Dallas (1978–1991): Season 4, Episode 13 - Making of a President - full transcript

Hello. J.R. Leslie Stewart.
My brother, J.R. Ewing.

- How do you do?
- Hello.

You may be back at the helm of Ewing Oil.
But as a power in Dallas. You're finished.

I wish we were both back in college.

And there was no J.R.

So if he seeks affection...

and sex somewhere else. Then why
shouldn't I? And why shouldn't you?

They're all saying that
J.R. Ewing is on the way out.

- I'm determined to make you number one.
- I'll drink to that.

Yeah. Bobby. I've had a whole week to go
over this resignation proposal of yours...

and I can't go along with this.
You're fragmenting Ewing Oil.



It's just... lt's no deal.
Not while I'm president. It's not.

You're not president
until you sign the papers.

You're asking for personal control
of the Ewing 23 field.

That's right. Why not? You didn't
want it opened in the first place.

I've been down there all week
fighting fires. You never helped.

Ewing 23 belongs to this
company. That's it.

Bobby's got a point, J.R.
He worked hard for that field.

It's still going to supply
the Ewing refinery.

Now. Just consider it a small bonus
for running Ewing Oil all these months.

Cliff Barnes gets 50 percent
of the profits off that field.

- Don't you understand?
- I know that.

But if Bobby can live with it, so can I.

What I want out of you two
is peace in this family, you understand?

Here's the wildest thing.
He wants an alternative-energy division...



financed by the profits from Ewing 23.
And a 25 percent share...

of the profits in the refinery.

- Make it 12.5. Bobby. 25 is too much.
- Agreed.

You mean to tell me you're going to slap
the Ewing name on a bunch of windmills?

No. Solar energy first.

Then geothermal. And yes. Maybe wind.

The world's running out of oil, J.R.

The world's been running out of oil
since the first well was drilled. Bob.

J.R.. give me those papers.

Give me the papers.

I don't believe this.

Sign them! I got a date
with Punk Anderson.

Well. Sign them.

That's fine. I'll see you boys later.

All right. Bobby. You got it.
I just want to ask you one question.

You had total control of Ewing Oil.
You were on top. Why did you back off?

Why did you settle for
a little piece of the pie. Huh?

Honestly. I can't understand
how your mind works sometimes.

Different from yours.

Mitch and I have decided to go back
to Padre Island...

- to celebrate all of our anniversaries.
- Must have been wonderful.

- Miss Ellie. Let me help.
- Thanks.

If you take more clothes.
One of us is staying here.

Don't bother, Mitch. I'll send the rest
of her stuff over to the condo later.

I don't know. Miss Ellie. Lucy gets upset
if she doesn't have six pairs of jeans...

- to change into every day.
- Don't pay any attention to him.

Have you ever heard of a groom
taking medical books on a honeymoon?

Well. I didn't open them.

That's because I didn't give you a chance.

I don't think I want to hear any more.

Miss Ellie. I'd like to thank you
and Mr. Ewing for a very nice trip.

You're very welcome.

Hey. Where is Grandaddy?

Well. I think he's gone for most
of the day. He had a meeting.

Lucy. Let's go. We'll call back later
and thank him.

Okay -

- Bye. Grandma.
- Bye. Bye. Baby. Be good.

- Okay.
- Behave yourself.

- I love you.
- I love you.

- Mr. Ewing. We have your table.
- Yeah. Is Mr. Lassiter here?

- No. Would you care to wait at your table?
- Bobby?

Hi. Justin.
I'll be at Mr. Carlisle's table.

- You tell me when he comes in. All right?
- Yes. Sir.

Justin. How are you?
I haven't seen you in a long time.

I've been keeping busy. Bobby Ewing.
I'd like you to meet Leslie Stewart.

- Well. How do you do?
- Hello. Bobby Ewing.

- Will you join us?
- I'd like to. Thank you.

- Good.
- Ewing of Ewing Oil?

- Well. I'm one of them. Anyway.
- The one that's going into solar energy.

- You're very well-informed.
- Oh. I had just happened to hear...

that you'd made a tender offer
for Lassiter Solar Industries.

Now. Justin. She's much too pretty
to be a private detective.

Thank you. I'm not.

She's a media consultant. You know. P.R..
Image-building. The whole enchilada.

I was fortunate enough to get her to move
from New York six months ago.

- She's opened her own office.
- Justin's been kind enough...

to convince me that there'd be
no end to the images that I could...

- build or rebuild in Dallas.
- I'm sure he's right about that.

- Excuse me. Mr. Lassiter is waiting.
- Thank you. I gotta go. My party's here.

Good to see you again.
And it's very nice to meet you.

Mr. Ewing? I'd love to have a meeting
to discuss the public-relations business.

Well. I don't really want any P.R.
right now. Thank you.

Actually. I was thinking about
your alternate-energy venture.

Well. Why don't you call the office.
Make an appointment, and we'll talk.

Thank you. I will.

Okay. Lt's good to see you both.

That's the wrong Ewing. Baby.

J.R. is the man in charge around here.

From what I hear.
There's no such thing as a wrong Ewing.

Yeah. Elroy. As you can plainly see.
I am fully recovered...

and back in the driver's seat again.

That's harrowing. Harrowing. J.R.
My daddy and I were keeping tabs...

- on you through your daddy.
- I know that. I appreciate it.

I'd like to get Ewing Oil moving again.
Really start talking business.

Now. Maybe Ewing
and Askew Oil could...

combine in a couple of projects that
might prove mutual benefit to both of us.

You know. J.R.. we belong to a cartel.

I know. I know the boys involved.

And I'd very much like to do business
with your associates.

I heard that your brother healed the
breach between Ewing Oil. Jordan Lee...

and the others.

Aren't they gonna be a little bit
miffed if you join a new cartel?

You let me handle old Jordan Lee.

I never was one to put all my eggs
in one basket anyhow. You know.

Hey. I hate to eat and run. But...

Listen. I'll talk to the boys
and get back to you.

- You do that. Elroy. Appreciate it.
- J.R.

Oh. Here. Let me get that.

There you are. My dear.

Well. Boys. We did it.

- Well. We went too far with that.
- You know how to pick them. Jordan.

- Looks like you're having a celebration.
- The first of our wells in the Gulf came in.

And in record time too.

J.R.. we're gonna make a bundle on this.

I told Bobby he's a fool
not to go in with you.

Ewing Oil missed out on a big one.

If I was sitting in that president's chair,
I'd be celebrating right along with you.

If you'd been in that president's chair.
We never would've offered that deal.

You shafted us with those Asian wells.
I wouldn't cut you in...

on a piece of lemon meringue pie.

Face it. J.R.. you may be
back at the helm of Ewing Oil...

but as a power in Dallas.
You're finished.

You know. It is amazing the way
that came in. In record time.

Put him up next in the company.

That will be the day.

- Hello?
- Bobby.

- When did you get back?
- Oh. Hi. Honey. This morning.

- I went straight to the office.
- Well. Why didn't you call me?

We could have lunch together.

I'm sorry. That meeting with J.R.
and Daddy was a real butt-breaker.

Then I had lunch with Jim Lassiter.
I was exhausted and came home.

You've been gone for a week.

You only managed to call me twice
from La Mesa. And now this?

Well. Thanks a lot, Bobby.

Come in.

- Hi.
- Hi. Either you've just been fired...

- or you lost your favorite puppy.
- Well. I'm losing something.

Why don't we meet. Like. Tomorrow.
And talk about it.

If it helps. You can think of me
as the man from the Humane Society.

That's a wonderful idea.

Oh. You love swimming.
Wanna come with Mommy in the pool?

He can't go.

Mommy will get the ball.

What else do you wanna pick out?
How about the boat?

Do you wanna take the boat?

Oh. Thank you. Teresa. I'll get it up here.

Here. Here's the boat.

- Hello?
- Sue Ellen?

Clint. I started to dial your number
a hundred times...

since I saw you at the wedding.

Well. It's very nice to hear from you.

I sensed friction between you and J.R.
I thought I might be interfering.

No. No. To the contrary.

I'm still a good listener.
If you wanna talk.

Yes. I'd like that.

Lunch tomorrow. Bruno's. 12:30?

That would be fine.

Everything was so hectic this morning.
I didn't get to meet you.

Connie is ill. I'm filling in for her.

- My name is Phyllis.
- Phyllis.

Welcome to Ewing Oil. Phyllis.

- And good afternoon to you. My dear.
- Good afternoon. J.R.

There's a Miss Afton Cooper waiting for you
in your office. For over an hour now.

- Did she say what she wanted?
- Not in so many words.

Phyllis.

- Well. Afton.
- Hi.

What a pleasant surprise. Don't get up.
Darling. Sit down. Sit down.

I thought you and your mother
would belong gone to Biloxi by now.

You remember you included...

that expensive little side trip
to the Bahamas for Mama and me?

Yeah. Of course I do.

Just a little token of my appreciation...

for the enthusiastic way
you became a part of the family.

I love to hear you talk.

Well. Like I said.
Talking is the second best thing I do.

Third.

Your imagination is second. I never knew
a man who could think of so many ways...

What brings you to Dallas?

I hope you're not angry.

I cashed in those airline tickets. Me and
Mama moved into Mitch's old apartment.

Oh. I see. You're living in Dallas.

That's why I'm here. I was hoping
that maybe you knew someone...

who could help me get
started in my career.

- Career?
- I'm a singer.

A Singer?

Well. As a matter of fact. I do know
some people in your business.

Louella - Yes, sir?

Hold all my calls for me. Will you?

Yes. Maybe we ought
to discuss your career.

Would you like me to audition?

Maybe.

But real quiet.

Well. Thank you. Miss Ellie.

We don't know who's behind
the Takapa development.

Cliff and Dave are doing everything they
can to find out who the investors are.

I thought maybe we could talk to them.
Take direct action.

Well. We're gonna have to use
all the resources...

that the DOA
and other groups can muster.

We may have to go to court.

I can tell you one thing. We are gonna have
to put pressure on the state legislature.

Donna. You know I'm very sympathetic...

about keeping
Takapa a wilderness area.

But what about you?

Is this all for Texas.
Or Dave Culver and Cliff Barnes?

Do I detect a note of suspicion.
Miss Ellie?

Well...

it's just that I don't trust
as much as I used to.

I hope I haven't hurt you. Donna.

No.

No. Not at all.

Miss Ellie...

Dave has never gotten behind an issue
that he didn't believe in.

His political future is secure.

And Cliff?

Well...

Cliff is a different story.

It's important to him.

But beyond that. I happen to believe
it's very important for the state.

All right. Donna.

I'll go along with it.

Waitress?

A refill. Please. Donna?

No. No. Thank you.

I wanna drink a toast to our success.

You are quite a woman. Miss Ellie.

Holding your own
with all those men in your family.

Now another one.

I must say.
You have certainly accepted...

Ray into the family very gracefully.

Haven't I. Though?

Hell. Even with the fires
out at Ewing 23...

it's gonna be some time before
those wells are operable.

How are you gonna finance
your experiments?

With my 12.5 percent share
from the refinery.

Well. Sounds like money down
a rat hole to me.

J.R.. I'd like to do some drinking without
you two bickering so much all the time.

- Have you seen Miss Ellie?
- No. I haven't. Jock.

I wonder where she could be.
How about a drink?

- No. Nothing for me. Thank you.
- Pam?

- Scotch on the rocks.
- Scotch on the rocks.

Pam. I'm sorry.

I'm sure you are.

J.R.. I hear the cartel hit it big
with the Gulf wells.

- Yes. Sir.
- You talk to Jordan Lee?

- Briefly.
- Are they gonna deal with Ewing Oil or not?

It may take a little time.
But I'm working on it.

I'll tell you something. J.R.

I want you to patch things up
with those boys.

- I want in on their next deal, okay?
- Yes. Sir.

Sorry I'm late.

Miss Ellie. Wherein the hell
have you been?

Teresa's been holding dinner
for 45 minutes.

Well. Then. I guess we better eat it.

Yeah. I guess we better.

Now that Bobby has returned
the company to you...

it seems you'll have to prove
to your daddy all over again...

that you're fit to be the president.

- I'm not worried.
- Of course not.

You'll have everything under control
in no time at all.

Since you're back to your old self
in every way.

You're up early.

I'm sorry. Honey.
I didn't mean to wake you.

I have to catch Lassiter before
he gets that plane to Oklahoma City.

I wanted to talk. You were
on the phone half the night.

Honey. Can't it wait, please?

Bobby. What are we doing with our lives?

We don't ever discuss the future.

I don't understand
what you're talking about.

I feel like I've been on hold the last few
months. While you were running Ewing Oil.

Well, I resigned the presidency.
Isn't that what you wanted?

Honey. I can't just sit around
and do nothing.

That's not what I meant.
Before J.R. was shot, we left Southfork.

We decided to start a new life together.
Just the two of us.

Honey. I know that I said
I wanted to leave.

But I was wrong.

I feel like I'm just starting to
find myself. And life is exciting.

Well. All right. I can understand that.

But. Bobby. Include me in your new life.

We used to share things.
Talk over our problems.

Lately all you're doing is running.

Look. I'm involved in something
that is very exciting and new.

As soon as it gets off the ground.
I won't spend so much time on it.

But that's the point. I don't even know
what your new venture is.

It's solar energy.
Now. I've gotta go see Lassiter. Bye-bye.

Lassiter? Well, who the hell is Lassiter?

She looks like she's great in the sack.

Milton. Afton is my niece's sister-in-law.

Oh. I didn't mean nothing by that. Mr.
Ewing. I just meant she's a real looker.

- Let's listen to her sing.
- Sure. And. Mr. Ewing...

if she don't sing too well. Don't you
worry none. She can always wait tables.

Money's good.
And the work ain't too hard.

Okay. Afton. Sing something for us.
Will you. Honey?

Terrific!
You're gonna work tonight. Honey!

That was just wonderful, Afton.
Just wonderful.

I wanna talk to you
about your routine. Honey.

I've got to get off
to the office right away.

- I'll walk you to the door. Okay?
- Take your time. Bye. Mr. Ewing.

- Thank you. Milton. I really appreciate it.
- Thank you.

- J.R.. I can't thank you enough.
- You already have.

I'll be free mostly during the days.
So maybe we can have lunch.

Afton. You're a performer now.
You're gonna need your rest.

I'll be dropping in from time to time
to see how you're making out.

After I saw you yesterday. I met with
an artist from Kensing and Himley.

That's an ad agency that
I would recommend that you use.

- I'm familiar with their work.
- Lf you wanted someone else...

well. I have a wonderful
relationship with Kensing...

and I think it would do
a total media effort.

Would you like to look at these?
Also. I would recommend...

using a new logo
for your alternate-energy division.

There's one particular logo here
I want you to see.

As you can see. The “E“ with Ewing Oil
has been incorporated in the word “energy.“

- Miss Stewart?
- Leslie. Please.

All right. Leslie...

Oh. And there's something else
I must tell you.

There's an alternate-energy symposium
next week.

Total press coverage. The wire services.
The local TV station. The radio stations.

- Leslie?
- Yes?

- I find you an excellent salesperson.
- But I'm talking too much.

My ex-husband. He's in public relations
too. Only he packages politicians.

He used to say. “Let the client talk.

Maybe he's right. Maybe he's not.
But sometimes he might have an idea.“

Forgive me?

It's just that I love my work.

- And sometimes I get overly enthusiastic.
- Oh. Please. No. I find no fault with that.

I think you're very knowledgeable
and extremely attractive.

Thank you.

- But?
- Yes. But I really don't need...

a high-visibility campaign.

For family reasons. I prefer to keep
a very low profile on this program.

Well. I can't argue with that. Can I?

Thank you for meeting with me.

And for giving me so much
of your valuable time.

Perhaps. When you're ready to go full blast
with your alternate-energy division...

we might be able to do business.

Yes. Maybe we can.

Well. Why don't I show you to the door.

All right. Thank you.

Here's your bag.

Oh. Louella. Have these typed up
as soon as possible.

- For sure.
- Thank you. Leslie. Just the same.

Hello. J.R. Leslie Stewart.
My brother, J.R. Ewing.

- How do you do?
- Hello.

You must be the new public-relations lady
that Justin Carlisle's been raving about.

- Justin's been too kind.
- Well. I can see why.

He says you only been in town a couple of
months. Already. You got a big client list.

- I think Dallas and I are made for each other.
- I wouldn't be surprised.

- Did you sign up Bobby here?
- No. J.R. I don't need publicity. Thank you.

Well. Mr. Ewing. If there's anything I
can do for you in promoting Ewing Oil...

just let me know.

- I just might do that.
- Goodbye.

- Well. That's a mighty pretty lady.
- And smart.

Well. I've never had anything
against brains.

I thought when I went to Japan
it was all over with Alisha.

She must have loved you very much.

Yes. I guess she did.

She's very attractive.
She could have found another man.

I kept delaying marriage.

I told her I wanted
my computer firm established.

Did she finally break down your resistance?
Is that why you married her?

No.

I waited to ask her to marry me
until after I had heard that...

you and J.R. had a baby.

Why?

Before that. I kept hoping
your marriage would break up.

- Clint...
- I went to Lucy's wedding alone...

just to see you.

Proved to myself
that by marrying Alisha...

I had gotten over you.

Clint. I never knew.

Sue Ellen. After you and J.R.
got married...

I buried myself in my work.

It wasn't enough.
I've been a good husband.

I've been attentive to Alisha.

But now I wish we were
both back in college.

And there was no J.R.

And no Alisha.

Pam. It's no big deal.

- Sue Ellen isn't with her husband either.
- I know.

You're gonna have to face up
to the way you feel about me.

- Of all people, Sue Ellen.
- Wait a minute.

What is wrong with Sue Ellen
seeing you with a business associate?

Unless it means
more to you than that. Does it?

Alex. I don't wanna talk
about my feelings here.

Well. How long can you put it off?

Hunting. Fishing. A nice hotel.

The architect did a bang-up job on this.

Take a look. Ray.

I think this place is gonna be
a real gold mine. Jock.

You know. Pat had worked with this
architect before. And he was right.

We got all of the features that we wanted.
I mean. Just what we had in mind.

Boys. The important thing is
to get going on this...

before those do-gooders try to stop us.

I just don't see how
anybody could prefer...

a swamp and a bunch of alligators
to something like this.

Yeah. I don't know.

That organization Miss Ellie belongs to.
The DOA...

I understand they're gonna
try to fight us on it.

Well. By the time those ladies
finish sipping their tea...

and making sure their hats are
on straight. We'll have a permit...

maybe even start building.
Who knows?

That's too iffy for me. Jock.

I'd like to be building right now.

Well. So would I.

- Did Bobby leave?
- Yes. Sir.

- Did you get a hold of Hank Johnson?
- No.

- Did you call the hotel in Singapore?
- I called all these numbers.

I'm gonna be here.
When you get him. Let me know.

- I can call you at home. J.R.
- No. No. Sorry.

You look like
you needed that drink. Pam.

Sue Ellen.

You remember I'm an expert in that field.

I know the difference between
enjoying a drink and needing a drink.

Do you?

Your secret is safe with me. Pam.

Sue Ellen. I see Alex quite often.

His magazine does a great deal
of business with the store.

It was a business lunch.

Yeah. Well. Lord knows that
I'm not the one to give advice...

but we are both married to Ewing men.

And I think it'd be easier for you
to realize that the Ewing women...

must make their own lives.

Well. I've made a life of my own. I work.

I'm not talking about work.
I'm talking about total lives.

The Ewing men are into power first
and affection second.

I will never accept the fact
that Bobby and J.R. are the same.

How can you say that?

Pamela. How can you say that?

What was your life like
when he was running Ewing Oil?

And where was he all last week?

Putting out oil-well fires.

Pamela. There is a man named Red Adair
who puts out oil-well fires.

When J.R. was sick...

you saw for yourself
how close we were.

And now that he is running
mighty Ewing Oil...

I am an adornment for his arm...

someone to show off in public.

So if he seeks affection...

and sex somewhere else.
Then why shouldn't I?

And why shouldn't you?

Because it's not that way.

Pam...

I just want you to protect yourself.

The Ewing men are all the same.

Bobby and J.R.
are into the same power trip.

And for you to survive.
You have two choices.

You can either get out...

- or you can play by their rules.
- Sue Ellen?

- Bobby.
- Hi. Honey. You making me a drink?

Of course I will.

- Good morning. Honey.
- Hi. Baby. Good morning.

- What time is it?
- Lt's almost 9.

You cleaned up. You shouldn't have.
I was going to.

Don't worry. There's some coffee.
I better go. Or I'll be late for class.

- Which one?
- You don't wanna know.

Oh. That one. Thank you for not telling me.
Because I have a very weak stomach.

I'll see you right after
your lit class. Okay?

- Great.
- Okay.

- Oh. I love you. Bye.
- Yeah. Bye-bye. Baby.

Elroy. Well. This is a surprise.
I was expecting you to call.

- Well...
- Can I get you coffee...

- or a shot to hold you till lunch?
- No. Thank you.

- You don't mind if I have one.
- Help yourself.

Sit right down. Sit down.

So. What's going on?

J.R...

the only reason I came here in person
was out of respect for your daddy.

He helped my daddy out a real hole once.

Well. Good. Good.
Can I assume we have a deal, then?

No. No. We don't.

If it was only me...

I'd take a chance with you
because of your daddy.

But my associates
won't do business with you.

I don't understand you. Elroy.

Or your business associates.

I'm willing to give you
the benefit of the doubt.

I mean. Maybe you didn't know
those Asian wells...

were gonna be nationalized before
you sold all those leases to your friends.

I had 25 percent of those leases.
I got burned too.

Maybe so.

Anyhow. My people won't
include you in their cartel.

They say they don't need you.
And they don't trust you.

And having you with us
might hurt future deals.

As far as I can tell. J.R...

there isn't an oil man in Texas
who will deal with Ewing Oil...

now that you're president again.

Frankly. They all think
that you're yesterday's news.

Is that all. Elroy?

I guess so.

- Give my best to your family.
- Give my best to yours too.

All right.

Damn.

It was not a business luncheon.

She's either having an affair with Alex
or she's about to have an affair with him.

Why is Pam's relationship
with another man important to you?

Well. Don't you see, Dr. Elby?

Pam is married to the good brother...

the kind brother.

You know. Dr. Elby. I don't think
I'm as sick and maladjusted as I thought.

I think what I have is called
“the Ewing disease.“

What's that?

Well. You don't catch it
until you fall in love with one of them.

First they lavish you
with attention. Affection...

and every material possession
you could ever hope to have.

And then. For no reason at all.
They just...

They just walk away from you.

And then you compete with the only thing
they know and love:

Power. And more power.

Sue Ellen...

you talked about Pam and another man
but only mentioned that you think...

- J.R is having an affair with Afton.
- Oh. He is. I'm convinced of it.

You felt very close to J.R.
after the shooting.

And now you think he's having an affair.

How do you feel about that?

Well. At first I felt...

hurt. Betrayed...

and worthless.

But don't you see? Lt's not me.

I think I'm capable...

of having a sane relationship
with the right man.

It could have happened with Dusty.

And it might happen with Clint.

- Hi.
- Hi. I tried to call you last night.

- L... Sorry. I had a meeting.
- You know we haven't had any time...

alone together for a while.
Do you want to have lunch?

- I think lunch would be fine.
- Let's find out.

Good morning. Donna. Cliff.
I think you both know Senator Bascom.

- So good to see you.
- Good morning.

- Good morning.
- Nice to see you.

- Nice to see you.
- John. Why don't you tell them the news.

Well. I am resigning from the Senate.

I'm accepting that cabinet post
the president had offered me...

and I've asked the governor
to appoint Dave...

to an interim term in
the United States Senate.

Dave. That's terrific.

You've done a wonderful job in Austin.
You'll do the same in Washington.

Thanks.

And I don't think the party
will have to look very far...

to find a successor to fill your chair
in the state senate.

Dave. I really can't think
of anybody better qualified...

to represent Texas
in Washington than you.

Thanks. Cliff.

- Donna?
- I think you'd better sleep on it. Dave.

Well. I better see if Luanne is ready
to brave those Washington winters.

John. Thank you very much.
I appreciate it.

I'll talk to you in a couple of days.

Okay. But I know the governor
is counting on you.

- Bye. Now.
- Senator.

Donna.

Is there something bothering you
about this appointment?

No.

No. Not at all.

I was certainly surprised to hear
from you so soon. J.R.

Well. Things have happened, and I thought
maybe we ought to talk a little business.

You handle those very well.

When I was in the service.
I spent a lot of time in Japan.

You're doing pretty good yourself.

- You ever been to the Far East?
- No.

The first time I ever used them
was in Chinatown. New York City.

How about a little sashimi.
What do you say?

- Thank you.
- And that yellow-tail looks real good.

Yeah.

- Any octopus?
- I've never acquired a taste for octopus.

- You like it, do you?
- Oh. I adore octopus.

I think it's unusual and exotic
and dangerous.

Well. I like a lady whose tastes
run to the bizarre at times.

Besides octopus. What else?

You.

You find me bizarre. Do you?

No.

Dangerous.

Well. Should I take that
as a form of flattery or...?

Not really. If it's flattery that you want.
Then I suggest that we finish our meal...

say goodbye.
And I'll pick up the check.

Leslie. What's your angle?

Honesty. At least with my clients.

All I've ever heard about
since I reached Dallas is J.R. Ewing.

The more I heard about you.
The more I wanted to meet you.

- Why?
- Because they said that you are...

the biggest cheat. The biggest liar
and the biggest double-dealer...

this town has ever seen.
I think that must be going some.

You're getting closer
to picking up that check.

Really?

You better think of something
to say fast.

J.R.. you're my kind of man.

Besides. If you're on the side of the
angels. You wouldn't need Leslie Stewart.

You are some kind of woman.
You know that?

You put your image in my hands. J.R...

and I'll build you a halo so big.
Your shoulders will buckle...

just trying to carry it around.

I'm beginning to believe
you can do what you say you can do.

People will come from all over
begging to do business with you.

- Well...
- Just leave it to me.

Trust me. I'll guide you.

I'll be at your beck and call.
Day and night.

Why don't we work on
those night calls right now.

I ought to draw up a tentative contract
and bring it to your office tomorrow.

Now. I still think we ought to
seal the deal right about now.

- What's that?
- Octopus.

I can't think of a better way
to seal a deal with you.

Come in.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Can you put down
your work for a minute?

I wanna talk to you.

Sure.

- Yesterday at lunch. The way you felt...
- Oh. Well. There's nothing to talk about.

I discussed it with Sue Ellen last night.
And she won't say anything.

What I wanna talk about
has nothing to do with her.

It has to do with you. Secretive lunches.
A furtive hand-holding...

that's not my style.

Well. It's never been mine either.

I've never been a sneak.
And I don't want to start being one now.

What do you want. Pamela?

- I'm sorry. Alex. I have a meeting.
- Pam. I've gotta know.

Do you want me?

Yes.

But I'm not ready to give Bobby up.

And I can't cheat on him.

- Hi.
- Welcome home. Lucy.

Welcome home. Mitch. We just came by
to give you the great news.

- What?
- Afton has a wonderful job.

That's great. Where? When?

At a big nightclub downtown.
She's the featured singer.

- That's great.
- Lt's not a big club. Lt's just a little club.

In fact. It's kind of a joint.

It's wonderful. We'd really like
to come down and see you.

- Can we go tonight?
- Could you wait a few days?

I'm still kind of nervous.
Sure. But we'd really like to see your act.

- Thanks.
- Mitch...

could you drive the two of us
to the club? Lt's her first night.

Yeah. Sure.
Let me just get my jacket.

Thank you. Darling.

- So how did you get the job?
- Your uncle J.R.

My uncle?

Afton asked him for help.
And he just couldn't have been nicer.

He knows the owner of the club.
And he hired her right on the spot.

Alrighty. Let's get out of here.

It's like I've always said.
Just because you're rich...

- doesn't mean you're not nice.
- Right. I'll be right back.

- Welcome home. Lucy!
- Thank you.

- Good luck.
- Thanks.

Good old J.R.. a true soul of generosity.

I don't understand it.
I don't know how you could go out...

and refurnish the place. Get a new bed.
And not say a word to me about it.

I can no longer sleep in that bed.

There's something wrong with that one.
That's for sure.

And the other one was broken in
where I liked it.

That's exactly why I bought a new one.

That one's been used
once too many times.

- That doesn't make any sense to me.
- Well. It does to me.

Well. I suppose it's a wife's prerogative
to refurnish the bedroom.

You know. For a man who spent
a very uncomfortable night...

and whose daddy is on his neck
because of business...

you seem to be
in a very cheerful mood.

- I wonder why.
- Lf you've got something to say...

come on out and say it, darling.

I have nothing to say.

You know. Miss Ellie told me that Mitch's
mother and Afton are staying on in Dallas.

Well. That's nice.

I'll see you tonight. Darling.

J. FL.

You know. I feel very sorry for Afton.

The poor little girl has no idea
what she's getting into.

- Louella?
- Yes, sir?

Did my call to Firty Beckwith
come through yet?

Mr. Beckwith is out.

He's out? I called six Dallas oil men.
They can't all be out.

- How about the Houston calls?
- No one's called back-

- Is there anyone else you'd like me to try?
- No.

- Yes.
- J.R., Miss Stewart just arrived.

- Shall I ask her to wait?
- No. Send her right in.

Yes, sir.

- Well. Hi. Hi. You're early.
- Really?

J.R.. I have never been so excited
about a campaign in my entire life.

- I worked on it all night.
- Ls that a fact?

Yes. The first thing you'll do is a telephone
interview with The Wall Street Journal.

And then The New York Times.

I've also called Forbes.
They're going to do an article.

And Newsweek and TIME
have shown great interest.

- What's all of this gonna do for me?
- Give you power and independence.

Isn't that what this is all about?

Put Ewing Oil on a national level.
Then you won't have to do business...

- with all those old boys in Dallas.
- Old boys?

I see you've got the local
vernacular down pat already.

- Would you like to look at an ad campaign?
- Yeah.

Well. That's good.

I don't suppose you have
a contract typed out already?

Yes.

Yeah. Okay. You got it.

- Don't you want your lawyers to read it?
- No. You're not gonna cross me.

- You wouldn't dare.
- I'd be a fool.

I think this calls for a toast.
What are you drinking?

- Why. I'm drinking whatever you're drinking.
- All right.

Yeah. I think we ought to toast
to a very profitable...

and enjoyable future relationship.

Thank you.

To my biggest challenge.

I know your standing in Dallas.

No one wants to do business with you.

They're all saying that J.R. Ewing
is on the way out.

Well. I'm determined
to make you number one again.

I'll drink to that.

- Off to work.
- Well. Hold on.

You just signed a big client. Surely
you can afford to take a few hours off.

You can't afford to have me
take a few hours off.

J.R.. I'm going to put you
back on top. Where you belong.

Did you have a good time. Justin?

The best.

Fine.

I wanted you to enjoy tonight especially.

Why?

Because it's going to be
our last evening together.

From now on. We can be good friends...

if you'd like that.

What are you talking about?

It's time for you to leave.

Leave? Why?

Because I need room to maneuver.

I've just hooked. And am about to land.
The biggest fish in Dallas.

Ewing.

- Hank. Are you still in the Far East?
- Yes.

- All right. Fill me in. What's going on?
- Well. There's unrest everywhere.

- A very active underground.
- Can you make that situation work for us?

Are you willing to spend the money?

Hank. There's only one way
I'm going to get my power back.

I want a revolution.

I want those oil fields again.