Dallas (1978–1991): Season 11, Episode 18 - Brotherly Love - full transcript
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Doesn't take a genius to
know your daughter's lying.
It's not as bad as
you think, Mrs. Krebbs.
Really?
- You telling me she works for you?
- That's not what I'm saying.
- Yes, it is.
- You're my brother, I just wanna help you.
I just want a little
help in return.
I'd like to know why
you come here so much.
It's not for the
normal reason, is it?
I keep telling you, the whole
thing makes me nervous.
Would $50,000 help
you get over your fear?
You don't deserve to live!
Son of a bitch!
You don't deserve to live!
You bastard, you did that to
Christopher and I've got it all wrong?
Bobby. I'd never do
anything to hurt your son.
Bobby!
Stop it, stop it!
- Bobby!
- J.R., he's gonna drown.
Stop. Stop it!
Oh, J.R.
- Stop.
- What are you doing?
Bobby, stop it! Stop it!
- Stop. Stop it!
- Oh, J.R.
- Bobby, stop, he's gonna drown.
- Daddy.
- I'm all right.
- Uncle Bobby, stop!
- Stop!
- Go back inside, come on.
Why are they fighting, Mama?
Christopher, come on. Come on.
Get out of there. Come on.
- An innocent child, J.R.
- I'm the innocent one.
Oh, stop this. Please, stop it.
He comes anywhere near
me and he's a dead man.
Bobby, I'd never use
that girl against you.
Bu||.
Wha...? Why would I
want this to go to court?
Because you'll do
anything or use anybody...
- to get Westar.
- I found a way to get rid of that girl.
I just wanted a little
something for myself, that's all.
- You all right, Bob?
- I'm fine.
- Bobby, Bobby.
- Sue Ellen, I am in no mood to talk.
- Was J.R. behind that custody fight?
- Yes.
- Oh, poor Christopher.
- Sue Ellen, if this goes to trial...
I'm coming after J.R. with both
barrels. I just want to warn you.
- I understand.
- And I'm sorry for you.
Actually, it's not me I'm concerned
about, it's you and Christopher.
And ii JR. is behind (his. He
deserves everything you dish out.
What I'm gonna dish out, he's
gonna have a hard time swallowing.
Let him feel what
real pain is like.
Bobby, what are you going to do?
I am so angry, I could scream.
We", have you seen
your sons fight before?
- Not like tonight I haven't.
- But this is their tight, not yours.
Ellie, there comes a time
when a parent cuts the ties...
and starts living
their own life.
I wish I could do that.
I've never been able to.
Well, you've gotta start
focusing on something.
I mean. You're just too
tied up with these boys.
When they're happy, you're happy.
When they're down, you're down.
You're right.
JR. and Bobby have their
lives, and we have ours.
And I have you.
I want to spend
more time with you.
I've been too busy,
I'm far away from you.
Hmm.
And if we don't have anything
else, at least we have each other.
Hmm?
You are dirt, J.R. Do
you know that? You're din.
Sue Ellen, if you're thinking
of drowning me in the bathtub...
Bobby's already had his tum.
Harming a child is the
lowest, J.R.. Even for you.
I'm the one that was
wounded in this whole thing.
Tried to help out my brother
and this is the thanks I get?
You used Lisa Alden,
Christopher and Bobby.
- When is it my tum?
- Your tum?
Sue Ellen, I think
you're losing it.
Wouldn't it be funny it getting rid of
me was tied to your plan to get Westar?
You know, sometimes I cannot
fathom the twists and turns of your mind.
J.R., darling, I got my
education at the feet of a master.
An education that
won't be wasted.
Hey. How are you
doing today, Sly?
Oops. Oh, I'm fine, Casey. J.R.
isn't in. Was he expecting you?
No, no. I just thought
I'd try and catch him here.
Hmm.
- Would you like some coffee?
- No, thanks.
- I would like an appointment, though.
- Oh, all right.
Let's see. Tomorrow looks good.
What is that perfume
you're wearing?
- Uh, three o'clock?
- Boy, it smells great.
Yeah, 3 is fine.
Sly...
you're not engaged
or anything, are you?
- Heh. No.
- You got a boyfriend?
- Well, we broke up.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear about that.
- I'm getting over it.
- Well, that's good.
Have you got someone?
Me? Heh. No.
Actually, I was kind of wondering if
you might like to go out sometime.
- Well, I don't know.
- Oh, I probably shouldn't have asked.
Does J.R. got rules
about things like that?
- No, I don't think so.
- Good.
Well, what do you think?
All right. I'd like
to go out with you.
Great. All right. I'll, uh...
I'll call you later.
- Bye.
- Bye, Casey.
Petro Group Dallas.
Yes, senator.
Please hold a minute.
- Senator Culver's returning your call.
- Thank you. No, no, no, stay here.
- Yeah, Dave?
- Bobby, what can I do for you?
Don't tell me, I can guess.
It's about our last
conversation. Were you serious?
About getting the Ewing Oil
name back? Yeah, I was serious.
But it's gonna take some time.
-How much time? —You
know the nature of politics.
Yeah, but I know that you're a
man that can get things done too.
Well, thank you.
But flattery aside, this is gonna
take more than just a few phone calls.
It usually does. You just let me
know when you get something...
all right?
- All right, Bobby.
I had no idea, I thought
it was impossible.
Not when you want
something bad enough.
When J.R. lost Ewing Oil, he
lost everything my daddy built.
Now I'm gonna get it back.
Lisa.
I just hate it when
you let yourself in.
After tomorrow, you won't
have any more surprise visits.
- Oh, that's wonderful. Why?
- Because you're leaving Dallas.
- Here is a one-way ticket out of town.
- Wha...? One-way? Wait, I don't get it.
Well, it's simple.
You're not coming back.
I told your landlord that
you're leaving immediately.
But why?
Because everything fell apart,
just got out of hand, that's all.
But wait, wait, I don't get it.
What about Christopher?
Aren't we gonna...
No, we're not gonna
take him to court.
We never were.
But you promised me.
You don't think I was gonna let you
take Bobby's boy from him, do you?
You're brighter than that.
Mm...
Well, then what
was all of this about?
I need Bobby in my fight against Westar.
Getting rid of you was the bait, honey.
But after last night,
it's a dead issue.
I can't believe you
would do such a thing.
Well, I told you more than
you need to know already.
- I am not leaving Dallas.
- Yeah, you are.
You leave on your own or I'll
have you escorted out of town.
No, wait. J.R., please wait.
You see, you don't understand,
things have changed.
I really care about Christopher
now. Please, he's all I have.
You can look at his pictures.
You bastard.
I don't need you anymore, honey.
Have a nice flight.
I'm hooked up?
I'm hooked up? Ha-ha-ha.
Fantastic. Listen,
do me a favor.
Buy the guys a case of beer,
huh? Put it on my tab. Huh?
No, I'm in the
spending mood, yeah.
Hey, Jackie. Fantastic.
Hey, it's official. The pipeline's
hooked up and we're in business.
- Cliff, that's wonderful.
- Isn't that great?
Listen, just don't forget to start sending
Dandy Dandridge those royalty checks.
- I won't forget.
- Uh...
I think I wanna celebrate.
Uh-huh. I think we'll have a party.
I don't care what it costs,
I don't care what it costs.
Is this Cliff Barnes talking,
the king of Chinese takeout?
I'll even spring for a
caterer. How's that?
- Who do you wanna invite?
- Anyone, anyone. Everyone, everyone.
- Just make a list and I'll check it.
- Okay.
Except one person.
Wait, I do want to invite
this one person personally.
Ah. Must be female.
You remember Lisa Alden?
That cute little blond thing?
Ah. I remember.
- Said it's disconnected.
- Well, maybe she changed numbers?
- Maybe I dialed wrong, you try.
- Maybe she moved.
She wouldn't have
moved without telling me.
Yes?
Nicholas Pearce
is here to see you.
Send him in.
Thank you, Kelly.
- Would you like some coffee?
- No, nothing, thanks.
Hello, Sue Ellen.
How are you, Nicholas?
I'm here because we do
have some business to discuss.
As you see, I
brought my briefcase.
Oh, uh...
Sit down.
Look, there's something
that we should talk about.
You don't have to say anything.
Since the other night, I haven't
called you and you haven't called me.
We made love...
and then you went
home to your husband.
And then nothing.
I thought you came here
to talk about business?
Yeah, yeah, I did.
Have you seen the
latest sales figures?
I have them on my desk.
Let's take a look at them.
Wha...?
I was looking at
them just this morning.
- Sue Ellen.
- It's so silly of me, I...
They were here earlier.
- This desk is a mess.
- Sue Ellen.
Well, so much for sales figures.
I want you.
Now.
Tomorrow night.
Mr. Fallow, always a pleasure to see you.
Would you like me to get a table for you?
No, thanks, Dora Mae,
we're not having lunch.
All right.
Look, Shulton. I might as
well come right to the point.
Am I interfering
between you and Laurel?
Like walking in, she was
getting out of the shower?
Well, that was not what you
thought. I mean, we're just friends.
I see.
But we're good enough friends for
me to ask you what your intentions are.
Intentions?
Don't tell me you wanna
learn about bonsai trees.
I enjoy her company, I
like being with her, that's all.
Is that what you tell yourself
when you go home to your wife?
That is none of your business.
Yeah, but you paid $6000101 a
painting just to meet the model.
I bought the painting
because I liked it.
Look, if you're out to sleep
with Laurel, you can forget it.
Maybe that's how things
are at your age, but not mine.
Now, there are many kinds of
relationships between a man and a woman...
and I am not gonna have you throwing dirt
on the relationship I have with Laurel.
Now, this conversation is over.
Put it on my tab.
Well.
I'm glad you finally decided
to come to Dallas, Mr. Doyle.
Fifty-thousand bucks was
one hell of a motivation.
- Got any Scotch?
- You got any information?
Thanks to you, I'm on
my way to Bermuda.
With the information I'm about to
give you, maybe a permanent vacation.
Are you really that afraid?
After this, you may think
about leaving town also.
I don't frighten that easily.
Whatever happened
to Joey Lombardi?
The Lombardi family,
little Joey included...
disappeared from the New
York area more than 20 years ago.
I checked the newspaper, morgues,
legal records, court records...
Joey's father was
definitely in the mob.
He was finally arrested with a
half a dozen others in the family.
What were the charges?
Gambling, racketeering,
you name it.
He was sent to prison. Two
days later, his appendix ruptured.
Did he die?
No scene! was the casket lowered,
when the Lombardi family disappeared.
Never to be heard from again.
You just never know
about a person, do you?
Yeah, that's how it goes. I'm
leaving you a copy of the file.
The 50,000 you paid me ends
our relationship, understand?
You won't hear from me again.
So that's why you're
now Nicholas Pearce.
Honey, I understand how
you feel about slapping Charlie.
I don't know, I just
never hither before.
Well, she's getting
a little out of hand.
I always promised myself I would never
forget what it's like being a teenager.
Charlie's almost a woman.
She wants to be her own person.
- You're forgetting one thing, though.
- What's that?
She's still just a kid.
Kids need to have rules.
I may not be always right,
but at least I'm consistent.
And I'm the first
one to admit...
I don't know everything there is to
know about young girls like Charlie.
That's because you were raised
around cowboys and horses.
Well, maybe you should've given
me a little book about teenagers...
before I started living in the
same house with Charlie, huh?
Ray Krebbs, I warned you.
Yes, you did, didn't you?
Well, don't you worry.
I'm not backing out.
When I make a
commitment, I stay committed.
It's one of the reasons
why I married you.
Remember that promise we made.
We're in this for life.
We're gonna grow
old together in this bed.
Doesn't that sound good to you?
You're an awfully
good dancer, Mr. Ewing.
We", like you make me
look good, Miss Stevens.
You know that old saying,
curiosity killed the cat?
Hmm?
- Well, what if you had this friend...
- A friend?
- No, this isn't about me.
- Oh.
What if you think you
know this person...
and then you find out
something terrible about them.
- You all make a lovely couple.
- What are you doing here?
- Evening, April.
- J.R.
- What do you want?
- Bobby, I just wanna talk to you.
I thought it'd be safe! If
I met you in public. Heh.
I wouldn't count on it.
All right, make it short.
Bobby, I never wanted
you to lose Christopher.
- You're a liar.
- No, I'm not lying.
It's bad for the boys to
see their daddies fighting.
And for Mama's sake, at least let's
be civil to each other around the house.
Poor woman's been
through enough, is that it?
Well, don't you think so?
J.R., you're the one
who caused the problems.
- You're the one putting her through hell.
- You're wrong. I got rid of Lisa Alden.
She's never gonna
bother you again.
You think calling 0” your own
game makes you some kind of here?
Forget it. Come on.
Mavis will be here any minute.
I think we finally found the
perfect place for the shelter.
I sure hope so.
Now, you women have been arguing back
and forth about that property long enough.
It's time to get this
project 0” the ground.
Why don't you come along?
You could be so helpful to us.
Your opinion would be very valuable.
I'd like to help you out,
but I'm busy this afternoon.
- Busy doing what?
- Here's Mavis.
- Hi, Ellie. Are you ready?
- Yes, I've just gotta get my stuff.
- How are you, Clayton?
- Never felt better.
You sure you won't
change your mind?
You two run along, you'll
do very well without me.
Okay, bye-bye.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Wait a minute. Run
that by me again.
Lisa Alden's phone
has been disconnected.
- The landlord said she moved out?
- Right.
- All right! Ha-ha-ha!
- Ha-ha-ha!
- Oh, that's wonderful. Oh, hello, April.
- Oh.
- Hello, Miss Stevens.
- Am I interrupting anything?
No, we just found out
that Lisa Alden is gone.
- Phone disconnected, moved out.
- Oh, Bobby, that's wonderful.
Yeah, it looks like my
troubles are almost over.
- Well, let's celebrate.
- Yeah, well, I'd like to, but I can't yet.
I mean, I just can't get over the fact that
J.R., my own brother, was behind it all.
But he did tell you the truth at
the nightclub. He did get rid of her.
Anything JR. does,
he does for himself.
Isn't there a little
bit of that in all of us?
April...
J.R. lives by the two
things that I hate most:
Secrecy and lying.
But don't let me put
us both in a bad mood.
You look wonderful.
Well, does that mean
it's okay that I stopped by?
Of course, it is.
Is there something that
couldn't wait until tonight?
I wanted to finish what we
started talking about last night.
Oh, yeah, yeah. You
mean about your friend?
Mm.
What started out as a short
string unraveled into a nightmare.
And I couldn't
stop the unraveling.
You found out something
you didn't wanna know, huh?
An awful secret.
Something this person's been
carrying around for a long time.
I take it you haven't
told your friend.
Should I?
Or should I just leave
it alone. I don't know.
Ignorance is bliss.
April, I'd love to help you, but
you gotta give me something.
A name or a description.
You know something? I just
needed to hear myself think.
And who better listen to me than a
tall, good-looking, dark-haired man...
who wears jeans to the office.
And I checked every office
building till I found one.
Clayton, what a lovely surprise.
Oh, what have you
got in there, tea?
They told me that
this is the best there is.
- I hope you approve.
- I do.
- Come on, I'll brew us a pot.
- All right.
- Please, sit down.
- Oh, I'd rather stand and watch you.
Well, I'm really glad
you came around.
It gives me chance to
thank you for my lovely gift.
It's one of the best books on
bonsai I think I've ever seen.
Ah.
It's a pity you left
before I opened it.
Well, I kind of had the feeling
that my showing up was bad timing.
My being in a towel and David Shulton
being here was the reason you left.
You shouldn't have.
David's not my boyfriend.
You know. I like watching
you in the kitchen.
Well, I don't let just anyone.
Tea is a very private affair.
Now, we've got
10 minutes to wait.
Laurel, how old are you?
Why? You're not gonna start
talking about age again, are you?
No, no, no. I just think...
it's ironic that it took a person your
age to make me feel like the man I was.
Well, why would anyone
treat you differently?
That little health problem I
have, it's all behind me now...
but I mean, the cuddling I get.
What, it makes you
feel less than a man?
I'm trying to get my life back
on track, and I just don't know...
which direction to take.
Yeah, direction.
I understand about that.
Some things happened
to me in England that
made me start out
in a different direction.
- What are you gonna do now?
- I want to have tea with you.
Besides that.
Hmm. I honestly don't know.
- Clayton...
- Hmm?
Are you using me as a substitute
for getting on with your life?
I could do worse.
- Now, I meant that as a compliment.
- Well, it's not.
I'll be your friend. What I
won't be is the center of your life.
You're worth a whole
lot more than that.
- Boo!
- Daddy.
Ha-ha. Hi, pal.
- Hi, Uncle Bobby.
- Hi. How was school?
- I liked recess.
- Oh.
How come you're
not at the office?
I came home early because
I have some exciting news.
- What is it?
- Can I hear?
I'll tell you what, John Ross...
Christopher will explain
everything to you later, okay?
You better. I'm hungry.
Come here, pal. Sit down.
Do you remember that
promise I made to you?
That no one would
ever take you away?
Yeah, I remember.
Well, I kept the promise. We'll
have no more problems with Lisa.
- How do you know?
- Because she left Dallas.
She's not gonna
bother us anymore.
You mean,
everything's really okay?
We don't have to go to court? No
one's ever gonna take me away?
- Honest?
- Honest.
Now, since I'm home early, do you
want some help with your homework?
- Lots. Come on.
- Oh. It's not gonna new math is it?
I don't understand new math. I mean,
what was wrong with the old math?
- He||o.
- Hi.
Come on in.
- Mm. That was so nice.
- Yeah.
But we don't have to rush.
I got a surprise for you.
I've ordered dinner in.
And we've got
some time. Come on.
Heh. Nicholas...
Hmm?
Dinner sounds very nice...
but the one thing I
don't have is time.
What's wrong?
Nothing, and everything.
Yesterday, we almost made love
in my office and now you back off.
Why?
Sue Ellen, you walk through
the door, we make love...
you look at your watch, and 10
minutes later, you're out the door.
Come on, it's like
we're on a schedule.
You know I can't
spend the night.
The night? How about
a couple of hours?
Nicholas, what is it?
That it's my schedule
and not yours?
Would it be all right if you came to
my house and looked at your watch?
And get out of my bed?
That's got nothing
to do with it.
It's got everything
to do with it.
This is all very simple.
- We want each other.
- Yes.
Yes, I want you...
but not like this.
You want me, but
it's got to be your way.
No, no, no. I never said that.
Maybe we should have
made love in my office.
Your pride wasn't
standing in the way then.
Yeah?
Hey.
How you doing?
Yeah, you know me, I'm always
ready for a card game. When?
Tomorrow night?
Yeah, tomorrow night's
fine. Yeah, you bring the beer.
Hey, I know you're a cheat.
No, nothing's new.
Everything is the same.
How about you?
Okay. That's great.
No, no, no. Hey, look,
I'm listening. Go ahead.
Kimberly.
Just an iced tea,
please. With plenty of ice.
From the looks of you, you don't need
any more ice, you've brought your own.
Well, what do you expect?
After the last time we were
together, you were very cruel.
Kimberly, you were
asking for it, darling.
But I still find you
very desirable.
You can go to hell.
Well, I like a woman
who speaks her mind.
We had a deal, J.R.
Now, time is running out.
Either you want Westar...
and the soon to be
ex-Mrs. Cryder, or you don't.
Well, of course I do. I just
ran into a little snag, that's all.
I don't wanna hear it.
Strong men make things happen.
The weak talk about them.
Don't mistake
calculation for weakness.
I warn you, J.R.,
don't play games.
The next time I see you...
either you tell me that Sue
Ellen is leaving Southfork...
or you can just say,
“Goodbye, Kimberly Cryder,"...
and, “Goodbye, Westar.“
Hmm.
We'll be married, all right.
Just long enough for me
to get control of Westar.
- Morning, Mama.
- Morning, Bobby.
Sue Ellen.
- Sue Ellen.
- Oh, good morning, Bobby.
Are you on another
planet this morning?
Oh, I was just thinking
about a business problem.
- Well, what's this?
- It's a belated anniversary present.
Better open it up
before it gets cold.
Oh, my.
Oh, my.
What?
Oh.
I had it engraved, that's
why it took so long. Heh.
Clayton.
Oh, it's beautiful.
- Isn't that lovely?
- You have such elegant taste, Clayton.
Thank you.
Well, good morning, everybody.
Christopher, are you
done with breakfast?
- I guess so.
- Come on, let's pack up for school.
Can I get some toast?
Charlie.
Charlie, stop.
- Let me do it, okay?
- I can't do anything right.
Bet I can guess why. You
still grounded for two months?
Not only that, they
wouldn't even think about...
- letting me see Randy.
- That's awful.
I know, but I mean, at least
I can still see him at school.
There's nothing they
can do about that.
Yeah. God, two
months is forever.
I know. He'll probably
find somebody else by then.
No, he won't. He likes you.
He won't ever want to
go to my house again.
Not that prison.
Did your mom say she was
sorry about slapping you?
No.
Too bad.
I know. She doesn't understand
anything about how I feel.
She's, like, forcing you to
sneak around with Randy.
I know. And Ray, he's
no better than my mom.
I mean, I thought he
was gonna be this great
stepdad, but all he
ever does is lecture me.
Well, maybe that's what he thinks
being a good father is all about.
Parents.
- I'm never gonna treat my kids like this.
- Me neither.
I'm gonna listen to
them and be their friend.
I know. And remember
what it's like growing up.
Yeah, and never tell your folks you
hate them. That really gets to them.
- Come on, let's go, We're gonna be late.
- Mm-hm.
I know, she's gonna get so mad.
I'm sorry that I barged
in, but I had to see you.
We have to talk.
It's not Lucas, is it? I
mean, he's not sick?
No, no, it's not the baby.
I came to talk about us.
- That's not necessary.
- Yes, it is.
What I said to you
that day in the nursery.
Jenna, I told you that I never
wanna talk about that again.
But we have to.
I have to.
Bobby, what I said to you
about still being in love with you.
Jenna, please.
I was carried away
by the moment.
Seeing you in the
nursery, holding our child.
Bobby, you have
to forget what I said.
Forget about it?
If it's gonna drive a wedge between
you and Ray, yes, you've got to forget.
Why didn't you think
about that before?
You want everything to
go your way, don't you?
You chose Pam.
Knowing that I was
still in love with you.
Knowing that I was
carrying your child.
I've made peace with that.
What I wasn't able to do
is tear you out of my heart.
- That's enough, Jenna. Come on.
- Bobby.
The only thing you and I have in
common is that we both love Ray.
And neither of us
want to hurt him.
What do you want me to say?
I don't want you to say
anything. I want you to listen.
I want you to be able to come into our
home and look at your brother in the face.
Now, if I can look at him and not
see you, why can't you do the same?
- Ah. Anybody else need a drink?
- No, thanks.
Yeah, I'll have another one.
You ought to try some of that
shrimp. That's real tasty, Leo.
Yeah, you ordered enough
here for about 200 people.
Money. You're always
thinking about money.
Leo, you are such an accountant.
Mm-hm. Think it's about time
for the party to get started?
Yeah, it is. Yeah, people should be
coming, but you know how they are.
They like to show up late and make
some kind of a grand entrance, it's...
- What's with Lisa Alden?
- The phone is still disconnected.
And I didn't have time
to try anything else.
Why don't you just relax
and have a good time?
I'm relaxed. Heh, heh.
It's just too bad, because
she's missing a great party.
Better be great, it's
costing you enough.
It's nothing like walking in a place
like this with someone like you.
Thank you.
- You like roses?
- Sure.
Let me have a pink
one for the lady, please.
- There you go. Evening, Dora Mae.
- Good evening, Mr. Denault.
- My table ready?
- I most certainly have. This way.
- And how are you this evening?
- Oh, we're just fine, thank you.
- Something from the bar?
- Oh... Some white wine, please.
That sounds good.
I'll have the same.
- Oh, God. I hate first dates, don't you?
- It's been a while since I had one.
Biff, that was my boyfriend,
we went together for a long time.
Well, it sounds like I'm
lucky I met you when I did.
I didn't even think
you noticed me, Casey.
Well, of course I noticed you.
It's just, I was just trying
to work my nerve up.
I'm glad you did.
Thank you.
Well, I already know what I wanna
toast to, but you're gonna think I'm crazy.
- No, I won't.
- Heh-heh.
A“ fight. To JR. Ewing.
That's very sweet of you, Casey.
Hmm. You know, J.R.
really is a great guy.
People just don't
understand him.
He's done more for
me than I can tell you.
Like the way he took
me back after what I did.
I think you're a very
special person too.
Well, that's kind
of mutual, Sly.
Now, about JR. and you.
How'd you first
start working for him?
Well, a friend of our family,
Harry McSween, is this detective...
Cliff, I'm very sorry about this. I
really thought everyone would show.
If people wanna be that way,
that's okay. I don't need them.
Come on, it's just
the booze talking.
No, that's not true.
You just wait.
All the people that did not
show up to help me celebrate...
are gonna be licking my boots.
Being rich isn't
that great, Jackie.
Heh. Oh.
Not when you can't
share it with friends.
Oh. And a lady. Hmm?
Or somebody.
- Who is it?
- It's J.R.
- J.R., what a nice surprise. Come in.
- Thank you.
We haven't talked in some time, I
thought maybe we'd chat for a while.
- Bourbon and branch, right?
- Yeah, no ice.
Well, heh...
we had a lot of fun in
this place, didn't we?
That was a long time ago.
Yeah, well, maybe it was for
you, but I couldn't help noticing...
how you were looking at
Bobby while dancing with him.
So?
- You like that boy, don't you?
- It shows, does it?
Yeah. You dance well together.
Is that why you're here, J.R.?
To compliment me on my
choice of dance partners?
No.
Actually, I came here to persuade
you to buy some more Westar stock.
I've already invested
millions in Westar.
I know that, darling. And
I appreciate it, I really do.
Well, no more, J.R.,
I've done my share.
Wait a minute, we've
got a lot to talk about.
Say, did you ever hear
about Holly Haywood?
Well, it's a long, boring
story. I'll cut it short for you.
- J.R., I'm not interested.
- You will be. Sit down, please. Come on.
Now, I was friends with Holly.
And, you know, like you
and I were friends, remember?
But then Bobby took
an interest in her.
He was having some
problems with Pam at the time...
and Holly was really
move his type anyway.
And she liked him. I mean,
no fooling, she really did.
But then. One little thing
came between them.
You want to guess what that was?
I don't want to know.
Well, Bobby found
out that I got there first.
In her bed, I mean.
And he's got this
old-fashioned notion about
not sleeping with
anybody I've slept with.
You son of a...
Now, you wanna talk
about buying some stock?
Hmm? Come on.
Doesn't take a genius to
know your daughter's lying.
It's not as bad as
you think, Mrs. Krebbs.
Really?
- You telling me she works for you?
- That's not what I'm saying.
- Yes, it is.
- You're my brother, I just wanna help you.
I just want a little
help in return.
I'd like to know why
you come here so much.
It's not for the
normal reason, is it?
I keep telling you, the whole
thing makes me nervous.
Would $50,000 help
you get over your fear?
You don't deserve to live!
Son of a bitch!
You don't deserve to live!
You bastard, you did that to
Christopher and I've got it all wrong?
Bobby. I'd never do
anything to hurt your son.
Bobby!
Stop it, stop it!
- Bobby!
- J.R., he's gonna drown.
Stop. Stop it!
Oh, J.R.
- Stop.
- What are you doing?
Bobby, stop it! Stop it!
- Stop. Stop it!
- Oh, J.R.
- Bobby, stop, he's gonna drown.
- Daddy.
- I'm all right.
- Uncle Bobby, stop!
- Stop!
- Go back inside, come on.
Why are they fighting, Mama?
Christopher, come on. Come on.
Get out of there. Come on.
- An innocent child, J.R.
- I'm the innocent one.
Oh, stop this. Please, stop it.
He comes anywhere near
me and he's a dead man.
Bobby, I'd never use
that girl against you.
Bu||.
Wha...? Why would I
want this to go to court?
Because you'll do
anything or use anybody...
- to get Westar.
- I found a way to get rid of that girl.
I just wanted a little
something for myself, that's all.
- You all right, Bob?
- I'm fine.
- Bobby, Bobby.
- Sue Ellen, I am in no mood to talk.
- Was J.R. behind that custody fight?
- Yes.
- Oh, poor Christopher.
- Sue Ellen, if this goes to trial...
I'm coming after J.R. with both
barrels. I just want to warn you.
- I understand.
- And I'm sorry for you.
Actually, it's not me I'm concerned
about, it's you and Christopher.
And ii JR. is behind (his. He
deserves everything you dish out.
What I'm gonna dish out, he's
gonna have a hard time swallowing.
Let him feel what
real pain is like.
Bobby, what are you going to do?
I am so angry, I could scream.
We", have you seen
your sons fight before?
- Not like tonight I haven't.
- But this is their tight, not yours.
Ellie, there comes a time
when a parent cuts the ties...
and starts living
their own life.
I wish I could do that.
I've never been able to.
Well, you've gotta start
focusing on something.
I mean. You're just too
tied up with these boys.
When they're happy, you're happy.
When they're down, you're down.
You're right.
JR. and Bobby have their
lives, and we have ours.
And I have you.
I want to spend
more time with you.
I've been too busy,
I'm far away from you.
Hmm.
And if we don't have anything
else, at least we have each other.
Hmm?
You are dirt, J.R. Do
you know that? You're din.
Sue Ellen, if you're thinking
of drowning me in the bathtub...
Bobby's already had his tum.
Harming a child is the
lowest, J.R.. Even for you.
I'm the one that was
wounded in this whole thing.
Tried to help out my brother
and this is the thanks I get?
You used Lisa Alden,
Christopher and Bobby.
- When is it my tum?
- Your tum?
Sue Ellen, I think
you're losing it.
Wouldn't it be funny it getting rid of
me was tied to your plan to get Westar?
You know, sometimes I cannot
fathom the twists and turns of your mind.
J.R., darling, I got my
education at the feet of a master.
An education that
won't be wasted.
Hey. How are you
doing today, Sly?
Oops. Oh, I'm fine, Casey. J.R.
isn't in. Was he expecting you?
No, no. I just thought
I'd try and catch him here.
Hmm.
- Would you like some coffee?
- No, thanks.
- I would like an appointment, though.
- Oh, all right.
Let's see. Tomorrow looks good.
What is that perfume
you're wearing?
- Uh, three o'clock?
- Boy, it smells great.
Yeah, 3 is fine.
Sly...
you're not engaged
or anything, are you?
- Heh. No.
- You got a boyfriend?
- Well, we broke up.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear about that.
- I'm getting over it.
- Well, that's good.
Have you got someone?
Me? Heh. No.
Actually, I was kind of wondering if
you might like to go out sometime.
- Well, I don't know.
- Oh, I probably shouldn't have asked.
Does J.R. got rules
about things like that?
- No, I don't think so.
- Good.
Well, what do you think?
All right. I'd like
to go out with you.
Great. All right. I'll, uh...
I'll call you later.
- Bye.
- Bye, Casey.
Petro Group Dallas.
Yes, senator.
Please hold a minute.
- Senator Culver's returning your call.
- Thank you. No, no, no, stay here.
- Yeah, Dave?
- Bobby, what can I do for you?
Don't tell me, I can guess.
It's about our last
conversation. Were you serious?
About getting the Ewing Oil
name back? Yeah, I was serious.
But it's gonna take some time.
-How much time? —You
know the nature of politics.
Yeah, but I know that you're a
man that can get things done too.
Well, thank you.
But flattery aside, this is gonna
take more than just a few phone calls.
It usually does. You just let me
know when you get something...
all right?
- All right, Bobby.
I had no idea, I thought
it was impossible.
Not when you want
something bad enough.
When J.R. lost Ewing Oil, he
lost everything my daddy built.
Now I'm gonna get it back.
Lisa.
I just hate it when
you let yourself in.
After tomorrow, you won't
have any more surprise visits.
- Oh, that's wonderful. Why?
- Because you're leaving Dallas.
- Here is a one-way ticket out of town.
- Wha...? One-way? Wait, I don't get it.
Well, it's simple.
You're not coming back.
I told your landlord that
you're leaving immediately.
But why?
Because everything fell apart,
just got out of hand, that's all.
But wait, wait, I don't get it.
What about Christopher?
Aren't we gonna...
No, we're not gonna
take him to court.
We never were.
But you promised me.
You don't think I was gonna let you
take Bobby's boy from him, do you?
You're brighter than that.
Mm...
Well, then what
was all of this about?
I need Bobby in my fight against Westar.
Getting rid of you was the bait, honey.
But after last night,
it's a dead issue.
I can't believe you
would do such a thing.
Well, I told you more than
you need to know already.
- I am not leaving Dallas.
- Yeah, you are.
You leave on your own or I'll
have you escorted out of town.
No, wait. J.R., please wait.
You see, you don't understand,
things have changed.
I really care about Christopher
now. Please, he's all I have.
You can look at his pictures.
You bastard.
I don't need you anymore, honey.
Have a nice flight.
I'm hooked up?
I'm hooked up? Ha-ha-ha.
Fantastic. Listen,
do me a favor.
Buy the guys a case of beer,
huh? Put it on my tab. Huh?
No, I'm in the
spending mood, yeah.
Hey, Jackie. Fantastic.
Hey, it's official. The pipeline's
hooked up and we're in business.
- Cliff, that's wonderful.
- Isn't that great?
Listen, just don't forget to start sending
Dandy Dandridge those royalty checks.
- I won't forget.
- Uh...
I think I wanna celebrate.
Uh-huh. I think we'll have a party.
I don't care what it costs,
I don't care what it costs.
Is this Cliff Barnes talking,
the king of Chinese takeout?
I'll even spring for a
caterer. How's that?
- Who do you wanna invite?
- Anyone, anyone. Everyone, everyone.
- Just make a list and I'll check it.
- Okay.
Except one person.
Wait, I do want to invite
this one person personally.
Ah. Must be female.
You remember Lisa Alden?
That cute little blond thing?
Ah. I remember.
- Said it's disconnected.
- Well, maybe she changed numbers?
- Maybe I dialed wrong, you try.
- Maybe she moved.
She wouldn't have
moved without telling me.
Yes?
Nicholas Pearce
is here to see you.
Send him in.
Thank you, Kelly.
- Would you like some coffee?
- No, nothing, thanks.
Hello, Sue Ellen.
How are you, Nicholas?
I'm here because we do
have some business to discuss.
As you see, I
brought my briefcase.
Oh, uh...
Sit down.
Look, there's something
that we should talk about.
You don't have to say anything.
Since the other night, I haven't
called you and you haven't called me.
We made love...
and then you went
home to your husband.
And then nothing.
I thought you came here
to talk about business?
Yeah, yeah, I did.
Have you seen the
latest sales figures?
I have them on my desk.
Let's take a look at them.
Wha...?
I was looking at
them just this morning.
- Sue Ellen.
- It's so silly of me, I...
They were here earlier.
- This desk is a mess.
- Sue Ellen.
Well, so much for sales figures.
I want you.
Now.
Tomorrow night.
Mr. Fallow, always a pleasure to see you.
Would you like me to get a table for you?
No, thanks, Dora Mae,
we're not having lunch.
All right.
Look, Shulton. I might as
well come right to the point.
Am I interfering
between you and Laurel?
Like walking in, she was
getting out of the shower?
Well, that was not what you
thought. I mean, we're just friends.
I see.
But we're good enough friends for
me to ask you what your intentions are.
Intentions?
Don't tell me you wanna
learn about bonsai trees.
I enjoy her company, I
like being with her, that's all.
Is that what you tell yourself
when you go home to your wife?
That is none of your business.
Yeah, but you paid $6000101 a
painting just to meet the model.
I bought the painting
because I liked it.
Look, if you're out to sleep
with Laurel, you can forget it.
Maybe that's how things
are at your age, but not mine.
Now, there are many kinds of
relationships between a man and a woman...
and I am not gonna have you throwing dirt
on the relationship I have with Laurel.
Now, this conversation is over.
Put it on my tab.
Well.
I'm glad you finally decided
to come to Dallas, Mr. Doyle.
Fifty-thousand bucks was
one hell of a motivation.
- Got any Scotch?
- You got any information?
Thanks to you, I'm on
my way to Bermuda.
With the information I'm about to
give you, maybe a permanent vacation.
Are you really that afraid?
After this, you may think
about leaving town also.
I don't frighten that easily.
Whatever happened
to Joey Lombardi?
The Lombardi family,
little Joey included...
disappeared from the New
York area more than 20 years ago.
I checked the newspaper, morgues,
legal records, court records...
Joey's father was
definitely in the mob.
He was finally arrested with a
half a dozen others in the family.
What were the charges?
Gambling, racketeering,
you name it.
He was sent to prison. Two
days later, his appendix ruptured.
Did he die?
No scene! was the casket lowered,
when the Lombardi family disappeared.
Never to be heard from again.
You just never know
about a person, do you?
Yeah, that's how it goes. I'm
leaving you a copy of the file.
The 50,000 you paid me ends
our relationship, understand?
You won't hear from me again.
So that's why you're
now Nicholas Pearce.
Honey, I understand how
you feel about slapping Charlie.
I don't know, I just
never hither before.
Well, she's getting
a little out of hand.
I always promised myself I would never
forget what it's like being a teenager.
Charlie's almost a woman.
She wants to be her own person.
- You're forgetting one thing, though.
- What's that?
She's still just a kid.
Kids need to have rules.
I may not be always right,
but at least I'm consistent.
And I'm the first
one to admit...
I don't know everything there is to
know about young girls like Charlie.
That's because you were raised
around cowboys and horses.
Well, maybe you should've given
me a little book about teenagers...
before I started living in the
same house with Charlie, huh?
Ray Krebbs, I warned you.
Yes, you did, didn't you?
Well, don't you worry.
I'm not backing out.
When I make a
commitment, I stay committed.
It's one of the reasons
why I married you.
Remember that promise we made.
We're in this for life.
We're gonna grow
old together in this bed.
Doesn't that sound good to you?
You're an awfully
good dancer, Mr. Ewing.
We", like you make me
look good, Miss Stevens.
You know that old saying,
curiosity killed the cat?
Hmm?
- Well, what if you had this friend...
- A friend?
- No, this isn't about me.
- Oh.
What if you think you
know this person...
and then you find out
something terrible about them.
- You all make a lovely couple.
- What are you doing here?
- Evening, April.
- J.R.
- What do you want?
- Bobby, I just wanna talk to you.
I thought it'd be safe! If
I met you in public. Heh.
I wouldn't count on it.
All right, make it short.
Bobby, I never wanted
you to lose Christopher.
- You're a liar.
- No, I'm not lying.
It's bad for the boys to
see their daddies fighting.
And for Mama's sake, at least let's
be civil to each other around the house.
Poor woman's been
through enough, is that it?
Well, don't you think so?
J.R., you're the one
who caused the problems.
- You're the one putting her through hell.
- You're wrong. I got rid of Lisa Alden.
She's never gonna
bother you again.
You think calling 0” your own
game makes you some kind of here?
Forget it. Come on.
Mavis will be here any minute.
I think we finally found the
perfect place for the shelter.
I sure hope so.
Now, you women have been arguing back
and forth about that property long enough.
It's time to get this
project 0” the ground.
Why don't you come along?
You could be so helpful to us.
Your opinion would be very valuable.
I'd like to help you out,
but I'm busy this afternoon.
- Busy doing what?
- Here's Mavis.
- Hi, Ellie. Are you ready?
- Yes, I've just gotta get my stuff.
- How are you, Clayton?
- Never felt better.
You sure you won't
change your mind?
You two run along, you'll
do very well without me.
Okay, bye-bye.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Wait a minute. Run
that by me again.
Lisa Alden's phone
has been disconnected.
- The landlord said she moved out?
- Right.
- All right! Ha-ha-ha!
- Ha-ha-ha!
- Oh, that's wonderful. Oh, hello, April.
- Oh.
- Hello, Miss Stevens.
- Am I interrupting anything?
No, we just found out
that Lisa Alden is gone.
- Phone disconnected, moved out.
- Oh, Bobby, that's wonderful.
Yeah, it looks like my
troubles are almost over.
- Well, let's celebrate.
- Yeah, well, I'd like to, but I can't yet.
I mean, I just can't get over the fact that
J.R., my own brother, was behind it all.
But he did tell you the truth at
the nightclub. He did get rid of her.
Anything JR. does,
he does for himself.
Isn't there a little
bit of that in all of us?
April...
J.R. lives by the two
things that I hate most:
Secrecy and lying.
But don't let me put
us both in a bad mood.
You look wonderful.
Well, does that mean
it's okay that I stopped by?
Of course, it is.
Is there something that
couldn't wait until tonight?
I wanted to finish what we
started talking about last night.
Oh, yeah, yeah. You
mean about your friend?
Mm.
What started out as a short
string unraveled into a nightmare.
And I couldn't
stop the unraveling.
You found out something
you didn't wanna know, huh?
An awful secret.
Something this person's been
carrying around for a long time.
I take it you haven't
told your friend.
Should I?
Or should I just leave
it alone. I don't know.
Ignorance is bliss.
April, I'd love to help you, but
you gotta give me something.
A name or a description.
You know something? I just
needed to hear myself think.
And who better listen to me than a
tall, good-looking, dark-haired man...
who wears jeans to the office.
And I checked every office
building till I found one.
Clayton, what a lovely surprise.
Oh, what have you
got in there, tea?
They told me that
this is the best there is.
- I hope you approve.
- I do.
- Come on, I'll brew us a pot.
- All right.
- Please, sit down.
- Oh, I'd rather stand and watch you.
Well, I'm really glad
you came around.
It gives me chance to
thank you for my lovely gift.
It's one of the best books on
bonsai I think I've ever seen.
Ah.
It's a pity you left
before I opened it.
Well, I kind of had the feeling
that my showing up was bad timing.
My being in a towel and David Shulton
being here was the reason you left.
You shouldn't have.
David's not my boyfriend.
You know. I like watching
you in the kitchen.
Well, I don't let just anyone.
Tea is a very private affair.
Now, we've got
10 minutes to wait.
Laurel, how old are you?
Why? You're not gonna start
talking about age again, are you?
No, no, no. I just think...
it's ironic that it took a person your
age to make me feel like the man I was.
Well, why would anyone
treat you differently?
That little health problem I
have, it's all behind me now...
but I mean, the cuddling I get.
What, it makes you
feel less than a man?
I'm trying to get my life back
on track, and I just don't know...
which direction to take.
Yeah, direction.
I understand about that.
Some things happened
to me in England that
made me start out
in a different direction.
- What are you gonna do now?
- I want to have tea with you.
Besides that.
Hmm. I honestly don't know.
- Clayton...
- Hmm?
Are you using me as a substitute
for getting on with your life?
I could do worse.
- Now, I meant that as a compliment.
- Well, it's not.
I'll be your friend. What I
won't be is the center of your life.
You're worth a whole
lot more than that.
- Boo!
- Daddy.
Ha-ha. Hi, pal.
- Hi, Uncle Bobby.
- Hi. How was school?
- I liked recess.
- Oh.
How come you're
not at the office?
I came home early because
I have some exciting news.
- What is it?
- Can I hear?
I'll tell you what, John Ross...
Christopher will explain
everything to you later, okay?
You better. I'm hungry.
Come here, pal. Sit down.
Do you remember that
promise I made to you?
That no one would
ever take you away?
Yeah, I remember.
Well, I kept the promise. We'll
have no more problems with Lisa.
- How do you know?
- Because she left Dallas.
She's not gonna
bother us anymore.
You mean,
everything's really okay?
We don't have to go to court? No
one's ever gonna take me away?
- Honest?
- Honest.
Now, since I'm home early, do you
want some help with your homework?
- Lots. Come on.
- Oh. It's not gonna new math is it?
I don't understand new math. I mean,
what was wrong with the old math?
- He||o.
- Hi.
Come on in.
- Mm. That was so nice.
- Yeah.
But we don't have to rush.
I got a surprise for you.
I've ordered dinner in.
And we've got
some time. Come on.
Heh. Nicholas...
Hmm?
Dinner sounds very nice...
but the one thing I
don't have is time.
What's wrong?
Nothing, and everything.
Yesterday, we almost made love
in my office and now you back off.
Why?
Sue Ellen, you walk through
the door, we make love...
you look at your watch, and 10
minutes later, you're out the door.
Come on, it's like
we're on a schedule.
You know I can't
spend the night.
The night? How about
a couple of hours?
Nicholas, what is it?
That it's my schedule
and not yours?
Would it be all right if you came to
my house and looked at your watch?
And get out of my bed?
That's got nothing
to do with it.
It's got everything
to do with it.
This is all very simple.
- We want each other.
- Yes.
Yes, I want you...
but not like this.
You want me, but
it's got to be your way.
No, no, no. I never said that.
Maybe we should have
made love in my office.
Your pride wasn't
standing in the way then.
Yeah?
Hey.
How you doing?
Yeah, you know me, I'm always
ready for a card game. When?
Tomorrow night?
Yeah, tomorrow night's
fine. Yeah, you bring the beer.
Hey, I know you're a cheat.
No, nothing's new.
Everything is the same.
How about you?
Okay. That's great.
No, no, no. Hey, look,
I'm listening. Go ahead.
Kimberly.
Just an iced tea,
please. With plenty of ice.
From the looks of you, you don't need
any more ice, you've brought your own.
Well, what do you expect?
After the last time we were
together, you were very cruel.
Kimberly, you were
asking for it, darling.
But I still find you
very desirable.
You can go to hell.
Well, I like a woman
who speaks her mind.
We had a deal, J.R.
Now, time is running out.
Either you want Westar...
and the soon to be
ex-Mrs. Cryder, or you don't.
Well, of course I do. I just
ran into a little snag, that's all.
I don't wanna hear it.
Strong men make things happen.
The weak talk about them.
Don't mistake
calculation for weakness.
I warn you, J.R.,
don't play games.
The next time I see you...
either you tell me that Sue
Ellen is leaving Southfork...
or you can just say,
“Goodbye, Kimberly Cryder,"...
and, “Goodbye, Westar.“
Hmm.
We'll be married, all right.
Just long enough for me
to get control of Westar.
- Morning, Mama.
- Morning, Bobby.
Sue Ellen.
- Sue Ellen.
- Oh, good morning, Bobby.
Are you on another
planet this morning?
Oh, I was just thinking
about a business problem.
- Well, what's this?
- It's a belated anniversary present.
Better open it up
before it gets cold.
Oh, my.
Oh, my.
What?
Oh.
I had it engraved, that's
why it took so long. Heh.
Clayton.
Oh, it's beautiful.
- Isn't that lovely?
- You have such elegant taste, Clayton.
Thank you.
Well, good morning, everybody.
Christopher, are you
done with breakfast?
- I guess so.
- Come on, let's pack up for school.
Can I get some toast?
Charlie.
Charlie, stop.
- Let me do it, okay?
- I can't do anything right.
Bet I can guess why. You
still grounded for two months?
Not only that, they
wouldn't even think about...
- letting me see Randy.
- That's awful.
I know, but I mean, at least
I can still see him at school.
There's nothing they
can do about that.
Yeah. God, two
months is forever.
I know. He'll probably
find somebody else by then.
No, he won't. He likes you.
He won't ever want to
go to my house again.
Not that prison.
Did your mom say she was
sorry about slapping you?
No.
Too bad.
I know. She doesn't understand
anything about how I feel.
She's, like, forcing you to
sneak around with Randy.
I know. And Ray, he's
no better than my mom.
I mean, I thought he
was gonna be this great
stepdad, but all he
ever does is lecture me.
Well, maybe that's what he thinks
being a good father is all about.
Parents.
- I'm never gonna treat my kids like this.
- Me neither.
I'm gonna listen to
them and be their friend.
I know. And remember
what it's like growing up.
Yeah, and never tell your folks you
hate them. That really gets to them.
- Come on, let's go, We're gonna be late.
- Mm-hm.
I know, she's gonna get so mad.
I'm sorry that I barged
in, but I had to see you.
We have to talk.
It's not Lucas, is it? I
mean, he's not sick?
No, no, it's not the baby.
I came to talk about us.
- That's not necessary.
- Yes, it is.
What I said to you
that day in the nursery.
Jenna, I told you that I never
wanna talk about that again.
But we have to.
I have to.
Bobby, what I said to you
about still being in love with you.
Jenna, please.
I was carried away
by the moment.
Seeing you in the
nursery, holding our child.
Bobby, you have
to forget what I said.
Forget about it?
If it's gonna drive a wedge between
you and Ray, yes, you've got to forget.
Why didn't you think
about that before?
You want everything to
go your way, don't you?
You chose Pam.
Knowing that I was
still in love with you.
Knowing that I was
carrying your child.
I've made peace with that.
What I wasn't able to do
is tear you out of my heart.
- That's enough, Jenna. Come on.
- Bobby.
The only thing you and I have in
common is that we both love Ray.
And neither of us
want to hurt him.
What do you want me to say?
I don't want you to say
anything. I want you to listen.
I want you to be able to come into our
home and look at your brother in the face.
Now, if I can look at him and not
see you, why can't you do the same?
- Ah. Anybody else need a drink?
- No, thanks.
Yeah, I'll have another one.
You ought to try some of that
shrimp. That's real tasty, Leo.
Yeah, you ordered enough
here for about 200 people.
Money. You're always
thinking about money.
Leo, you are such an accountant.
Mm-hm. Think it's about time
for the party to get started?
Yeah, it is. Yeah, people should be
coming, but you know how they are.
They like to show up late and make
some kind of a grand entrance, it's...
- What's with Lisa Alden?
- The phone is still disconnected.
And I didn't have time
to try anything else.
Why don't you just relax
and have a good time?
I'm relaxed. Heh, heh.
It's just too bad, because
she's missing a great party.
Better be great, it's
costing you enough.
It's nothing like walking in a place
like this with someone like you.
Thank you.
- You like roses?
- Sure.
Let me have a pink
one for the lady, please.
- There you go. Evening, Dora Mae.
- Good evening, Mr. Denault.
- My table ready?
- I most certainly have. This way.
- And how are you this evening?
- Oh, we're just fine, thank you.
- Something from the bar?
- Oh... Some white wine, please.
That sounds good.
I'll have the same.
- Oh, God. I hate first dates, don't you?
- It's been a while since I had one.
Biff, that was my boyfriend,
we went together for a long time.
Well, it sounds like I'm
lucky I met you when I did.
I didn't even think
you noticed me, Casey.
Well, of course I noticed you.
It's just, I was just trying
to work my nerve up.
I'm glad you did.
Thank you.
Well, I already know what I wanna
toast to, but you're gonna think I'm crazy.
- No, I won't.
- Heh-heh.
A“ fight. To JR. Ewing.
That's very sweet of you, Casey.
Hmm. You know, J.R.
really is a great guy.
People just don't
understand him.
He's done more for
me than I can tell you.
Like the way he took
me back after what I did.
I think you're a very
special person too.
Well, that's kind
of mutual, Sly.
Now, about JR. and you.
How'd you first
start working for him?
Well, a friend of our family,
Harry McSween, is this detective...
Cliff, I'm very sorry about this. I
really thought everyone would show.
If people wanna be that way,
that's okay. I don't need them.
Come on, it's just
the booze talking.
No, that's not true.
You just wait.
All the people that did not
show up to help me celebrate...
are gonna be licking my boots.
Being rich isn't
that great, Jackie.
Heh. Oh.
Not when you can't
share it with friends.
Oh. And a lady. Hmm?
Or somebody.
- Who is it?
- It's J.R.
- J.R., what a nice surprise. Come in.
- Thank you.
We haven't talked in some time, I
thought maybe we'd chat for a while.
- Bourbon and branch, right?
- Yeah, no ice.
Well, heh...
we had a lot of fun in
this place, didn't we?
That was a long time ago.
Yeah, well, maybe it was for
you, but I couldn't help noticing...
how you were looking at
Bobby while dancing with him.
So?
- You like that boy, don't you?
- It shows, does it?
Yeah. You dance well together.
Is that why you're here, J.R.?
To compliment me on my
choice of dance partners?
No.
Actually, I came here to persuade
you to buy some more Westar stock.
I've already invested
millions in Westar.
I know that, darling. And
I appreciate it, I really do.
Well, no more, J.R.,
I've done my share.
Wait a minute, we've
got a lot to talk about.
Say, did you ever hear
about Holly Haywood?
Well, it's a long, boring
story. I'll cut it short for you.
- J.R., I'm not interested.
- You will be. Sit down, please. Come on.
Now, I was friends with Holly.
And, you know, like you
and I were friends, remember?
But then Bobby took
an interest in her.
He was having some
problems with Pam at the time...
and Holly was really
move his type anyway.
And she liked him. I mean,
no fooling, she really did.
But then. One little thing
came between them.
You want to guess what that was?
I don't want to know.
Well, Bobby found
out that I got there first.
In her bed, I mean.
And he's got this
old-fashioned notion about
not sleeping with
anybody I've slept with.
You son of a...
Now, you wanna talk
about buying some stock?
Hmm? Come on.