Dallas (1978–1991): Season 6, Episode 6 - Aftermath - full transcript
I haven't forgotten
what you did to my son.
Since the way to your heart
is through your company...
I intend to do everything in my power
to make that company bleed.
My future and the future of my son
is tied with J.R.
Any attack against him
would be an attack against me.
And I'll fight right by his side.
J.R. doesn't want that company
just for himself.
He wants it for John Ross.
I won't sit back and watch
J.R. steal something...
that belongs to Christopher.
I get the distinct feeling
there's an army mobilizing against me.
I've been waiting for you.
I thought tonight of all nights
you might wanna talk.
Among other things.
Champagne?
Well. I had a feeling we'd be doing
a little celebrating tonight.
I bet you did. And why not?
You're back in power.
- A place you know and love best.
- Almost.
And you knew all about it.
- All about what?
- That you'd be back in power...
because you knew exactly
what your daddy wrote in that will.
Well. Honey. How could I have known
about that? The will was sealed.
And Harv Smithfield's
a very tight man with a secret.
Well. I wouldn't even dare guess
how you did it. But you did it.
You like that. Don't you?
My knowing what no one else knows.
Well. I think it's very interesting.
- Why don't we slip upstairs. Discuss this?
- Maybe.
At any rate, I only got
half of what I wanted.
I've got a battle on my hands.
- Against Bobby?
- Yeah.
I bet you can't even imagine
who's gonna win.
Oh. Honey...
if I can't win over that boy scout...
I ought to have my merit badges
taken away from me.
Bobby.
It's really late. What are you doing?
I'm just doodling.
You've already started working on it.
Haven't you? You didn't waste any time.
Do you think J.R.'s going to?
Bobby. Forgive me. But it was really unfair
of Jock to put you in this contest.
Pam. No. It's not like that at all.
He didn't have a choice.
He could've given
each of you half of the company.
It would've been better for everybody.
You can't split
a company like Ewing Oil.
He could've left it the way it was.
The whole family was able to vote.
No. That was just an interim agreement.
Ewing Oil needs long-range leadership.
You know I'm behind you on this.
It's just I'm afraid it could hurt us.
Pam. Daddy did the only thing
he could possibly do.
How could he leave Ewing Oil
to one son and not the other?
And yet he had to be sure
that whoever was in charge...
was the toughest man for the job.
I'm kind of pleased about
the way it turned out.
Daddy had confidence in me.
He put me up against J.R.
J.R.'s been in that position of leadership
for along time.
You'd better be sure it's worth it. Because
he'll fight you with everything he has.
Well. I'm gonna fight him just as hard.
Pam. J.R. doesn't want that company
just for himself.
He wants it for John Ross.
And you and I have a son too.
I'm not gonna sit back
and watch J.R. steal something...
that belongs to Christopher.
You know. I don't think you could be
higher if you were flying on a kite.
- I'm not complaining.
- L've noticed.
You know. I've been thinking.
Out of all of them...
I think you and I came out the best
in this whole thing.
Do you mean to tell me...
that you are not seriously sorry that
Jock didn't make you part of Ewing Oil?
It'd be about the last thing in the world
I'd ever want.
Besides. I got Southfork to run.
That's just fine.
I just don't wanna be anywhere
near the slugfest...
that J.R. and Bobby are gonna have.
And the money?
What do you think about the money?
Oh. I suppose it's okay.
Ten million bucks. I guess it is.
I never used to think a man
needed more money...
than he could roll up
and stick in his pocket.
Too much money
can cause you a lot of trouble.
You'll never change.
One good thing about all this. Though.
You mean. There is a spot of hope
in the midst of all this gloom?
Yeah. It sort of evens things out
between you and me.
You see. I got as much money
as you do now.
- We got nothing else to fight about.
- You dumb cowboy.
With all due respect. Gentlemen...
it seems to me the easiest way
to do this...
would be to attach a monetary figure
to each of the assets...
and split it down the middle.
Giving half to each brother.
- Hell. No.
- No. No. That won't work at all.
I'm afraid it's more complicated
than that. Mr. Wallace.
It has to be done
the way Jock intended.
Now. Each son must be given
a fair and equal start.
What you have to do
is separate all of the assets on paper.
The wells. Fields. Undeveloped property.
All of it.
Then split up each area individually.
You've also gotta consider
the quality of each field.
You see. None of these wells
produce the same.
That's so too.
It all breaks down to pumping capacity.
That's where it's gotta be equal.
- I understand.
- Well. Of course you do.
These gentlemen are old hands
at this business.
Why don't we let them get out of here
and get on with their jobs.
That's a good idea.
By the way. How much time
do we have on this?
- None.
- We need it right away.
It's true.
Until this split's accomplished...
Ewing Oil Company's
operating in a vacuum.
You put your accountants
on overtime as necessary...
as long as we get
that breakdown fast.
The controller will
open the books for you.
- Miss Ellie. Can I take you home?
- Yes. Thank you. Punk.
- I'll see you at home.
- Bye-bye. Mama.
See you at home.
Bobby. I don't know about you...
but I got an office waiting for me
at Ewing Oil.
Lucy? I'm going into Dallas.
You wanna come along?
Something wrong?
Everything is just perfect.
Sounds like it.
Something happen?
Sure. Something happened.
My father appeared. Like a dream.
- So...?
- So now he's gone.
He appeared. He disappeared.
Case of the vanishing father.
Lucy. He's got to be very upset
about the will.
Why? It's a Ewing tradition.
- Fathers don't take care of their children.
- You know Gary loves you.
Really? How can you tell?
Do you know he did not even spend
five minutes alone with me last night?
Not even five minutes.
He heard the will and he ran
with his tail between his legs.
He just needed time to think.
To adjust to the terms of the will.
- Sure.
- Gary's not the only one affected by this.
That will's gonna be a disaster
for all Jack's sons.
Yes. Well. All of Jack's sons
are not my father.
- Pam. I've been through a lot lately.
- I know that.
I was kidnapped.
It didn't even matter to him.
- Yes, it did.
- NO, it didn't.
- He hardly even asked me how I was.
- He didn't know how serious it was.
When Bobby called him.
Everything was all over. You were safe.
But he wanted to get on a plane
and come here.
Yeah. I'll bet he did.
He did. But we talked him out of it.
We played down the whole awful thing.
For your sake as well as for his.
No matter what you say.
I know what my father is.
It's my own stupidity
that makes me think he'll ever change.
I don't want you to worry
about a thing. Miss Ellie...
because I'm personally gonna
see to it...
that there's not
a horsehair of difference...
between J.R.'s share and Bobby's.
I know you will, Punk.
But that's not what's on my mind.
Talk to me.
Well. I know that Jock wanted
each of the boys to have a fair chance.
And I guess in business, that's all right.
But I'm just so afraid about
what this fight will do to the family.
They're different, my boys.
They both have
a different outlook on life.
But they're hard and brutal fighters.
And sometimes. They make me afraid.
- Do you understand. Punk?
- I do. I do. Miss Ellie.
But I think it's real important
for you to understand something too.
I was with Jock down there
when he made this decision.
It was one of the hardest things
he ever had to do, to split his two boys.
Two boys that he loved very much.
I tell you. Miss Ellie.
He agonized over it terrible.
Then. For Lord's sake. Why did he do it?
Because he always kept coming back
to this one thing.
That only the strongest was to take
control of Ewing Oil Company.
He had to make sure
which one was the strongest.
- I so wish there was another way.
- So did Jock.
Believe me. So did Jock.
Mr. Ewing.
- Hello. Kendal.
- Hello.
- Come on in here.
- Yes. Sir.
Morning. Ladies.
- J.R.
- Welcome back.
Well. Thank you. It's good to be back.
- For you.
- Thank you.
- And that's for you.
- Thank you.
And this one for you, Kendal.
I'm sorry it's not more...
but prices have gone up.
And I have been unemployed.
Well. It's the thought that counts.
- I knew you'd understand. Ls Bobby in?
- Yes. He is. I'll buzz him.
- Good. Get Walt Driscoll at the OLM.
- Yes. Sir.
- And those records I asked for?
- They're on your desk.
Well. Ladies. Let's make some money.
- Yeah.
- Walt Driscoll on line two.
Oh. Good. All right. Fine. Thanks.
Hello. Walt?
How's life at the Office
of Land Management?
Oh. You heard. Huh?
Good news travels fast.
I don't suppose there's a chance we could
get together for a little meeting.
I have a few things I'd like
to talk over with you.
Yeah. Okay. Good. Good.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Let you know when.
Fine. Say. Now...
this is in regards to my half
of Ewing Oil...
so I'd like to keep this meeting
between you and me.
All right. Talk to you tomorrow. Bye.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yeah. Bob.
Just wanted to have a little talk.
Nothing in particular.
I just wanted to say
that I know that things may heat up...
between you and me
in the next few months.
Daddy's little contest put us
both on a burner. So to speak.
But I just wanted you to remember that
first and foremost, we're brothers.
I wanna do everything fair and square.
Above-board.
And may the best man win.
I'd like the number of the Wade Luce
Oil Company. Executive offices.
Thank you.
Mr. Luce please.
This is Rebecca Wentworth
of Wentworth Industries.
So J.R.'s back?
All right.
Mr. Luce. This is Rebecca Wentworth.
I met you...
Oh. You remember.
I wonder
if I could get together with you.
I have a business proposition
I'd like to discuss.
Wonderful. This afternoon is fine.
Move over!
Damn it!
What the hell am I
doing this for anyway?
Stay right there. All right?
Doing all right, Mickey?
Thought I'd stop by.
See how you're doing.
Great. Great. Can't you tell?
Good.
Yep. This ain't nothing
compared to pumping gas.
- You'll get used to it.
- Well. I hope so.
There I was. Working the back of a car.
Now I'm working the back of a horse.
I tell you. You know. Paradise must be
right around the corner.
A little hard work never hurt anybody.
Is that what the Ewings always say?
- I'll stop and check in on you later.
- Can't wait.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What are you eating that for?
I would've fixed something for you.
This is fine.
What's wrong?
What's wrong. Cliff?
Oh. no.
- So what?
- “So what“?
So J.R.'s back at Ewing Oil.
Leave it alone. Cliff.
It doesn't have to mean anything to you.
Yeah. Well. What if he uses
his new influence...
as a power base to have Marilee Stone
dump me?
Dump you?
Yeah. From Stonehurst.
From a job I've barely begun.
Cliff. J.R. doesn't have any influence
with Marilee anymore.
Don't bet on it.
He doesn't. Not after the way
he used her. Don't be ridiculous.
Afton. You don't understand.
That man has blocked every move
I've ever made.
Every step I've taken, he's found my legs
and kicked them out from under me.
That's because
the direction you choose is wrong.
Cliff. You're gonna have to start moving
in your own direction now.
Bury your feelings about J.R.
He is so unimportant.
To you. Maybe.
You're gonna have to bury your hatred
and your hostility.
Don't you see how it's poisoning you?
- Bobby.
- Yeah?
- Pam is here.
- Oh. fine. I'll be right out.
- Hello.
- Hi.
- What is this?
- Well. Open it.
Okay.
I thought as long as you're stepping
into the ring with J.R...
you could use some practice.
Very good.
Phyllis. Will you put this in my office?
- Mother here is gonna take me to dinner.
- Mother here?
- Ewing Oil.
- Thurman McLeish.
- From where?
- Toronto.
I'll see. Bobby?
Thornton McLeish from Toronto.
Do you wanna take it?
Yeah. One second.
- Thornton.
- L wanted to Jet you know...
- we'll be in Dallas tomorrow.
- Oh, fine. Fine.
Can we stop by the office?
Will you have time?
I'm gonna be in and out
all day tomorrow.
- [Where are you staying?
- Fairview Hate].
Give me a call when you get to town.
We'll set it up.
- Wonderful. See you tomorrow.
- I'm looking forward to it. Bye.
- Well. Come on.
- Oh. Bobby.
- Bye-bye.
- Good night.
Congratulations, I heard the good news.
Thank you. Good to see you.
Congratulations, J.R.
Harry. Good to see you, sir.
Good evening.
Right this way. Mr. Ewing.
- We have a table for you in the rear.
- Thank you.
Welcome back to the oil business, J.R.
Oh. Well. I appreciate it, Chuck.
Enjoy your meal.
It almost seems like you've been missed.
Well. A couple of people
are glad to see me back, yeah.
Appears so.
Well. Look who's here.
- Well. This is a surprise.
- Hello.
- Oh. Sue Ellen.
- Hello. Clayton.
J.R.. I suppose
congratulations are in order.
And I hear congratulations are in order
for your son too. Rebecca.
I understand he's working
for Stonehurst now?
- That's right.
- I'm so glad he's pulling himself together.
Don't patronize me, J.R.
- I think it's time we sit...
- Come again?
I don't like being patronized.
- Well. I was merely extending...
- J.R.. I think it's time to eat.
I know what you were extending.
I believe your table's ready.
And let me extend something to you.
I haven't forgotten
what you did to my son.
And since the only way to your heart
is through your company...
I intend to do everything in my power
to make that company bleed.
Well. You do have your work
cut out for you.
Please. Enjoy your dinner.
I think they wanna be alone.
Thank you.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Thank you.
- What's the matter?
- Why don't we go eat someplace else?
She really got to you, didn't she?
You ever get the feeling
you're surrounded?
What do you mean?
That lady out there is not only the
mother of Pam and that idiot Barnes...
she's also the owner
of Wentworth Industries...
and they have a dollar or two
behind them.
And her dining partner bears me no love.
Well. We don't have to stay here.
I can take Bobby
with one hand tied behind me...
but I get the distinct feeling...
there's an army
mobilizing against me.
- Good morning. Miss Ellie.
- Hello. Donna.
You're out early today.
Well. I am just trying to fill in the days
until my book comes out.
You know. I thought that writing
was difficult. But I've about decided...
- that waiting beats it by a mile.
- I wouldn't have patience for either one.
I think I need patience
for more than that.
You know that cousin of Ray's?
- I don't know.
- So I've heard.
Well. I think if Ray worked at Ewing Oil.
I'd never get to see him.
How does he feel about Jack's will?
He's thrilled.
Ray really feels like Jock
has given him his place in the sun.
You know how much he loves Southfork.
And he thinks that somehow
he and I are equal now...
as if we weren't before.
What about the company?
Oh. You know Ray. He gets a headache
just thinking about paperwork.
He couldn't be happier
that Jock kept him out of that.
I wish Gary felt the same way.
Well. Miss Ellie.
They have different needs.
I know.
But I'm so angry
that Jock hurt him like that.
Okay. Ray. Okay. Fine.
All right. I'll come right in
and sign those documents.
Okay. Thanks. Bye-bye.
Well. The deal's done.
The refinery's ours.
Oh. I'm proud of you, Holly.
You do business almost as fast as I do.
You know. I thought that
now that you're back at Ewing Oil...
you might just forget
about your 25 percent of Harwood.
Oh. No. It's just as easy to run
two companies as one.
- Harwood Oil is very important to me.
- Really?
- Really. Have faith.
- I do.
It's oil that I don't have.
At least. Not enough of it
to make that refinery pay.
Well. You'll be getting some. As a matter
of fact. It's walking our way right now.
- Hey. Walt. Here we are!
- I have to go.
No. I want you to meet him.
Walt. I got a friend I want you to meet.
Holly Harwood. Walt Driscoll.
- He's the head of the OLM.
- Miss Harwood.
The oil watchdogs in Texas?
- That's right. We regulate the flow.
- Kissing cousins of the environmentalists.
See you dressed for the occasion.
Come on board.
Well. Excuse me.
I'm gonna have to be getting dressed.
Enjoy your meeting.
Pretty little thing. Isn't she?
Very attractive.
Yeah. And she has
a thing for men our age.
If you'd like.
I could make a little suggestion...
I'm married, J.R.
Well. You were married 15 years ago too.
That never stopped you.
Different times, J.R..
And a different woman.
I got a beautiful new wife now.
And I tell you...
just nobody can hold a candle to her.
That's wonderful.
- Fetch you a drink?
- No. Thanks.
I don't have much time. Maybe you ought
to tell me why you asked me here.
Well. I wanted to ask you
for a little favor. Walt.
And you know how I remember people
who do me favors.
What's on your mind?
Before the Ewing Oil split.
My little brother...
made a series of voluntary
production cutbacks...
and I'd like to pick up on the slack.
Boost my production. Just on
the oil wells that I control. Of course.
If it was a voluntary cutback, there's
no problem. Bring it up to the old limits.
Actually. I was thinking
of going beyond those old limits.
- You know I can't let you do that. J.R.
- Well. Sure you can.
Everybody else is cutting back.
I just want you to raise the limits for me.
What do you wanna pump more oil for?
Everybody's sitting on what they got.
Well. I have other plans.
This glut's not gonna last forever.
I wanna be ready when it turns around.
I think it's crazy.
Anyway. I can't help you.
The OLM's not gonna sanction
a production boost now. It's not 1978.
You don't need the board to back you.
You can sign that variance all by yourself.
I could. J.R.. but I won't.
As far as I'm concerned. It's over.
Well. Like my daddy used to say.
“The opera ain't over... “.
Till the fat lady sings?
Yeah. That's right.
Lucy. I'm delighted.
I could keep you working
11 days a week. You know that?
Well. Not too much.
I'm still a little shaky.
I know that. Love. Just joshing.
Not that I couldn't get you the bookings.
You understand.
- Thank you.
- Just take it nice and easy at first. Okay?
Give you a chance
to get your feet wet again.
- In fact. You know. I was...
- Blair... I'm sorry. Go on.
No. After you. Please.
Well. The whole thing with Roger...
it really frightened me.
And I was wondering...
do you think that maybe we could
start off with a lady photographer?
That's just exactly
what I was going to suggest.
It might make you feel
more comfortable.
It definitely would.
In fact.
I might have just the girl for you.
She walked into my office with
a portfolio that knocked my eyes out.
You scoot and I'll call her and see
if we can book you an assignment.
Great.
There's no need
to have a new draft typed up.
I'll just add the words “in principle“
here. And you can both initial.
- Fine with me.
- All right.
In any case.
It's just a letter of agreement.
I'll have the full contract by next week.
So the paragraph will read:
“Wentworth Industries agrees.
In principle...
to purchase
the entire assets, goodwill...
and name
of the Wade Luce Oil Company.“
Yes.
I've got to admit, I'm not overjoyed
to be selling this company.
You don't have misgivings
about the arrangement?
No. No. No. It's a fair deal.
Good for both sides.
Which is the way it should be.
I'm just a little sad
to be ending this chapter of my life.
Now if you'll both add
your initials right here...
Rebecca. I invested a lot of my life
into that company.
I hope you put it to real good use.
Thank you. I'm planning to do just that.
Oh. Look. Christopher.
There's your mother.
Come on. Let's go see her.
Come on. Oh. I love you. I love you.
Hi. Oh. How's Mommy's big boy?
- How was your day?
- Well. It was exhausting.
One of the instructors was sick
and I had to teach two classes myself.
Take a bath before dinner.
You'll feel better.
Well. That's a great idea. Thank you.
You wanna take a bath with Mama?
- Miss Pamela, there's a phone call for you.
- Yeah?
Oh. Thank you.
Hello? Yes.
Mr. Eccles!
Yeah?
Well. That's wonderful. Yes.
Yes. Well. We'll see you then.
Thank you so much. Goodbye.
That was the attorney
who's handling Christopher's adoption.
He got a date for the final hearing.
Oh. Pam. That's good news.
We're on the calendar
a week from today.
Aren't you gonna call Bobby
and tell him?
He's at the Fairview. He's in a meeting
with some oilmen from Canada.
I don't think I'll interrupt him.
We'll tell Daddy later.
It's a prime oil. A light crude.
Just like they have in the Middle East.
And if the pool underneath
is as big as it seems...
we'll have more oil
than any independent can handle.
Independents have more oil
than they can handle right now.
Sure. For the short run.
The pool means America won't have to
go to North Africa for quality light crude.
We'll have it here.
In quantity. On this continent.
Well. It seems to me that it's gonna take
an awful lot of money...
and an awful lot of time
just to get it out of the ground.
But that's the beauty of this situation.
It's already presold to the majors.
Once we start pumping and prove
the quantity and quality of that oil...
we can turn it over to them
for an immediate BOO-percent profit.
They do all the work, and we still
maintain 10 percent of the royalties.
I see what you mean.
It's blue chip all the way.
Those geological reports are sterling.
The leases we're holding
expire in the next few months...
which is why
we're pressed to move now.
Okay. So much for the good news.
Now. What's the downside
on this whole deal?
Bobby. We honestly
haven't been able to fault it.
If we can't triple
our investment in a year...
eighteen months maximum.
Then we're in the wrong business.
Well. If you're right...
- it sure looks pretty.
- It is pretty.
I've never been more sure
of an investment in my life.
But it's the time.
It's the time element that scares me.
I am in a very peculiar situation
right now at Ewing Oil.
You've gotta let me have a little time
to think it over.
Understand, we don't have much time.
We're not trying to rush you.
It's just that our situation is delicate.
The investment you're asking for
is not peanuts.
But we can't leave Dallas
without a deal.
I think you should realize we'll be
meeting with some other oilmen.
Right.
Well. I'll call you as soon as I can.
I wanna thank you for calling me first.
Bye-bye.
What do you think?
I'm a little amazed.
I thought he'd jump at it.
It's one of the best deals
we ever put together.
I didn't know that you and Rebecca
were such good friends.
- Her late husband and I were old friends.
- Really?
Yes. I like Rebecca.
She's a strong. Proud lady.
Funny. She never impressed me
as being particularly strong.
She scratched her way over
from the tough side of the tracks.
Taught herself how to type so she could
work at something besides waitressing.
- Practically taught herself how to read.
- I didn't know that.
Rebecca Wentworth's strong. All right.
I think J.R.'s concerned that what she
said in the restaurant was quite serious.
He should be. She is.
- How do you fit into it?
- Me?
If she were to take action against him...
- would you side with her?
- Against J.R.?
- That would bother you. Wouldn't it?
- Yes.
Because my future
and the future of my son...
is tied with J.R.
Any attack against him
would be an attack against me.
That means you've decided
to go ahead with the wedding?
Yes. I have.
And I'll fight right by his side.
- Yeah?
- Sergeant McSween is here.
- Send him in.
- Yes, sir.
- Harry.
- J.R.
You know a Walt Driscoll?
- Head of the OLM? I know of him.
- Get me a rundown on him. Will you?
- Is he giving you problems?
- Let's just say he has something I want.
I'd like to persuade him to give it to me.
- Any particular area you want looked into?
- You're the police officer.
I'm not gonna tell you
how to do your job.
I'll check it out.
There's no better way
to make a man see the light...
than a little squeeze on his wounds.
I'll have to find out where they are.
Give it top priority.
I don't have a lot of time.
Yes. Sir.
- Hi.
- You surprised me.
Well. Aren't you gonna ask me
why I'm waiting up for you?
Oh. Sure. Honey.
Why are you waiting up for me?
It's a surprise.
I'm sorry.
I'm thinking about something else.
I can see that.
The McLeish brothers offered me
a deal today on a string of oil fields.
And it looks like a can't-miss situation.
I don't know if I can take it.
Well. Do you trust the people
who made the offer?
Oh. Yeah. Honey.
It's a first-rate Canadian firm.
Friends of Daddy's. As a matter of fact.
No. Everything is very reputable.
What's the problem?
Well. It's a large investment
and it's a long-range project.
It'd take a year. 18 months
before we realize any profits.
Oh. That's what's bothering you.
The 18 months?
Well. It's a lot of money to tie up.
If it doesn't come in within a year.
It could cost me the company.
Maybe I should just find something
that pays off faster.
Why don't you sleep on it?
I'm sure you'll come up with an answer.
What is this?
It's a celebration.
- Oh. Look at this.
- I told you I had a surprise.
What's the surprise?
I don't know if you wanna hear
about it now. It's not like a big oil deal.
Would you just tell me
what my surprise is, please?
Christopher's adoption hearing
has been set.
We have a date a week from today!
Oh. Honey!
Wait. Wait. Wait!
- You're insane!
- I'm a daddy!
- Wonder who that is.
- I don't know.
- Hello. Afton.
- Hi.
- Hello. Cliff. How are you feeling?
- All right.
- Would you like some coffee?
- Yes. Please. I'd like that.
Cliff. There's something
I wanna discuss with you.
I just acquired a company
you might be interested in.
Really?
You need somebody
to run it into the ground?
- Cliff.
- Lt's my specialty.
I bought the Wade Luce Oil Company.
Oh. I see. And the position
of embezzler is open.
Cliff...
I want you to head
the company for me.
I'm not joking. And I won't interfere.
You can run it just the way you want to.
You know. It's funny. I thought failure
was just on Digger's side of the family.
I didn't realize it was on your side too.
I'm not a failure. Cliff.
And neither are you.
Now. I've bought an oil company
and I don't know the business.
I'd like you to run it.
And I wouldn't mind a bit...
if you used it as a bludgeon
against J.R. Ewing.
Nope.
Every time I've gone up against
that man. I wind up holding the bag.
You've never had my full support before.
I'm willing to give it to you now.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound flip.
I appreciate your confidence.
But I just can't take another defeat.
I just couldn't stand it.
Well. Glad to see you so happy. Bobby.
Hope you can make it last
the rest of the year.
We're talking about Christopher's
adoption hearing. It's next week.
Oh. Good.
I hope everything goes real smooth.
So do I. I can't think of a single reason
why it wouldn't, can you?
No. No.
No. Well. Mama. I gotta go.
- I'll call you later.
- Bye-bye.
Well. That's wonderful.
Little baby Christopher's
gonna be a Ewing...
John Ross is coming home.
You're gonna be happy.
Those rascals running around Southfork.
Yes. I am.
But there's one thing
that doesn't make me happy. J.R.
This fight between you and Bobby
over the company.
Daddy set that up.
I didn't have anything to do with it.
I know that.
And I think I understand why he did it.
But it doesn't make me feel any better.
He was just trying
to do what was right.
I wonder.
Anyway. I want you to know
that it's going to be hard...
but I'll do my very best
to keep from taking sides.
You have a knack
for doing the right thing too.
I'm not taking sides.
I'm against this fight.
But if it has to be. I want it fair.
No dirty tricks, J.R. Is that clear?
Mama. When all is said and done.
Bobby's my brother and I love him.
I can't think of one reason
I'd wanna hurt him.
Well. I sincerely hope that's true. J.R.
- Hi.
- Hello. Darling. Didn't you bring the baby?
Well. I was going to. But he was
awfully cranky. So I left him at home.
I could've cheered him up.
- You want coffee or tea?
- Tea.
I wish you had brought him.
I am sort of his grandmother.
Well. A week from today.
You will officially be his grandmother.
You got a court date.
Oh. Pam. That's wonderful.
- Can I be there?
- I came to invite you.
Pam. It's just marvelous.
I can't believe
that he's finally going to be mine.
You've had such along wait for this.
I've got some news myself.
I just bought an oil company.
Why? You don't know
the first thing about oil.
Cliff does.
Does this have anything to do
with you and J.R.?
I certainly hope so.
Hasn't Cliff had enough
problems with J.R.?
It's time to stop this insane feud.
- It was almost stopped with his suicide.
- That's what I mean.
J.R. Ewing has
his whole family behind him...
and their money and their power!
When my son needed me.
I wasn't there.
Well. I'll be there from now on.
With all of Wentworth behind me.
Listen to me. Mother.
If my brother is dumb enough to start
fighting J.R. again. That's his problem.
And I don't care what you do to J.R...
but he and Bobby share
two halves of the same company.
You can't attack J.R.
without attacking my husband.
And I won't just stand by
and watch him be hurt by this battle.
Why don't I buy you an ice cream?
One chocolate and one pistachio, please.
Look. I don't think you should
reject the offer out of hand.
I mean. Just think of it. An oil company
with the name Barnes-Wentworth on it...
could put you back on your feet.
Do you know how many times
I've set my sights on J.R. Ewing?
- Cliff. I wasn't talking about J.R. Ewing.
- I cannot remember how many times.
I wasn't talking about J.R.
You see. I'm naturally a little gun-shy.
I have a right to be.
Why is it that every time I mention
your getting back on your feet...
you have to talk about
your fight with J.R.?
Why can't you just forget him?
I mean. Take your mother's company
and use it for yourself.
I think she hates him
more than I do now.
I think she wants to use it
to fight back at him.
But nothing says you have to.
Cliff. You're wiser now
than you were then.
You'd be in the cartel.
You'd have allies and proper backing.
Nobody's forcing you to go out there
and fight that man.
Why don't you just go build yourself
the best company you know how?
I don't like pistachio anymore.
- Yeah?
- Sergeant McSween is here, .I.R.
Show him in.
- Come right in.
- Thank you.
- Hello. Harry.
- J.R.
- What you got for me?
- Well. Not a whole lot.
We went back and forth over Driscoll.
And he keeps coming up straight aces.
He's no more than a social drinker.
He works hard at his job...
and he keeps his nose clean
of other women.
Yeah. Well. I know all his good points.
What about his wife?
Well. We didn't dig into her too deep.
But there is one thing.
She's had three arrests.
For what? Reckless driving.
You follow that lady for a couple blocks.
And you'll see why.
Reckless driving.
No convictions, though.
I've got an idea somebody down at
the department's looking after her.
- Or for Driscoll.
- He's got a few friends.
Boy. I'll tell you.
She made a U-turn yesterday...
and damn near got herself obliterated.
Yeah. It seems like he's willing to stick his
neck out for her a little bit. Isn't he?
Well. You take one look
at that woman. J.R...
and you'll understand Driscoll
real well.
She's 21 years younger and built.
So Driscoll is crazy about a lady
who's got a driving problem. Huh?
The way she jerks that car around.
She's lucky she hasn't killed someone.
Well. Give her time.
Her luck can't last forever.
what you did to my son.
Since the way to your heart
is through your company...
I intend to do everything in my power
to make that company bleed.
My future and the future of my son
is tied with J.R.
Any attack against him
would be an attack against me.
And I'll fight right by his side.
J.R. doesn't want that company
just for himself.
He wants it for John Ross.
I won't sit back and watch
J.R. steal something...
that belongs to Christopher.
I get the distinct feeling
there's an army mobilizing against me.
I've been waiting for you.
I thought tonight of all nights
you might wanna talk.
Among other things.
Champagne?
Well. I had a feeling we'd be doing
a little celebrating tonight.
I bet you did. And why not?
You're back in power.
- A place you know and love best.
- Almost.
And you knew all about it.
- All about what?
- That you'd be back in power...
because you knew exactly
what your daddy wrote in that will.
Well. Honey. How could I have known
about that? The will was sealed.
And Harv Smithfield's
a very tight man with a secret.
Well. I wouldn't even dare guess
how you did it. But you did it.
You like that. Don't you?
My knowing what no one else knows.
Well. I think it's very interesting.
- Why don't we slip upstairs. Discuss this?
- Maybe.
At any rate, I only got
half of what I wanted.
I've got a battle on my hands.
- Against Bobby?
- Yeah.
I bet you can't even imagine
who's gonna win.
Oh. Honey...
if I can't win over that boy scout...
I ought to have my merit badges
taken away from me.
Bobby.
It's really late. What are you doing?
I'm just doodling.
You've already started working on it.
Haven't you? You didn't waste any time.
Do you think J.R.'s going to?
Bobby. Forgive me. But it was really unfair
of Jock to put you in this contest.
Pam. No. It's not like that at all.
He didn't have a choice.
He could've given
each of you half of the company.
It would've been better for everybody.
You can't split
a company like Ewing Oil.
He could've left it the way it was.
The whole family was able to vote.
No. That was just an interim agreement.
Ewing Oil needs long-range leadership.
You know I'm behind you on this.
It's just I'm afraid it could hurt us.
Pam. Daddy did the only thing
he could possibly do.
How could he leave Ewing Oil
to one son and not the other?
And yet he had to be sure
that whoever was in charge...
was the toughest man for the job.
I'm kind of pleased about
the way it turned out.
Daddy had confidence in me.
He put me up against J.R.
J.R.'s been in that position of leadership
for along time.
You'd better be sure it's worth it. Because
he'll fight you with everything he has.
Well. I'm gonna fight him just as hard.
Pam. J.R. doesn't want that company
just for himself.
He wants it for John Ross.
And you and I have a son too.
I'm not gonna sit back
and watch J.R. steal something...
that belongs to Christopher.
You know. I don't think you could be
higher if you were flying on a kite.
- I'm not complaining.
- L've noticed.
You know. I've been thinking.
Out of all of them...
I think you and I came out the best
in this whole thing.
Do you mean to tell me...
that you are not seriously sorry that
Jock didn't make you part of Ewing Oil?
It'd be about the last thing in the world
I'd ever want.
Besides. I got Southfork to run.
That's just fine.
I just don't wanna be anywhere
near the slugfest...
that J.R. and Bobby are gonna have.
And the money?
What do you think about the money?
Oh. I suppose it's okay.
Ten million bucks. I guess it is.
I never used to think a man
needed more money...
than he could roll up
and stick in his pocket.
Too much money
can cause you a lot of trouble.
You'll never change.
One good thing about all this. Though.
You mean. There is a spot of hope
in the midst of all this gloom?
Yeah. It sort of evens things out
between you and me.
You see. I got as much money
as you do now.
- We got nothing else to fight about.
- You dumb cowboy.
With all due respect. Gentlemen...
it seems to me the easiest way
to do this...
would be to attach a monetary figure
to each of the assets...
and split it down the middle.
Giving half to each brother.
- Hell. No.
- No. No. That won't work at all.
I'm afraid it's more complicated
than that. Mr. Wallace.
It has to be done
the way Jock intended.
Now. Each son must be given
a fair and equal start.
What you have to do
is separate all of the assets on paper.
The wells. Fields. Undeveloped property.
All of it.
Then split up each area individually.
You've also gotta consider
the quality of each field.
You see. None of these wells
produce the same.
That's so too.
It all breaks down to pumping capacity.
That's where it's gotta be equal.
- I understand.
- Well. Of course you do.
These gentlemen are old hands
at this business.
Why don't we let them get out of here
and get on with their jobs.
That's a good idea.
By the way. How much time
do we have on this?
- None.
- We need it right away.
It's true.
Until this split's accomplished...
Ewing Oil Company's
operating in a vacuum.
You put your accountants
on overtime as necessary...
as long as we get
that breakdown fast.
The controller will
open the books for you.
- Miss Ellie. Can I take you home?
- Yes. Thank you. Punk.
- I'll see you at home.
- Bye-bye. Mama.
See you at home.
Bobby. I don't know about you...
but I got an office waiting for me
at Ewing Oil.
Lucy? I'm going into Dallas.
You wanna come along?
Something wrong?
Everything is just perfect.
Sounds like it.
Something happen?
Sure. Something happened.
My father appeared. Like a dream.
- So...?
- So now he's gone.
He appeared. He disappeared.
Case of the vanishing father.
Lucy. He's got to be very upset
about the will.
Why? It's a Ewing tradition.
- Fathers don't take care of their children.
- You know Gary loves you.
Really? How can you tell?
Do you know he did not even spend
five minutes alone with me last night?
Not even five minutes.
He heard the will and he ran
with his tail between his legs.
He just needed time to think.
To adjust to the terms of the will.
- Sure.
- Gary's not the only one affected by this.
That will's gonna be a disaster
for all Jack's sons.
Yes. Well. All of Jack's sons
are not my father.
- Pam. I've been through a lot lately.
- I know that.
I was kidnapped.
It didn't even matter to him.
- Yes, it did.
- NO, it didn't.
- He hardly even asked me how I was.
- He didn't know how serious it was.
When Bobby called him.
Everything was all over. You were safe.
But he wanted to get on a plane
and come here.
Yeah. I'll bet he did.
He did. But we talked him out of it.
We played down the whole awful thing.
For your sake as well as for his.
No matter what you say.
I know what my father is.
It's my own stupidity
that makes me think he'll ever change.
I don't want you to worry
about a thing. Miss Ellie...
because I'm personally gonna
see to it...
that there's not
a horsehair of difference...
between J.R.'s share and Bobby's.
I know you will, Punk.
But that's not what's on my mind.
Talk to me.
Well. I know that Jock wanted
each of the boys to have a fair chance.
And I guess in business, that's all right.
But I'm just so afraid about
what this fight will do to the family.
They're different, my boys.
They both have
a different outlook on life.
But they're hard and brutal fighters.
And sometimes. They make me afraid.
- Do you understand. Punk?
- I do. I do. Miss Ellie.
But I think it's real important
for you to understand something too.
I was with Jock down there
when he made this decision.
It was one of the hardest things
he ever had to do, to split his two boys.
Two boys that he loved very much.
I tell you. Miss Ellie.
He agonized over it terrible.
Then. For Lord's sake. Why did he do it?
Because he always kept coming back
to this one thing.
That only the strongest was to take
control of Ewing Oil Company.
He had to make sure
which one was the strongest.
- I so wish there was another way.
- So did Jock.
Believe me. So did Jock.
Mr. Ewing.
- Hello. Kendal.
- Hello.
- Come on in here.
- Yes. Sir.
Morning. Ladies.
- J.R.
- Welcome back.
Well. Thank you. It's good to be back.
- For you.
- Thank you.
- And that's for you.
- Thank you.
And this one for you, Kendal.
I'm sorry it's not more...
but prices have gone up.
And I have been unemployed.
Well. It's the thought that counts.
- I knew you'd understand. Ls Bobby in?
- Yes. He is. I'll buzz him.
- Good. Get Walt Driscoll at the OLM.
- Yes. Sir.
- And those records I asked for?
- They're on your desk.
Well. Ladies. Let's make some money.
- Yeah.
- Walt Driscoll on line two.
Oh. Good. All right. Fine. Thanks.
Hello. Walt?
How's life at the Office
of Land Management?
Oh. You heard. Huh?
Good news travels fast.
I don't suppose there's a chance we could
get together for a little meeting.
I have a few things I'd like
to talk over with you.
Yeah. Okay. Good. Good.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Let you know when.
Fine. Say. Now...
this is in regards to my half
of Ewing Oil...
so I'd like to keep this meeting
between you and me.
All right. Talk to you tomorrow. Bye.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yeah. Bob.
Just wanted to have a little talk.
Nothing in particular.
I just wanted to say
that I know that things may heat up...
between you and me
in the next few months.
Daddy's little contest put us
both on a burner. So to speak.
But I just wanted you to remember that
first and foremost, we're brothers.
I wanna do everything fair and square.
Above-board.
And may the best man win.
I'd like the number of the Wade Luce
Oil Company. Executive offices.
Thank you.
Mr. Luce please.
This is Rebecca Wentworth
of Wentworth Industries.
So J.R.'s back?
All right.
Mr. Luce. This is Rebecca Wentworth.
I met you...
Oh. You remember.
I wonder
if I could get together with you.
I have a business proposition
I'd like to discuss.
Wonderful. This afternoon is fine.
Move over!
Damn it!
What the hell am I
doing this for anyway?
Stay right there. All right?
Doing all right, Mickey?
Thought I'd stop by.
See how you're doing.
Great. Great. Can't you tell?
Good.
Yep. This ain't nothing
compared to pumping gas.
- You'll get used to it.
- Well. I hope so.
There I was. Working the back of a car.
Now I'm working the back of a horse.
I tell you. You know. Paradise must be
right around the corner.
A little hard work never hurt anybody.
Is that what the Ewings always say?
- I'll stop and check in on you later.
- Can't wait.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What are you eating that for?
I would've fixed something for you.
This is fine.
What's wrong?
What's wrong. Cliff?
Oh. no.
- So what?
- “So what“?
So J.R.'s back at Ewing Oil.
Leave it alone. Cliff.
It doesn't have to mean anything to you.
Yeah. Well. What if he uses
his new influence...
as a power base to have Marilee Stone
dump me?
Dump you?
Yeah. From Stonehurst.
From a job I've barely begun.
Cliff. J.R. doesn't have any influence
with Marilee anymore.
Don't bet on it.
He doesn't. Not after the way
he used her. Don't be ridiculous.
Afton. You don't understand.
That man has blocked every move
I've ever made.
Every step I've taken, he's found my legs
and kicked them out from under me.
That's because
the direction you choose is wrong.
Cliff. You're gonna have to start moving
in your own direction now.
Bury your feelings about J.R.
He is so unimportant.
To you. Maybe.
You're gonna have to bury your hatred
and your hostility.
Don't you see how it's poisoning you?
- Bobby.
- Yeah?
- Pam is here.
- Oh. fine. I'll be right out.
- Hello.
- Hi.
- What is this?
- Well. Open it.
Okay.
I thought as long as you're stepping
into the ring with J.R...
you could use some practice.
Very good.
Phyllis. Will you put this in my office?
- Mother here is gonna take me to dinner.
- Mother here?
- Ewing Oil.
- Thurman McLeish.
- From where?
- Toronto.
I'll see. Bobby?
Thornton McLeish from Toronto.
Do you wanna take it?
Yeah. One second.
- Thornton.
- L wanted to Jet you know...
- we'll be in Dallas tomorrow.
- Oh, fine. Fine.
Can we stop by the office?
Will you have time?
I'm gonna be in and out
all day tomorrow.
- [Where are you staying?
- Fairview Hate].
Give me a call when you get to town.
We'll set it up.
- Wonderful. See you tomorrow.
- I'm looking forward to it. Bye.
- Well. Come on.
- Oh. Bobby.
- Bye-bye.
- Good night.
Congratulations, I heard the good news.
Thank you. Good to see you.
Congratulations, J.R.
Harry. Good to see you, sir.
Good evening.
Right this way. Mr. Ewing.
- We have a table for you in the rear.
- Thank you.
Welcome back to the oil business, J.R.
Oh. Well. I appreciate it, Chuck.
Enjoy your meal.
It almost seems like you've been missed.
Well. A couple of people
are glad to see me back, yeah.
Appears so.
Well. Look who's here.
- Well. This is a surprise.
- Hello.
- Oh. Sue Ellen.
- Hello. Clayton.
J.R.. I suppose
congratulations are in order.
And I hear congratulations are in order
for your son too. Rebecca.
I understand he's working
for Stonehurst now?
- That's right.
- I'm so glad he's pulling himself together.
Don't patronize me, J.R.
- I think it's time we sit...
- Come again?
I don't like being patronized.
- Well. I was merely extending...
- J.R.. I think it's time to eat.
I know what you were extending.
I believe your table's ready.
And let me extend something to you.
I haven't forgotten
what you did to my son.
And since the only way to your heart
is through your company...
I intend to do everything in my power
to make that company bleed.
Well. You do have your work
cut out for you.
Please. Enjoy your dinner.
I think they wanna be alone.
Thank you.
- Mr. Ewing.
- Thank you.
- What's the matter?
- Why don't we go eat someplace else?
She really got to you, didn't she?
You ever get the feeling
you're surrounded?
What do you mean?
That lady out there is not only the
mother of Pam and that idiot Barnes...
she's also the owner
of Wentworth Industries...
and they have a dollar or two
behind them.
And her dining partner bears me no love.
Well. We don't have to stay here.
I can take Bobby
with one hand tied behind me...
but I get the distinct feeling...
there's an army
mobilizing against me.
- Good morning. Miss Ellie.
- Hello. Donna.
You're out early today.
Well. I am just trying to fill in the days
until my book comes out.
You know. I thought that writing
was difficult. But I've about decided...
- that waiting beats it by a mile.
- I wouldn't have patience for either one.
I think I need patience
for more than that.
You know that cousin of Ray's?
- I don't know.
- So I've heard.
Well. I think if Ray worked at Ewing Oil.
I'd never get to see him.
How does he feel about Jack's will?
He's thrilled.
Ray really feels like Jock
has given him his place in the sun.
You know how much he loves Southfork.
And he thinks that somehow
he and I are equal now...
as if we weren't before.
What about the company?
Oh. You know Ray. He gets a headache
just thinking about paperwork.
He couldn't be happier
that Jock kept him out of that.
I wish Gary felt the same way.
Well. Miss Ellie.
They have different needs.
I know.
But I'm so angry
that Jock hurt him like that.
Okay. Ray. Okay. Fine.
All right. I'll come right in
and sign those documents.
Okay. Thanks. Bye-bye.
Well. The deal's done.
The refinery's ours.
Oh. I'm proud of you, Holly.
You do business almost as fast as I do.
You know. I thought that
now that you're back at Ewing Oil...
you might just forget
about your 25 percent of Harwood.
Oh. No. It's just as easy to run
two companies as one.
- Harwood Oil is very important to me.
- Really?
- Really. Have faith.
- I do.
It's oil that I don't have.
At least. Not enough of it
to make that refinery pay.
Well. You'll be getting some. As a matter
of fact. It's walking our way right now.
- Hey. Walt. Here we are!
- I have to go.
No. I want you to meet him.
Walt. I got a friend I want you to meet.
Holly Harwood. Walt Driscoll.
- He's the head of the OLM.
- Miss Harwood.
The oil watchdogs in Texas?
- That's right. We regulate the flow.
- Kissing cousins of the environmentalists.
See you dressed for the occasion.
Come on board.
Well. Excuse me.
I'm gonna have to be getting dressed.
Enjoy your meeting.
Pretty little thing. Isn't she?
Very attractive.
Yeah. And she has
a thing for men our age.
If you'd like.
I could make a little suggestion...
I'm married, J.R.
Well. You were married 15 years ago too.
That never stopped you.
Different times, J.R..
And a different woman.
I got a beautiful new wife now.
And I tell you...
just nobody can hold a candle to her.
That's wonderful.
- Fetch you a drink?
- No. Thanks.
I don't have much time. Maybe you ought
to tell me why you asked me here.
Well. I wanted to ask you
for a little favor. Walt.
And you know how I remember people
who do me favors.
What's on your mind?
Before the Ewing Oil split.
My little brother...
made a series of voluntary
production cutbacks...
and I'd like to pick up on the slack.
Boost my production. Just on
the oil wells that I control. Of course.
If it was a voluntary cutback, there's
no problem. Bring it up to the old limits.
Actually. I was thinking
of going beyond those old limits.
- You know I can't let you do that. J.R.
- Well. Sure you can.
Everybody else is cutting back.
I just want you to raise the limits for me.
What do you wanna pump more oil for?
Everybody's sitting on what they got.
Well. I have other plans.
This glut's not gonna last forever.
I wanna be ready when it turns around.
I think it's crazy.
Anyway. I can't help you.
The OLM's not gonna sanction
a production boost now. It's not 1978.
You don't need the board to back you.
You can sign that variance all by yourself.
I could. J.R.. but I won't.
As far as I'm concerned. It's over.
Well. Like my daddy used to say.
“The opera ain't over... “.
Till the fat lady sings?
Yeah. That's right.
Lucy. I'm delighted.
I could keep you working
11 days a week. You know that?
Well. Not too much.
I'm still a little shaky.
I know that. Love. Just joshing.
Not that I couldn't get you the bookings.
You understand.
- Thank you.
- Just take it nice and easy at first. Okay?
Give you a chance
to get your feet wet again.
- In fact. You know. I was...
- Blair... I'm sorry. Go on.
No. After you. Please.
Well. The whole thing with Roger...
it really frightened me.
And I was wondering...
do you think that maybe we could
start off with a lady photographer?
That's just exactly
what I was going to suggest.
It might make you feel
more comfortable.
It definitely would.
In fact.
I might have just the girl for you.
She walked into my office with
a portfolio that knocked my eyes out.
You scoot and I'll call her and see
if we can book you an assignment.
Great.
There's no need
to have a new draft typed up.
I'll just add the words “in principle“
here. And you can both initial.
- Fine with me.
- All right.
In any case.
It's just a letter of agreement.
I'll have the full contract by next week.
So the paragraph will read:
“Wentworth Industries agrees.
In principle...
to purchase
the entire assets, goodwill...
and name
of the Wade Luce Oil Company.“
Yes.
I've got to admit, I'm not overjoyed
to be selling this company.
You don't have misgivings
about the arrangement?
No. No. No. It's a fair deal.
Good for both sides.
Which is the way it should be.
I'm just a little sad
to be ending this chapter of my life.
Now if you'll both add
your initials right here...
Rebecca. I invested a lot of my life
into that company.
I hope you put it to real good use.
Thank you. I'm planning to do just that.
Oh. Look. Christopher.
There's your mother.
Come on. Let's go see her.
Come on. Oh. I love you. I love you.
Hi. Oh. How's Mommy's big boy?
- How was your day?
- Well. It was exhausting.
One of the instructors was sick
and I had to teach two classes myself.
Take a bath before dinner.
You'll feel better.
Well. That's a great idea. Thank you.
You wanna take a bath with Mama?
- Miss Pamela, there's a phone call for you.
- Yeah?
Oh. Thank you.
Hello? Yes.
Mr. Eccles!
Yeah?
Well. That's wonderful. Yes.
Yes. Well. We'll see you then.
Thank you so much. Goodbye.
That was the attorney
who's handling Christopher's adoption.
He got a date for the final hearing.
Oh. Pam. That's good news.
We're on the calendar
a week from today.
Aren't you gonna call Bobby
and tell him?
He's at the Fairview. He's in a meeting
with some oilmen from Canada.
I don't think I'll interrupt him.
We'll tell Daddy later.
It's a prime oil. A light crude.
Just like they have in the Middle East.
And if the pool underneath
is as big as it seems...
we'll have more oil
than any independent can handle.
Independents have more oil
than they can handle right now.
Sure. For the short run.
The pool means America won't have to
go to North Africa for quality light crude.
We'll have it here.
In quantity. On this continent.
Well. It seems to me that it's gonna take
an awful lot of money...
and an awful lot of time
just to get it out of the ground.
But that's the beauty of this situation.
It's already presold to the majors.
Once we start pumping and prove
the quantity and quality of that oil...
we can turn it over to them
for an immediate BOO-percent profit.
They do all the work, and we still
maintain 10 percent of the royalties.
I see what you mean.
It's blue chip all the way.
Those geological reports are sterling.
The leases we're holding
expire in the next few months...
which is why
we're pressed to move now.
Okay. So much for the good news.
Now. What's the downside
on this whole deal?
Bobby. We honestly
haven't been able to fault it.
If we can't triple
our investment in a year...
eighteen months maximum.
Then we're in the wrong business.
Well. If you're right...
- it sure looks pretty.
- It is pretty.
I've never been more sure
of an investment in my life.
But it's the time.
It's the time element that scares me.
I am in a very peculiar situation
right now at Ewing Oil.
You've gotta let me have a little time
to think it over.
Understand, we don't have much time.
We're not trying to rush you.
It's just that our situation is delicate.
The investment you're asking for
is not peanuts.
But we can't leave Dallas
without a deal.
I think you should realize we'll be
meeting with some other oilmen.
Right.
Well. I'll call you as soon as I can.
I wanna thank you for calling me first.
Bye-bye.
What do you think?
I'm a little amazed.
I thought he'd jump at it.
It's one of the best deals
we ever put together.
I didn't know that you and Rebecca
were such good friends.
- Her late husband and I were old friends.
- Really?
Yes. I like Rebecca.
She's a strong. Proud lady.
Funny. She never impressed me
as being particularly strong.
She scratched her way over
from the tough side of the tracks.
Taught herself how to type so she could
work at something besides waitressing.
- Practically taught herself how to read.
- I didn't know that.
Rebecca Wentworth's strong. All right.
I think J.R.'s concerned that what she
said in the restaurant was quite serious.
He should be. She is.
- How do you fit into it?
- Me?
If she were to take action against him...
- would you side with her?
- Against J.R.?
- That would bother you. Wouldn't it?
- Yes.
Because my future
and the future of my son...
is tied with J.R.
Any attack against him
would be an attack against me.
That means you've decided
to go ahead with the wedding?
Yes. I have.
And I'll fight right by his side.
- Yeah?
- Sergeant McSween is here.
- Send him in.
- Yes, sir.
- Harry.
- J.R.
You know a Walt Driscoll?
- Head of the OLM? I know of him.
- Get me a rundown on him. Will you?
- Is he giving you problems?
- Let's just say he has something I want.
I'd like to persuade him to give it to me.
- Any particular area you want looked into?
- You're the police officer.
I'm not gonna tell you
how to do your job.
I'll check it out.
There's no better way
to make a man see the light...
than a little squeeze on his wounds.
I'll have to find out where they are.
Give it top priority.
I don't have a lot of time.
Yes. Sir.
- Hi.
- You surprised me.
Well. Aren't you gonna ask me
why I'm waiting up for you?
Oh. Sure. Honey.
Why are you waiting up for me?
It's a surprise.
I'm sorry.
I'm thinking about something else.
I can see that.
The McLeish brothers offered me
a deal today on a string of oil fields.
And it looks like a can't-miss situation.
I don't know if I can take it.
Well. Do you trust the people
who made the offer?
Oh. Yeah. Honey.
It's a first-rate Canadian firm.
Friends of Daddy's. As a matter of fact.
No. Everything is very reputable.
What's the problem?
Well. It's a large investment
and it's a long-range project.
It'd take a year. 18 months
before we realize any profits.
Oh. That's what's bothering you.
The 18 months?
Well. It's a lot of money to tie up.
If it doesn't come in within a year.
It could cost me the company.
Maybe I should just find something
that pays off faster.
Why don't you sleep on it?
I'm sure you'll come up with an answer.
What is this?
It's a celebration.
- Oh. Look at this.
- I told you I had a surprise.
What's the surprise?
I don't know if you wanna hear
about it now. It's not like a big oil deal.
Would you just tell me
what my surprise is, please?
Christopher's adoption hearing
has been set.
We have a date a week from today!
Oh. Honey!
Wait. Wait. Wait!
- You're insane!
- I'm a daddy!
- Wonder who that is.
- I don't know.
- Hello. Afton.
- Hi.
- Hello. Cliff. How are you feeling?
- All right.
- Would you like some coffee?
- Yes. Please. I'd like that.
Cliff. There's something
I wanna discuss with you.
I just acquired a company
you might be interested in.
Really?
You need somebody
to run it into the ground?
- Cliff.
- Lt's my specialty.
I bought the Wade Luce Oil Company.
Oh. I see. And the position
of embezzler is open.
Cliff...
I want you to head
the company for me.
I'm not joking. And I won't interfere.
You can run it just the way you want to.
You know. It's funny. I thought failure
was just on Digger's side of the family.
I didn't realize it was on your side too.
I'm not a failure. Cliff.
And neither are you.
Now. I've bought an oil company
and I don't know the business.
I'd like you to run it.
And I wouldn't mind a bit...
if you used it as a bludgeon
against J.R. Ewing.
Nope.
Every time I've gone up against
that man. I wind up holding the bag.
You've never had my full support before.
I'm willing to give it to you now.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound flip.
I appreciate your confidence.
But I just can't take another defeat.
I just couldn't stand it.
Well. Glad to see you so happy. Bobby.
Hope you can make it last
the rest of the year.
We're talking about Christopher's
adoption hearing. It's next week.
Oh. Good.
I hope everything goes real smooth.
So do I. I can't think of a single reason
why it wouldn't, can you?
No. No.
No. Well. Mama. I gotta go.
- I'll call you later.
- Bye-bye.
Well. That's wonderful.
Little baby Christopher's
gonna be a Ewing...
John Ross is coming home.
You're gonna be happy.
Those rascals running around Southfork.
Yes. I am.
But there's one thing
that doesn't make me happy. J.R.
This fight between you and Bobby
over the company.
Daddy set that up.
I didn't have anything to do with it.
I know that.
And I think I understand why he did it.
But it doesn't make me feel any better.
He was just trying
to do what was right.
I wonder.
Anyway. I want you to know
that it's going to be hard...
but I'll do my very best
to keep from taking sides.
You have a knack
for doing the right thing too.
I'm not taking sides.
I'm against this fight.
But if it has to be. I want it fair.
No dirty tricks, J.R. Is that clear?
Mama. When all is said and done.
Bobby's my brother and I love him.
I can't think of one reason
I'd wanna hurt him.
Well. I sincerely hope that's true. J.R.
- Hi.
- Hello. Darling. Didn't you bring the baby?
Well. I was going to. But he was
awfully cranky. So I left him at home.
I could've cheered him up.
- You want coffee or tea?
- Tea.
I wish you had brought him.
I am sort of his grandmother.
Well. A week from today.
You will officially be his grandmother.
You got a court date.
Oh. Pam. That's wonderful.
- Can I be there?
- I came to invite you.
Pam. It's just marvelous.
I can't believe
that he's finally going to be mine.
You've had such along wait for this.
I've got some news myself.
I just bought an oil company.
Why? You don't know
the first thing about oil.
Cliff does.
Does this have anything to do
with you and J.R.?
I certainly hope so.
Hasn't Cliff had enough
problems with J.R.?
It's time to stop this insane feud.
- It was almost stopped with his suicide.
- That's what I mean.
J.R. Ewing has
his whole family behind him...
and their money and their power!
When my son needed me.
I wasn't there.
Well. I'll be there from now on.
With all of Wentworth behind me.
Listen to me. Mother.
If my brother is dumb enough to start
fighting J.R. again. That's his problem.
And I don't care what you do to J.R...
but he and Bobby share
two halves of the same company.
You can't attack J.R.
without attacking my husband.
And I won't just stand by
and watch him be hurt by this battle.
Why don't I buy you an ice cream?
One chocolate and one pistachio, please.
Look. I don't think you should
reject the offer out of hand.
I mean. Just think of it. An oil company
with the name Barnes-Wentworth on it...
could put you back on your feet.
Do you know how many times
I've set my sights on J.R. Ewing?
- Cliff. I wasn't talking about J.R. Ewing.
- I cannot remember how many times.
I wasn't talking about J.R.
You see. I'm naturally a little gun-shy.
I have a right to be.
Why is it that every time I mention
your getting back on your feet...
you have to talk about
your fight with J.R.?
Why can't you just forget him?
I mean. Take your mother's company
and use it for yourself.
I think she hates him
more than I do now.
I think she wants to use it
to fight back at him.
But nothing says you have to.
Cliff. You're wiser now
than you were then.
You'd be in the cartel.
You'd have allies and proper backing.
Nobody's forcing you to go out there
and fight that man.
Why don't you just go build yourself
the best company you know how?
I don't like pistachio anymore.
- Yeah?
- Sergeant McSween is here, .I.R.
Show him in.
- Come right in.
- Thank you.
- Hello. Harry.
- J.R.
- What you got for me?
- Well. Not a whole lot.
We went back and forth over Driscoll.
And he keeps coming up straight aces.
He's no more than a social drinker.
He works hard at his job...
and he keeps his nose clean
of other women.
Yeah. Well. I know all his good points.
What about his wife?
Well. We didn't dig into her too deep.
But there is one thing.
She's had three arrests.
For what? Reckless driving.
You follow that lady for a couple blocks.
And you'll see why.
Reckless driving.
No convictions, though.
I've got an idea somebody down at
the department's looking after her.
- Or for Driscoll.
- He's got a few friends.
Boy. I'll tell you.
She made a U-turn yesterday...
and damn near got herself obliterated.
Yeah. It seems like he's willing to stick his
neck out for her a little bit. Isn't he?
Well. You take one look
at that woman. J.R...
and you'll understand Driscoll
real well.
She's 21 years younger and built.
So Driscoll is crazy about a lady
who's got a driving problem. Huh?
The way she jerks that car around.
She's lucky she hasn't killed someone.
Well. Give her time.
Her luck can't last forever.