Dallas (1978–1991): Season 5, Episode 9 - Five Dollars a Barrel - full transcript
J.R. finds himself in financial hot water and must broker an extension of his loan. Cliff takes advantage of J.R.'s hot spot to get some concessions. Pam is allowed to leave the hospital and visit Southfork.
- We now hold your note.
- Why?
So we'd be the ones
to foreclose on you.
They need more money or I'm gonna
take the kid back to California.
- How much do you want?
- Couple of thousand.
- I mean for the boy.
- Twenty-five thousand.
How long can you
afford to hold five million barrels?
- I asked you here to do business.
- Then you best face realities.
Your oil is worth less
every day you sit on it.
I'm gonna pay off that loan.
You're a dead man. J.R..
And I'm the head pallbearer.
The old place never changes. Does it?
Well. It always looks
the same. Anyway.
I guess things are different for you
with Sue Ellen and John Ross gone...
and Daddy down in South America.
And Lucy splitting up with Mitch
and moving back home.
It's just been one thing after another.
Well. That's one of the reasons
I came home.
Thought I might be of some
help to you for a change.
You know I'm happy to see you...
and I'm glad that you're here.
Come on. I'll make you some lunch.
Fine. Mama.
I think I'll just stay out here for a while
and get me some of this good Texas air.
Hello. Mama.
Back from the airport already?
Yes. You're just going to work?
Been years since I slept this late.
How's Gary?
He's fine J.R. just fine.
And I'd like him to stay that way.
Well. We all would. Did he bring
that pretty little wife with him?
No. She's busy in California.
Yeah. I'll bet she is.
Well. I gotta make up
for some lost time.
You have a nice day. Hear?
Hey, Gary.
J.R.. I thought
you'd be at work by now.
Everybody's real interested
in my sleeping habits, aren't they?
Yeah. Maybe it's because
I'm alone in my bed now.
So I heard.
How does Daddy feel
about her taking John Ross?
Well. Daddy expects John Ross
back momentarily and so do l.
I remember when Val ran off with Lucy.
You managed to get her back.
Have more trouble
with your own child?
Listen. Gary. There's no sense in us
standing out here...
and being antagonistic
towards each other.
Especially since we're kind of united
in a common cause.
Oh. And what would that be?
Looking after Ewing Oil
in Daddy's absence. Of course.
I don't know one end from the other.
How am I supposed to look after it?
I don't mean that you should take part
in the everyday business decisions.
Well. Now. Just what did you mean?
I'm sure Daddy thought
he was doing the right thing...
when he divided up
those voting shares...
but it put a lot of pressure
on people, especially Mama.
And me. Of course. I mean.
I've got ten of those shares too.
Yeah. You and that half-breed.
Ray Krebbs.
Even little John Ross got ten.
I'm just saying it's no way
to run a business.
You know. Somehow
I thought you'd feel that way.
It doesn't really matter.
I'm still president.
Oh. By the way. How are things
going for you in California?
Do you still work
at that used car a lot?
J.R.. your interest touches me.
I never knew you cared
whether I was doing well.
The point is. You're a Ewing.
I just don't think it's right.
You working for somebody like that.
Doesn't bother me.
You could do better.
I'll bet it wouldn't cost anything
to set up your own business.
Cost more than I could afford.
Well. Maybe it's time that your family
pitched in and gave you a helping hand.
After all this time.
Now why would they wanna do that?
Because your ten voting shares
may be very important.
- You can't stand up to the pressure.
- You don't?
No. Based on your past performances.
I don't.
I think you'd be a lot better off
with your own business in California.
And you staying there.
You're prepared
to set me up in that business?
- Yes. I am.
- In return for my voting shares.
Well. If you want the bottom line.
That's it.
Before you give me your answer...
how do you think your wife will feel
about getting involved in Ewing Oil again?
Maybe having to come back here every
month or so and vote on something.
And why isn't she here with you now?
- J.R...
- And. Gary...
you know the answer to that
better than I do.
If you want trouble with Valene.
You just hang on to those 10 shares.
But the real question is.
Are they worth it?
Wouldn't you be happier with your wife
and your own little business in California?
Don't give me an answer now.
Think about it. All right?
- Yeah.
- I have Mr. Greer's office...
in California on the line.
Thank you.
- Hello. Is Mr. Greer back yet?
- Yes, sir.
Tell him that Mr. Ewing's
calling from Dallas, Texas.
- It's important I talk to him.
- Yes, sir.
Thank you.
- Mr. Greer.
- J.R.. good to talk to you.
Sorry I was away earlier.
What can I do for you?
Well. This isn't J.R..
I'm his brother Bobby.
How can I help you. Mr. Ewing?
I'd like some information
on Kristin Shepard.
Shepard?
I don't think I know the name.
Well. You should.
Your firm sent her a check for $2000“.
On the 15th of every month
for almost a year.
Well. What concern is it
of yours. Mr. Ewing?
Well. I'd like to know
on whose behalf you sent that money.
I'm really not at liberty to discuss that.
Mr. Greer. Kristin was my sister-in-law.
I think I have a right to know.
Mr. Ewing. If indeed there were
any transactions of that nature...
they're privileged.
One more thing:
How do you know my brother?
I can't discuss this any further.
Goodbye. Mr. Ewing.
Yes, sir?
I'm going over to my office
in the Ewing Building.
Mr. McCoy is here.
Oh. Good. Send him in.
- Mr. McCoy. How nice to see you, sir.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Can I get you a drink?
- I don't believe so. It's early for me.
I'm curious to know
why you want to meet.
Well. Sit down. Please.
You are the biggest crude oil broker
in the Southwest.
Yes. As far as I could see...
Ewing Oil doesn't have
any surplus crude to get rid of.
Actually. I'm talking about some crude
I accumulated on a personal basis.
How much are you talking about?
Round figures, five million barrels.
That's a lot of oil.
And I'm willing
to let you have all of it.
The market is soft these days.
How soft is soft?
Well. I might go to 31 a barrel.
Thirty-one a barrel?
That is $2 a barrel
below market price.
That's my offer.
I'm the only one
who can handle five million barrels.
Now. Wait a minute.
I'm not gonna take a $20 million loss.
That's if you sell this week.
Way things look.
It might go to 30 or less by next week.
- It'll go up.
- When?
The question is, how long can you
afford to hold five million barrels?
Mr. McCoy. I asked you here
to do business...
not for an analysis
of my financial position.
You wanna do business.
Then you best face realities.
Your oil is worth less
every day you sit on it.
You know where to find me.
If you change your mind.
Don't get up.
Mes? Mr. Holiday is on line one.
Oh. Yeah. About
the tank farm rentals. Hello.
Mr. Ewing. You're almost at the end
of that month rental that you took.
So?
I need to know if you're gonna want
the tanks next month.
A lot of people could use them.
I'll get back to you.
Well. Fine.
But if you are gonna want them...
I'm gonna need payment
in advance.
I told you I'd get back to you.
- Mr. Barnes.
- Yeah.
Mr. Lee. Luce. And Bradley are here.
Is that all?
Show them in.
Gentlemen.
- Barnes.
- Thanks for coming.
I heard you moved up in the world.
Good company.
Wentworth Tool and Die.
It's a start. This is just part
of Wentworth Industries.
Oh. We know all about
Wentworth Industries.
What we don't know
is why you wanted to see us.
Would you like a drink?
Well. Let's see
what we're gonna do here first...
and then maybe we'll have a drink.
All right.
We're here because we share
a common emotion.
Oh. Do we now?
Yes.
We all hate J.R. Ewing.
You wanna get everybody together
who hates J.R.. you need a bigger office.
The point is. We may be in a position
to do something about it.
For the first time in a long time
J.R. is vulnerable.
Why are you telling us this?
Because it's going to take money.
A lot of money.
- Mes?
- Mr. Leland is here.
Send him in.
Well.
Well. Well. Well.
Now. I haven't seen you gentlemen...
since J.R. unloaded
all those Asian oil leases on us.
- Which he made good.
- Only because it was good for Ewing Oil.
Agreed. But what's that got to do
with why we're here?
I think Vaughn is the best man
to explain that to you.
Well. Gentlemen.
As you no doubt know...
I am now connected
with a bank down in Houston.
And I was brought into this
by Franklin Horner, J.R.'s banker.
It seems that J.R. wanted
a short-term loan of $200 million...
at only 12 percent.
For what?
Would you believe that he has bought five
million barrels of oil at $35 a barrel?
Thirty-five? Hell. He's got to be hurting.
Go on. Vaughn.
Well. I was brought in
on this by Mr. Horner...
because he and the other bankers
didn't want to carry the entire loan.
So I took $100 million.
Now. Why would you wanna help J.R.?
Help him?
I happened to know
that in the short range...
the price of oil was gonna drop.
I just wanted to get J.R. on the hook.
What is it you want from us?
I want us to get together
and buy up those notes.
We can probably get them
at a discount.
It's a solid gold investment.
And plus. Being secured by the oil...
J.R. has backed it with $50 million
in Ewing assets.
And when he forfeits on those notes.
How long do you think he can last?
When Jock finds out. He's gonna kick
J.R. right out of Ewing Oil.
Plus. Gentlemen. We will own
a large chunk of Ewing Oil assets.
Yeah. But $200 million.
That's a lot of money.
No. Only $100 million.
There's no way
I'm gonna give up my piece.
I wanna be in on the finish.
But I'm sure Mr. Horner and the others
would be glad to sell out to you.
Just think of it.
Walking into J.R. Ewing's office
to tell him he's finished.
I believe we'll have that drink now.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
- Is J.R. in?
- No. Sir.
He went to the Cattlemen's for lunch.
And Sly went home.
She wasn't feeling well.
Phyllis. I want you
to do something for me.
There's a law firm in California
named McCarthy and Greer.
Check our files. See if anybody's
had correspondence with them.
Sure thing. Right away.
And let's keep this between us. Okay?
- Yes. Sir.
- Okay.
Yeah. It's not like Gary
to miss dinner his first night back.
He and Lucy are having dinner together.
They had a lot to talk about.
Mostly how she got rid
of that nitwit husband of hers.
Don't you ever let up. J.R.?
Darling. This family's not famous
for good marriages...
except for Mama and Daddy.
Donna and Ray are very happy.
So are Bobby and Pam.
Sorry. Wrong again.
- Hi. Everybody.
- Good evening.
Well. How was the dinner?
Oh. It was great. I don't think
we ever stopped talking.
- You get a lot decided?
- As a matter of fact, we did.
Anything we'd all be interested in?
Yeah. I think so.
Since all of Daddy's sons are here.
I reckon I'll tell you.
For that matter. All the Ewing vote
holders are here. Except John Ross.
What are you talking about?
One of the reasons Daddy
split up the voting shares...
was because he couldn't
be here to help J.R.
We all know why Daddy
split those shares up.
Well. My being in California
keeps me away as well.
But. Gary. Those are your voting shares
no matter where you are.
Well. The point is.
I've given it some thought.
I think it's too rough.
Me being out there with those shares.
So I've decided to give someone else
my voting proxy.
You sure you wanna do that. Gary?
Jock gave those shares to you.
I think he was just being kind.
Oh. Come on. Gary.
Don't sell yourself short.
Would you all, please.
Let him get on with it?
As I said. I've decided to give my shares
to the one I think should have them.
That's one of the things
Lucy and I were talking about.
I'm giving them to her.
- Yes?
- Th ere 's a Martin Porter...
of the Cattleman's National Bank
to see you.
All right. Send him in.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Mr. Porter. Come in. Come in.
Please. Sir. Sit down.
Looking to do a little business
with Ewing Oil?
In a sense. I suppose that's so.
Well. You know that we do most
of our banking with Franklin Horner.
Yes. I know.
I actually came to talk
to you about Ray Krebbs.
Really?
He came to me the other day
asking for a rather sizable loan.
Now. He and Mrs. Krebbs have more
than enough capital to use as collateral.
But for some reason
he doesn't want to do that.
Now. What does this
got to do with me?
Without collateral...
and with the position Mr. Krebbs
has gotten himself into...
with San Antonio Construction...
well. I just don't think
we can grant him the loan.
Now. Why are you telling me this?
Since you are related...
our feeling was
that if you personally...
or Ewing Oil with all its assets
would guarantee the loan...
then. Of course.
We'd go right ahead with it.
Oh. I see. Of course. I see, yeah.
Well. You know we Ewings
do stick together.
I tell you what. Why don't you stall
a little while until I get all the details.
And I'd appreciate it if you didn't
tell anybody you came here to see me.
You know. Ray has a lot of pride.
I don't think he'd want family
to know he's in over his head.
Of course.
I'll look forward to hearing from you.
You're a banker
that can be counted on.
I like to think so.
Good day. Mr. Ewing.
They're not gonna hold
that plane for you.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
Have your ticket?
It's in my purse.
You have enough clothes here
for six months.
Oh. I'm so excited.
I can't believe
they're gonna publish my book.
They better or you're gonna have to
give back that $50,000 advance.
That will be the day.
Look. The meeting shouldn't take more
than a couple of days.
And I will be back with a galley copy.
And I can finally read it?
Maybe. No comments.
You just might like to applaud.
- Hello.
- Mr. Krebbs. Martin Porter.
- Yes.
- Sorry for the delay...
but a couple of our Loan Committee
people have come down with a bug.
We won't be meeting
for another couple of days.
I hope that doesn't inconvenience you.
Oh. I see.
Thanks for the call.
Oh. Just some fence posts down.
I can take care of that.
After I drop you off at the airport.
Hello there.
- Hi.
- Hi. Honey.
- How you feel?
- Wonderful.
I think Pam's progress is excellent.
We've been talking about the possibility
of her going home for a couple of days.
Well. That's wonderful.
Just for a visit. Then I'll come back here
for more treatment.
I think it might be good for Pam to start
getting into her everyday life again.
- Well. When can I take her home?
- Tomorrow.
We have a session this afternoon
and then one more tomorrow morning.
Isn't it wonderful?
I can't wait to get back home.
Pamela. Why don't you
go back to my office.
I'll be along in a few minutes.
- All right. I'll see you. Tomorrow.
- Bye-bye.
Okay. I thought you were afraid
of rushing things.
Lam.
But I don't want her
to feel trapped here.
I want her to feel as if
she has some goal to work toward.
Going home for a couple of days
should reinforce that.
Won't her leaving then coming
back here be harder than just staying?
I don't think so.
But when she does go home...
I want you to treat her
as normally as possible.
What if she starts talking
about having a baby?
Undoubtedly. She will.
But I want you to be as truthful
with her as possible.
Don't avoid the subject.
Something that both of you
are going to have to face up to.
Well. I hope she can face it.
So do I.
Hey. Ray-
I'm glad to see you lock your door.
You can't tell who might drop in.
Getting good mileage on Donna's car?
Something I can do for you. J.R.?
Well. No. But I may be able
to do something for you.
And what would that be?
I've heard on the grapevine
that you're in kind of a financial bind.
So that's why the Loan Committee
didn't meet today.
Ray. If you choose
not to ask you wife...
to help you out of a problem.
That's your business.
I know how proud you are.
What else do you know?
And I know that if I guarantee your loan.
Porter will give it to you.
And if I don't. Well...
Now. Why would you
wanna guarantee my loan?
Oh. Ray we've had
some good times in the past.
Maybe we can have some more.
And maybe we could help each other
out on occasions, you know.
I don't suppose this sudden burst
of buddy-buddy...
has anything to do with Jock
giving me those voting shares.
You worried we're all gonna
get together and cut you out?
Well. You catch on quick. Don't you?
Yeah. Maybe you can be something
other than a ranch foreman.
Just get to it.
What is it that you want?
I want you to give me your
voting proxies for your 10 shares.
And in return, Ewing assets
will guarantee your loan.
No way.
All right.
You're just gonna have to ask Donna
for her money again.
Or you could let the whole thing
just collapse by itself.
I don't think anybody would be
surprised to see you fall on your face.
Nobody thought you could do it on your
own. But on the other hand. Ray...
if you get that loan.
You could come out a hero.
Chances are Daddy will be home
before there's any voting done.
I may not need those proxies.
Give me a few days to think about it.
I really need that damn money.
All right. Ray. Sure.
You know what they say on TV:
“Don't wait too long.
This offer expires real soon.“
SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH
Hi. It's about time
you decide to come inside.
Yeah.
I was looking for you. Where you been?
Well. I went in to San Angelo
to get my hair done.
- You like it?
- Yeah. Looks good.
- You didn't ask me to drive you in?
- I didn't wanna bother you.
I wouldn't have minded.
- I don't like you going in there alone.
- But why?
That guy is on the make
for every woman in there.
- Not me.
- Oh. Yeah?
I see the way he looks at you
and touches you.
No. But it's not true.
Sue Ellen. Yes. It is.
I see the way men look at you.
Dusty. What is the matter with you?
You know I don't notice any other men.
Well. I do.
I see the way they look at you...
how they think they'd like
to go bed with you.
I don't care about other men.
All I want is you.
You're the only man I look at or want.
Well. You can't have me.
Not that way.
I remember the way you used to be.
And sooner or later.
You're gonna wanna have someone.
No.
That doesn't matter to me.
Dusty. The only thing that matters
to me is that I love you.
I'd rather have you
than any other man alive.
Well. I'm not alive. Not really.
Not in any way that matters to me.
- Yeah?
- Mr. Ewing?
There's a Mr. Cliff Barnes
here to see you.
- Who?
- Cliff Barnes.
Tell him to get lost.
I'm sorry. I couldn't stop him.
All right. Sly.
What the hell
are you doing here. Barnes?
I ought to have you sent
to that nut house your sister's in.
Oh. Still have a way with words.
Huh. J.R.?
Would you get out of here?
I want you to read something first.
- Nothing you have would interest me.
- That will.
It's a transfer of assignment of debt.
The amount of $100 million...
from various banks
to a group of your closest friends.
It's all there.
Jordan Lee. Wade Luce, Andy Bradley.
And good old Cliff Barnes.
We now hold your note.
I tried to buy out Vaughn Leland...
but I guess he wanted to be around
for the funeral ceremony.
I don't believe this.
Why?
So we'd be the ones
to foreclose on you.
You've got less than a week
and oil prices are dropping.
And I can't wait.
I think one of the first things
I'm gonna do...
is have all this furniture
thrown out of here.
Always did think it was tacky.
- Morning.
- Morning.
Phyllis. Would you get your pen
and come in the office. Please.
- Morning. Sly.
- Good morning.
You have any luck on that
McCarthy and Greer correspondence?
Not yet. But Ewing Oil has
acres of files. I'm still looking.
- Keep trying. But this is between us.
- Oh. Of course.
- Mes?
- Dr. Conrad on line one.
Dr. Conrad.
Oh. She is ready. Well. Fine.
Listen. I'll be right over to pick her up.
Thanks for calling.
I'm gonna go pick up Pamela.
If Jeff Farraday calls.
It's important I talk to him.
- You can catch me at the ranch.
- Yes. Sir.
Dusty.
Dusty. What are you doing?
- I'm saddling my horse.
- But it's too soon.
- Yup. But what hell have I got to lose.
- You're not strong enough yet.
- Why don't you go back up the house?
- No.
- I can't let you do this.
- Well. Just don't try and stop me.
I'm frightened for you. I don't know
why you're doing this in the first place.
Don't you know really?
You don't have to prove
anything to me.
Maybe I'm proving
something to myself.
Dusty. Please.
Please don't.
I can't be a man in the bedroom...
at least I can be a man
in the saddle.
Dusty.
Dusty!
Mitch. Come on in.
Mrs. Rogers. This is Mitch Cooper
one of our very talented interns.
Very happy to meet you.
- My pleasure.
- Her daughter Lori.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I was explaining to Mrs. Rogers
it might be best...
if she went to the coffee shop
while I talked to Lori alone.
I'm just so nervous about Lori.
I could never find it by myself.
Well. I do have some rounds to make.
I'm sure you can catch up
on your rounds later.
Well. Couldn't we all just stay here
and talk?
Dr. Waring wants to talk to you alone.
Mitch.
This way. Mrs. Rogers.
You don't mind if I hold on?
I really am nervous about Lori.
I'm sure you are.
- How's it look?
- Wonderful.
It really is a beautiful place
to live. Bobby.
It's much nicer now that you're here.
I don't really like sleeping alone.
I know. Neither do I.
Pam. Welcome home.
Oh. Miss Ellie. Thank you.
I know it's just for a couple days...
but it feels wonderful.
Come inside.
I've got a surprise for you.
Well. I hope you like it.
Donna and I did our best.
Well. It sounds mysterious.
Oh. I think it's terrific.
Oh. It's beautiful.
Well, it...
lt still smells a little wallpaper-y
but I think it's gonna get better.
I hope you like the colors.
I know they're your favorites.
Oh. I love it. Miss Ellie.
I know all the work
it must have taken.
Well. I have some things to do.
Well. You really like it?
Yes. I do.
I thought it might help us get off to
a fresh start once you're home for good.
It will. Bobby.
We're gonna be happier
than we've ever been before.
CRUDE PRICES CONTINUE DECLINE
Mes?
Mr. Barnes is here to see you.
All right. Send him in.
What do you want now. Barnes?
I came to help you.
- You've seen the paper?
- I don't need your help.
Well. Now. Wait a minute.
Now hear me out.
I just feel the last time I was in here
I might have been a little harsh on you.
If anybody knows how it feels to be
on the short end of the stick. I do.
You certainly had enough practice.
Well. I had a talk with my people...
and they've agreed
to give you a 10-day extension.
- Now. Why would they wanna do that?
- For one reason:
The extension would be at 25 percent
instead of 12.
All right. If I need it, I'll take it.
There's one other thing.
You own an oilfield, Ewing 6.
It's been practically nonproductive
for years.
- I know that.
- Well. Now. What you don't know...
or maybe remember...
is that Ewing 6 is the field
that split up your father and mine.
You see. My daddy found it
and your daddy swindled him out of it.
There's no sense
in rehashing ancient history now.
I want that oil field.
I want you to sign Ewing 6
over to me.
Because I want the Barnes family
to have what is rightfully theirs.
And you can call it a finder's fee
for getting you the extension.
Barnes. You must be crazy.
Do you for one minute think
I'm gonna let you...
touch a foot of Ewing property?
I'll see you in hell first.
You default on that loan...
and I'm gonna own a hell of a lot more
than one foot of Ewing property.
I'm gonna pay off that loan.
Sure you are. Yeah, and someday.
Cows are gonna give beer.
There is no way that the price of oil
is gonna go back up in time to help you.
That loan is due in three days.
You're a dead man. J.R..
And I'm the head pallbearer.
- J.R.
- Ray.
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Have you come to your senses
on those voting shares?
Sure did.
Good. I'll call your banker and tell him
Ewing Oil is guaranteeing your loan.
Don't bother.
- What?
- That's right.
I figure if Jock thought enough of me
to give me those 10 voting shares...
I'll be damned if I'm gonna give them
to you just to get out of a tight spot.
Krebbs. I knew you were stupid.
I never thought you were gonna be
as stupid as all this.
I'm smart enough
to know that I got 10 votes...
that could help throw you out
of Ewing Oil if it came to that.
Nobody's gonna put me
out of Ewing Oil.
I have a feeling you're gonna be so busy
filing for bankruptcy...
you're not gonna be voting
on anything.
Just think about it, J.R.
I've got 10 shares. Lucy's got 10 shares.
Miss Ellie has 30.
Plus she's gonna vote John Ross's.
First time something goes wrong...
who do you thinks
gonna back you up?
Hello. Mr. McCoy?
All right. This is J.R. Ewing here.
When he comes in.
Tell him I wanna see him at noon.
That's right.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
I found that letter
you were asking about.
Oh. Fine. Listen. Why don't you come in
the office and I'll dictate letters to you.
And that Mr. Farraday called.
He said he'd like to meet you at 3:00
at the Reunion Arena.
Fine.
- Where did you find this?
- I looked through all the files...
and didn't find anything so I looked
in J.R.'s personal file and there it was.
- I hope that's all right.
- Oh. It's fine.
I'm sure J.R. won't mind at all.
As long as he doesn't find out.
When I'm done with this. I want you to
make a copy of it. Put the original back.
- Oh. Yes. Sir.
- Phyllis...
- thank you for what you did.
- Oh. My pleasure.
“Dear Mr. Greer.
This will confirm our phone
conversation regarding your firm...
distributing the money
agreed upon to the person discussed.
This matter should be handled
with the utmost discretion at all times.
My name should never be brought into
any discussion relevant to this matter.
Enclosed. Please find a cashier's check
in the amount of $25,000..
To cover the first year's expenses.
Yours truly. J.R. Ewing.“
It was you all along. J.R.
The money came from you.
SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH
He's so foolish. Why does he think
he has to prove anything?
You think that's what it is?
- What else?
- I've been watching him ride like that...
since he was 10 years old.
Even younger.
Never cared about the ranch or business.
All he ever wanted to do was cowboy.
But he isn't well enough.
Look at him.
He's like the old Steven again
or Dusty.
I guess he thinks of himself as Dusty
when he's on a horse.
He's got to have something.
Sue Ellen.
But he has me.
Don't let your love for him
blind you to his problem.
I know about his problem.
I'm just trying to convince him
that it doesn't matter to me.
How can he convince you
how much it matters to him?
I understand
what he's been going through.
I feel the same way.
What am I supposed to do?
Just stand by and watch us
drift further and further apart?
I know how much you love him...
and I know he loves you.
Then why can't that be enough?
Maybe it can be.
I just don't know.
It has to be.
I just can't imagine
my life without him.
Come in. J.R.
Well. Mr. McCoy. How you doing?
Been expecting your call.
- Sit down.
- Thank you. Thank you.
Told you the price of oil
would keep dropping.
Well. You don't have
to rub my nose in it.
I'm willing to sell now. $32 a barrel.
I'm sure you would.
But I wouldn't know who to sell it to.
- All right. How much?
- Right now. Not a penny.
Nobody's selling or buying oil now.
The way prices are dropping.
Everybody's waiting for it to bottom out.
Now. You can't tell me
five million barrels of oil can't be sold.
Sure I can.
Just wait until the prices stabilize.
Then I'll buy.
I can't wait.
Looks like you have to.
McCoy. One of these days
you're gonna come to me...
and I'll remember this.
I'm sure you will.
But like I said, no one's buying.
Hold on. There is someone.
Fellow over in San Angelo
by the name of Clayton Farlow.
You might try him.
He may pay you what you want.
CATTLEMEN'S CLUB
The bank hasn't turned you down yet.
They will.
Ray. You've gotta get more money
somewhere...
or this whole project
is going down the drain.
I don't know where.
Now look. Now. Ray.
Don't take it exception to this but...
I know your wife
has got a lot of money.
What I mean is.
Why don't you just explain it to her.
- She'll get it all back.
- I can't do that.
I can't go running to my wife
asking for her help.
I gotta show her
I can do this on my own.
Yeah. What if you can't?
What about the Ewings.
Won't they help?
Maybe. But that'd be the last place
in the world I'd ever look for help.
Unless you wanna try to sell out.
Now. That may be your only choice.
Mr. Ewing.
All right. What have you got.
More documents?
I gave you everything I had.
- Then why did you call this meeting?
- I don't know if it did you any good...
but I can't hang around Dallas
and wait for you.
Either they need more money or I'm
gonna take the kid back to California.
See if maybe the father's out there.
How much do you want?
- A couple of thousand.
- I mean for the boy. I want him.
- You find out who the father is?
- That doesn't matter.
I'm asking you
how much money for that baby?
Twenty-five thousand.
- Done.
- Cash.
When?
Tomorrow is fine with me. The sooner
I'm out of here. The better I'll like it.
All right. Tomorrow at Fair Park.
Same time.
Mr. Ewing. Don't try anything funny.
Huh. Like the cops or anything.
It'd make a hell of a scandal
if people knew what I had to say.
Nothing funny.
You just make sure
you have that baby.
I'll be there.
J.R.. you've got
one big surprise coming.
I wish I'd met Katherine
under better circumstances.
But you'll meet again.
Katherine thought
the world of you, honey.
It must have been very strange
meeting a sister that you've never seen.
Well. She's beautiful. Miss Ellie.
And so nice.
I wish you could talk
her into moving. Mama.
Oh. I've never been able to talk
Katherine into much of anything.
But I know she'll come back
for a visit.
Did she like Cliff?
Yes. They got along very well.
They spent a lot of time together.
Well. He can be charming
when he wants to.
You should give him more credit. Pam.
He's changed a great deal...
since he took over
Wentworth Tool and Die.
That was a wonderful opportunity
for Cliff.
He's had such a difficult time.
Yes. He has.
Maybe now he's running a big company.
He won't be bitter towards the Ewings.
I wish he'd bury the hatchet
once and for all.
Come right in.
Did you come to pay your note early?
It's not due until tomorrow.
You know why I'm here.
I just wanna hear you say it.
I need that extension.
Do you?
Well. I'm a man of my word.
I have the papers right here.
Sit down.
It's all right here.
Ten-day extension at 200 million.
25 percent.
First. My lawyer drew that up.
It gives me total and permanent
ownership of Ewing 6.
You know. You're only buying
a temporary delay...
because the price of oil
is still dropping.
And when this ten-day extension is up.
There's no more time.
If you can't pay...
you're out.
I can't believe it.
After all these years.
I've finally whipped J.R. Ewing.
- Why?
So we'd be the ones
to foreclose on you.
They need more money or I'm gonna
take the kid back to California.
- How much do you want?
- Couple of thousand.
- I mean for the boy.
- Twenty-five thousand.
How long can you
afford to hold five million barrels?
- I asked you here to do business.
- Then you best face realities.
Your oil is worth less
every day you sit on it.
I'm gonna pay off that loan.
You're a dead man. J.R..
And I'm the head pallbearer.
The old place never changes. Does it?
Well. It always looks
the same. Anyway.
I guess things are different for you
with Sue Ellen and John Ross gone...
and Daddy down in South America.
And Lucy splitting up with Mitch
and moving back home.
It's just been one thing after another.
Well. That's one of the reasons
I came home.
Thought I might be of some
help to you for a change.
You know I'm happy to see you...
and I'm glad that you're here.
Come on. I'll make you some lunch.
Fine. Mama.
I think I'll just stay out here for a while
and get me some of this good Texas air.
Hello. Mama.
Back from the airport already?
Yes. You're just going to work?
Been years since I slept this late.
How's Gary?
He's fine J.R. just fine.
And I'd like him to stay that way.
Well. We all would. Did he bring
that pretty little wife with him?
No. She's busy in California.
Yeah. I'll bet she is.
Well. I gotta make up
for some lost time.
You have a nice day. Hear?
Hey, Gary.
J.R.. I thought
you'd be at work by now.
Everybody's real interested
in my sleeping habits, aren't they?
Yeah. Maybe it's because
I'm alone in my bed now.
So I heard.
How does Daddy feel
about her taking John Ross?
Well. Daddy expects John Ross
back momentarily and so do l.
I remember when Val ran off with Lucy.
You managed to get her back.
Have more trouble
with your own child?
Listen. Gary. There's no sense in us
standing out here...
and being antagonistic
towards each other.
Especially since we're kind of united
in a common cause.
Oh. And what would that be?
Looking after Ewing Oil
in Daddy's absence. Of course.
I don't know one end from the other.
How am I supposed to look after it?
I don't mean that you should take part
in the everyday business decisions.
Well. Now. Just what did you mean?
I'm sure Daddy thought
he was doing the right thing...
when he divided up
those voting shares...
but it put a lot of pressure
on people, especially Mama.
And me. Of course. I mean.
I've got ten of those shares too.
Yeah. You and that half-breed.
Ray Krebbs.
Even little John Ross got ten.
I'm just saying it's no way
to run a business.
You know. Somehow
I thought you'd feel that way.
It doesn't really matter.
I'm still president.
Oh. By the way. How are things
going for you in California?
Do you still work
at that used car a lot?
J.R.. your interest touches me.
I never knew you cared
whether I was doing well.
The point is. You're a Ewing.
I just don't think it's right.
You working for somebody like that.
Doesn't bother me.
You could do better.
I'll bet it wouldn't cost anything
to set up your own business.
Cost more than I could afford.
Well. Maybe it's time that your family
pitched in and gave you a helping hand.
After all this time.
Now why would they wanna do that?
Because your ten voting shares
may be very important.
- You can't stand up to the pressure.
- You don't?
No. Based on your past performances.
I don't.
I think you'd be a lot better off
with your own business in California.
And you staying there.
You're prepared
to set me up in that business?
- Yes. I am.
- In return for my voting shares.
Well. If you want the bottom line.
That's it.
Before you give me your answer...
how do you think your wife will feel
about getting involved in Ewing Oil again?
Maybe having to come back here every
month or so and vote on something.
And why isn't she here with you now?
- J.R...
- And. Gary...
you know the answer to that
better than I do.
If you want trouble with Valene.
You just hang on to those 10 shares.
But the real question is.
Are they worth it?
Wouldn't you be happier with your wife
and your own little business in California?
Don't give me an answer now.
Think about it. All right?
- Yeah.
- I have Mr. Greer's office...
in California on the line.
Thank you.
- Hello. Is Mr. Greer back yet?
- Yes, sir.
Tell him that Mr. Ewing's
calling from Dallas, Texas.
- It's important I talk to him.
- Yes, sir.
Thank you.
- Mr. Greer.
- J.R.. good to talk to you.
Sorry I was away earlier.
What can I do for you?
Well. This isn't J.R..
I'm his brother Bobby.
How can I help you. Mr. Ewing?
I'd like some information
on Kristin Shepard.
Shepard?
I don't think I know the name.
Well. You should.
Your firm sent her a check for $2000“.
On the 15th of every month
for almost a year.
Well. What concern is it
of yours. Mr. Ewing?
Well. I'd like to know
on whose behalf you sent that money.
I'm really not at liberty to discuss that.
Mr. Greer. Kristin was my sister-in-law.
I think I have a right to know.
Mr. Ewing. If indeed there were
any transactions of that nature...
they're privileged.
One more thing:
How do you know my brother?
I can't discuss this any further.
Goodbye. Mr. Ewing.
Yes, sir?
I'm going over to my office
in the Ewing Building.
Mr. McCoy is here.
Oh. Good. Send him in.
- Mr. McCoy. How nice to see you, sir.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Can I get you a drink?
- I don't believe so. It's early for me.
I'm curious to know
why you want to meet.
Well. Sit down. Please.
You are the biggest crude oil broker
in the Southwest.
Yes. As far as I could see...
Ewing Oil doesn't have
any surplus crude to get rid of.
Actually. I'm talking about some crude
I accumulated on a personal basis.
How much are you talking about?
Round figures, five million barrels.
That's a lot of oil.
And I'm willing
to let you have all of it.
The market is soft these days.
How soft is soft?
Well. I might go to 31 a barrel.
Thirty-one a barrel?
That is $2 a barrel
below market price.
That's my offer.
I'm the only one
who can handle five million barrels.
Now. Wait a minute.
I'm not gonna take a $20 million loss.
That's if you sell this week.
Way things look.
It might go to 30 or less by next week.
- It'll go up.
- When?
The question is, how long can you
afford to hold five million barrels?
Mr. McCoy. I asked you here
to do business...
not for an analysis
of my financial position.
You wanna do business.
Then you best face realities.
Your oil is worth less
every day you sit on it.
You know where to find me.
If you change your mind.
Don't get up.
Mes? Mr. Holiday is on line one.
Oh. Yeah. About
the tank farm rentals. Hello.
Mr. Ewing. You're almost at the end
of that month rental that you took.
So?
I need to know if you're gonna want
the tanks next month.
A lot of people could use them.
I'll get back to you.
Well. Fine.
But if you are gonna want them...
I'm gonna need payment
in advance.
I told you I'd get back to you.
- Mr. Barnes.
- Yeah.
Mr. Lee. Luce. And Bradley are here.
Is that all?
Show them in.
Gentlemen.
- Barnes.
- Thanks for coming.
I heard you moved up in the world.
Good company.
Wentworth Tool and Die.
It's a start. This is just part
of Wentworth Industries.
Oh. We know all about
Wentworth Industries.
What we don't know
is why you wanted to see us.
Would you like a drink?
Well. Let's see
what we're gonna do here first...
and then maybe we'll have a drink.
All right.
We're here because we share
a common emotion.
Oh. Do we now?
Yes.
We all hate J.R. Ewing.
You wanna get everybody together
who hates J.R.. you need a bigger office.
The point is. We may be in a position
to do something about it.
For the first time in a long time
J.R. is vulnerable.
Why are you telling us this?
Because it's going to take money.
A lot of money.
- Mes?
- Mr. Leland is here.
Send him in.
Well.
Well. Well. Well.
Now. I haven't seen you gentlemen...
since J.R. unloaded
all those Asian oil leases on us.
- Which he made good.
- Only because it was good for Ewing Oil.
Agreed. But what's that got to do
with why we're here?
I think Vaughn is the best man
to explain that to you.
Well. Gentlemen.
As you no doubt know...
I am now connected
with a bank down in Houston.
And I was brought into this
by Franklin Horner, J.R.'s banker.
It seems that J.R. wanted
a short-term loan of $200 million...
at only 12 percent.
For what?
Would you believe that he has bought five
million barrels of oil at $35 a barrel?
Thirty-five? Hell. He's got to be hurting.
Go on. Vaughn.
Well. I was brought in
on this by Mr. Horner...
because he and the other bankers
didn't want to carry the entire loan.
So I took $100 million.
Now. Why would you wanna help J.R.?
Help him?
I happened to know
that in the short range...
the price of oil was gonna drop.
I just wanted to get J.R. on the hook.
What is it you want from us?
I want us to get together
and buy up those notes.
We can probably get them
at a discount.
It's a solid gold investment.
And plus. Being secured by the oil...
J.R. has backed it with $50 million
in Ewing assets.
And when he forfeits on those notes.
How long do you think he can last?
When Jock finds out. He's gonna kick
J.R. right out of Ewing Oil.
Plus. Gentlemen. We will own
a large chunk of Ewing Oil assets.
Yeah. But $200 million.
That's a lot of money.
No. Only $100 million.
There's no way
I'm gonna give up my piece.
I wanna be in on the finish.
But I'm sure Mr. Horner and the others
would be glad to sell out to you.
Just think of it.
Walking into J.R. Ewing's office
to tell him he's finished.
I believe we'll have that drink now.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
- Is J.R. in?
- No. Sir.
He went to the Cattlemen's for lunch.
And Sly went home.
She wasn't feeling well.
Phyllis. I want you
to do something for me.
There's a law firm in California
named McCarthy and Greer.
Check our files. See if anybody's
had correspondence with them.
Sure thing. Right away.
And let's keep this between us. Okay?
- Yes. Sir.
- Okay.
Yeah. It's not like Gary
to miss dinner his first night back.
He and Lucy are having dinner together.
They had a lot to talk about.
Mostly how she got rid
of that nitwit husband of hers.
Don't you ever let up. J.R.?
Darling. This family's not famous
for good marriages...
except for Mama and Daddy.
Donna and Ray are very happy.
So are Bobby and Pam.
Sorry. Wrong again.
- Hi. Everybody.
- Good evening.
Well. How was the dinner?
Oh. It was great. I don't think
we ever stopped talking.
- You get a lot decided?
- As a matter of fact, we did.
Anything we'd all be interested in?
Yeah. I think so.
Since all of Daddy's sons are here.
I reckon I'll tell you.
For that matter. All the Ewing vote
holders are here. Except John Ross.
What are you talking about?
One of the reasons Daddy
split up the voting shares...
was because he couldn't
be here to help J.R.
We all know why Daddy
split those shares up.
Well. My being in California
keeps me away as well.
But. Gary. Those are your voting shares
no matter where you are.
Well. The point is.
I've given it some thought.
I think it's too rough.
Me being out there with those shares.
So I've decided to give someone else
my voting proxy.
You sure you wanna do that. Gary?
Jock gave those shares to you.
I think he was just being kind.
Oh. Come on. Gary.
Don't sell yourself short.
Would you all, please.
Let him get on with it?
As I said. I've decided to give my shares
to the one I think should have them.
That's one of the things
Lucy and I were talking about.
I'm giving them to her.
- Yes?
- Th ere 's a Martin Porter...
of the Cattleman's National Bank
to see you.
All right. Send him in.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Mr. Porter. Come in. Come in.
Please. Sir. Sit down.
Looking to do a little business
with Ewing Oil?
In a sense. I suppose that's so.
Well. You know that we do most
of our banking with Franklin Horner.
Yes. I know.
I actually came to talk
to you about Ray Krebbs.
Really?
He came to me the other day
asking for a rather sizable loan.
Now. He and Mrs. Krebbs have more
than enough capital to use as collateral.
But for some reason
he doesn't want to do that.
Now. What does this
got to do with me?
Without collateral...
and with the position Mr. Krebbs
has gotten himself into...
with San Antonio Construction...
well. I just don't think
we can grant him the loan.
Now. Why are you telling me this?
Since you are related...
our feeling was
that if you personally...
or Ewing Oil with all its assets
would guarantee the loan...
then. Of course.
We'd go right ahead with it.
Oh. I see. Of course. I see, yeah.
Well. You know we Ewings
do stick together.
I tell you what. Why don't you stall
a little while until I get all the details.
And I'd appreciate it if you didn't
tell anybody you came here to see me.
You know. Ray has a lot of pride.
I don't think he'd want family
to know he's in over his head.
Of course.
I'll look forward to hearing from you.
You're a banker
that can be counted on.
I like to think so.
Good day. Mr. Ewing.
They're not gonna hold
that plane for you.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
Have your ticket?
It's in my purse.
You have enough clothes here
for six months.
Oh. I'm so excited.
I can't believe
they're gonna publish my book.
They better or you're gonna have to
give back that $50,000 advance.
That will be the day.
Look. The meeting shouldn't take more
than a couple of days.
And I will be back with a galley copy.
And I can finally read it?
Maybe. No comments.
You just might like to applaud.
- Hello.
- Mr. Krebbs. Martin Porter.
- Yes.
- Sorry for the delay...
but a couple of our Loan Committee
people have come down with a bug.
We won't be meeting
for another couple of days.
I hope that doesn't inconvenience you.
Oh. I see.
Thanks for the call.
Oh. Just some fence posts down.
I can take care of that.
After I drop you off at the airport.
Hello there.
- Hi.
- Hi. Honey.
- How you feel?
- Wonderful.
I think Pam's progress is excellent.
We've been talking about the possibility
of her going home for a couple of days.
Well. That's wonderful.
Just for a visit. Then I'll come back here
for more treatment.
I think it might be good for Pam to start
getting into her everyday life again.
- Well. When can I take her home?
- Tomorrow.
We have a session this afternoon
and then one more tomorrow morning.
Isn't it wonderful?
I can't wait to get back home.
Pamela. Why don't you
go back to my office.
I'll be along in a few minutes.
- All right. I'll see you. Tomorrow.
- Bye-bye.
Okay. I thought you were afraid
of rushing things.
Lam.
But I don't want her
to feel trapped here.
I want her to feel as if
she has some goal to work toward.
Going home for a couple of days
should reinforce that.
Won't her leaving then coming
back here be harder than just staying?
I don't think so.
But when she does go home...
I want you to treat her
as normally as possible.
What if she starts talking
about having a baby?
Undoubtedly. She will.
But I want you to be as truthful
with her as possible.
Don't avoid the subject.
Something that both of you
are going to have to face up to.
Well. I hope she can face it.
So do I.
Hey. Ray-
I'm glad to see you lock your door.
You can't tell who might drop in.
Getting good mileage on Donna's car?
Something I can do for you. J.R.?
Well. No. But I may be able
to do something for you.
And what would that be?
I've heard on the grapevine
that you're in kind of a financial bind.
So that's why the Loan Committee
didn't meet today.
Ray. If you choose
not to ask you wife...
to help you out of a problem.
That's your business.
I know how proud you are.
What else do you know?
And I know that if I guarantee your loan.
Porter will give it to you.
And if I don't. Well...
Now. Why would you
wanna guarantee my loan?
Oh. Ray we've had
some good times in the past.
Maybe we can have some more.
And maybe we could help each other
out on occasions, you know.
I don't suppose this sudden burst
of buddy-buddy...
has anything to do with Jock
giving me those voting shares.
You worried we're all gonna
get together and cut you out?
Well. You catch on quick. Don't you?
Yeah. Maybe you can be something
other than a ranch foreman.
Just get to it.
What is it that you want?
I want you to give me your
voting proxies for your 10 shares.
And in return, Ewing assets
will guarantee your loan.
No way.
All right.
You're just gonna have to ask Donna
for her money again.
Or you could let the whole thing
just collapse by itself.
I don't think anybody would be
surprised to see you fall on your face.
Nobody thought you could do it on your
own. But on the other hand. Ray...
if you get that loan.
You could come out a hero.
Chances are Daddy will be home
before there's any voting done.
I may not need those proxies.
Give me a few days to think about it.
I really need that damn money.
All right. Ray. Sure.
You know what they say on TV:
“Don't wait too long.
This offer expires real soon.“
SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH
Hi. It's about time
you decide to come inside.
Yeah.
I was looking for you. Where you been?
Well. I went in to San Angelo
to get my hair done.
- You like it?
- Yeah. Looks good.
- You didn't ask me to drive you in?
- I didn't wanna bother you.
I wouldn't have minded.
- I don't like you going in there alone.
- But why?
That guy is on the make
for every woman in there.
- Not me.
- Oh. Yeah?
I see the way he looks at you
and touches you.
No. But it's not true.
Sue Ellen. Yes. It is.
I see the way men look at you.
Dusty. What is the matter with you?
You know I don't notice any other men.
Well. I do.
I see the way they look at you...
how they think they'd like
to go bed with you.
I don't care about other men.
All I want is you.
You're the only man I look at or want.
Well. You can't have me.
Not that way.
I remember the way you used to be.
And sooner or later.
You're gonna wanna have someone.
No.
That doesn't matter to me.
Dusty. The only thing that matters
to me is that I love you.
I'd rather have you
than any other man alive.
Well. I'm not alive. Not really.
Not in any way that matters to me.
- Yeah?
- Mr. Ewing?
There's a Mr. Cliff Barnes
here to see you.
- Who?
- Cliff Barnes.
Tell him to get lost.
I'm sorry. I couldn't stop him.
All right. Sly.
What the hell
are you doing here. Barnes?
I ought to have you sent
to that nut house your sister's in.
Oh. Still have a way with words.
Huh. J.R.?
Would you get out of here?
I want you to read something first.
- Nothing you have would interest me.
- That will.
It's a transfer of assignment of debt.
The amount of $100 million...
from various banks
to a group of your closest friends.
It's all there.
Jordan Lee. Wade Luce, Andy Bradley.
And good old Cliff Barnes.
We now hold your note.
I tried to buy out Vaughn Leland...
but I guess he wanted to be around
for the funeral ceremony.
I don't believe this.
Why?
So we'd be the ones
to foreclose on you.
You've got less than a week
and oil prices are dropping.
And I can't wait.
I think one of the first things
I'm gonna do...
is have all this furniture
thrown out of here.
Always did think it was tacky.
- Morning.
- Morning.
Phyllis. Would you get your pen
and come in the office. Please.
- Morning. Sly.
- Good morning.
You have any luck on that
McCarthy and Greer correspondence?
Not yet. But Ewing Oil has
acres of files. I'm still looking.
- Keep trying. But this is between us.
- Oh. Of course.
- Mes?
- Dr. Conrad on line one.
Dr. Conrad.
Oh. She is ready. Well. Fine.
Listen. I'll be right over to pick her up.
Thanks for calling.
I'm gonna go pick up Pamela.
If Jeff Farraday calls.
It's important I talk to him.
- You can catch me at the ranch.
- Yes. Sir.
Dusty.
Dusty. What are you doing?
- I'm saddling my horse.
- But it's too soon.
- Yup. But what hell have I got to lose.
- You're not strong enough yet.
- Why don't you go back up the house?
- No.
- I can't let you do this.
- Well. Just don't try and stop me.
I'm frightened for you. I don't know
why you're doing this in the first place.
Don't you know really?
You don't have to prove
anything to me.
Maybe I'm proving
something to myself.
Dusty. Please.
Please don't.
I can't be a man in the bedroom...
at least I can be a man
in the saddle.
Dusty.
Dusty!
Mitch. Come on in.
Mrs. Rogers. This is Mitch Cooper
one of our very talented interns.
Very happy to meet you.
- My pleasure.
- Her daughter Lori.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I was explaining to Mrs. Rogers
it might be best...
if she went to the coffee shop
while I talked to Lori alone.
I'm just so nervous about Lori.
I could never find it by myself.
Well. I do have some rounds to make.
I'm sure you can catch up
on your rounds later.
Well. Couldn't we all just stay here
and talk?
Dr. Waring wants to talk to you alone.
Mitch.
This way. Mrs. Rogers.
You don't mind if I hold on?
I really am nervous about Lori.
I'm sure you are.
- How's it look?
- Wonderful.
It really is a beautiful place
to live. Bobby.
It's much nicer now that you're here.
I don't really like sleeping alone.
I know. Neither do I.
Pam. Welcome home.
Oh. Miss Ellie. Thank you.
I know it's just for a couple days...
but it feels wonderful.
Come inside.
I've got a surprise for you.
Well. I hope you like it.
Donna and I did our best.
Well. It sounds mysterious.
Oh. I think it's terrific.
Oh. It's beautiful.
Well, it...
lt still smells a little wallpaper-y
but I think it's gonna get better.
I hope you like the colors.
I know they're your favorites.
Oh. I love it. Miss Ellie.
I know all the work
it must have taken.
Well. I have some things to do.
Well. You really like it?
Yes. I do.
I thought it might help us get off to
a fresh start once you're home for good.
It will. Bobby.
We're gonna be happier
than we've ever been before.
CRUDE PRICES CONTINUE DECLINE
Mes?
Mr. Barnes is here to see you.
All right. Send him in.
What do you want now. Barnes?
I came to help you.
- You've seen the paper?
- I don't need your help.
Well. Now. Wait a minute.
Now hear me out.
I just feel the last time I was in here
I might have been a little harsh on you.
If anybody knows how it feels to be
on the short end of the stick. I do.
You certainly had enough practice.
Well. I had a talk with my people...
and they've agreed
to give you a 10-day extension.
- Now. Why would they wanna do that?
- For one reason:
The extension would be at 25 percent
instead of 12.
All right. If I need it, I'll take it.
There's one other thing.
You own an oilfield, Ewing 6.
It's been practically nonproductive
for years.
- I know that.
- Well. Now. What you don't know...
or maybe remember...
is that Ewing 6 is the field
that split up your father and mine.
You see. My daddy found it
and your daddy swindled him out of it.
There's no sense
in rehashing ancient history now.
I want that oil field.
I want you to sign Ewing 6
over to me.
Because I want the Barnes family
to have what is rightfully theirs.
And you can call it a finder's fee
for getting you the extension.
Barnes. You must be crazy.
Do you for one minute think
I'm gonna let you...
touch a foot of Ewing property?
I'll see you in hell first.
You default on that loan...
and I'm gonna own a hell of a lot more
than one foot of Ewing property.
I'm gonna pay off that loan.
Sure you are. Yeah, and someday.
Cows are gonna give beer.
There is no way that the price of oil
is gonna go back up in time to help you.
That loan is due in three days.
You're a dead man. J.R..
And I'm the head pallbearer.
- J.R.
- Ray.
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Have you come to your senses
on those voting shares?
Sure did.
Good. I'll call your banker and tell him
Ewing Oil is guaranteeing your loan.
Don't bother.
- What?
- That's right.
I figure if Jock thought enough of me
to give me those 10 voting shares...
I'll be damned if I'm gonna give them
to you just to get out of a tight spot.
Krebbs. I knew you were stupid.
I never thought you were gonna be
as stupid as all this.
I'm smart enough
to know that I got 10 votes...
that could help throw you out
of Ewing Oil if it came to that.
Nobody's gonna put me
out of Ewing Oil.
I have a feeling you're gonna be so busy
filing for bankruptcy...
you're not gonna be voting
on anything.
Just think about it, J.R.
I've got 10 shares. Lucy's got 10 shares.
Miss Ellie has 30.
Plus she's gonna vote John Ross's.
First time something goes wrong...
who do you thinks
gonna back you up?
Hello. Mr. McCoy?
All right. This is J.R. Ewing here.
When he comes in.
Tell him I wanna see him at noon.
That's right.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
I found that letter
you were asking about.
Oh. Fine. Listen. Why don't you come in
the office and I'll dictate letters to you.
And that Mr. Farraday called.
He said he'd like to meet you at 3:00
at the Reunion Arena.
Fine.
- Where did you find this?
- I looked through all the files...
and didn't find anything so I looked
in J.R.'s personal file and there it was.
- I hope that's all right.
- Oh. It's fine.
I'm sure J.R. won't mind at all.
As long as he doesn't find out.
When I'm done with this. I want you to
make a copy of it. Put the original back.
- Oh. Yes. Sir.
- Phyllis...
- thank you for what you did.
- Oh. My pleasure.
“Dear Mr. Greer.
This will confirm our phone
conversation regarding your firm...
distributing the money
agreed upon to the person discussed.
This matter should be handled
with the utmost discretion at all times.
My name should never be brought into
any discussion relevant to this matter.
Enclosed. Please find a cashier's check
in the amount of $25,000..
To cover the first year's expenses.
Yours truly. J.R. Ewing.“
It was you all along. J.R.
The money came from you.
SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH
He's so foolish. Why does he think
he has to prove anything?
You think that's what it is?
- What else?
- I've been watching him ride like that...
since he was 10 years old.
Even younger.
Never cared about the ranch or business.
All he ever wanted to do was cowboy.
But he isn't well enough.
Look at him.
He's like the old Steven again
or Dusty.
I guess he thinks of himself as Dusty
when he's on a horse.
He's got to have something.
Sue Ellen.
But he has me.
Don't let your love for him
blind you to his problem.
I know about his problem.
I'm just trying to convince him
that it doesn't matter to me.
How can he convince you
how much it matters to him?
I understand
what he's been going through.
I feel the same way.
What am I supposed to do?
Just stand by and watch us
drift further and further apart?
I know how much you love him...
and I know he loves you.
Then why can't that be enough?
Maybe it can be.
I just don't know.
It has to be.
I just can't imagine
my life without him.
Come in. J.R.
Well. Mr. McCoy. How you doing?
Been expecting your call.
- Sit down.
- Thank you. Thank you.
Told you the price of oil
would keep dropping.
Well. You don't have
to rub my nose in it.
I'm willing to sell now. $32 a barrel.
I'm sure you would.
But I wouldn't know who to sell it to.
- All right. How much?
- Right now. Not a penny.
Nobody's selling or buying oil now.
The way prices are dropping.
Everybody's waiting for it to bottom out.
Now. You can't tell me
five million barrels of oil can't be sold.
Sure I can.
Just wait until the prices stabilize.
Then I'll buy.
I can't wait.
Looks like you have to.
McCoy. One of these days
you're gonna come to me...
and I'll remember this.
I'm sure you will.
But like I said, no one's buying.
Hold on. There is someone.
Fellow over in San Angelo
by the name of Clayton Farlow.
You might try him.
He may pay you what you want.
CATTLEMEN'S CLUB
The bank hasn't turned you down yet.
They will.
Ray. You've gotta get more money
somewhere...
or this whole project
is going down the drain.
I don't know where.
Now look. Now. Ray.
Don't take it exception to this but...
I know your wife
has got a lot of money.
What I mean is.
Why don't you just explain it to her.
- She'll get it all back.
- I can't do that.
I can't go running to my wife
asking for her help.
I gotta show her
I can do this on my own.
Yeah. What if you can't?
What about the Ewings.
Won't they help?
Maybe. But that'd be the last place
in the world I'd ever look for help.
Unless you wanna try to sell out.
Now. That may be your only choice.
Mr. Ewing.
All right. What have you got.
More documents?
I gave you everything I had.
- Then why did you call this meeting?
- I don't know if it did you any good...
but I can't hang around Dallas
and wait for you.
Either they need more money or I'm
gonna take the kid back to California.
See if maybe the father's out there.
How much do you want?
- A couple of thousand.
- I mean for the boy. I want him.
- You find out who the father is?
- That doesn't matter.
I'm asking you
how much money for that baby?
Twenty-five thousand.
- Done.
- Cash.
When?
Tomorrow is fine with me. The sooner
I'm out of here. The better I'll like it.
All right. Tomorrow at Fair Park.
Same time.
Mr. Ewing. Don't try anything funny.
Huh. Like the cops or anything.
It'd make a hell of a scandal
if people knew what I had to say.
Nothing funny.
You just make sure
you have that baby.
I'll be there.
J.R.. you've got
one big surprise coming.
I wish I'd met Katherine
under better circumstances.
But you'll meet again.
Katherine thought
the world of you, honey.
It must have been very strange
meeting a sister that you've never seen.
Well. She's beautiful. Miss Ellie.
And so nice.
I wish you could talk
her into moving. Mama.
Oh. I've never been able to talk
Katherine into much of anything.
But I know she'll come back
for a visit.
Did she like Cliff?
Yes. They got along very well.
They spent a lot of time together.
Well. He can be charming
when he wants to.
You should give him more credit. Pam.
He's changed a great deal...
since he took over
Wentworth Tool and Die.
That was a wonderful opportunity
for Cliff.
He's had such a difficult time.
Yes. He has.
Maybe now he's running a big company.
He won't be bitter towards the Ewings.
I wish he'd bury the hatchet
once and for all.
Come right in.
Did you come to pay your note early?
It's not due until tomorrow.
You know why I'm here.
I just wanna hear you say it.
I need that extension.
Do you?
Well. I'm a man of my word.
I have the papers right here.
Sit down.
It's all right here.
Ten-day extension at 200 million.
25 percent.
First. My lawyer drew that up.
It gives me total and permanent
ownership of Ewing 6.
You know. You're only buying
a temporary delay...
because the price of oil
is still dropping.
And when this ten-day extension is up.
There's no more time.
If you can't pay...
you're out.
I can't believe it.
After all these years.
I've finally whipped J.R. Ewing.