Dallas (1978–1991): Season 5, Episode 5 - The Sweet Smell of Revenge - full transcript

Mommy's boy.

No one's gonna get you away
from me ever. ever again.

Don't worry. Daddy. I got a plan. Get the
Farlows to throw Sue Ellen off the ranch.

And once she doesn't have
their protection anymore...

...she'll come hightailing it back to
Southfork with John Ross in her arms.

How can Pamela just disappear.
vanish into thin air just like that?

I don't know. no one has seen her
since she left her office.

I want you to turn around, hon.
Just turn around and take my hand.

- No.
- Pam.

I am so happy.
It's finally over. I can't believe it.

I'm so happy for you.
I'm so happy for us both.



Well. you can't know.
I mean. you just can't know...

...what a relief this whole thing is.

Thank you.

Do you know that I feel like...

Like a giant weight has been
lifted off my shoulders.

- I can't wait to see John Ross.
- Go.

Okay. -

John Ross. Come here. sweetheart.

Come here.

Mommy's boy.

No one's gonna get you
away from me ever. ever again.

Oh. I love you so much.

Yeah.

Don't worry. Daddy. I got a plan.



Yes. All we do is get the Farlows
to throw Sue Ellen off the ranch.

And once she doesn't have
their protection anymore...

...she'll come hightailing it back to
Southfork with John Ross in her arms.

Yeah.

Now. hold on. Daddy.
let me explain. will you?

Yeah. what do the Farlows need
more than they need Sue Ellen?

Oil. Daddy.
Oil to run the refineries.

Yeah. Now. the first thing we do...

...is buy all the oil from the distributors
who are supplying the Farlows...

...and we hold on to it
until the refineries are in trouble.

Yes. sir. Then we make
a little deal with them.

We offer our oil for John Ross.

Yes. sir. And if Sue Ellen comes in
on the deal. fine. If she doesn't, fine.

Oh. you're damn right they will.

I'm gonna start working on it
right now.

I'll be in touch with you real soon.
let you know how we're doing.

All right. sir.

I miss you, Daddy.

I don't understand.

How can Pamela just disappear.
vanish into thin air just like that?

I don't know. no one
has seen her since she left.

We were supposed to have a meeting.

When she didn't show up.
I went looking for her.

It's not like Pam to be late.

She is so prompt. so responsible.
I don't understand it myself.

You said she left her office.
Who saw her leave?

- Just me. I think.
- Didn't anybody see her leave the store?

- There might have been some customers.
- We'll check it out.

When she left her house this morning.
was anything different?

Did she say anything about where she
was going? What plans were made--?

Look. I just assumed that
she was coming to work as usual.

Mr. Ewing. sorry
to have to ask you this...

...but does your wife
always tell you everything?

My wife and I have no secrets
from one another.

She was at work this morning. and she
was in her office all morning. I saw her.

And her car is still here.

This is not like Pamela.
Now. I think something's wrong.

Under the circumstances.
you could speed things up a little.

We are handling this as a special case
because of your family's position.

We've had an alert out for your wife
since we first heard of her disappearance.

Thank you.

- Call me as soon as you hear something.
- Right away.

We've got every patrol car in Dallas
watching out for her.

- Oh. don't worry. we'll find her.
- Yeah.

Do you recall what time
Mrs. Ewing was leaving?

Well. there I was rewriting a filler item
about another Central Park mugging...

...when Tom Morrison--
He's head of the News Department.

“Asked if anybody there could ski.

Well. of course I said I could.
and the next thing I knew...

...I was doing an on-the-spot interview
at a ski run in Vermont.

So you do man-woman
spot TV interviews. huh?

Well. I'm just filling in right now
while they're short-handed...

...but I've got plans.

I'm sure you do.
You never did lack for confidence.

Especially when it came to skiing.
She was a real daredevil.

Always tried the most-dangerous runs.

- You ever skied. Cliff?
- No. I haven't.

See. there aren't many mountains
around Dallas.

No. And I just haven't had time.

Well. you should find the time.
Daddy always did.

Every winter he'd take a couple
of weeks off and we'd go to Aspen.

And you remember
that great week in Gstaad?

I think that was
the best time in my life.

The best time until you met Fred.

Oh. Fred.

Is that all over? What happened?

Not very much.

I just don't have time
in my life right now for anyone.

Besides. why is it that every time we're
together, all we do is talk about me?

All right. what about you? All I really
know is what Mama wrote in her letters.

I'm the last of the dedicated
public servants.

Cliff has a distinguished record
of public service.

He's also an excellent
businessman and administrator.

Which is why I've made him president
of Wentworth Tool and Die Company.

Of what?

Wentworth Tool and Die Company.

It's been badly managed lately.

But Cliff will bring it around.

But wasn't that Daddy's
very first company?

Yes. it was. why?

Nothing. I... I know
how special it was to him.

I remember when I was just a kid.
his taking me to see it with him.

I know.

Think how happy he'd be
to have Cliff running it.

Yeah. He'd always said someone
in the family should run it.

Well. that's great. Cliff.
I'm really happy for you.

And you too. Mama.

It's so terrific that you found
each other after all this time.

Sly. Phyllis. would you
come in here a minute?

Get me some information.

Everything you can find out
on Farlow refineries.

I wanna know
which they own outright...

...and the names of companies
supplying oil to those refineries.

I was just finishing up
the Still-well correspondence.

Well. drop it. this takes
precedence. ls that clear?

- Yes. Mr. Ewing. Very clear.
- All right.

It's been hours.

You've found nothing. Not a thing?

Well. you do that. Keep me informed.

I wanna know everything.
no matter what.

I don't believe it. I mean.
you're just too good to be true.

I don't get it. Why don't
we sit down over there?

I mean, turning down $5000. Who else
on earth would do a thing like that?

It's dumb. I mean.
It's just plain dumb.

The man was grateful.
He wanted to thank you.

He certainly doesn't need the money.

So why are you trying
to rack up Brownie points?

What's in it for you. Mitch? You gonna
tell me you don't need $5000?

That's not the point.

No. No. the point is you are determined
to be a candidate for sainthood.

Mitch. you keep telling me
how much you want Lucy back.

And the thing that broke the two
of you up in the first place is money.

Now somebody's offering it to you. and
you're too goody two-shoes to take it.

Oh. let's forget about it. Afton.
we're never gonna see eye to eye.

To me. it was the only
ethical thing to do. I'm a doctor.

I took an oath to help sick people
wherever and whenever...

...and that has nothing
to do with money.

Well. fine. If you're determined
to be poor the rest of your life...

-...that's your own business. I guess.
- You got it.

So. what's the problem?

Well. it's not a problem really.

Dr. Waring wants to see me.
I think it's about interning with him.

- That's fantastic. why didn't you say so?
- Because I'm not sure I wanna do it.

You are impossible. Honest. Mitch.
are you bent on self-destruction?

Listen. what harm would it do
just to talk to him?

Well... Maybe.

All right. now you're talking.

Yes?

Where was I?

I think it would be better
if we finish this tomorrow.

Yes. I'm sorry. I can't seem to--

Bobby Ewing here.

All right. where is she?

What? Are you sure?

Oh. my God. I'll meet you there.

Get back. Get back.

Hey. you're gonna have to
get back. Come on. let's go.

- Mr. Ewing--
- No. Sam. not now.

Sorry. Mr. Ewing.

- I’m sorry. Mr. Ewing.
- Yeah. yeah.

I'm sorry. Mr. Ewing.

Pam?

Honey?

It's me. It's Bobby.

Honey?

I want you to hold real still.

Okay?

Now. everything is gonna be all right.

I'm gonna take you home.

Pam. I want you to turn around, hon.

Just turn around
and take my hand. all right?

No.

No!

No!

Pam.

Pam. it's all right.

It's all right. honey.

Well. I just wonder
if a separation really works.

Seems to me, two people ought to be
able to work their problems out together.

But that's just it, Grandma. we can't.

Every time Mitch and I try to talk.
we both end up at each other's throat.

Then how on earth
do you plan to work things out?

Well. I thought that maybe if we
both had some time to cool off...

...away from each other. that
we'd be able to find some answers.

Well. I hope so. Lucy.

Mitch is a fine young man. It'd be very
sad for both of you to lose each other...

...over some silly money squabble.

It's not just a silly
money squabble. Grandma.

- Hello?
- Mama, it 's Bobby.

- Bobby. what's the matter?
-It's Pam. She--

She almost killed herself.

Oh. no.

- Where is she? ls she all right?
- We're at Dallas Memorial.

I'll be right there.

What is it. Grandma?
What happened? ls it Pam?

She's at Dallas Memorial Hospital.

I'll take you. What happened?
What's the matter?

I don't really know.

Hi. Mama.

How is she?

The doctor gave her
some medicine. She's sleeping.

We better talk outside.

Bobby. what's wrong?
What happened?

Well. Mama. nothing's wrong.
At least. not physical. It's...

It's all emotional. and it's just been
building up for a long time. that's all.

Is she...?

I mean. will she be all right?

Well. I hope so. But she's gonna need
some good psychiatric care.

- Hospital care.
- For how long?

Well. I don't know. We haven't had
a complete psychiatric evaluation yet.

Mama. it's for her own good.

She's been real depressed lately.
and the doctor said...

...there's a chance
that she could try again to...

Well. anyway. there's a place here
in Dallas called Brooktree Psychiatric.

It's a private hospital. and
Dr. Danvers recommends it very highly.

It's run by Dr. Dagmara Conrad.

Well. if Dr. Danvers
recommends it, it must be good.

He says it's one of the best
in the country.

Dr. Conrad is supposed
to be excellent.

She already made an appointment
to see Pam tomorrow.

Have you talked to Pam's mother?

No. I tried to call her a couple
of times. she hasn't been in.

Would you like me
to try and reach her for you?

No. thank you. honey.

I think the bad news can wait.

Besides. there's nothing she can do now.
Pam's in no immediate danger.

So I'll just try again
in the morning. that's all.

Bobby. if there's anything I can do...

I know. Mama. I know.

If I need anything.
I'll call you. I promise.

But there's not a lot any of us
can do right now. except wait.

Hope.

-Is this it?
- That's it.

Aroco. Dell lnc.. Carson.
Davis Corporation, Fowler.

-It's a pretty impressive list.
- It sure is.

All right. We'll get them all.

I'm gonna fly down to Houston
tomorrow. start with the A's:

Aroco.

I think I'll make them an offer
they cannot refuse.

You're really enjoying this. aren't you?

Yeah. whatever makes
my daddy happy. makes me happy.

And this is gonna make
my daddy real happy.

Yeah. real happy.

Mama. I'm going to the hospital now.

You want me to go with you?

No. I wanna talk to Pam's
doctor before he leaves.

He finishes his rounds at 10.

Bobby...

...tell Pam I love her. We all do.

Sure.

- Hello.
- Rebecca? It's Ellie Ewing.

Ellie. Hello, how are--?
ls anything wrong?

It's been so long since
we've seen each other...

...and I'm coming into Dallas.
could we meet?

Well, of course, when?

How about an hour from now?
I'll pick you up.

I'd be delighted. See you then.

Fine. Bye.

You're doing well.
The doctor's really pleased.

He says if you continue this well. you'll
be swimming laps in a month or two.

- Yeah. but it takes so long. Dad.
- But it's happening...

...that's the important part.

I can see changes myself
every day. can't you?

Yeah. I guess so.

Come on. let's go do those exercises.

Dusty? Dusty.

- Come on in. the water's wonderful.
- No.

- Come on.
- No.

Come on. Yes. come on.

Come on.

I told you.

Now. come on. Bob. This is probably
the best offer you've had all year.

It's the best offer I've had
in the past five years.

But I still can't do it
till the contract runs out.

Look. I'm willing to pay you a dollar
more per barrel than the Farlows.

Look. we're only talking about a
couple more weeks and it's all yours.

- Everything?
- Everything.

You'll get every bit of Farlow's oil.
right down to the very last drop.

And when you make the delivery.
you'll get a check for 50 million.

My pleasure.

But I don't think this is gonna make
Mr. Farlow very happy.

No. I don't expect it will.

I'd like to keep this little transaction
between you and me.

Until the deal's complete.

Well. you know I won't say anything.
In fact. I may be out of town by then.

I've seen Clayton Farlow
when he's angry.

I'd like to see that myself.

Mrs. Ewing. I'm Dr. Conrad.

Perhaps you can tell me
how you're feeling right now.

Like nothing matters.

Empty. worthless.

Like I'm dying or already dead.

I see.

Where do you suppose
these feelings come from?

Thought you were
supposed to tell me that.

They're your feelings.

I don't know.

How long have you been
feeling this way?

For a long time.

Do you know when
the feelings began?

No.

Not really.

I think in one way...

...I've been feeling like this...

...all the way back
to when I was a little baby.

And?

What?

And my mother left me.

Why did she do that...

...leave a little baby?
What did I do to deserve that?

I'm sorry.

I don't mean that. I love my mother.
and it wasn't her fault.

There's always a lot of anger
underneath any depression.

You think I'm angry?

I'm sure that wanting
to stop the world and get off...

...doesn't come from feelings
of sweetness and lights.

The important question is:

What happened recently to arouse...

...all those old feelings
of hopelessness and futility?

You have a good marriage.
a loving husband. good job.

You were feeling fine
until just recently.

And suddenly it all seems
empty and futile.

Why?

I don't know why.

I have these feelings
and I don't know why.

But I don't want to feel
this way anymore.

I know.

That's why we better start to find out
why you do feel this way.

How do we do that?

Well. we might begin
by trying to find out...

...what it is in yourself that
you're trying so hard to kill off.

It's wonderful to see you again. Ellie.

It's wonderful to see you too.

I only wish it hadn't taken this
to bring us together.

I know. If only we knew more
about what's happening with Pam.

I know that Bobby's
arranged psychiatric care.

I want her to have
the best care available.

Bobby's gotten her the best.

Brooktree Hospital is-- It's really lovely.
It's more like a home than a hospital.

And Dr. Conrad has a reputation
as an outstanding psychotherapist.

As a matter of fact, she's an expert
in the treatment of depression.

Oh. Ellie. I hope--

I hope--

I know. I know. Rebecca. We all do.

You can't imagine how I feel.

I know this was my fault.

No one but Pam knows
what led up to this.

And in the meantime. it's just futile
for you to blame yourself.

Oh. Ellie.

If only I knew how to stop.

Pam's in good hands. Rebecca.

Whatever happened
in the past. she'll--

She'll have a chance
to come to terms with it now.

I hope so. Ellie.

Oh. Lord. I hope so.

Doctor. I don't understand what's
wrong. why Pam's acting this way.

She knows I need her.
She knows that I'd do anything...

...in the world to make her happy.
And she knows I love her.

Why isn't that enough?

It's never enough
if she doesn't love herself.

Right now we know that Pam
is filled with a lot of self-hatred.

Why?

That's what we have to find out.

You think the best way to find out
is for her to live here at Brooktree?

I think Pam needs 24-hour-a-day
care at the present time.

Your wife is seriously ill, Mr. Ewing.

Right now she's trying
very hard to deny it.

But there's a massive depression
hiding behind that sweet exterior.

Behind that's a lot of rage.

The safest and easiest place
for her to handle those feelings...

...is here at the hospital.

Do you think you could
convince her to sign herself in?

Doctor. what Pam thinks
she needs is a baby.

What do you think?

Right now. I think that a baby to Pam
is a symbol of a deeper need.

What sort of need?

Well. Pam and I haven't talked
about it, so I'm only guessing...

...but quite often. people feel
that in giving love to a baby...

...they will be able to fulfill
their own need to be loved.

So you don't think a baby
will solve Pam's problem at all.

I do think that's an awfully heavy
burden for a little baby. don't you?

Doctor. the only thing I know...

...is that I'll do anything
to have my wife back again.

Then try to help her see
that she needs help.

And the only way is through
voluntary commitment.

No.

There's also involuntary commitment.

I'll talk to her.

I wanted to know
if you'd considered...

...any area of specialization
beyond pure research?

Well. no. not really. You see.
I've always liked research.

I don't care about money much.

What's exciting to me is the chance
to do something meaningful and lasting.

That's exactly why I wondered...

...why you'd never given any thought
to going into plastic surgery.

- Plastic surgery?
- If you're thinking about facelifts...

...I can see why you're surprised.
but that's not what I'm talking about.

Do you have any idea of the
advancements in burn treatment...

...or severe congenital disfigurement?

If you wanna do something meaningful
and lasting. that's where you ought to be.

- I don't--
- If you've seen the face of a parent...

...whose child's cleft palate
you've just repaired...

...or the gratitude in the eyes
of a burn victim...

...who thought he'd be disfigured for life.
you'd know that nowhere in medicine...

...can you get as much
immediate satisfaction...

...as in the field of plastic surgery.

I really hadn't considered it.

Well. consider it.

Think about it.

My hospital's accredited for interns.

You know I'm impressed
with what I've already seen of you.

And I fancy myself
a rather good judge of character.

- Thank you. doctor. but--
- You don't have to give your answer now.

I want you to know that
if you should be interested...

...I would be delighted
to personally sponsor you...

...and help you in your
further career in any way I can.

Sleep on it.

I look forward to hearing
from you soon.

Thank you. doctor. I will think it over.

I'll call you the minute I hear
when Pam can have visitors.

It's so good to see you again.

- You too. Rebecca.
- Well. hello.

- Look who's here.
- Hello. Cliff.

Ellie. this is my other daughter. Katherine.
Katherine. this is Miss Ellie Ewing.

- How do you do. Mrs. Ewing?
-It's a pleasure to meet you. Katherine.

I'm sorry to run off like this. but there
may be some word from Bobby.

- Bye. Cliff.
- Bye.

- Please call.
- I will.

I didn't know you and Miss Ellie
were such good friends.

Oh. yes.

Unfortunately. it's a sad way
to renew our friendship.

-Is there a problem?
-It's about Pam.

She's had somewhat of a breakdown.

Can I get you anything.
are you hungry?

No. I'm just tired.

I'll go upstairs and lay down.

Sure.

Franklin. I really appreciate you
meeting me after hours like this.

No problem.
What can we do for you, J.R.?

Well. I'd like you to set up
a string of 90-day loans for me.

Anything for you, J.R.

- How much are we talking about?
- Are these your horses here?

Well. I was thinking of somewhere
between 100 and 200 million dollars.

A hundred to 200 million?

Well. I don't know now.

I'm not sure. J.R.

Frankly. I don't know
if we can cover that much.

Oh. I have collateral for it.

Well. in that case. we might be able
to take part of the loan.

Well. good. Call around and see if you
can find somebody to handle the rest.

- Will do.
- Good. Good. I knew you would.

Bobby.

Yeah. honey.

I'm sorry.

Well. don't worry.

How do you feel?

All right.

Pam. we gotta talk. hon.

I know.

About you. about the future.

I know.

I spoke to Dr. Conrad.

She said she already talked to you about
voluntary commitment to Brooktree.

Yes. she did.

She wanted to know how I feIt.

And I said. I wanted
what was best for you.

She said...

...that at the present.
she thinks that is the best.

And with 24-hour-a-day care...

...you could overcome
your problems a lot sooner.

Because you think I should be watched
in case I try to kill myself again.

Pam. that's not what I said.

But that's what you meant.

Honey. I'm worried about you.

And I care about you, and I don't want
what happened before to happen again.

Now. if it's gonna be better or safer
for you to be at Brooktree for a time...

...time enough to overcome this
depression. then that's what I want.

For you.

Pam?

I'm tired.

Well. you think about it. all right?

- Yeah. how many you got?
- Well. how many you want?

Enough to store 5 million barrels?

Five million?

Did you say 5 million?

Yeah. that's right.

For 5 million barrels, you'd have
to lock up darn near every tank farm...

...in the state of Texas.
And it'd cost you a bundle.

I know.

Well. I can't do it.

The very best I could do would be
a couple hundred thousand barrels.

- And that'd fill me up.
- Okay. I'll take them.

“If you're interested
in any more information...

...be in your office at noon. I'll call.“

I think you'll find my deal
hard to beat.

- It doesn't sound like a bad package.
-It's a great package.

And you know how
San Antonio is booming.

What exactly are you offering us?

A cooperative venture.

I supply the land. you build the units.

It cannot miss.
We'll make a bundle on it.

I don't know. we have a lot
of commitments at this point.

I know. That's why I'm here.
You have a good track record.

With my land and your expertise.
we should have the perfect merge.

It sounds good. But of course I'm gonna
need a little time to think about it.

Now. don't wait too long.
I'm ready to move on this.

Like Punk says, we're gonna have
to look into this. check it out.

You can't expect us to go into
a project like this blindly. Mr. Sherr.

We'll get back to you soon.
WaIter. Thank you.

Thank you. Punk.

- Goodbye. Ray.
- Right.

- See you soon. now.
- Thank you. Right.

Bobby Ewing here.

Did you get the photograph?

Yes. I got the picture, but I don't
understand it. Who are you?

Well. that's not important.

What is important is that that's a photo
of your poor dead sister-in-law...

...and her baby.

- Her baby?
- That's right.

Little Christopher Shepard. That's what
it says right on the birth certificate.

If that's true. why you calling me?

Why not call J.R.? She was
his sister-in-law. not mine.

Yeah. Kristin told me
plenty about J.R.

I don't wanna have
anything to do with him.

And if you wanna know more about this.
It'll cost you for the information.

Two thousand dollars.

- When?
-I'll call you. Get the money.

Well. Daddy. we're on our way.

Yes. sir.

I got two of Farlow's biggest
distributors all locked up...

...and the third one's gonna
sell me everything he has...

...when his contract expires.

Hang on just a second. Yeah?

I've got Mr. Marshall on two.

Okay. Daddy.
hang on a second. will you?

Hey. Marshall. you ready to go?

Okay. send that all over
to Holiday's tank farm.

Yeah. now we're talking about
100.000 barrels. is that right?

All right. good. Good.
Tell him I'll be in touch.

Bye.

Hello. Daddy?

Say. we're right on schedule.

Yes. sir. Marshall's sending
100.000 barrels...

...over to Earl Holiday's
tank farm right now.

Yeah.

Oh. well. sure. it's big stakes.

Well. Daddy. we're gonna win.

And I know that you want John Ross
back on Southfork just as much as I do.

What. pauper family?

Hell. that will never happen.
Not as long as the oil prices keep rising.

What?

Stop rising?

Oh. Daddy...

...the price of oil
is never gonna stop rising.

Yeah.

Up.

Oh. you're gonna be so tired.
you'll sleep good tonight. won't you?

Oh. come on.

Come on. I'll come up
and kiss you good night later. okay?

There you go. Good night, sweetheart.

I can't tell you how grateful I am
for everything you've done.

You've made just everything possible.

-It's nothing.
-It's a great deal to me.

-I've just never been so happy.
- Then I'm glad.

Where's Dusty?

Wasn't he supposed to join us?

You might find him
in the projection room.

The projection room? Well. why?

Been going in there every night
after you take John Ross upstairs.

Since when?

Oh. started a little while ago.
right after Miss Ellie and J.R. were here.

Excuse me.

Sue Ellen. I didn't hear you come in.

Why did you turn it off?
I was enjoying it, you were so good.

Yeah. I was. wasn't I?
That's over with now.

Well. not necessarily so.
You'll be able to ride again.

No. wouldn't be the same thing.

Besides. it doesn't really matter.

I think I could use an
after-dinner drink right about now.

I'll tell you what.
I'm gonna cancel that drink.

You know. I can't ride.
but I still can walk...

...and you know what they say about the
stars at night. deep in the heart of Texas.

How about you and I going outside
and checking them out?

Sounds like a wonderful idea.

Hi.

Don't worry about those now.
I'll send someone down to get them.

- Thank you.
- Hello. Pam.

Hello.

Doctor. how long do you think
all this is gonna take?

Well. it's hard to tell at this point...

...but with Pam's cooperation.
It shouldn't be too long.

I've heard that there are medicines...

-...that can speed these things up.
- Well...

...there are drugs that are sometimes
used to alleviate the symptoms...

...but they don't help
to get at the root causes.

Here we work at finding out
what purpose the depression serves.

See. every system has a function.

That function is to protect
the healthy part of us inside...

...the part that feels threatened
and vulnerable.

What we'll be doing here...

...Pam and I, is working to find
the healthy part of her...

...the part that's hiding
behind her illness.

Pam.

Honey. do you want me
to come inside with you?

Well. I'll just say goodbye to you here.

Goodbye. honey.

Bye, Bobby.