Dallas (1978–1991): Season 4, Episode 22 - Full Circle - full transcript

Do you have a reservation
for Shepard? Kristin Shepard.

These documents will prove that there
is a direct cause-and-effect link...

between the overthrow of a legitimate
government in a foreign country...

and J.R. Ewing of Dallas. Texas.

- Everything Daddy's built will be destroyed.
- Nothing is gonna happen.

Believe me.
Nothing gonna happen.

Mrs. Ewing?

Who's on the phone?
Who's on the telephone. Huh?

Do you want to wear these green
jammies or the blue ones. Huh?

Do you like the blue ones better?
They have rockets on it. Like that?

Sue Ellen?



I am not willing to discuss Kristin's
phone call in front of my child.

Well. That's not what I want to talk about.

Not now. J.R.

Pam. It's not the end of the world.

Well. It is to me.

You have a good marriage.

Pamela. People build full lives
without children. There are other things.

Was there enough for you. Really?

I know you loved Herb. But now that he's
gone. You wanted your children. Mama.

I know.

I guess I was just trying
to help you face reality.

Well. I don't think I can.

The one thing I've been
most afraid of has come true.

I can't have a baby.



Mitch. I'm so sorry.

Honey. There will be other weekends.

Lucy. Do you remember how this whole...

Young Miss Dallas career
of yours got started?

It got started because
you wanted to get a maid.

Well. You got the maid and more.
A lot more.

Honey. I can't say no.

They want me in Houston
for a personal appearance...

at the corporate headquarters of Alex
Ward Publications. He owns the magazine.

When we got married.
You said you wanted to help.

I've gotta say. This is not helping.

Well. What do you want me to do?

- Hi. Miss Chapman.
- Lucy. Are you packed?

- Just about.
- Well. Please hurry.

I'll take this down to the limousine.
Mr. Ward's plane is waiting.

Mitch.

Tell me to cancel this trip.
And I'll cancel it.

No. That's something I'm not gonna do.

It's a decision you're gonna
have to make all by yourself.

I'm sorry.

Okay. Dave. What is it that you've
gotta tell me that's so important?

I love your selection of doughnuts.
How about a raised glaze?

Cut that out. You used to do
that in college all the time...

when you had something really important
you wanted to tell me. Tell me.

How would you really like
to nail J.R. Ewing?

You know the answer to that.

Well. At this very moment, documents...

copies of bank statements.
Depositions are being gathered...

that will definitely connect Ewing
to the counterrevolution.

Are you joking with me?

No.

You mean I can really have
J.R. where I want him?

I've got a problem. Though. You know?
Because I work for Bobby Ewing.

And no matter what he thinks about
J.R.. he's still his brother.

So he's not gonna push the rest
of the senators for an investigation.

Westar is not
without influence in Austin.

I don't think you'll
have to worry about Bobby.

Why are you doing this. Dave. Huh?

Come on. It's not just
because we're friends.

Well. Let's just say that. At the moment.
Westar and you share a mutual goal.

Cliff. If everything goes
the way we expect it to...

you can be sure that Westar
will show its gratitude.

You'll have a top job
in the executive suite.

I've got your favorite.

Are you gonna eat grapes
with a spoon. Huh?

I knew you wouldn't.

Here. A little bite of sandwich?
Here. Sweetheart.

Want a grape? There you go.

There we go.

Oh. Hi. Pamela.
You're home awfully early.

Well. I had some errands to do.

I thought I'd catch up on
some work at home.

Are you all right?

Yeah. I'm fine.

Maybe I'm a little tired.

Sue Ellen. Would you mind
if I fed John Ross?

Oh. I'm sure he'd love that.

Wouldn't you?

Here. Sit down.

- Thank you.
- Sweetheart...

Pamela's gonna feed you.

Yeah.

I've been thinking about what you said...

about finding real happiness
here with your baby.

- He's all I have.
- I know.

You know. For a brief moment last night.
J.R. and I were... Were close.

We recaptured the first years
of our marriage...

and then it was over.
It's always like that.

Well. At least I know Bobby still loves me.

Oh. I'm sure he does.

You know. I don't mean to pry.
But I know what you went through...

how you suffered
with those miscarriages...

and I hope that you
and Bobby are trying.

Yes. Of course we are.

You know. If it wasn't for John Ross...

I would have left J.R. last night.

Sue Ellen. I am sorry.

It's all right.

- Would you like some dessert?
- No. Thank you.

No. Thanks.

Well. We've discussed the weather.
The theater and the Cowboys...

and you don't strike me exactly as the type
of person that really enjoys small talk.

You're very observant, Leslie.

So why are we having lunch?

I find your directness very refreshing.

Jeremy. The last time
that we had a conversation...

I had the distinct impression that
Westar was about to acquire Ewing Oil.

Well. That possibility
exists in the future.

Do I detect a slight note of bitterness?

J.R. Ewing can be trying.

Leslie. Did you work for J.R...

when the counterrevolution enabled him
to get his Southeast Asian wells back?

Jeremy. You know I never
discuss my other clients.

Come on. Leslie.

The term of your employment
is not a confidence.

I was employed at the time.

And you were aware
of discussions that went on then?

Jeremy. You know that I want to
do business with Westar...

so I'll just state this once more.
Simply.

Any conversation that we
would ever have...

pertaining to business
would be private.

Just as private as any business
conversation I've ever had with J.R. Ewing.

I certainly understand.

Thank you for a very lovely lunch.

I hope we'll have this
opportunity to talk again.

But if you'd be kind
enough to excuse me...

I must leave or I'll be late
for my next appointment.

Mr. Hernandez.

I think we're talking about
too many minimum units.

There's a lot of families living
in that area.

- Well. What percentage do you suggest?
- No more than 10.

That's what the proposal calls for. In fact.
I think it's more like. Yeah. 9 percent.

I believe that was 9 percent bachelor
units. Not the one-bedrooms. Right?

- That's right.
- You see. Ray...

we're really all kind of
talking the same thing.

Yeah. I guess we are.

That's a good point, Ray.

Now. Let's discuss access.

Ray. Your wife is here.

- Hi. Donna.
- Hi.

You know Punk Anderson. Bill Kinney.

This is our new partner.
Luis Hernandez. My wife, Donna.

- How do you do?
- It's nice to meet you.

I hate to interrupt the meeting.
But I'd like to talk to you privately.

Sure. Excuse us for just a minute.

Be right back.

Well. You look real good.

- Thank you.
- What is it?

Dave called. And. Well.
He needs me in Washington.

Be all right if I go for a few days?

Sure. I'm gonna miss you. Though.

I'll miss you.

You sure you're gonna be all right?

I've got this all under control.

You just go ahead and give Dave our love.

Okay-

Gentlemen. Please don't get up.

- Bye.
- I love you.

- Have a good flight.
- Okay.

What's next on the agenda?

Pam?

Bobby. I didn't hear you come in.

Honey. What are you
sitting here in the dark for?

You know. I didn't even notice.

- Is something wrong?
- No. I was just thinking.

- Do you mind if I turn on the light?
- Oh. Sure.

While you're up. Would you
fix me another drink?

Sure. Sure.

So. What's all this deep thought about?

Nothing special.

Pam. Is it about Cliff and your mama again?

You know...

worrying about it is not
gonna make it any better.

I know.

I have something
that's gonna cheer you up.

A postcard from Montana.

“Dear Pam and Bobby.
I am fine. How are you?

I'm in the 4-H club now. My uncle
let me raise a steer all by myself.

It won a blue ribbon at the last fair.

My daddy's working hard. I am too.

I miss you.

Your friend Luke Middens.“

He's some kind of kid. Isn't he?

Sure is.

You know what? Let's have him
down here for a visit sometime soon.

What do you say?

- Pam?
- Bobby. I'm sorry.

I've got some work to finish.

J.R.. your mama and daddy
were on the brink of divorce.

Now. Look. They're reconciled.
On their second honeymoon.

Have you really thought
through your decision?

Lincoln. Sue Ellen and I have had
serious problems for a long time.

Sometimes a marriage counselor...

Marriage counselor?

I'm not gonna let anybody who can't run
his own life go poking around in mine. No.

- Well. I know some very fine ones.
- Lincoln.

I'm not interested in a marriage counselor.

I'm interested in the future of my child.

What are the chances of getting custody?

Well. Except in extreme cases.
The courts usually favor the mother.

What kind of extreme cases?

Well. If she did something foolish.
Like abandon your son.

Abandonment?

However. If she left you
and took the child...

If Sue Ellen took my child...

I'd kill her.

You got the fuse.
All you gotta do is light it.

Thanks.

Well. It's just that I don't want you having
lunch with Jeremy Wendell. That's all.

J.R.. if I'm going to continue to expand
my firm. I have to have other clients.

How else can I justify all this money
that you're spending on new offices?

You don't have to justify it.
Honey. I want to do it.

I just don't want you having lunch
with Wendell. That's all.

- There's no reason for you to be jealous.
- I'm not jealous.

It's just that he's one of the
most untrustworthy people I know.

He'll get you in a corner
you may not be able to get out of.

Would you like to know
what we discussed?

What? Public relations? Now. How are you
gonna improve on his image? You can't.

Westar is one of the eight largest
oil companies in the world.

We talked about you.

Yeah? What did he say?

Well. He was very disappointed that the
merger with Ewing Oil fell through.

Now. You see? That is exactly
what I'm talking about.

I don't plan on merging with Westar.
Never have. Never will.

The man is a liar.
What else did he talk about?

Nothing.

- Yes?
- J-R-, Mr-Stratton's here.

Tell him to wait.

Leslie. I'm sorry about this.
Will I see you later on?

- Oh. I'll have to check my schedule.
- All right.

I really am sorry.

- Oh. David. David Stratton. Leslie Stewart.
- How do you do?

- Nice to meet you, ma'am.
- Thank you.

- I'll talk to you later. J.R. Excuse me.
- All right.

David. Why don't you go on in the office.
I'll be with you in a second.

- Louella. I'm very disappointed in you.
- What did I do?

When I have somebody
in my office. Just announce...

that I have my next appointment.
Don't blurt any names out.

All right. I just didn't think that you
kept any secrets from Ms. Stewart.

- David.
- Sir.

- Get you a drink?
- No. Sir. I can't stay long.

All right. Let's get down to it.

What does Cliff Barnes have that can
possibly link me to that counterrevolution?

Mr. Ewing. Cliff Barnes
doesn't have a thing.

Bye-bye. J.R.

I'm coming.

Just give me a minute.

- Hi. Pam. Why didn't you call?
- I did. Your secretary said...

you were out. Sol
took a chance you were home.

Yeah. I'm home. But. Boy.
I'm gonna tell you. I'm really busy.

Cliff. I need you today.

Oh. You need me today? Yesterday. I'm in
your office trying to take you to lunch...

and you practically throw me out.

I'm sorry. But I've just been to the
doctor. And I need to talk to you.

- Are you sick?
- No.

Well. What is it?

Cliff. I can't ever have a baby.

And I'm afraid to tell Bobby.

Well. Pam. I tell you.
I don't know how I can help you.

Why don't you talk to
your revered mother?

Our mother.

I can't deal with that.

As usual. You don't have time
for anyone but yourself?

Well. Look. Now I'll tell you something.
Maybe that's the way I want it.

Right now. I know I need to be alone.

Doesn't anything matter to you?

Do you want to be alone
for the rest of your life?

I can't have children.
You're too frightened to.

Our mother is the only living
blood relative we have.

Doesn't that mean anything to you?

Can you tell me how you can ignore her?

Mama.

It's Cliff.

Okay. Pam.

Last night I found you sitting here
in the dark all by yourself.

Today you look like you just
lost your best friend.

Now. You gonna tell me
what's the matter?

Bobby. You know how much
I've wanted to have a baby.

Well. Of course.

Well. I went to see a doctor.

And she told me that from my history...

that I'll probably always miscarry
in the third month.

You mean because of your
other two miscarriages?

She said I probably wouldn't
have carried the babies full-term...

even without the accidents.

But why. Pam?

It's just the way I am.

The way I was born.

Now. Why didn't the doctors
know about this before?

I guess it was difficult to diagnose. And the
way I lost the other two complicated things.

This doctor was able to
put together a history.

Pam. Can't they do something?

Well. Under certain conditions...

but it's all very uncertain.

There are no guarantees.

Isn't it worth a try?

I don't think I could
stand another miscarriage.

I know that it's all very hard for you...

but we love each other.

Bobby. I wanted to have
your baby so badly.

I know.

I know.

- Hello.
- Mitch. It's me.

Hi. Where are you?

I'm still in Houston.

They want me to stay over
another day to do a talk show.

Mitch. Are you there?

Well, is it okay?

Yeah. Sure. Why don't you
stay a week if you want.

Mitch?

- Hello. Cliff.
- Hi. Come on in.

- You look wonderful.
- You too.

Maybe I should have
known who you were...

when you came in the office
the other day. But then...

I don't know...

you didn't look exactly
like I expected you to.

- Oh?
- No. You looked kind of...

poised.

Oh. Cliff. You didn't have
to go to that trouble.

No. I... it's no trouble.

I've got some coffee going.

I'll check to see if it's done.

It's done.

You want some coffee?
How do you take it?

Black. Please.

We can sit down.

You've done very well
for yourself. Haven't you. Cliff?

I've done okay. You know.
I bounced around a bit from job to job.

- But you put yourself through law school.
- Yeah. I did that...

but that's a long time ago.

But Pam... Now. Let's see.

Now. I don't think she told me
where she found you.

The first time was in Houston.

Did you live there very long?

Yes.

We... We sound like
two strangers. Don't we?

- I didn't want it to be that way.
- Wasn't my decision.

You ran out on me.

I was barely 5 years old.
And you pretended to be dead.

You left me with a baby sister
and a drunken father. Why?

It wasn't like...

it's so... it's so hard to explain.

I can imagine it's hard to explain.

A mother running out
on her own two kids.

I don't know how in the hell
a woman can do that.

Do you have any idea what
it's like to be 5 years old...

and be told that your mother's dead.
Only to find out. The truth is...

that she didn't want you. That she
was only thinking about herself?!

I... I didn't expect you to forgive me...

any more than I can forgive myself.

But, oh, how I prayed that you could try.

I have tried!

Mama.

You didn't take any licorice.
And I remembered you like it.

Do you have a reservation for Shepard?

- Kristin Shepard.
- Miss. Is this all your luggage?

The vote is unanimous for
Senate bill number 4037.

It will be reported out of this committee
for a vote by the Senate.

Gentlemen. If there's no objection.
I will call a recess now.

Mr. Chairman, I know this is irregular.
But may I address the committee?

Mr. Barnes. You're legal counsel
for Senator Ewing.

Is he aware of this request?

No. I'm afraid not.
I have just arrived from Dallas...

and I have information for this committee
that I only got late last night...

and I feel it's too important
to wait a minute longer.

I have evidence here of a wrongdoing
by a resident of this state...

which demands an immediate
investigation by this committee.

It not only involves the state of Texas.
But may be a threat to national security.

Mr. Chairman. I would like a delay
before you consider Mr. Barnes' request.

I'd like to speak with my legal counsel.

Senator. If it's as urgent
as Mr. Barnes indicates...

I see no reason why we can't
bend the rules a bit to see what he has.

- By all means.
- Yes. I agree.

Why not? We were gonna
take a recess anyway.

Personally. I'm curious to know
what Mr. Barnes has in that box.

Gentlemen.

As you know, gentlemen...

there was a counterrevolution
in Southeast Asia recently...

in which a number of
Texas oil companies benefited...

from the denationalization
of the oil fields there.

These documents will prove that there
is a direct cause-and-effect link...

between the overthrow of a legitimate
government in a foreign country...

and J.R. Ewing of Dallas. Texas.

I sat in a meeting with Liz and Mr. Page.

They agreed to stop ordering from
Autobahn Fabrics until they make good...

- on the last shipment.
- All right.

I'm sorry I missed it. There are a
couple of other suppliers to discuss.

Liz mentioned that. And she said to just give
her a call and they'd set up an appointment.

- All right.
- I hope I'm not interrupting.

Well. No. Come in.

I have a date with the stockroom. so...

Jackie. I'd like you to meet my mother.
Rebecca Wentworth. Jackie Dugan.

- Hello. Jackie.
- Hello. Very nice to meet you.

Well. I guess I'll leave you two alone.

I have wonderful news.
I saw Cliff last night.

- Mama.
- Pam.

He's forgiven me.

I have my son again.

Does he know that you're wealthy?

No.

How much does he know about you?

Just that I love him.

If there are no objections.
We are adjourned.

Hold on, Cliff.

Okay. Bobby. I knew you
wouldn't take this lying down.

As my legal counsel.
You're supposed to report to me.

You're right, except in this case.

Damn it. Cliff. The only reason
you took this job...

is to get a chance
to stab my family in the back.

I took this job to help you.

Help me? How?

The first opportunity you get. You go
over my head to the complete committee...

and why?
So you can finally get a Ewing.

Slow down. Bobby.
I saved your butt in there.

- You want me to believe that?
- If I had come to you first...

would you have taken that
material to the committee?

- I don't know. I'd have to read it.
- Oh. Come on.

Blow the whistle on your
brother? Not on your life.

I saved you from alienating
yourself from your family...

or even worse. From having
the information. Sitting on it...

and then being labeled
as a coconspirator with J.R.

You want me to believe that
you're acting in my best interest?

It worked out that way.

At least this way. I'm the heavy as far
as your family is concerned. Not you.

And they can dump on me.
I'm used to that.

You better look at the material
because the committee meets tomorrow.

Hello.

It's me.

No. No. I'm in Dallas.

I thought you'd be surprised.

No. The baby's staying
with friends in Los Angeles.

He looks just like you.

Listen. I'm very anxious to see you.

I understand you're busy.
But it's important.

Day after tomorrow will be just fine.

See you then.

Come in.

Mitch. I don't know
if this is such a good idea.

Don't be silly. I wanna talk to somebody.
And you're the best listener I know. Sit.

I don't know why this condo
bothers you so much.

You should see my place.
It's really a dump.

Well. What bothers me is that
I'm beginning to like this place.

And what's wrong with that?

Well. It stands for everything
I don't believe in.

Also. Everything I've told Lucy.

Can we make a pact for this evening?

Sure.

I don't want to talk about marriage.
And I don't want to talk about Lucy.

All right. Then why don't you
choose the topic.

Well. All right.

How about something pleasant.
Like dissections?

That's pleasant. Yes. To dissections.

To dissections.

You going into town again today?

Yes. I am.

Well. I guess that attack
of dedicated motherhood is over. Huh?

On the contrary. J.R.

John Ross has outgrown
all his clothes and toys...

so I'm going into Dallas to buy him a
new wardrobe and some playthings.

Oh. Come off it. Sue Ellen.

One day of tending that boy.
And you're out chasing again.

Believe what you want to. J.R.

Sue Ellen.
Wouldn't you be a lot happier...

with a nice little apartment or
hotel room in the center of town?

That way your gentlemen friends
wouldn't have to...

go through that ritual of taking
you to lunch and dinner...

and you can get right down
to the important part.

Speak for yourself. J.R.

My place is right here with my child.

Sue Ellen. Last year you were
gonna run off without him.

What happened before happened.

But if you are saying that John Ross is not
the most important thing in my life...

then you are dead wrong.

Well. We can continue this
discussion over breakfast.

I'd rather have breakfast in town.

- Yeah?
- ./.R.?

It's Mama. How are you?
How's everything at Southfork?

Fine. Just fine.
As a matter of fact...

Sue Ellen and I were just talking about
you and Daddy. How's the trip going?

Wonderful, but your daddy's
taking Paris at a gallop.

I don't think we've been to bed once
before 4:00 in the morning.

Y'all take it easy. Now. You hear?

Well. I finally got him to lie down
and take a nap.

If we walk any more. I think
I'm coming home 2 inches shorter.

Sounds like you're
having fun. Though.

We are.

Is Sue Ellen there?
I'd like to talk to her.

No. She went out shopping
for John Ross.

Well. You tell her to take good care
of that grandchild of ours.

I miss him.

Yes. Ma'am. I'll tell her.

All right. J.R.. bye-bye.

Bye. Mama.

Who are you?

Jean. I'm a friend.

I go to school with Mitch.

What were you doing in my bedroom?

- We were talking. It got very late.
- It was late. So she stayed the night.

I can see that.

What I want to know is why.

- Mitch. I better go.
- Yeah.

Terrific. My nice, proper husband...

who can set standards for the
whole world. The first moment he gets...

he spends the night
with another woman.

We're friends. There's nothing sexual.

I don't believe that.

I don't care whether you do or not.

- What were you doing all night. Then?
- Talking.

Well. That's more than you do with me.

Since you became a celebrity.
I need an appointment to see you. Don't I?

I'm working! I'm making an honest living.

You didn't want me to take money
from my family. And I didn't.

So what? I make a lot?
Am I supposed to be ashamed of that?

No. It might have started out that way.
Lucy. But face it.

You love all that glamour and glory now.

So what if I love it?

What right does it give you to start running
around with, what's her name, Jean?

If I'm not woman enough for you.
I'm not into sharing you with anyone else.

You know...

I'm damned tired of living
by your standards.

This never would have happened.
Had you been around.

From now on.
I'm gonna be around a lot less.

Raoul will pick up my things.

I'm going home to Southfork.

Mrs. Ewing?

- You all right?
- Yeah.

- You sure?
- No. I'm getting used to this.

- Do you need me to help you?
- Nope. I'm fine. Thanks.

You're doing so well.

I really can't believe this.
You're actually walking.

The thing I couldn't tell you
the last time I saw you. Sue Ellen...

I'd had a final surgery
performed. Months before.

Why did you lead me to
believe that it was hopeless?

Because I thought it was.

Here. Let's sit down.

- Careful. Can I help you? Careful.
- I'm all right.

You see. The doctors had pinned
all their hopes on that surgery.

Everyone had thought
it had gone so well.

Careful. You all right?

But I don't understand.

I didn't respond.

Maybe because I thought
I had nothing to live for...

no reason to walk.
So I just... I flat gave up.

Then after I sent you away...

. . something happened .

I wanted you so much I couldn't stay
in that chair anymore. I just couldn't.

Doctors said that made all the difference.

Oh. Dusty.
Do you realize this is a miracle?

You getting well.
And you're back in my life again.

I don't know how successful
this recovery's gonna be.

You know, that little walk I just took.
That may be the only thing that I can do.

You're gonna get better.

You just have to.
And I'm gonna help you.

You will let me help you?

You promise you won't expect too much?

I'm the one that would accept you
in a wheelchair, remember?

I know.

Sue Ellen. I need you.

Please don't ever question
my love for you again.

I wanna spend the rest
of my life with you.

Senator Ewing. We know how painful
this entire episode must be for you.

I know I speak for all of my
colleagues when I say that...

we do not feel that you
are personally involved...

in any wrongdoing.

I'd like to add my sentiments to
those of Senator Arvilla.

Now. I feel the information
we received from Mr. Barnes...

was thoroughly discussed
this morning. We studied it...

and. Frankly. I must agree with several
others who felt that it was inconclusive.

If I may. I would like to make a motion that
this committee table the investigation...

until such time as we feel
it warrants further action.

Second the motion.

So ordered. This committee
is in recess till next week.

You put pressure on them. Didn't you?

That's your style. Cliff. It's not mine.

You saw the evidence. J.R. is guilty
as hell. What did you think of it?

Well. What kind of papers?

What kind of evidence could old
Cliff Barnes possibly have had...

to connect me with
that counterrevolution?

J.R.. he has plenty.

I mean. What specifically?

I can't reveal that.
It's classified Senate information.

Bobby. Are you telling me
you can't reveal to your own brother...

the pack of lies he's trying
to sell the Senate?

What kind of loyalty is that?

I have loyalty to the people
who elected me.

Oh. Come on. Now. Bobby. This is the
real world. Not a 1940s movie.

Are you telling me you had nothing to do
whatsoever with that counterrevolution?

Well. I did benefit from it. Of course...

so did a whole bunch of old Dallas boys.
But I didn't make it happen.

I don't believe you. J.R.

Well. The rest
of the Senate committee did.

Wrong. It's that the Ewing name carries a lot
of weight in some circles. And that's all.

If you believe that instead of your brother's
innocence. Fine. Not a damn thing I can do.

J.R.. the investigation
has only been tabled.

The committee can open it up
at any time.

Everything Daddy's built
will be destroyed.

Nothing is gonna happen,
Bobby. Believe me.

Nothing gonna happen.

Well. Come on.

Tell me what's making you so happy.

You've been on a cloud ever since
you picked me up at the club.

I am going to break J.R. Ewing.

Despite the power of the Ewing name.
Despite the political clout. I'm gonna win.

Why do you want to break J.R.?

Wait. Listen. I want you to taste this
wine. It's from the Loire Valley.

That's in France.

I know where the Loire Valley is.

Why do you hate J.R.?

Well. That's a long story...

and some rainy. Wintry night...

I may tell you.

Okay-

But how are you gonna do it?

What. Break J.R.?

Now. I'll tell you.
When I got off the plane in Austin today...

I had a little press conference.
I'm not without friends...

and the wire service was there.
The local reporters were there.

And what did you tell them?

I told them the one word that reporters
like to hear more than any other word.

What?

Cover-up.

Wendell.

Jeremy. Leslie Stewart.

Have you read this morning's article
in the newspaper concerning J.R.?

Yes. I have.

I'd like to have a meeting with you.

I'd like nothing better.

However. I do have corporate meetings
for the next couple of days.

Why don't you call me then.

I will.

We may have some mutual interests
concerning Ewing Oil.

- Bye. Leslie.
- Goodbye. Jeremy.

Hank. You have got to find out
who's been checking up on you.

Yeah. I know you covered your tracks.
But all hell will break loose here.

No. No. Don't call me this afternoon.
I've got some errands to do.

Hello. Jordan. Come on in.

Never expected to see you back in Dallas.

Well. With me. You have to
expect the unexpected.

So I've learned.

Well. Should we get down to it?

Don't you want to know about your son?

Well. You told me he looks like me.
That's all I need to know.

Not exactly a doting father. Are you?

What do you expect? Call me from
California. Tell me you're having my kid.

I was willing to come back.
We could have settled it in court.

Come on. Kristin. You're not back because
you're suddenly the concerned mother.

No.

While I was pregnant.
Your monthly checks were adequate...

but now that the baby has been born.
It's going to be a lot more expensive.

Very nice.

Now. How do I know you won't want
a check like that every month?

I'm not greedy.

Yeah.

Kristin.
I think you better get out of Dallas.

You might just run into J.R.
while you're here.

You're right, Jordan.

I just might.