don't have
the money right now.

But you do.

If you could use your power of attorney
at Wentworth to buy Westar stock...

Westar Oil could be ours.

And if I do that...

you can convince Lisa
Alden to call off the trial?

Yep, I think I could.

Are you telling me
that she works for you?

- Works for me?
- That is what you're saying.

No, it's not what I'm saying.

Yes, it is.

You're my brother,
I wanna help you.

I just want a little
help in return.

Bob, what are you doing?

Bob.

Bobby.

- Bob.
- Son of a bitch.

You don't deserve to live.

Next on Dallas:

J.R. lost Ewing Oil, he lost
everything my daddy built.

I'm gonna get it back.

Joey's father was
definitely in the mob.

Finally, he was arrested with
half a dozen others in the family.

Well, so much for sales figures.

I'll be your friend.

What I won't be is
the center of your life.

You found out something
you didn't wanna know.

An awful secret.

Something this person's been
carrying around for a long time.

- You want me but it's got to be your way.
- Yes, I want you.

But not like this.