Dallas (1978–1991): Season 5, Episode 15 - Head of the Family - full transcript
If it's a good deal, go ahead.
I can't go ahead without you.
And you know it.
- Seems to be the story of your life.
- We'll have dinner together tonight at 7.
- The way we used to.
- Oh. Mama...
J.R...
I'm asking you
to pull yourself together.
Come here.
Now. Look at yourself.
- There's a problem with J.R.
- J.R. is having a very hard time.
If we wanna keep Ewing Oil running...
I may have to step in as president.
I won't push Mama any further.
So the legal declaration of Daddy's death
is just gonna have to wait.
I know Jock would have wanted
his will read.
Forget it, Harv.
Look. Isn't there any way
that Ewing Oil...
can continue to run under the terms
of Daddy's letter from South America?
Maybe.
If Ewing Oil could prove to everyone
that the operation is tight...
under control, well managed.
Daddy hasn't been involved in operations
for some time. Nothing's changed.
Bobby. An example of
“well managed“ would be...
having J.R. present. After all.
He is the president of the company.
J.R. has had a difficult time, Harv.
- He's gonna come around.
- You know I don't like being blunt.
But it's hard to run a company
without a president.
Come on. Harv. Ewing Oil's gonna
continue to run just like it always has.
I hope you're right. Bobby.
I hope you're right.
J.R.. you can't stay here.
Why not?
My masseuse will be
here in 15 minutes.
So?
J.R.. I have a really tight schedule.
Serena.
You wanted me all to yourself once.
But you didn't like the idea.
I'll run your shower.
Bobby, your mother, line one.
Thank you.
- '( es, Mama?
- Bobby?
Kevin McDonald just delivered 100 head
of Charlet cattle at the north pens.
I have the invoice, but no one knows
who ordered them.
- Why don't you ask Ray? He'd know.
- Well. I can't find him.
Shall I sign for the cattle
or send them back?
Kevin McDonald's a reliable source. If he
sent them. We must have ordered them.
So go ahead and sign for them. I'll talk
to Ray when I get home. Yeah, bye.
- Yeah?
- Those purchase orders just came in.
By messenger.
- Phyllis. I asked you to stall them.
- I did. But I don't know what happened.
The messenger's waiting.
What should I tell him?
Well. Without J.R.'s signature on them.
They're meaningless.
Send him back. They'll just have to wait.
Okay. Lots of energy now.
Okay. That's good. Good.
Turn. That's it. Slow. Slow. Slow.
That's it, that's it.
Good. Good. Good. Good. Thank you.
Robin. Robin.
Hold the ball down just a little bit.
Thank you. Good. You have nice legs.
Let's see them.
All right. Thanks. Good. Good.
That's it.
And let's see...
Tanya. Head back, all right? Head back.
Enjoy that sun.
Oh. Yes. Enjoy that sun.
It's summertime.
Isn't it summertime? Oh. It's great.
All right. Energy. Energy.
Good. Good. Right there. Hold it up.
Good. Good.
Oh. Wonderful. Wonderful. Okay.
Good. Now. Something different.
Brand-new. Come on.
Keep it coming now. Lots of energy.
That's good. Good.
That's it. Up. Up. Right. Turning.
That's good. That's good. Come on now.
Let's remember, this is what we do.
This is what we're paid for.
Come on. That's it. Up. up.
- Hi. Lucy Cooper?
- Yes.
I'm Blair Sullivan.
- Oh. The agency man.
- Yes.
You are beautiful. Roger wasn't kidding.
I can see why you were
Miss Young Dallas.
Thank you.
Decent bone structure. Nice hair...
very nice eyes.
I bet you could be
a good young Sophisticate.
I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you.
The Miss Young Dallas thing was fine.
But it's limited.
It's time for you to expand
into other fields.
In case you hadn't noticed...
I'm not exactly your average
5-foot-7-inch model.
Oh. I wasn't speaking
in terms of high fashion.
You've got a great face.
And with the right person behind you.
You might be surprised how far you'll go.
Interested?
- Kind of.
- All right. Okay. Girls. Fine.
Let's take a break, huh?
- Blair. Gene.
- I've been working pretty steadily.
Hey.
- What'd I tell you, Blair?
- Oh. You were right. Roger.
She's got a good look.
He knows what he's talking about.
He's one of the best.
Listen. Lucy. If you wanna
give it a shot...
I think I can do
a great portfolio of you. Dynamite.
Well. Thank you.
I just have a few personal things
I have to clear up first.
Well. Hey. It's no big deal.
Roger's got my number.
You just let me know
when it's takeoff time.
- But don't you take too long.
- You heard the man.
Well. We can shoot the portfolio
and see what happens.
All right.
Looks like you're settling
down here nicely.
I don't know. I'm sure a lot of people
find it easy...
living alone. Being single.
But it's hard for me.
Lonely.
A little bit. But I'm trying
to get out a little bit more.
I've had one or two dates.
How were they?
Well. I'm not ready
to be overwhelmed by any man.
I need some time
to pull myself together.
You know. I still think about Dusty
quite a lot.
There's no need to push yourself.
Just take your time.
Sue Ellen...
if ever you need it.
Southern Cross is there.
Come any time.
Stay as long as you need to.
Thank you. Clayton.
It helps me to hear that.
I'm glad you're gonna be
my escort tonight.
- Me too.
- You know. You're so important to me.
It's nice to know that I have a strong
shoulder to lean on when I need one.
A good friend. Thank you again.
Freshen up your drink.
I'll be right down.
So this same guy. He's seen
The Wild Bunch six times, right?
- He decides he's gonna fight Ray.
- Come on. Dick. This is an old one.
It's worth telling again. Go on.
- I'd like to hear it.
- Well. Anyway...
this guy's grown up in Boston. Right?
It's his life's ambition
to be in a real Western bar fight.
So Ray says.
“Give me 20 bucks. I'll fight you.“
So the kid slips him 20 bucks.
It's true. He really did.
Ray“ Ray picks the kid up. Slides him
about 30 feet down the bar...
knocks over about half the beers
in Texas.
Ray gives the bartender $20
to pay for everyone's spilled beer.
The kid gets up...
walks over to him.
You know what he says to Ray?
He says:
“Ls that all I get for my 20 bucks?“
- I gotta go talk to somebody. Honey.
- Okay.
Hey. Dick. Tell her about that trip to
Odessa. Go on, tell her about that.
What are you doing here?
Called the house.
Donna said you'd be here.
So?
A hundred head of Charlet turned up.
Nobody knew where they came from.
- I ordered them.
- Well. Fine. But you didn't tell anybody.
Well. I guess I just let it slip my mind.
Look. I've got enough work
without having to run the ranch.
- I'm doing my job.
- That's just the point. You're not!
I don't have to listen to this.
Hey
-
Come on back. Let...
Let's talk about it.
There's nothing to talk about.
- Here you are. Ladies. Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Sue Ellen.
Well. Sue Ellen.
Welcome to the pleasure pit.
Hello. Everybody. I'd like you
to meet Clayton Farlow.
- How you doing. Clayton?
- How do you do?
Sue Ellen. Where did you find
such a handsome stranger?
Well. He's an old friend.
I'll bet.
Excuse me. Ladies.
What an interesting man.
Give me 100 bucks.
Well. I've seen one of these games
down in San Angelo.
- You having a competition?
- You ever played before?
- No. But I'm willing to try.
- All right.
- What are the stakes?
- A pigeon.
A hundred bucks a game.
- Gentlemen. Let us proceed.
- I got that covered.
You sure know how to pick them.
No wonder you left my party
without Tom.
Don't be silly. He's just an old friend.
Sure.
Honestly.
Roger seems like a pretty nice guy.
He wants to do a portfolio for me.
A whole new look.
Wasn't he the man at the bookstore
that photographed Donna?
Yeah. And he's terrific.
Well. Anyway. The agency man.
Blair Sullivan...
he seems to think that I can get
some national exposure.
Well. That sounds exciting.
Yeah.
Yeah. It is.
- Pam. Would you do me a favor?
- Sure.
I have to be at Roger's at 10. Could
you help me pick clothes that look good?
- I'd love to.
- Oh. Great. Thanks.
What's the matter, Bobby?
There's a problem with J.R.
He's not functioning
at the office at all.
J.R.'s having a very hard time.
But he'll snap out of it.
We have a dozen deals pending.
He didn't even come home last night
so I could get his approval on them.
Mama...
if we wanna keep Ewing Oil running...
I may have to step in as president.
Just on a temporary basis.
Well. I appreciate the fact that you've
been carrying the burden at the office.
The pressure's been hard on everyone.
But I think it would be wrong
to make any changes now.
We've got to get our lives
back to normal.
That's just the point.
That's exactly what I'm trying to do.
I know.
But the family is beginning
to drift apart.
It would be nice, for instance...
if we could all be together at dinner
the way we used to be.
Mama. Eating together
isn't gonna solve our problems.
Neither is removing J.R. as president.
Good. Okay. Lean forward.
A little bit more, a little more.
Okay. Loosen up. Loosen up.
- I'm trying. I'm trying.
- Smile!
Okay. Okay. I got it.
All right. Now undo the top button.
- On your blouse. Undo it.
- Okay. How's this?
Lean forward. All right. A little bit mo...
Show us a little bit of curve.
Hold it.
Sit.
You're not giving me anything.
No personality. No energy.
I'm sorry. I just...
I feel a little bit weird.
You wanna talk about it?
It's personal.
I care. Lucy. I'd like to know
what's bothering you.
It's...
My granddaddy was lost in a helicopter
crash recently in South America.
- I heard.
- I know it shouldn't have anything...
to do with all this. But it does.
You're afraid that he wouldn't approve
of you modeling?
No. I...
It's more like...
it's just hard to relax
with him on my mind so much.
Tell me about him.
- Really?
- Yeah.
I'd like to know about him.
My granddaddy was a terrific man.
It would take me hours
to tell you about him.
I have the rest of the day free.
Well. Come on. Say good night
to Dr. Conrad, Christopher.
You sweet boy.
I was dying to ask something
all through dinner and didn't dare.
What?
Well. Do I look like the same crazy lady
you saw at that hospital?
No. Not at all.
- Things have worked out. Haven't they?
- It certainly has.
I'm happy for both of you.
Well. There's nothing like a baby
to make everyone happy.
Well. I'm gonna put him to bed now.
Excuse me.
- I'll be right back.
- Sure. Go ahead.
- Can I freshen up your drink?
- Please.
Well. Doctor. What do you think?
I think you're a very devious man...
inviting me here to dinner
on the pretext of checking on Pam.
Well. I knew I could never get Mama
to come and see you on her own.
I figured it was probably the only way.
Look. You realize I only have
a sketchy insight into her problem.
The only thing I can tell you is your
mother seems to be going through...
a classic case of denial.
She's protecting herself by refusing
to accept the fact of your father's death.
Doctor. Her calmness is so unreal.
They were married for over 45 years.
She loved him very much.
I'm sure she did.
Which makes the denial
that much stronger.
- Well. Is there anything I can do?
- No.
She'll have to come out of this herself.
I feel so helpless.
Let her work it out herself...
or you may do her more harm
than good.
You have to admit, it's a great deal.
You're right, Jordan.
It's a very good deal.
But why bring it here?
- I know how you feel about us.
- Well. Hell. That's the point.
I'm here to mend fences...
bring Ewing Oil back into the cartel.
Out of respect for Jock and Miss Ellie.
Well. That's terrific, Jordan.
- I mean it, it really is.
- All the others are with me 100 percent.
Andy. Wade. Marilee Stone.
They all wanna make a deal now.
- We got to move fast.
- I'll talk to J.R.
Good. You do that.
Where is he anyway?
Well. He's just out of the office.
I'll talk to him.
I told the cartel, “The Ewing boys
won't let the company drift.“
- No. Sir. We won't.
- Call me.
- I will.
- Thank you. Bobby.
- Sly?
- Yes, Bobby?
Is J.R. in yet?
He went in to his office
a few minutes ago.
He did? Thank you.
Well. Look who paid us a visit.
Hello. Bobby.
I was under the impression
that this is a private office.
Jordan Lee was here. The cartel
wants to do business with us again.
They wanna bring us in
on a very lucrative deal.
Well. If it's such a good deal.
Go ahead.
I can't go ahead without you.
And you know it.
Seems to be the story of your life.
Doesn't it?
Bobby. If you'll excuse me.
It's getting a little crowded in here.
Well. Donna. Why not?
Why not call it
Sam Culver: The Early Years?
I don't know. Don't you think
the public's had enough of Sam Culver?
Oh. It'll be a bestseller.
I can guarantee it.
“The early years“ means I've gotta do
a lot of research.
Which means a lot of traveling.
I'm just not sure
I wanna do that right now.
Why not talk to Mr. Krebbs
and. Well. See what he says?
I'm sure he...
When he learns you're doing a new book.
I'm sure he's bound to be very proud.
I didn't mean to bust up
your business meeting.
Oh. No. No. We were just discussing you.
As a matter of fact.
I'm sure you got better things
to talk about.
Hey
-
I'll come back later.
I have decided.
I'm gonna write the book.
Okay.
-
Well. It really is a shame to leave.
You're looking so good, Heather.
Well. I guess I ought to get back
to the office.
It was very nice, J.R.
Yeah. It was. Wasn't it?
I'll tell you what...
I'll be back later. What do you say?
J.R...
you're welcome to come back
to use my place...
but I won't be here.
I'm off to London. The 5:00 flight.
London? How'd you manage that?
Vaughn Leland.
Vaughn Leland?
We had such a good time
in the Caribbean...
we're going to do it again.
Sorry. J.R.
Honey. You remember Mrs. Bruce.
Grandland Adoption Agency.
Oh. Of course. How are you?
Well. Believe it or not. I came by to
tell you that we had a little girl for you.
I feel a bit silly.
But I knew just how much
you both wanted a child.
I live close by. So I thought
I'd bring you the good news myself.
A little girl?
I was so surprised
when I saw you'd already adopted.
Maybe you should have
called the agencies. Bobby.
Yes. Mama. I should have.
Actually. I'm very pleased.
The Thompson family's right
behind you on the list.
They're such a nice couple.
They're going to give that little girl
so much love.
In fact. I think I'll drop over
and tell them the good news.
Nice meeting you all.
Especially him.
Now everybody's happy.
Don't bother, I'll see myself out.
A little girl.
I wouldn't trade Christopher
for triplets. Would you?
Oh. Of course not. Honey.
Tell you what.
I'll put Christopher to bed.
Oh. I think that's a good idea.
Miss Ellie. Thank you.
It's a good idea.
Come to Grandma. Oh. I know.
Oh. I know.
It's all right. It's all right.
Come on. Sweetheart. There we go.
Bobby. I felt a little silly...
when Mrs. Bruce asked me
what agency Christopher was from.
I don't know.
What agency was he from?
Bobby. What was the name
of the agency?
Honey. Christopher didn't come
through an agency.
He didn't?
Well. Where did he come from?
It was a private adoption.
Christopher's parents were killed
in a car accident.
They were a couple from Louisiana.
They didn't have any other children.
There were no relatives to take the baby.
A lawyer friend was gonna
put him up for adoption...
and he knew that we wanted a baby.
So he handled the papers himself.
Well. Why didn't you tell me this before?
What was the couple's name?
I didn't ask.
I didn't see the point.
Honey. The important thing
is we have Christopher...
and he's here with us.
Oh. Bobby. Thank you for finding him...
and for bringing him home.
I'm sorry it was a tragedy
that brought him to us...
but I'm so glad he's here.
And no one's ever
gonna take him away from us.
Hello. I'd like to speak
to a Janet Wadsworth.
Hello. Mrs. Wadsworth.
This is Bobby Ewing.
Yes. We're going to adopt a baby.
So you can take our name off the list.
Yes. Yeah. Thank you. All right.
Yes. Yes. We are. We're very pleased.
Thank you. Goodbye.
That was the last adoption agency.
You'd better send down
to the coffee shop for a sandwich.
I'll have to work through lunch.
There was a call
while you were on the phone.
- Who?
- It was a Jeff Farraday. Long distance.
Did he say what he wanted?
He just said he'd be in touch
and hung up.
J.R.. it's 9:30.
Teresa just told me
that you were still here.
Well. I had a little trouble
getting to sleep last night. Mama.
Don't you think
you ought to be at work?
Well. I just don't feel like it
right now.
J.R.. I know what you're going through.
But things have to get back to normal.
Yeah.
I guess so.
I want us to start acting
like a family again.
We'll have dinner together
tonight at 7.
The way we used to.
Oh. Mama...
J.R...
I'm asking you
to pull yourself together.
Sure.
Now. Drink that coffee.
Don't let it get cold.
I have some errands in Dallas.
I'll see you tonight at 7.
That's too bad, Clayton.
I was really counting on you.
It's an emergency at the refinery.
I've got to go.
Well. Maybe I should cancel the party.
Well. That's up to you, Sue Ellen.
But if I were you. I'd go ahead.
No rule says a single woman
can't throw a dinner party.
- See the easy money dartboard up there?
- Sure do.
From left to right, it reads:
"Opportunity., ,
. . Prosperity...
World Travel...
"...A Screen Test..."
It's open.
- That got to you, didn't it?
- L like that one.
And what else?
What else do we see there?
So aim quickly.
Hope you don't mind
me dropping over like this.
If you're worried about them Charlet.
I already took care of it.
This is the first time
that anybody hit Prosperity.
Do you mind if I turn this off?
Gretchen will win $64,000.
She also gets a matched crystal fountain
and a king-sized“.
So where's Donna?
Out giving a speech somewhere.
I don't know.
Is she gonna be back soon?
I guess so.
Ray. .-
Mama's a little worried
that the family's drifting apart.
So as a favor to her.
Would you pick up Donna...
and stop by the house tonight
for dinner?
I'm eating my dinner.
That's no answer.
- That's the only answer you get.
- Don't give me a hard time.
Mama's asked you over tonight.
You can give her that. Can't you?
I didn't eat dinner at Southfork
when Jock was alive.
I'll be damned
if I'm gonna start eating there now.
Yeah. Right there is just fine.
Could you help me
with the coats, please?
Oh. It just looks wonderful.
- Hey.
- Hi.
We came in a convoy.
- Nice to see you.
- Thank you.
- So nice of y'all to come.
- How are you?
- Wonderful.
- Here you are.
- It's been such a long time.
- Oh. I think last week.
This place looks more and more lovely
every time I see it.
Where's that sexy date
of yours hiding?
We had so much fun with Clayton
the other night.
You ladies had fun with him.
I lost $1000.
Clayton called and unfortunately he
won't be able to be here with us tonight.
Sue Ellen. I'm so sorry.
And you two seemed
to be getting along so well.
He had an emergency at the refinery.
I have an emergency.
A hand without a drink in it.
Oh. I'm so sorry.
Oh. Nonsense. Little lady.
I'll bartend for you.
Orders. Anybody?
Well. It's such a shame
he couldn't come.
I wish I had known. I could have
arranged for a last-minute replacement.
Hey. Sue Ellen. Come on over here.
I wanna toast the hostess.
I had hoped that dinner tonight would be
a new beginning for this family.
But I guess I...
I had my hopes too high.
I thought you said that Donna
and Ray would be here.
Well. I tried. Mama. I invited them.
Well. I know that Lucy had a date.
But I did expect J.R.
Things will be back
to normal soon. Miss Ellie.
Looks like it'll take a little longer
than you expected.
I guess so.
- I'm gonna get my little rascal upstairs.
- Okay.
Come here. Sweetie. Oh. Yeah.
Come on.
Miss Ellie. You want to help me?
No. Thanks. Pam. I think I'd like
to discuss some more things with Bobby.
Okay. Come on, angel. Yeah.
Well. If you want. Mama.
I'll pour you a drink. Come on.
J.R.
- Mama. Bobby. How you doing?
- J.R.
J.R.. you promised
that you'd be home at 7.
Yeah. I know. Mama.
But I'm sorry. I just got tied up.
I'm going upstairs and lie down.
You missed dinner. You could
at least have a drink with us.
Yeah.
J.R.. we could tell Mama
what Jordan Lee...
I don't wanna talk about Jordan Lee.
I wanna lie down. Good night.
Mama. Excuse me.
Well. Bob. I distinctly remember
your room being down the hall.
Where were you tonight?
Would you lay off about dinner?
It's not about dinner.
You think you're the only one
mourning Daddy. Don't you?
Get the hell out of here. Would you?
Well. You're not!
I miss him too.
But I know what he'd want
if he were alive.
He'd want his boys up and doing.
And that includes running Ewing Oil
the way he ran it.
Bobby. The man is dead.
- It doesn't matter anymore.
- It does matter!
If you let Ewing Oil die of neglect...
you kill off everything
he ever worked for.
Leave me alone. Will you?
J.R.. I'm doing everything I can.
I need your cooperation.
And I'm hamstrung by Daddy's letter.
And I think you know that.
And frankly. I'm sick and tired
of covering up for you.
So do your job. Damn you.
- Come here.
- Hey.
Come here.
Now. Look at yourself.
Daddy didn't build this company
just for you and me.
He expected it to be around
for his grandkids. Maybe their kids too.
Get off your butt. J.R.
We've got work to do.
It'll never be the same. Bob.
Maybe it won't.
That's no reason to do
what you're doing.
That's no reason to do
what you're doing.
If this family quits
just because he's gone...
he didn't leave us very much.
Did he?
Someday you may wanna
tell John Ross...
just what his granddaddy
spend his whole life building.
How do you plan on doing that. J.R.?
What a meal.
You ate enough.
It's the best food
I've had in a month.
I'm gonna get another drink.
- Says a lot for my cooking.
- Oh. Dee Dee. You're a wonderful cook.
Catered food's okay.
I mean. Tonight's was really delicious...
but nothing beats home cooking.
Well. I think I'll get you all a brandy.
I'll help you, Sue Ellen.
- It's not necessary.
- Sure it is.
Henry.
Why didn't you join us
for dinner. Donna?
Didn't Ray tell you?
I haven't seen Ray. Miss Ellie.
Well. That's why I dropped by. Donna.
I wanna find out what's going on
with him.
Frankly. I'd be the last person
in the world to know.
He hasn't been telling me everything.
You've got to get him to talk to you.
I have tried.
I have tried and I have tried.
I have tried. And frankly.
I've just had enough.
What do you mean?
I mean that I'm...
I'm beginning not to care anymore.
That can't be true.
Do you know. Miss Ellie...
that I have let him do
just about everything...
except ride over me on horseback.
I'm fed up with his kind of treatment.
I've given him all the love.
All the compassion...
and all the understanding that I have.
I don't have anything left.
Well. Maybe there's something I can do.
He wouldn't let you get close enough.
All I seem to be able to do...
is cry.
Don't give up on him. Donna.
He'll come out of it. You'll see.
- Bye-bye.
- Bye.
Thank you so much for coming.
You're a terrific hostess, Sue Ellen.
I had a great time.
- Me too.
- Great meal.
If you ever need to fill two seats
at a dinner party. You just call us.
Thanks again. Honey.
We'll be seeing you real soon.
Henry. Go on out and start the car.
I'll be just a minute.
- I forgot my purse.
- Okay. Okay.
Just because you struck out
in your marriage...
doesn't give you the right to make
a fool of yourself with my husband.
I thought you were my friend.
Sue Ellen.
Some friend.
Hello?
Hey. I've been trying to get you on
and off since the last time we talked.
Cliff. I'm sorry I cut you off...
but. Well. I had an emergency.
Still like to get together tomorrow?
Oh. I don't know.
I just thought you might like
somebody to talk to.
I'd really like that.
I'm free all day.
Okay.
-
I'll check my schedule
and I'll call you back.
J.R.. you're up early for a Saturday.
I wanna give the early bird
a run for his worm.
The office?
No. Ma'am. Gonna pick up my boy
for the weekend.
- So you'll both be here for dinner?
- Yep.
Seven o'clock.
I'll be there.
The American judge gives you a 9.9.
You mean. I'm not perfect?
Well. no...
it's just that all the other contestants
barely rated above a 3.6.
In that case. You get a kiss.
I hope the committee judges
don't consider that a bribe.
No chance. Anyway. A bribe kiss
is different.
Oh. Really?
I love you.
I love you too.
It's so good to see you smiling.
Everything else in my life's such a mess.
It means a lot to me.
Why shouldn't I be happy?
I have everything I ever dreamed off.
I'm not sure that last bribe
is gonna be enough.
- J.R.
- Sue Ellen.
Well. Hello. Cliff.
I just came to pick up my boy.
J.R.. you're a little early.
Yeah. A weekend's not along time
for a father to spend with his son.
So you know that old saying
about the early bird.
- It'll take me a second to get him ready.
- Oh. That's all right, darling.
I'll just have a little chat
with old Cliff here.
You spend a lot of time
around here. Do you?
- No.
- Ls that because you're so busy...
pumping my oil off of Ewing 6.
It's now called
Barnes-Wentworth 1.
I suppose that creates
quite a traffic jam.
All those people driving out
to midland Odessa to read your sign.
All right. Laugh if you want. J.R..
But that dry hole is showing me a profit.
Proof positive that even you
can't screw up a good deal.
Listen. Don't pretend that you knew
there was that much oil there.
Listen. Barnes. I only
let you have that field...
because I knew what pleasure
I was gonna get taking it back from you.
Daddy.
Well. Hi. John Ross.
Hey. Bud. How you doing?
Let me have that little rascal.
There you go. How's that?
Well. I guess I'll be going.
How you doing. Buddy?
You know what. You two
really deserve each other.
See you later.
Does that mean you're
doing another book. Donna?
Well. It looks that way. Miss Ellie.
- I certainly admire your talent.
- Here you go. John Ross.
How's your portfolio coming. Lucy?
Have you finished yet?
Not yet. Those things take time.
But I really think it's gonna be good.
How about you, Pam?
You should take some photographs
of Christopher for the family album.
- Well. That's a great idea.
- I'm glad to see you all here tonight.
Mama. I think we all share your feelings
about that.
- How about seconds?
- I'm almost full.
I feel we're a family again.
I'm very grateful.
He's sitting in your daddy's chair. J.R.
Just the way you used to.
He's really a Ewing. That's for sure.
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I can't go ahead without you.
And you know it.
- Seems to be the story of your life.
- We'll have dinner together tonight at 7.
- The way we used to.
- Oh. Mama...
J.R...
I'm asking you
to pull yourself together.
Come here.
Now. Look at yourself.
- There's a problem with J.R.
- J.R. is having a very hard time.
If we wanna keep Ewing Oil running...
I may have to step in as president.
I won't push Mama any further.
So the legal declaration of Daddy's death
is just gonna have to wait.
I know Jock would have wanted
his will read.
Forget it, Harv.
Look. Isn't there any way
that Ewing Oil...
can continue to run under the terms
of Daddy's letter from South America?
Maybe.
If Ewing Oil could prove to everyone
that the operation is tight...
under control, well managed.
Daddy hasn't been involved in operations
for some time. Nothing's changed.
Bobby. An example of
“well managed“ would be...
having J.R. present. After all.
He is the president of the company.
J.R. has had a difficult time, Harv.
- He's gonna come around.
- You know I don't like being blunt.
But it's hard to run a company
without a president.
Come on. Harv. Ewing Oil's gonna
continue to run just like it always has.
I hope you're right. Bobby.
I hope you're right.
J.R.. you can't stay here.
Why not?
My masseuse will be
here in 15 minutes.
So?
J.R.. I have a really tight schedule.
Serena.
You wanted me all to yourself once.
But you didn't like the idea.
I'll run your shower.
Bobby, your mother, line one.
Thank you.
- '( es, Mama?
- Bobby?
Kevin McDonald just delivered 100 head
of Charlet cattle at the north pens.
I have the invoice, but no one knows
who ordered them.
- Why don't you ask Ray? He'd know.
- Well. I can't find him.
Shall I sign for the cattle
or send them back?
Kevin McDonald's a reliable source. If he
sent them. We must have ordered them.
So go ahead and sign for them. I'll talk
to Ray when I get home. Yeah, bye.
- Yeah?
- Those purchase orders just came in.
By messenger.
- Phyllis. I asked you to stall them.
- I did. But I don't know what happened.
The messenger's waiting.
What should I tell him?
Well. Without J.R.'s signature on them.
They're meaningless.
Send him back. They'll just have to wait.
Okay. Lots of energy now.
Okay. That's good. Good.
Turn. That's it. Slow. Slow. Slow.
That's it, that's it.
Good. Good. Good. Good. Thank you.
Robin. Robin.
Hold the ball down just a little bit.
Thank you. Good. You have nice legs.
Let's see them.
All right. Thanks. Good. Good.
That's it.
And let's see...
Tanya. Head back, all right? Head back.
Enjoy that sun.
Oh. Yes. Enjoy that sun.
It's summertime.
Isn't it summertime? Oh. It's great.
All right. Energy. Energy.
Good. Good. Right there. Hold it up.
Good. Good.
Oh. Wonderful. Wonderful. Okay.
Good. Now. Something different.
Brand-new. Come on.
Keep it coming now. Lots of energy.
That's good. Good.
That's it. Up. Up. Right. Turning.
That's good. That's good. Come on now.
Let's remember, this is what we do.
This is what we're paid for.
Come on. That's it. Up. up.
- Hi. Lucy Cooper?
- Yes.
I'm Blair Sullivan.
- Oh. The agency man.
- Yes.
You are beautiful. Roger wasn't kidding.
I can see why you were
Miss Young Dallas.
Thank you.
Decent bone structure. Nice hair...
very nice eyes.
I bet you could be
a good young Sophisticate.
I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you.
The Miss Young Dallas thing was fine.
But it's limited.
It's time for you to expand
into other fields.
In case you hadn't noticed...
I'm not exactly your average
5-foot-7-inch model.
Oh. I wasn't speaking
in terms of high fashion.
You've got a great face.
And with the right person behind you.
You might be surprised how far you'll go.
Interested?
- Kind of.
- All right. Okay. Girls. Fine.
Let's take a break, huh?
- Blair. Gene.
- I've been working pretty steadily.
Hey.
- What'd I tell you, Blair?
- Oh. You were right. Roger.
She's got a good look.
He knows what he's talking about.
He's one of the best.
Listen. Lucy. If you wanna
give it a shot...
I think I can do
a great portfolio of you. Dynamite.
Well. Thank you.
I just have a few personal things
I have to clear up first.
Well. Hey. It's no big deal.
Roger's got my number.
You just let me know
when it's takeoff time.
- But don't you take too long.
- You heard the man.
Well. We can shoot the portfolio
and see what happens.
All right.
Looks like you're settling
down here nicely.
I don't know. I'm sure a lot of people
find it easy...
living alone. Being single.
But it's hard for me.
Lonely.
A little bit. But I'm trying
to get out a little bit more.
I've had one or two dates.
How were they?
Well. I'm not ready
to be overwhelmed by any man.
I need some time
to pull myself together.
You know. I still think about Dusty
quite a lot.
There's no need to push yourself.
Just take your time.
Sue Ellen...
if ever you need it.
Southern Cross is there.
Come any time.
Stay as long as you need to.
Thank you. Clayton.
It helps me to hear that.
I'm glad you're gonna be
my escort tonight.
- Me too.
- You know. You're so important to me.
It's nice to know that I have a strong
shoulder to lean on when I need one.
A good friend. Thank you again.
Freshen up your drink.
I'll be right down.
So this same guy. He's seen
The Wild Bunch six times, right?
- He decides he's gonna fight Ray.
- Come on. Dick. This is an old one.
It's worth telling again. Go on.
- I'd like to hear it.
- Well. Anyway...
this guy's grown up in Boston. Right?
It's his life's ambition
to be in a real Western bar fight.
So Ray says.
“Give me 20 bucks. I'll fight you.“
So the kid slips him 20 bucks.
It's true. He really did.
Ray“ Ray picks the kid up. Slides him
about 30 feet down the bar...
knocks over about half the beers
in Texas.
Ray gives the bartender $20
to pay for everyone's spilled beer.
The kid gets up...
walks over to him.
You know what he says to Ray?
He says:
“Ls that all I get for my 20 bucks?“
- I gotta go talk to somebody. Honey.
- Okay.
Hey. Dick. Tell her about that trip to
Odessa. Go on, tell her about that.
What are you doing here?
Called the house.
Donna said you'd be here.
So?
A hundred head of Charlet turned up.
Nobody knew where they came from.
- I ordered them.
- Well. Fine. But you didn't tell anybody.
Well. I guess I just let it slip my mind.
Look. I've got enough work
without having to run the ranch.
- I'm doing my job.
- That's just the point. You're not!
I don't have to listen to this.
Hey
-
Come on back. Let...
Let's talk about it.
There's nothing to talk about.
- Here you are. Ladies. Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Sue Ellen.
Well. Sue Ellen.
Welcome to the pleasure pit.
Hello. Everybody. I'd like you
to meet Clayton Farlow.
- How you doing. Clayton?
- How do you do?
Sue Ellen. Where did you find
such a handsome stranger?
Well. He's an old friend.
I'll bet.
Excuse me. Ladies.
What an interesting man.
Give me 100 bucks.
Well. I've seen one of these games
down in San Angelo.
- You having a competition?
- You ever played before?
- No. But I'm willing to try.
- All right.
- What are the stakes?
- A pigeon.
A hundred bucks a game.
- Gentlemen. Let us proceed.
- I got that covered.
You sure know how to pick them.
No wonder you left my party
without Tom.
Don't be silly. He's just an old friend.
Sure.
Honestly.
Roger seems like a pretty nice guy.
He wants to do a portfolio for me.
A whole new look.
Wasn't he the man at the bookstore
that photographed Donna?
Yeah. And he's terrific.
Well. Anyway. The agency man.
Blair Sullivan...
he seems to think that I can get
some national exposure.
Well. That sounds exciting.
Yeah.
Yeah. It is.
- Pam. Would you do me a favor?
- Sure.
I have to be at Roger's at 10. Could
you help me pick clothes that look good?
- I'd love to.
- Oh. Great. Thanks.
What's the matter, Bobby?
There's a problem with J.R.
He's not functioning
at the office at all.
J.R.'s having a very hard time.
But he'll snap out of it.
We have a dozen deals pending.
He didn't even come home last night
so I could get his approval on them.
Mama...
if we wanna keep Ewing Oil running...
I may have to step in as president.
Just on a temporary basis.
Well. I appreciate the fact that you've
been carrying the burden at the office.
The pressure's been hard on everyone.
But I think it would be wrong
to make any changes now.
We've got to get our lives
back to normal.
That's just the point.
That's exactly what I'm trying to do.
I know.
But the family is beginning
to drift apart.
It would be nice, for instance...
if we could all be together at dinner
the way we used to be.
Mama. Eating together
isn't gonna solve our problems.
Neither is removing J.R. as president.
Good. Okay. Lean forward.
A little bit more, a little more.
Okay. Loosen up. Loosen up.
- I'm trying. I'm trying.
- Smile!
Okay. Okay. I got it.
All right. Now undo the top button.
- On your blouse. Undo it.
- Okay. How's this?
Lean forward. All right. A little bit mo...
Show us a little bit of curve.
Hold it.
Sit.
You're not giving me anything.
No personality. No energy.
I'm sorry. I just...
I feel a little bit weird.
You wanna talk about it?
It's personal.
I care. Lucy. I'd like to know
what's bothering you.
It's...
My granddaddy was lost in a helicopter
crash recently in South America.
- I heard.
- I know it shouldn't have anything...
to do with all this. But it does.
You're afraid that he wouldn't approve
of you modeling?
No. I...
It's more like...
it's just hard to relax
with him on my mind so much.
Tell me about him.
- Really?
- Yeah.
I'd like to know about him.
My granddaddy was a terrific man.
It would take me hours
to tell you about him.
I have the rest of the day free.
Well. Come on. Say good night
to Dr. Conrad, Christopher.
You sweet boy.
I was dying to ask something
all through dinner and didn't dare.
What?
Well. Do I look like the same crazy lady
you saw at that hospital?
No. Not at all.
- Things have worked out. Haven't they?
- It certainly has.
I'm happy for both of you.
Well. There's nothing like a baby
to make everyone happy.
Well. I'm gonna put him to bed now.
Excuse me.
- I'll be right back.
- Sure. Go ahead.
- Can I freshen up your drink?
- Please.
Well. Doctor. What do you think?
I think you're a very devious man...
inviting me here to dinner
on the pretext of checking on Pam.
Well. I knew I could never get Mama
to come and see you on her own.
I figured it was probably the only way.
Look. You realize I only have
a sketchy insight into her problem.
The only thing I can tell you is your
mother seems to be going through...
a classic case of denial.
She's protecting herself by refusing
to accept the fact of your father's death.
Doctor. Her calmness is so unreal.
They were married for over 45 years.
She loved him very much.
I'm sure she did.
Which makes the denial
that much stronger.
- Well. Is there anything I can do?
- No.
She'll have to come out of this herself.
I feel so helpless.
Let her work it out herself...
or you may do her more harm
than good.
You have to admit, it's a great deal.
You're right, Jordan.
It's a very good deal.
But why bring it here?
- I know how you feel about us.
- Well. Hell. That's the point.
I'm here to mend fences...
bring Ewing Oil back into the cartel.
Out of respect for Jock and Miss Ellie.
Well. That's terrific, Jordan.
- I mean it, it really is.
- All the others are with me 100 percent.
Andy. Wade. Marilee Stone.
They all wanna make a deal now.
- We got to move fast.
- I'll talk to J.R.
Good. You do that.
Where is he anyway?
Well. He's just out of the office.
I'll talk to him.
I told the cartel, “The Ewing boys
won't let the company drift.“
- No. Sir. We won't.
- Call me.
- I will.
- Thank you. Bobby.
- Sly?
- Yes, Bobby?
Is J.R. in yet?
He went in to his office
a few minutes ago.
He did? Thank you.
Well. Look who paid us a visit.
Hello. Bobby.
I was under the impression
that this is a private office.
Jordan Lee was here. The cartel
wants to do business with us again.
They wanna bring us in
on a very lucrative deal.
Well. If it's such a good deal.
Go ahead.
I can't go ahead without you.
And you know it.
Seems to be the story of your life.
Doesn't it?
Bobby. If you'll excuse me.
It's getting a little crowded in here.
Well. Donna. Why not?
Why not call it
Sam Culver: The Early Years?
I don't know. Don't you think
the public's had enough of Sam Culver?
Oh. It'll be a bestseller.
I can guarantee it.
“The early years“ means I've gotta do
a lot of research.
Which means a lot of traveling.
I'm just not sure
I wanna do that right now.
Why not talk to Mr. Krebbs
and. Well. See what he says?
I'm sure he...
When he learns you're doing a new book.
I'm sure he's bound to be very proud.
I didn't mean to bust up
your business meeting.
Oh. No. No. We were just discussing you.
As a matter of fact.
I'm sure you got better things
to talk about.
Hey
-
I'll come back later.
I have decided.
I'm gonna write the book.
Okay.
-
Well. It really is a shame to leave.
You're looking so good, Heather.
Well. I guess I ought to get back
to the office.
It was very nice, J.R.
Yeah. It was. Wasn't it?
I'll tell you what...
I'll be back later. What do you say?
J.R...
you're welcome to come back
to use my place...
but I won't be here.
I'm off to London. The 5:00 flight.
London? How'd you manage that?
Vaughn Leland.
Vaughn Leland?
We had such a good time
in the Caribbean...
we're going to do it again.
Sorry. J.R.
Honey. You remember Mrs. Bruce.
Grandland Adoption Agency.
Oh. Of course. How are you?
Well. Believe it or not. I came by to
tell you that we had a little girl for you.
I feel a bit silly.
But I knew just how much
you both wanted a child.
I live close by. So I thought
I'd bring you the good news myself.
A little girl?
I was so surprised
when I saw you'd already adopted.
Maybe you should have
called the agencies. Bobby.
Yes. Mama. I should have.
Actually. I'm very pleased.
The Thompson family's right
behind you on the list.
They're such a nice couple.
They're going to give that little girl
so much love.
In fact. I think I'll drop over
and tell them the good news.
Nice meeting you all.
Especially him.
Now everybody's happy.
Don't bother, I'll see myself out.
A little girl.
I wouldn't trade Christopher
for triplets. Would you?
Oh. Of course not. Honey.
Tell you what.
I'll put Christopher to bed.
Oh. I think that's a good idea.
Miss Ellie. Thank you.
It's a good idea.
Come to Grandma. Oh. I know.
Oh. I know.
It's all right. It's all right.
Come on. Sweetheart. There we go.
Bobby. I felt a little silly...
when Mrs. Bruce asked me
what agency Christopher was from.
I don't know.
What agency was he from?
Bobby. What was the name
of the agency?
Honey. Christopher didn't come
through an agency.
He didn't?
Well. Where did he come from?
It was a private adoption.
Christopher's parents were killed
in a car accident.
They were a couple from Louisiana.
They didn't have any other children.
There were no relatives to take the baby.
A lawyer friend was gonna
put him up for adoption...
and he knew that we wanted a baby.
So he handled the papers himself.
Well. Why didn't you tell me this before?
What was the couple's name?
I didn't ask.
I didn't see the point.
Honey. The important thing
is we have Christopher...
and he's here with us.
Oh. Bobby. Thank you for finding him...
and for bringing him home.
I'm sorry it was a tragedy
that brought him to us...
but I'm so glad he's here.
And no one's ever
gonna take him away from us.
Hello. I'd like to speak
to a Janet Wadsworth.
Hello. Mrs. Wadsworth.
This is Bobby Ewing.
Yes. We're going to adopt a baby.
So you can take our name off the list.
Yes. Yeah. Thank you. All right.
Yes. Yes. We are. We're very pleased.
Thank you. Goodbye.
That was the last adoption agency.
You'd better send down
to the coffee shop for a sandwich.
I'll have to work through lunch.
There was a call
while you were on the phone.
- Who?
- It was a Jeff Farraday. Long distance.
Did he say what he wanted?
He just said he'd be in touch
and hung up.
J.R.. it's 9:30.
Teresa just told me
that you were still here.
Well. I had a little trouble
getting to sleep last night. Mama.
Don't you think
you ought to be at work?
Well. I just don't feel like it
right now.
J.R.. I know what you're going through.
But things have to get back to normal.
Yeah.
I guess so.
I want us to start acting
like a family again.
We'll have dinner together
tonight at 7.
The way we used to.
Oh. Mama...
J.R...
I'm asking you
to pull yourself together.
Sure.
Now. Drink that coffee.
Don't let it get cold.
I have some errands in Dallas.
I'll see you tonight at 7.
That's too bad, Clayton.
I was really counting on you.
It's an emergency at the refinery.
I've got to go.
Well. Maybe I should cancel the party.
Well. That's up to you, Sue Ellen.
But if I were you. I'd go ahead.
No rule says a single woman
can't throw a dinner party.
- See the easy money dartboard up there?
- Sure do.
From left to right, it reads:
"Opportunity., ,
. . Prosperity...
World Travel...
"...A Screen Test..."
It's open.
- That got to you, didn't it?
- L like that one.
And what else?
What else do we see there?
So aim quickly.
Hope you don't mind
me dropping over like this.
If you're worried about them Charlet.
I already took care of it.
This is the first time
that anybody hit Prosperity.
Do you mind if I turn this off?
Gretchen will win $64,000.
She also gets a matched crystal fountain
and a king-sized“.
So where's Donna?
Out giving a speech somewhere.
I don't know.
Is she gonna be back soon?
I guess so.
Ray. .-
Mama's a little worried
that the family's drifting apart.
So as a favor to her.
Would you pick up Donna...
and stop by the house tonight
for dinner?
I'm eating my dinner.
That's no answer.
- That's the only answer you get.
- Don't give me a hard time.
Mama's asked you over tonight.
You can give her that. Can't you?
I didn't eat dinner at Southfork
when Jock was alive.
I'll be damned
if I'm gonna start eating there now.
Yeah. Right there is just fine.
Could you help me
with the coats, please?
Oh. It just looks wonderful.
- Hey.
- Hi.
We came in a convoy.
- Nice to see you.
- Thank you.
- So nice of y'all to come.
- How are you?
- Wonderful.
- Here you are.
- It's been such a long time.
- Oh. I think last week.
This place looks more and more lovely
every time I see it.
Where's that sexy date
of yours hiding?
We had so much fun with Clayton
the other night.
You ladies had fun with him.
I lost $1000.
Clayton called and unfortunately he
won't be able to be here with us tonight.
Sue Ellen. I'm so sorry.
And you two seemed
to be getting along so well.
He had an emergency at the refinery.
I have an emergency.
A hand without a drink in it.
Oh. I'm so sorry.
Oh. Nonsense. Little lady.
I'll bartend for you.
Orders. Anybody?
Well. It's such a shame
he couldn't come.
I wish I had known. I could have
arranged for a last-minute replacement.
Hey. Sue Ellen. Come on over here.
I wanna toast the hostess.
I had hoped that dinner tonight would be
a new beginning for this family.
But I guess I...
I had my hopes too high.
I thought you said that Donna
and Ray would be here.
Well. I tried. Mama. I invited them.
Well. I know that Lucy had a date.
But I did expect J.R.
Things will be back
to normal soon. Miss Ellie.
Looks like it'll take a little longer
than you expected.
I guess so.
- I'm gonna get my little rascal upstairs.
- Okay.
Come here. Sweetie. Oh. Yeah.
Come on.
Miss Ellie. You want to help me?
No. Thanks. Pam. I think I'd like
to discuss some more things with Bobby.
Okay. Come on, angel. Yeah.
Well. If you want. Mama.
I'll pour you a drink. Come on.
J.R.
- Mama. Bobby. How you doing?
- J.R.
J.R.. you promised
that you'd be home at 7.
Yeah. I know. Mama.
But I'm sorry. I just got tied up.
I'm going upstairs and lie down.
You missed dinner. You could
at least have a drink with us.
Yeah.
J.R.. we could tell Mama
what Jordan Lee...
I don't wanna talk about Jordan Lee.
I wanna lie down. Good night.
Mama. Excuse me.
Well. Bob. I distinctly remember
your room being down the hall.
Where were you tonight?
Would you lay off about dinner?
It's not about dinner.
You think you're the only one
mourning Daddy. Don't you?
Get the hell out of here. Would you?
Well. You're not!
I miss him too.
But I know what he'd want
if he were alive.
He'd want his boys up and doing.
And that includes running Ewing Oil
the way he ran it.
Bobby. The man is dead.
- It doesn't matter anymore.
- It does matter!
If you let Ewing Oil die of neglect...
you kill off everything
he ever worked for.
Leave me alone. Will you?
J.R.. I'm doing everything I can.
I need your cooperation.
And I'm hamstrung by Daddy's letter.
And I think you know that.
And frankly. I'm sick and tired
of covering up for you.
So do your job. Damn you.
- Come here.
- Hey.
Come here.
Now. Look at yourself.
Daddy didn't build this company
just for you and me.
He expected it to be around
for his grandkids. Maybe their kids too.
Get off your butt. J.R.
We've got work to do.
It'll never be the same. Bob.
Maybe it won't.
That's no reason to do
what you're doing.
That's no reason to do
what you're doing.
If this family quits
just because he's gone...
he didn't leave us very much.
Did he?
Someday you may wanna
tell John Ross...
just what his granddaddy
spend his whole life building.
How do you plan on doing that. J.R.?
What a meal.
You ate enough.
It's the best food
I've had in a month.
I'm gonna get another drink.
- Says a lot for my cooking.
- Oh. Dee Dee. You're a wonderful cook.
Catered food's okay.
I mean. Tonight's was really delicious...
but nothing beats home cooking.
Well. I think I'll get you all a brandy.
I'll help you, Sue Ellen.
- It's not necessary.
- Sure it is.
Henry.
Why didn't you join us
for dinner. Donna?
Didn't Ray tell you?
I haven't seen Ray. Miss Ellie.
Well. That's why I dropped by. Donna.
I wanna find out what's going on
with him.
Frankly. I'd be the last person
in the world to know.
He hasn't been telling me everything.
You've got to get him to talk to you.
I have tried.
I have tried and I have tried.
I have tried. And frankly.
I've just had enough.
What do you mean?
I mean that I'm...
I'm beginning not to care anymore.
That can't be true.
Do you know. Miss Ellie...
that I have let him do
just about everything...
except ride over me on horseback.
I'm fed up with his kind of treatment.
I've given him all the love.
All the compassion...
and all the understanding that I have.
I don't have anything left.
Well. Maybe there's something I can do.
He wouldn't let you get close enough.
All I seem to be able to do...
is cry.
Don't give up on him. Donna.
He'll come out of it. You'll see.
- Bye-bye.
- Bye.
Thank you so much for coming.
You're a terrific hostess, Sue Ellen.
I had a great time.
- Me too.
- Great meal.
If you ever need to fill two seats
at a dinner party. You just call us.
Thanks again. Honey.
We'll be seeing you real soon.
Henry. Go on out and start the car.
I'll be just a minute.
- I forgot my purse.
- Okay. Okay.
Just because you struck out
in your marriage...
doesn't give you the right to make
a fool of yourself with my husband.
I thought you were my friend.
Sue Ellen.
Some friend.
Hello?
Hey. I've been trying to get you on
and off since the last time we talked.
Cliff. I'm sorry I cut you off...
but. Well. I had an emergency.
Still like to get together tomorrow?
Oh. I don't know.
I just thought you might like
somebody to talk to.
I'd really like that.
I'm free all day.
Okay.
-
I'll check my schedule
and I'll call you back.
J.R.. you're up early for a Saturday.
I wanna give the early bird
a run for his worm.
The office?
No. Ma'am. Gonna pick up my boy
for the weekend.
- So you'll both be here for dinner?
- Yep.
Seven o'clock.
I'll be there.
The American judge gives you a 9.9.
You mean. I'm not perfect?
Well. no...
it's just that all the other contestants
barely rated above a 3.6.
In that case. You get a kiss.
I hope the committee judges
don't consider that a bribe.
No chance. Anyway. A bribe kiss
is different.
Oh. Really?
I love you.
I love you too.
It's so good to see you smiling.
Everything else in my life's such a mess.
It means a lot to me.
Why shouldn't I be happy?
I have everything I ever dreamed off.
I'm not sure that last bribe
is gonna be enough.
- J.R.
- Sue Ellen.
Well. Hello. Cliff.
I just came to pick up my boy.
J.R.. you're a little early.
Yeah. A weekend's not along time
for a father to spend with his son.
So you know that old saying
about the early bird.
- It'll take me a second to get him ready.
- Oh. That's all right, darling.
I'll just have a little chat
with old Cliff here.
You spend a lot of time
around here. Do you?
- No.
- Ls that because you're so busy...
pumping my oil off of Ewing 6.
It's now called
Barnes-Wentworth 1.
I suppose that creates
quite a traffic jam.
All those people driving out
to midland Odessa to read your sign.
All right. Laugh if you want. J.R..
But that dry hole is showing me a profit.
Proof positive that even you
can't screw up a good deal.
Listen. Don't pretend that you knew
there was that much oil there.
Listen. Barnes. I only
let you have that field...
because I knew what pleasure
I was gonna get taking it back from you.
Daddy.
Well. Hi. John Ross.
Hey. Bud. How you doing?
Let me have that little rascal.
There you go. How's that?
Well. I guess I'll be going.
How you doing. Buddy?
You know what. You two
really deserve each other.
See you later.
Does that mean you're
doing another book. Donna?
Well. It looks that way. Miss Ellie.
- I certainly admire your talent.
- Here you go. John Ross.
How's your portfolio coming. Lucy?
Have you finished yet?
Not yet. Those things take time.
But I really think it's gonna be good.
How about you, Pam?
You should take some photographs
of Christopher for the family album.
- Well. That's a great idea.
- I'm glad to see you all here tonight.
Mama. I think we all share your feelings
about that.
- How about seconds?
- I'm almost full.
I feel we're a family again.
I'm very grateful.
He's sitting in your daddy's chair. J.R.
Just the way you used to.
He's really a Ewing. That's for sure.
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