Dallas (1978–1991): Season 14, Episode 13 - 90265 - full transcript

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There's really nothing to it. All
you'd have to do is marry me.

J.R. and I are lovers.

That is absolutely absurd.

Sheila Foley's real name is Hillary
Taylor, and she has a daughter.

Her nickname is
Jory if that's any help.

Now sign it.

There. You've won.

Thanks, Mac. Though I
can't say it's been a pleasure.

I'm afraid if we married, our
candle would never last the night.

Au revoir, my darling.



We've traced Hillary
Taylor's daughter.

Have you got an address?

We've hit a hundred dead
ends, but we're still looking.

- Well, this isn't over yet, honey.
- It is for me.

Although if I were you,
I'd apologize to Michelle.

Why?

She's the new owner of
what used to be Ewing Oil.

- What the hell does she mean?
- About what?

About selling the company to
you. I own a piece of this company.

She can't just turn around
and sell it from underneath me.

Especially to a little
gutter snipe like you.

Oh, J.R., sweet-talking me
isn't gonna help you at all.

Answer me.

Of course. Come into my office.



Hold my calls.

Would you like a drink?

You look like you could use one.

Michelle, I'm trying very
hard not to strangle you.

Don't tempt me.

Very well, then. Business.

Contrary to what you think...

Lee Ann had the right to do what
she wanted with the company.

Do you really think your piddly
little 10 percent meant anything?

She only gave it to
you to keep you hooked.

It's all on here.

She had the right to sell
to whomever she wanted.

And she wanted to sell to me.

Of all the people in
the world, why you?

- What did you have on her?
- Nothing.

She was just returning a favor.

Who do you think told
her Ewing Oil was for sale...

and what it would do
to you if she bought it?

And all this because I
broke James and you up?

Actually, it was Bobby I
was wanting to get back at.

But when he stopped caring,
you made a good second choice.

Well, that's a very
interesting little story.

Even with the money from April's estate,
you didn't have enough to buy Ewing Oil.

Uh! De La Vega Oil.

Although I may have to do
something about that name now.

Anyway, Lee Ann was very
reasonable about the price.

Which brings me to this.

Here's your 10
percent of the sale.

You've gotta be kidding.

This isn't a hundredth of
what this company's worth.

I told you. Lee Ann
gave me a real good deal.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a
pink slip to go along with that.

But you've just been fired.

So clear your things
out of Bobby's office.

I'm moving in there. I always
did like it better than yours.

You think you can
run this company?

I think what I do is no
longer a concern of yours.

Now, you'll wanna get out
of here before I call Security.

I've got a little
housecleaning to do.

Phyllis?

Sly?

You're fired too.

I got here as soon as I could. This is
everything we have on Hillary Taylor.

Well, obviously,
everything isn't everything.

How come your people didn't
know she had a daughter?

I don't know.

Except these files only go
back about 10 years or so...

from the time that she
became half-owner of Red Rock.

Apparently, her daughter
wasn't living with her at the time.

Maybe the father had
custody of the daughter.

Yeah, maybe.

Oh, what about this?

Her partner kept his hands on
everything when they went bust...

and yet all her stuff was
confiscated by the government.

Well, it's possible she
was the honest one.

She handed everything
over voluntarily.

- That doesn't help me.
- There is something else here.

She had some property she
transferred to her parents back in '82.

- Where are the parents?
- They died in '87.

- And the property?
- It doesn't say.

Is any of that
property in California?

Let's see. Uh...

Couple of apartment buildings in
Houston, a mini-mall in Santa Fe...

house in Phoenix...

Ah, here we are. A
beach house in Malibu.

Can your people do a quick
property check an ownership for me?

Sure.

I got a good idea who's
living in that house in Malibu.

Hello, J.R. I'll see
you in a couple of days.

- Where are you
off to? California.

Got a lead on Hillary
Taylor's daughter.

Oh, my... Are you still stuck on that?
You don't even know what happened today.

To what?

Ewing Oil.

Your sister-in-law, or whatever she is
to you these days, is now the new owner.

Did you ever consider
taking a sensitivity class?

I'm sorry, I didn't
mean anything by that.

But she's the one that talked that
De La Vega into buying our company.

Well, in that case,
I owe her one.

For God's sake, what in the
world is wrong with you, Bobby?

All the revenge in the world
is not gonna bring April back.

Why don't you give it up?

Why don't you give up
on Ewing Oil? It's dead too.

Yeah, well, maybe you're right.

Yeah, maybe I should let go.

But that's not really what's
bothering me so much.

I never thought I'd
hear you say that.

Well, look around
you. What do you see?

It's just the two of us
here. And the boys.

And look at those pictures.

All those people used
to be part of this family.

And look in there.
Dining-room table.

We sit down there, have
breakfast just the four of us.

And half the time,
you're off somewhere.

Bobby, this... This house
used to be full of people.

We'd have cocktails in here
and we'd talk and laugh...

and sometimes we'd get in a
fight and Daddy would jump on us.

- Don't you miss that?
- Of course I do.

But you remember something.

Nobody ever left this house
because they wanted to.

You think on that
while I'm gone.

I know I've caused my
share of damage here...

but why don't you
pass on this trip?

Hell, it's just the two
of us at home now.

What's the matter, J.R.?
You afraid of the dark?

- Oh, Bobby, I...
- Listen.

In a little while, you're gonna be trying
to figure out how to get Ewing Oil back...

and you won't need me.
You won't need anybody.

That's not true.

I finally realize
what I do need.

I need our family. The
family we used to have.

Well, we're never gonna
have that again, pal.

When I get back,
we'll see what happens.

Have a safe trip.

Who is it? J.R.: J.R.

- J.R.
- Hi.

Oh, are you busy or
going out or something?

- Well, I was, but come on in.
- No, no, I don't wanna bother you.

No, it's no bother. Please.

Well, I heard Michelle fire you,
and I'm real sorry about that.

Oh. Doesn't matter. Without
you there, I would've quit anyway.

- Um, would you like a drink?
- Yeah. I think I could use one.

Besides, I know you.

It won't be long till you start your own
company and we'll be back together.

No, I don't think
so, not this time.

The old fire is gone.

J.R., don't talk that way.

No, it's...

No, that's true.

Hell, everything's gone wrong.

I shouldn't be laying this on you.
I just needed somebody to talk to.

I'm honored. Go ahead.

- No, I better get going.
- J.R., please.

If there's anything I can
do to help you, I want to.

But you've gotta
tell me what's wrong.

Well...

What's not wrong?

Vanessa left me. You know
about Ewing Oil, of course.

And Bobby left
today for California...

and the boys are doing
some sort of scouting thing.

I was just rattling around
that big old house, I...

I couldn't take it,
to tell you the truth.

Sorry, J.R.

I can't stand to
see you like this.

Well, I don't like
it too much myself.

I need something to
get myself out of this.

Well...

I'm so happy that
you came to me.

You know, I've always
looked up to you, J.R.

I've always wanted
you to be on top.

Maybe for a night...

you need to put all
of this out of the way...

and just lose
yourself for a while.

I wish I could.

You will.

I promise.

Do you, Michelle
Louise Stevens...

take James Richard Beaumont to
be your lawful wedded husband...

to love and cherish, in
sickness and in health...

for richer or for poorer,
till death do you part?

Do.

And you, James
Richard Beaumont...

do you take Michelle Louise Stevens
to be your lawful wedded wife...

to love and cherish, in
sickness and in health...

for richer or for poorer,
till death do you part?

Sure.

Well, then by the
authority vested in me...

by the county of Braddock
in the state of Texas...

I now pronounce
you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

So are you finally
happy, Mrs. Beaumont?

It's a start.

I didn't expect you to carry
me over the threshold...

but you could at least
pretend tonight is special.

Hey, I was just
fixing us a toast.

I mean, tonight is our
honeymoon, isn't it?

Technically, yes.

Then here's to the stalwart
groom and the blushing bride.

May all their dreams come true.

James, what are you doing?

I don't know. Just trying
to act married. It ain't easy.

This is your idea of married?

No.

Is the bedroom up there?

- Yes, why?
- Just wondered where you'd be.

Don't bother waiting
up for me. I got a date.

Don't worry, I sure as hell
won't be here waiting for you.

Maybe married life won't
be as bad as I thought.

Damn it.

Good morning.

Oh, hello, Sly.

A damn fine day
out. Take a look.

- J.R., about last night...
- Oh, it did me a world of good.

You know, you were right. I needed
to get things back in perspective.

It's stupid of me to sit
around feeling sorry for myself.

That's nice.

So listen, I want you to go
in there and get dressed...

and go out and look
for new offices for us.

- You mean it?
- Yeah.

And find something big enough
for Bobby so he can fit in, you know.

- All right.
- And call Phyllis.

Tell her as soon as we get those
offices, she's got her job back.

J.R., that's wonderful.

And here's 3 “Ne
something in! you.

Go out and buy yourself
something real nice.

J.R., don't do that.

It has nothing to do with
anything but how good I feel today.

Now, I don't know why you
decided to do what you did last night...

but I really appreciate it.

And about last night.

As good as it was, it has
to be a one-time thing.

So I think we ought
to just forget about it.

If we're gonna work together, we don't
wanna complicate each other's lives, do we?

No, sir. I couldn't
agree with you more.

Now you hop to it. I want a
report on these offices by tonight.

Okay.

Well, hey, how are you?

- Fine. You?
- Couldn't be better.

Did you, uh, lose
your horse, cowboy?

Why? Did you all find one?

Yup. Got him tied
up in my bedroom.

Maybe we can
go for a ride later.

- Dana, come on.
- Just being sociable, Kit.

See you around, Tex.

Morning.

Hi.

I was hoping maybe
you could help me out.

Well, I don't know. What
did you have in mind?

The house for lease. Do
you mind if I take a look at it?

It's all right with me,
but it's not my house.

I was figuring if you lived here,
they might have left a key with you.

Nope, but if you
call the agent...

she'll be down here in
about 10 seconds flat.

It's been empty
for quite a while.

Why? Is there some
problem with it?

Ha. Mucho dinero.

Is that a problem for you?

No, not really.

Miss...?

Uh...

You look okay, but you never
know who you're talking to.

You rent the house, then
we'll introduce ourselves.

I hope you do. Be nice
to have a neighbor again.

Everything looks beautiful, thank
you. I'm sure it'll taste great too.

I wonder if he can wash dishes.

Hi.

What's this?

I thought we could have
dinner together tonight.

You're kidding. You're trying
to tell me you made all this?

Is it such a surprise
that I can cook?

Yeah, it is.

- Looks pretty good.
- Don't do that.

Why don't you go wash up?

I'll pour the wine, and after dinner
you can do whatever you want.

Pleasant dreams.

Boy, you know what?
I'm really hungry.

May everything
you want come true.

You're being awful nice tonight.

Maybe there's a side of
me you haven't seen yet.

Yeah, the
quiet-before-the-storm side.

Not tonight. Tonight's
gonna be real peaceful.

I guarantee it.

Good morning.

Well, good morning.

You, uh, can talk to me
now. I rented the place.

- Oh, congratulations.
- You're gonna love it here.

There's nothing like
living on the water.

Now that you're one of us, is
it okay if I tell you something?

Only if it doesn't
hurt too much.

About these cowboy boots.

That's Hollywood
Boulevard, not Malibu.

Don't I get a couple of
days to get acclimated?

Would you like some coffee?

No, I think I'll get moved in
first. Is there a store around here?

Well, about a mile north, there's a
market. Dry cleaner, bank, the usual stuff.

About five miles south, there's
a kind of shopping center.

If you want anything big...

you're gonna have to go
into town or into the valley.

But if you run out of anything, don't
be afraid to come over and borrow.

I'll do that. Thanks.

- I'm Kit Marlow, by the way.
- Jory Taylor.

I mean, if you wanna get formal,
she's Katherine and I'm Marjory.

Oh, but nobody gets
formal in Malibu, right?

Right, Mr...?

Bobby... Southworth.

It's nice to finally meet you.

Yeah, it's a pleasure. You
yell if you need some help.

I think I'll manage. Bye.

He's a little old,
but he's cute.

Forget it. He's
wearing a wedding ring.

So, uh, where's Mrs. Southworth?

What happened to you last night?
You left one angry date waiting.

Aw, I don't know. I went
to sleep after dinner.

Yeah, well, somebody's
waiting for you back there.

Hello, Daddy. What
are you doing here?

I just wanted to see what you
think is so wonderful about this place.

Oh, the best part about it is
nobody knows who you are.

Now, I don't wanna start
this off on the wrong note.

Aw, there's been nothing
but wrong notes between us.

Yeah, I know that.

And I feel bad about it.

Yeah? As bad as you
felt when my mother left?

Or didn't you think I knew?

Well, I thought she'd come
see you before she left.

Well, cheer up, Daddy,
you've still got your work.

And that's all that
really matters to you.

Well, to tell you
the truth, son, I quit.

I don't wanna bore
you with the details...

but that little tramp Michelle
Stevens now owns my company.

You're kidding. What's
she doing back in Dallas?

Making trouble, like always.

Yeah, well, if you need a
job, I could get you on here.

Now, James, I didn't
come here to play games.

I was wondering if there's a way
we could heal this breach between us.

I want you to come home to Southfork.
We can start living like a family again.

You're kidding.

I mean, the fact that we're even related
has gotta be some kind of dumb joke.

There's no way I wanna
be part of your family.

And I think I know why.

You came here looking for some
sort of a sitcom version of a father...

who would sing you lullabies
and tuck you into bed at night.

You didn't want a real
father with real flaws.

You wanted somebody perfect.

Well, as you found out, ha,
I'm not perfect, nor will I ever be.

But damn it, son,
you're my blood.

And I'm willing to let bygones
be bygones and try again.

Yeah, well, maybe
you think you are...

but do you really want
a son that isn't a robot...

that does what you
want when you want?

I think I could live with that.

Could you live with me telling
you when I think you're wrong...

and leading my life my way?

Probably not too well.

But like I say,
I'm willing to try.

Isn't Southfork better than
some room in back of a garage...

or in some bimbo's bed?

Well, maybe you're right, Daddy.

Maybe we ought to try to be
one big happy family again.

I know I'm right.

Come on home.

- I'll do just that.
- You won't regret it.

I know I won't. Hey,
and who knows?

Maybe between us, we can figure
out some way to get back at Michelle.

Don't you know all
that sun is bad for you?

Don't tell me.

You're a doctor.

- No, but I do read papers.
- No need to worry.

I've got so much sunblock on,
I'm lucky I don't slide off the towel.

Don't you think you
ought to try some?

Okay, what is it?

So where's your friend?

Who, Kit? She's a stew.
She had a flight today.

- And the other one?
- Are you writing a book?

Am.

Or I might.

All about California beach
girls and how they live.

You call this living?

Not too bad, I'd say...

especially for somebody
who doesn't work.

- Hey, don't let this fool you. I work.
- At what?

Um...

You wanna get wet?

Sure. Come on.

You know what a
wannabe is, Bobby?

No, I don't think I've
ever heard of that.

It's somebody who isn't
yet but someday wants to be.

Okay, okay, I get it. So,
what do you wanna be?

Okay, don't laugh, because
I'm kind of serious about this.

I promise.

An actress.

So? Why would I
laugh about that?

You're really not from
around here, are you?

No, I'm not. Why?

Because if you asked 100
pretty girls in LA. what they were...

99 of them would
say actress or model.

Well, it sounds like you
got a lot of competition.

Yeah. Yeah, I do. But I like it.

Not that I've ever done
much except go to class.

Then why do you want it so much?

I don't know exactly.

Only there's something really
neat about playing a part...

and pretending to be another person
and making the audience believe you.

You earn a living at it?

Well, if you call a couple of
thousand dollars a year a living.

No. Um, I've got a
real, honest-to-God job.

Doing what?

Well, there's a place called The
Sand Dragon up the coast a bit.

I, um, work there
nights in the bar.

And that way I have my days
free in case some miracle occurs...

and I get an interview.

So...

how many chapters is
that worth in your book?

Hey, could be the whole book.

Well, before I rush
out and buy a copy...

I'd like to know a little
more about the author.

I guess that's fair.

You, uh, wear a wedding ring.

Is the rest of your
family on the way?

No.

I lost my wife a while back, and
I decided not to take the ring off.

I'm sorry, Bobby. I feel dumb.

You don't have to. There's
no way you could've known.

That must have
been very difficult.

Yes, it was.

Back home, I couldn't
get away from everybody...

telling me how sorry they were.

That's why I came here.

Figured maybe being by myself, I
could put the pieces back together.

I understand.

If you wanna be by yourself, I'll try
not to get in your way or anything.

But if you do wanna talk
or if you want company...

I'm right next door.

We'll see how it goes, okay?

I have a feeling we'll be
seeing a lot of one another.

I'd like that.

Hey, I'm going to the store.

You, uh, want me
to get you anything?

No, no, I'm fine, thanks.

- Okay. Bye.
- Bye.

- Hi, James.
- Kendall.

- What's going on?
- I don't know.

But it's been like this all day.

James, if you're looking for
J.R., he's not here anymore.

Yeah, I know.

Did you know Michelle
Stevens is the new boss?

Yeah.

What's she doing?

Interviewing for
a new secretary.

These guys?

This is the second shift.

Yeah. Well, is there
any work going on?

None that I've seen.

- Would it be all right if I went inside?
- Be my guest.

My hours are very flexible.

That's good.

Michelle, what's going on here?

What does it look like?
I'm interviewing secretaries.

Is that what these guys are?

It looks like a collar-ad
convention out there.

What are you complaining about?

When the Ewings had it, it
looked like the Miss Texas contest.

Well, now, it's my turn. Or
could it be that you're jealous?

Ha, ha. Right.

Now why don't you stop screwing
around and start doing some business?

You got it.

- What did you say your name was again?
- Derrick.

Well, you're hired, Derrick.

You start tomorrow, as long as
you don't mind working all hours.

The later the better.

- How do you like them apples?
- Well, at least you made a decision.

I only came by to tell you to
pack a couple of bags for us.

- I'll pick you up later.
- Are we going somewhere?

You might say so.

- Hi.
- What?

I got a small table
left. Would you like it?

Yeah, fine, thanks.

- SO, uh, did you stop in by accident?
- No, no, I remembered the name.

Just wanted to see a friendly
face. How do you stand the noise?

- What? I can't hear you.
- How do you st…?

- "Ha, ha."
- Heh-heh-heh.

You get used to it.
Can I get you a drink?

Uh, Scotch, rocks.

Well, that proves
you're from out of state.

Why?

Because that's the first
order I've had tonight...

that wasn't designer water,
chardonnay or light beer.

- I'll be right back.
- Okay.

- Hi, Uncle J.R.
- Hi, Christopher.

- It's John Ross still in bed?
- Yeah, but he's feeling better.

- Hey, guess what.
- What?

James is here. He moved back in.

- And guess what else.
- Well, tell me.

Evening, Daddy.

Thought you wouldn't mind
if I moved back in tonight.

Well, nothing would
make me happier.

I'm glad you're happy, because
I brought someone with me.

Yeah? Who?

My new wife. Come on out, honey.

Is it all right if I
call you Daddy too?

You know, Daddy, you didn't sound
real sincere when you congratulated us.

James has been telling me
you miss having a big family...

sitting around the table.

Now you're gonna have a
bigger one than you figured.

When did this happen?

Why did it happen?

Well, you know, we would've
been married long ago...

if it hadn't have been
for outsiders' interference.

Well, anyways, we haven't
been married that long.

This is kind of gonna
be our honeymoon.

And we just think it's wonderful
that you want us to live here.

I mean, considering
everything that happened...

I thought you might
be bitter toward me.

Bitter isn't the word,
you silly little twit.

You know, Daddy...

John Ross was telling me that
when his grandpa was alive...

you all had a tradition of sitting
down at dinner at 6:00 sharp.

- Yeah? So?
- Oh, it's just about that now.

Why don't we get that good
old tradition started again?

- That's a neat idea.
- Oh, it'd be wonderful.

Shall we?

- Aren't you happy, Uncle J.R.?
- Words can't express, boy.

- She's bitchin’.
- Something like that.

Hope she and James
have a baby real soon.

I'll be an uncle and
you'll be a grandfather.

Oh, God.

Say, wait a minute. What
do you think you're doing?

Having dinner.

Not in that chair, you're not.

That's Mama's chair.
Nobody sits in it but her.

Where would you
like for me to sit?

Right there.

Used to be Pam's chair.

Couldn't stand her either.

I thank you for taking me
home, sir, but you didn't have to.

I do it myself every night.

I can't hear you. I
think my hearing's gone.

Oh, come on, the
noise wasn't that bad.

- Besides, I think you enjoyed it.
- Oh, I did.

I enjoy seeing what the
younger generation is up to.

Right, right, and you're the last of
the dinosaurs, you poor old man.

That's me.

So how come all the little
foxes were hitting on you, hmm?

- You're very dangerous, Bobby Southworth.
- Not to my friends.

You know, being out
here on the beach, it's like...

It's like being on the
prairie. It's so dark.

There's no city lights. You
can see the stars forever.

Not that you'd know a whole
lot about being on the prairie.

Well, what do you think,
I was born on this beach?

No.

Actually, I'm kind of a
small-town girl myself.

Well, how did you end up out
here? Did your family move out?

No. No, they didn't.

I moved out here after
my grandparents died...

about three years ago.

My mother gave them this
place, and they left it to me.

- Well, I didn't mean to get personal.
- Oh, it's all right.

So your mother gave them
this place? Is she dead too?

Damon, I had a
great time tonight.

Oh, it's too bad you're
catching that late flight.

Call me next time
you're in town.

Well, it's Ken and Barbie.

You kids having fun?

Oh, my goodness. It's that
cute man from next door.

- Good work, honey.
- Dana, would you stop?

Hey, what's wrong?

If he can afford that place
next door, you could do worse.

Oh!

Cab fare.

That's the good thing
about those East Coast guys.

They don't know you
can't get a cab out here.

I have to get my beauty sleep.

Sorry. She's, uh,
kind of a character.

- Just a fun-loving girl.
- Hey, we all do our thing.

Speaking of which, I have
an interview tomorrow...

so, uh, I better see about
getting some beauty sleep myself.

Okay, well, see you tomorrow.

Good night, Bobby.

- Why'd you do it, son?
- Do what? Bring Michelle here?

- I know you just did that to bug me.
- Then what?

Why did you ruin your life
by marrying that little slut?

Once she sinks her teeth into
you, she is never, ever gonna let go.

Well, there was a reason, Daddy.

Well, maybe you'd
like to tell me what it is.

Tomorrow.

You come by the company
tomorrow, it'll all be clear to you.

What's the matter
with right now?

Now, Daddy, where would you
be if this was your honeymoon?

James?

Yeah, you expecting
someone else?

For all I know, it could've
been J.R. with a shotgun.

Did you see the look on his face
when he found out we were married?

It was almost worth it just
to see him spinning like atop.

Hell, he didn't
eat a bite of food.

Just wait till he
shows up tomorrow.

Well, that's tomorrow.

We still have a long
night ahead of us.

You think things should be different
between us here at Southfork?

I think so.

What do you think?

I think you're
putting on weight.

I'm going downstairs
to watch TV.

Good morning, J.R. It
is so good to see you.

Uh-oh.

Morning.

Looks good, doesn't it?

- What are you up to, Michelle?
- I thought you'd be happy, J.R.

I think it's only
fit and proper...

that the company goes
back to its rightful name.

And after all, what Bobby wanted
was only binding on Lee Ann.

You think you can just put up the
name and make it Ewing Oil again?

That's what I think.

Well, let me tell you
something, little lady.

This isn't Ewing Oil and it never
will be until a Ewing is here running it.

Well, there is one here, Daddy.

Anyways, I'm half
Ewing and I'm half owner.

Now isn't that what you
always wanted for me?

Now I know why you married her.

Well, you may have
the name, boy...

but it'll never mean anything
to you until you earn it.

Hey.

How'd it go?

I think it went okay, but
you never really know.

There are these four guys
and the casting director...

and nobody changes
expression while you're there.

You never know anything...

unless your agent calls
and says you got the job.

No, couldn't be.

Go find out.

But just in case I didn't get it,
come on over and cheer me up.

Really? Oh, that's wonderful.

I can't think of a
better birthday present.

Okay, I'll see you
then. I can't wait.

Bye.

- Ha. So you did get the part.
- Oh, no, better than any part.

Next week's my birthday, and
my mother's flying in to be with me.

Next on Dallas:

- Looking for Marjory Taylor.
- She's not here right now.

We'll try back again later.

Been a long time since I
played hardball. I miss it.

- Do you see this?
- That doesn't mean a thing.

- You son of a bitch.
- Coming from you, that's a compliment.

- What do you want, Michelle?
- Just isn't any fun sleeping alone.