Dallas (1978–1991): Season 6, Episode 7 - Hit and Run - full transcript
- I hope I'm ready for this.
- I hope I'm ready for this.
Make no mistake.
One of these days. You're going to
have to butt heads with J.R.
Can you handle the whole cartel?
Or even me.
With Rebecca nipping at your heels?
I can beat you despite Rebecca. That
lightweight son of hers and the cartel.
I hope you haven't let him talk you into
giving back any of that divorce settlement.
You may be needing that money soon.
J.R. and Bobby are not gonna roll over and
play dead just because you want revenge.
This thing could destroy all of us.
- Hello. Harry.
- J.R.
You got your team together?
I already briefed them.
They know what to do.
- We're looking for a pattern. You know.
- Yes. Sir.
We'll know every time
she blows her nose.
As soon as she does it twice in a row.
I'll call you.
Thanks. Harry.
I knew I could count on you.
- Aren't you going to say anything?
- You outdid yourself, Mama.
Welcome to the presidency
of Barnes-Wentworth Oil.
- I hope I'm ready for this.
- I think you are.
Marilee Stone thought you were.
Yes. And she was very gracious
to let him go so easily.
Cliff. This is gonna be
a brand-new start for you.
I hope so.
And you know. Cliff.
It's not just the office...
- it's the muscle behind it.
- Yeah. I know.
That's the reason I bought this company.
To put you into the cartel.
That means influence even beyond
what you've got right here.
I appreciate that.
And you'll appreciate that power
is like most other things.
You have to use it carefully.
But you will have enough of it
to deal very effectively with Ewing Oil.
Mama. Is this going to be
your company or mine?
Well. Yours. Of course.
Mrs. Wentworth?
Now. Didn't I ask you to call me Rebecca?
Rebecca.
It's going to take Cliff
some time to adjust.
He's gonna have to learn
to run the company. Won't he?
- To understand the way things work?
- Of course he will.
Well. Fighting with J.R. now.
Is that really so important?
That's Cliff's decision.
But make no mistake.
One of these days. You're going to
have to butt heads with J.R.
I just want you to be ready.
Well. That takes care
of our recommendations.
Does that breakdown seem equitable?
Yeah. Yeah. From where I sit, it does.
J.R.. are you gonna be satisfied to
control fields one through 17?
Fine with me.
- Bobby. You happy with 18 through 34?
- That sounds fair. Ted.
It looks all right to me.
They've broken down the Ewing leases.
Exploratory fields...
options and reserves. It's as fair
a deal as I could possibly imagine.
Good. Now. Of course you both know that
you're gonna have to share the refinery...
but there too.
You still have equal capacity.
- Twenty-five thousand barrels a day each.
- Good.
Now. As far as dollar value goes...
I think the assets of the Ewing Oil
Company have been divided fairly.
That is. At least on paper.
I think Jock would be satisfied.
So barring any objections...
- J.R? Bobby?
- Nope.
- I think we've got this thing worked out.
- Let me remind you once again...
that in exactly one year.
There will be a second audit.
As per Jack's instructions...
whichever son has managed to create
the greatest gain at that time...
will receive 51 percent
of Ewing Oil stock...
and take control
of the entire company.
It's an old-fashioned horse race.
Winner walks away with the purse.
That's exactly right.
Boys. Your daddy was a fine man.
I'd like to see you all do him proud.
- Try to remember that. Bob.
- I will. J.R.
Well. Gentlemen. If you'll excuse me.
I've got a big profit to make.
- Thank you. I appreciate it.
- Thank you for your time.
- Ted. Can I see you in my office?
- Sure. I'll be right with you.
Punk. Hang on a minute.
Will you please?
This is a sealed letter that came
with Jack's will.
His instructions were for you to unseal it
at the time of the final audit.
Got any idea what this says?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Hello?
Hello. Miss Ellie? This is Frank Crutcher.
Well. Hello. Frank. How are you?
Well, belle! Than nothing, I suppose.
Listen. I was calling to see if maybe
we could have some lunch tomorrow.
Oh. Well. That's very nice of you, Frank.
But I don't think so.
Would it help if I called it
a business lunch?
Well. I still think I have to say no.
Well. I'm not gonna
take no for an answer.
The last time we were together.
We had a good time.
I feel we got a lot in common.
A lot we could talk about.
So you meet me tomorrow
at Louvre restaurant.
The Louvre restaurant?
Yeah. One o'clock.
Don't you be late either.
Well. Yes. I guess I could.
Well. I know you could.
- I'll see you then.
- I'll look forward to it.
- Bye.
- Good day.
I'll tell you what. Boy.
Son. You are the luckiest damn
manure shoveler I think I ever met.
Well. I'll show you just how sweet
a seven can look.
- Seven.
- I'll tell you what. Boy.
- I can count to 20. Can you?
- There you go.
Hey. What the hell
do you think you're all doing here?
This isn't Vegas.
This is a working ranch.
- I suppose this was all your idea.
- Nobody got hurt.
You don't get paid to waste time.
I don't get paid. Period.
At least. Not enough to have any laughs.
Now. See this? This is gonna get me
to Braddock tonight.
That's not the best idea I ever heard.
What are you. My boss or my jailer?
How much did you take
off my ranch hands?
You don't sweat it. They can still
scrape up the price of a beer.
Hey. I can't help it
if I'm good at craps. Hey!
Put it right there.
I don't need crooked dice
to whip these yokels.
It sure is wonderful
to know you trust me.
Get back to work.
Good morning.
- I hope I'm not interrupting.
- No. Not at all.
- How are you, Donna?
- Well. Now that you ask...
- I'm bored.
- Because your book's finished?
My book is finished, and Ray is working
somewhere out there on the ranch.
And if I rearrange that furniture
one more time. I'm gonna go bananas.
Can I help you with this?
Well. Actually. I was having
sort of a hard time concentrating.
Frank Crutcher called.
He invited me to lunch tomorrow.
Frank Crutcher? Do I know him?
He's a friend of Punk's.
He's a very nice man.
- Did you accept?
- Yes.
But I wish I hadn't now.
Why? I mean. If he's nice man.
Well. I'm afraid I'd be uncomfortable
going out with another man.
I mean. After Jock.
Miss Ellie. Going to lunch is no big deal.
And you are a very attractive...
young and wealthy widow.
Those invitations are gonna come in.
I don't want to even think about it.
Well. You better start thinking about it
because they're gonna come.
Well. I'll deal with that problem
when it happens.
Okay.
How's about if a very bored lady
took you to lunch today?
I'd be delighted.
Come on.
Come on. Girl. Move it around.
Shake it up. Dance with it.
Smile.
Tilt it back.
Come on. Lucy. Bigger smile.
Let's see that drink really turn you on.
Tony.
Tilt it back.
Look. She's not enjoying it enough.
Our product is meant to be enjoyable.
Yeah. But she's got the look. Dad.
You gotta admit that.
Annie knows what you want.
Mr. Johnson.
She'll get Lucy's energy up.
Wait'll you see the prints.
You'll want her as the Texas Cola girl.
Trust me.
- I hope so.
- Come on. Girl.
But she's got her hand
in front of the label.
Yeah. Annie will fix that.
We'll get that smile going.
The product will look great. Promise.
All right.
Move the cola a little from the face.
- Lucy.
- Yeah?
Look. I know this is our first session
together. Am I making you nervous?
- No. You're great. Annie. Really.
- Okay.
Why don't we take a little break?
I'm gonna go talk to the client.
Okay.
Hi.
- I'm Bill Johnson.
- Oh. I know. Hi.
Blair tells me this is
your first session in a while.
- Must be a little hard getting back into it.
- I'm okay.
Oh. Yeah. Yeah. I know.
The thing is...
our product. You see.
It's a fun kind of a product.
We like to think it goes with smiles
and good times.
I'll get into it, I promise.
I have seen so much of your work
that really sparkles.
If we could have a little more
of that here. You know?
- I mean. I know you can do it.
- Okay. I will. I promise.
Lucy. Your lawyer's on the phone.
Make it brief, girl.
We gotta get cooking.
Mr. Colton?
Oh. Hi. I'm sorry to interrupt.
Oh. That's all right.
Is there some problem?
No, no, no. No problem.
But I was wondering if you could come
down. Discuss the details of the divorce.
We do have a trial to prepare for.
Okay. When would you like me
to come in?
How's Thursday at 11?
- All right. I'll be there.
- Great. Thank you.
- Good night. Phyllis.
- Bobby. Have you seen the evening paper?
Congratulations. J.R.
You've got somebody else
chasing you down the street now.
I know you were taught to knock.
I was there.
Thought you only had me to worry about.
Now you got the whole cartel.
This is the first time
you've heard of this?
No. Pam said Rebecca
was buying Cliff an oil company.
She didn't say it was Wade Luce Oil.
With Cliff taking Wade's place
in the cartel...
you can imagine how much business
they'll do with you.
I can handle him. You know that.
He knows it.
But can you handle the whole cartel?
Or even me.
With Rebecca nipping at your heels?
Bobby. Your concern truly touches me.
But I can beat you despite Rebecca. That
lightweight son of hers and the cartel.
Well. I admire your confidence...
but you're whistling in the dark.
Because in a year's time.
I'm gonna be president of Ewing Oil.
You're on the ropes, J.R.
With Cliff in the cartel.
There are few people...
in this state
who'll do business with you.
You have a nice evening.
Harry?
What have you got
on that Driscoll woman?
I don't wanna hear that.
I don't give a damn, Harry.
You find something right now.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Hello. Sue Ellen.
Have you heard about Cliff?
Yes. And I thought the three of us
should talk about it.
There's gonna be trouble
with Cliff running an oil company...
especially since it's
part of the cartel.
Why don't you sit down, Sue Ellen?
I know that J.R. and Cliff
are gonna fight...
and maybe I can stop it
before it starts.
- Maybe I should talk to Cliff.
- Sue Ellen. Don't do that.
You're just gonna be
in the middle again.
And anyway. I don't know if Cliff
would listen to you now.
That's probably true, but I wish
there was a way to head off trouble.
I think probably the only way
is for me to talk to my mother.
That would be going over his head.
And I don't think Cliff would like that.
Rebecca pulls the purse strings.
And she's the one
who wants revenge anyway.
I don't think I have a choice.
Do you. Miss Ellie?
All you can do is try.
But Rebecca may not be reasonable.
Reasonable? We saw Rebecca
at dinner the other night...
and if looks could freeze.
J.R. would be a block of ice.
I still think it's worth a try. Excuse me.
Hello. Mother? It's Pam.
Hi. Pam. How are you?
I'm fine. Mother. Could I see you
sometime today?
Oh. I was just leaving.
All right. Can you meet me
a little after 10?
I'll be at 227 Antioch Drive.
Antioch Drive?
- Du you know the street?
- Well. sure.
- Okay. I'll see you there. Bye-bye.
- Bye.
If you need me.
I'll be at the Cattlemen's Club.
Okay. Bobby.
Bobby Ewing.
Well. Jarrett. Thornton. How are you?
We weren't supposed to have a meeting.
Were we?
No. We had an appointment
with our banker.
- He's as high on that deal as we are.
- Have you come to a decision yet?
Look. I'm gonna need
a couple more days.
Our time is running short. Bobby.
We're going to have to move.
If not with you. With somebody else.
Why don't we all have dinner?
I'll make my decision then.
- When?
- First thing next week. Ls that all right?
- Next week?
- Yeah.
Well. We'll call to confirm.
Okay. Great. Look. I gotta run.
Nice to see you.
- You think he's stringing us along?
- I don't know.
But I think we ought to hedge our bets.
I have somebody else to talk to.
- Pam.
- Hi.
This is Miss Mills of Mills Realty.
This is my daughter. Pamela.
- How do you do?
- Hello.
I'll leave now. I'll have that paperwork
ready for signature this afternoon.
- That'll be fine. Thank you.
- Okay.
- Goodbye.
- Bye.
- What do you think of my new house?
- Oh. It is beautiful. Mother.
Come on. I'll show you the grounds first.
When did you decide to buy a house?
I feel a little cramped in the condo.
I wanted something more like
what I had in Houston.
It's awfully big for one person.
Yes. But Cliff might want to entertain.
Who knows?
He might even want to live here.
Don't you just love the crape myrtle?
It is all really lovely.
And I plan to put a little fence
around the pool...
for when Christopher comes to visit.
I wanted to see you because there is
something I need to talk to you about.
Well. What is it. Honey?
I know how angry you are at J.R...
and God knows
you have every reason to be.
But I'm asking you now. Please stop this
vendetta before it gets out of control.
Pam. J.R. tried to kill your brother.
That is not something I plan to forgive.
Buying Cliff an oil company is one thing.
But buying Wade Luce's company
and getting him into the cartel...
that could hurt all of Ewing Oil.
He'll turn the cartel
against the whole company.
That affects Bobby.
Christopher and me.
Cliff never had any real power behind him
and it almost cost him his life.
I'm making sure
that never happens again.
You're taking sides.
- Is Cliff more important to you than me?
- That's not the issue.
You have the Ewing strength
behind you.
Whose strength does Cliff have?
He should have his own.
Yes. He should. But he doesn't. Not yet.
And maybe that's because
when he was growing up...
when I should've been there
to give it to him...
I was off trying to develop
some of my own.
Mother. You've always had strength.
You proved that when you left your
children to go and start a new life.
It's a cold. Calculating kind of strength.
Is that what you want for Cliff?
Pam. I was 17.
I could barely read or write.
I wasn't ready to be a wife
or a mother.
And Digger“ Digger was destroying me.
Oh. Honey. I didn't wanna leave you.
But I had to save myself...
and somehow
I found the strength to do it.
And now I've got to help Cliff
find his own strength.
Don't you understand?
They're not gonna roll over and
play dead just because you want revenge.
This thing could destroy all of us.
Do you love Cliff that much?
I love you and Christopher just as much.
Believe me.
But this is something I have to do.
That was very nice.
- A good choice.
- Thank you.
My wife and I used to come here
quite often. We loved this place.
I'm surprised Jock never found it.
How long were you
and your wife married, Frank?
Thirty-nine years.
Just two weeks short
of our ruby anniversary. She died.
I'm sorry.
I still have the necklace I bought her
for that occasion.
I gave everything else away.
But I kept that.
- I kept something too.
- I'm sure you did.
Let me say this. Miss Ellie.
I've been a widower
for three years now.
I know what you're going through.
I know how lonely it can be.
So if ever there's anything I can do for
you. You just pick up the phone and call.
That's very kind of you.
I'm not just saying it to be polite.
Now. Don't get me wrong.
I know you're a strong woman.
But I also know the terms of Jack's will.
There can be a lot of problems there.
Even though I'm not as active in business
as I used to be...
I still got a lot of muscle left.
Use it.
And I'll say it again.
If you ever need anything.
You just pick up the phone.
Frank. That was a lovely lunch.
Don't sound so surprised.
I don't know about you...
but now and then
it's nice to get away from the kids.
- I know what you mean.
- Do you?
Oh. Yes. I certainly do.
Well. Then. We're gonna have to
do it again sometime. And soon.
I'd like that.
What do I need with more oil wells?
We've already got a surplus.
Well. The difference is quality...
and the size of the pool it comes from.
We believe our fields
contain the largest supply...
of high-grade low-sulfur
in North America.
And we've already presold it
to three major oil companies.
When we hit
and prove the quality of this oil...
we realize an immediate
BOO-percent profit.
You see. They won't have to buy
their low-sulfur oil overseas anymore.
They'll be able to pump it right here
in North America.
You gentlemen don't mind
if I do my own survey. Do you?
Not at all. I would too.
You're asking for a lot of capital.
- When do you need an answer?
- As soon as you can get it.
We ought to mention that
it's been offered to another company...
but we're not getting
the feedback we like.
- Or the speed, for that matter.
- You're telling me that I'm second choice.
Mr. Barnes. It's a cut-and-dried deal.
We want to finalize it with someone
before we leave Dallas.
You leave the reports and I'll
get back to you as quickly as I can.
Thank you. And congratulations
on your new company.
- I'm sure you'll do great things with it.
- I plan to. I plan to.
Well. Harry. To be frank with you.
I was beginning to get a little worried.
Yeah. So was I.
The trouble was.
She doesn't have any schedule.
- Just a hairdresser's appointment.
- Yeah. That's enough.
- She know she was being watched?
- Nope.
Doesn't know she's being bugged either.
Goes to the hairdresser
every other day. Huh?
In by 2. out by 4.
Then she tears back home
to get there before Driscoll.
Well. You've done a good job.
That's all for now.
I'll call you tonight when I've had
a chance to digest this report.
- All right.
- We'll talk then, okay?
Sly. Get Walt Driscoll on the phone.
He ought to be home by now.
Yes. Sir.
Hello.
Yeah?
Well. Hello. Walt? J.R. Ewing here.
J.R.. if you're calling to get me
to change my mind...
No. No. I wouldn't dream of that.
As a matter of fact.
I'm calling to apologize.
I put you
in a pretty compromising position.
I'm truly sorry for it.
Well. It's all right.
No. It's not. I'd like to make amends.
Sue Ellen and I would like to take you
and your wife to dinner.
- It's not necessary. Really.
- Well. I think it is.
It's been along time
since we broke bread together.
Besides. I haven't met your new bride.
- Okay.
- Good.
I'll pick you up Friday. Around 7?
We'll have drinks here.
I don't want you
to put yourself to trouble.
- I wan 'I.
- Good.
Because I'm bringing the trouble
with me.
- Teresa. Is there ice in here?
- Yes. Sir.
Thank you.
Your conversation with your mama
really go that bad?
She wouldn't listen to reason.
It scares me, Bobby.
Oh. Come on. It's not gonna be
that easy for her to ruin Ewing Oil.
Even with Cliff in the cartel.
It's not just Ewing Oil
I'm worried about.
This could ruin my whole relationship
with my family.
Pam. Your mom's not writing you off
as a daughter.
No. But she's ready to step
on my life to protect Cliff's.
That doesn't make me feel very good.
Well. I sympathize with you.
I really do.
But to tell you the truth...
I have more on my mind right now
than Cliff Barnes and your mother.
- That Canadian deal?
- Oh. It's too good to pass up.
Maybe you should take it.
Well. It's a long-range deal
and it's a lot of money.
If it doesn't come in within a year...
- Before the second audit.
- That's right.
I refuse to make a perfect deal
just so J.R. can inherit it.
Well. I wish I had an answer for you. But
lately. I don't seem to have any answers.
Well. We may not have answers.
But we've got each other.
- You're cute. You know that?
- I know that.
Morning. Everyone.
- Good morning.
- Ray.
Thought it was about time you met
my Aunt Lil's boy here.
- Mickey. This is Miss Ellie Ewing.
- Pleased to meet you. Ma'am.
Hello. Mickey. I hope you're
enjoying yourself here at Southfork.
Oh. It's a lot of fun.
This is Bobby Ewing.
Ray says he's real glad you're here.
Yeah. He told me that too.
- That's Bobby's wife, Pamela.
- Hello. Mickey.
- Is this your first trip out of Kansas?
- Yes. Ma'am.
Well. I hope Texas appeals to you.
Mickey. J.R.
It's always a pleasure
to meet one of Ray's kinfolk.
He's taking to ranching like a natural.
Course. It takes time
to learn the ropes, eh?
Right. Ray.
Well. I gotta get going.
It's good to know there's
a whole wagonload...
of Krebbses running the ranch now.
Well. I'm not a Krebbs. I'm a Trotter.
Well. I'm bound to sleep more
soundly tonight knowing that.
Y'all have a good day now.
Mickey. Why don't you sit down
and have some coffee?
You say your husband's moved
out of state.
- Mint?
- Oh. No. Thanks.
Yes. He's working at the burn center
in Atlanta. I have the address.
We could've handled most of this
over the phone.
Up until now. Yes. But I believe we should
discuss the central issue personally.
- What's the central issue?
- The settlement.
Oh. I don't care about a settlement.
There's nothing I want from Mitch.
What I meant was. Are you sure
there isn't anything he wants from you?
I hadn't thought about that.
You're a very wealthy young lady.
Your husband may have heard about
the $5 million you've just inherited.
He may feel entitled to a part of it.
I don't believe Mitch
would do a thing like that.
Then again. Quite a few things have
happened that I never would've believed.
Yes. Well. Human nature
being what it is...
I really feel as though
we should contact him.
- May I have his address. Please?
- Sure.
- You'll let me know what he says?
- As soon as I hear.
- Thank you.
- You're very welcome.
Listen. If you feel any anxiety or
confusion about this divorce. You call me.
That's why I'm here.
Thank you.
I know you all respect Bobby Ewing.
But in a year's time. J.R. is gonna
be in control of that company.
- We can't be sure of that. Cliff.
- Andy. Andy. Look.
In a one-on-one battle. Do you really think
that Bobby is gonna beat J.R.?
What I'm saying is that
the deals we make with Bobby now...
ultimately. Are going to be
to J.R.'s advantage.
So you're suggesting we simply
don't deal with Ewing Oil, period?
J.R. has damaged all of us.
Marilee?
He certainly has.
I have to go along with Cliff.
I wouldn't give J.R. the right time of day.
Much less some good deal.
Well. I'm not that happy about it.
But I see your point. Cliff.
- Then it's agreed?
- Agreed.
- I gotta get back to the office.
- Yeah. Me too.
- I'll give you a call later.
- Good.
Good talking to you, Cliff.
- Well. Hello. Marilee. Jordan.
- Howdy.
- Good afternoon.
- Wade.
Cliff. You're looking well.
Thank you. So are you.
And I hear things are
going well with you too.
I'm surprised to see you here. Barnes.
Oh. Of course.
Jordan Lee picked up the check.
I hope you haven't let him talk you into
giving back any of that divorce settlement.
You may be needing that money soon.
All right. Darling. Thank you.
That man doesn't know
when he's beaten.
- Don't let him upset you, J.R.
- The fact that he's alive upsets me.
- J.R.
- Here you are. Darling.
Oh. Hi. How are you doing?
Good to see you.
Well. At least he's not
standing between us anymore.
Well. I'd certainly hate to see
anything else bad happen to him.
Last pang for an old love?
Sweetheart, the only man
that I'm in love with...
is the man
I'm about to have lunch with.
Do you think it's possible for us
to spend the afternoon together?
I'm afraid not. Not this afternoon.
How about tonight?
- Are you free tonight?
- Yeah.
I have a very special meeting
this afternoon.
It should be finished around 4.
I'd like to go over a couple of points
on this deal with you.
- Can we get together tomorrow?
- Bobby Ewing. Lunch tomorrow?
Let's make it lunch.
Rightcliff's restaurant. 1:00.
I promised my wife
I'd take her out to lunch tomorrow.
- Bring her along. We'd love to meet her.
- All right. Maybe she'd enjoy it.
- All right. See you then.
- All right. Goodbye.
See you Saturday. Mrs. Driscoll.
Are you okay?
- He's all right.
- Are you hurt?
- You're all right, aren't you?
- Yeah.
- Oh. Get in. I'll take you to the hospital.
- No. Look at him. He's drunk. That's all.
You ought to get out of here
before the cops show up.
I don't think I should.
Go on. Take off. He's okay.
- You're okay. Aren't you?
- Yeah.
Look. Take this. Please.
- That ain't necessary.
- Please. I'd feel better about it.
You never know about these things.
Thanks.
- Did you get that license number. Harry?
- Sure did.
I'd say we just saw a case of hit and run.
Don't tell me that you came all this way
just to get these books autographed.
No political library is complete
without a copy of The Early Years.
These six are gifts for my staff.
Really?
Well. Here's the last one.
Now. Then.
What do you really want?
I want you to mark the calendar
for the 23rd.
That's the big political meeting
I came down here for...
and I want you to be there.
Okay. Dave. Tell me. Why?
Donna. Your book's a great success.
People envy your political savvy.
You'll have an impact.
Besides. I want your company.
I don't think so.
Oh. Come on.
What's your daily routine nowadays?
Mapping? Dusting?
This meeting is a who's who
in local politics.
Would you go with me?
You know how I feel
about these political meetings.
I'd really like you to go.
- Okay.
- We'll go. But no autographs.
I can't help it
if you have an adoring public.
How long have you known them?
I've handled the McLeish brothers'
business in Texas for years.
- Reliable?
- Oh. Yes.
How have their deals turned out?
Well. They're moneymakers. Mr. Barnes.
They've offered me
a very interesting deal.
I'd say you'd be missing out
if you passed it up.
They're fine men to work with too.
- You'll like them.
- Thank you.
I appreciate the information
you've given me.
- Sure. Anytime.
- Have a good day.
All right. Rick.
You've seen this report.
You've done your own research.
Can you tell me if this is gonna come in
within a year?
All I can say is I feel it will hit.
I can't guess at how long
it might take.
- It could be six months. It could be 18.
- That's not much help.
We ought to be grateful just to find...
such a source of low-sulfur oil
on this continent.
- That's a feat in itself.
- I know.
That's what makes my decision
so difficult.
- Yeah?
- Bobby, it 's Pam.
Y es. Honey?
Bobby, where are you?
You're almost an hour late.
I'm with the geologist.
We're wrapping things up now.
Are the McLeishes upset?
Well. They're okay.
But I'm running out of charm.
Just keep them there.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
All right. Well, just hurry.
All right.
It's up to you, Bobby.
I'll be in my office.
And send a big bunch of flowers
to Walt and Carol Driscoll.
- Make sure they get there before 7.
- All right.
- And what about the dinner reservations?
- I've already taken care of that.
All right.
I'm sorry I'm late.
You have every right to be upset.
We would've been. If it hadn't been
for your lovely lady here.
- Thank you.
- Pam's a treasure. Bobby.
I just came from a meeting
with one of my geologists.
Yes?
Well. He says your projections
are right on the money.
But?
Well. There still is that time element.
Bobby. They seem confident that
the wells are going to hit inside the year.
You seem to have convinced my wife.
Bobby. If you don't join us.
There's another company that will.
I already made my decision.
Consider me in.
- As of this moment.
- You won't regret this for a minute.
- What are you drinking?
- Scotch on the rocks.
We'll have another round of drinks
and a Scotch on the rocks for Mr. Ewing.
Right. This calls for a toast.
- We're proud to have you as a partner.
- Thank you.
I'm real sorry Sue Ellen's gonna have to
meet us at the restaurant.
She would have enjoyed
seeing your lovely house so much.
I think we ought to leave.
We're gonna be late as it is.
I think we got time for just one more.
I hate getting to a restaurant too early.
Won't Sue Ellen mind waiting?
If I know Sue Ellen.
She'll be later than we are.
We're not expecting anybody.
- Mr. Driscoll?
- Yes.
I'm Sergeant McSween.
Police Department.
- McSween?
- Why. Mr. Ewing.
What's the matter? Anything wrong?
Well. Sir. There was this hit-and-run
accident yesterday...
in Highland Park Shopping Center.
A bystander gave us the license number
and we traced the car to here.
It's registered in Mrs. Driscoll's name.
- There must be some mistake.
- He wasn't hurt.
That man I hit wasn't hurt.
His friend told me that he was fine.
- You mean you were involved?
- Yes...
- Why didn't you tell me?
- Nothing really happened.
Nobody was hurt. His friend told me
that he was drunk. That's all.
Mrs. Driscoll. We don't know anything
about a friend.
But the victim is in serious condition.
Sergeant. We're awfully sorry.
I can appreciate that.
- But I'm afraid I'll have to take her in.
- No.
Take her in?
Harry. It's none of my business...
but has a report been filed yet?
No. It didn't cross my desk until today.
There's no report, then?
These are good friends of mine.
I wonder if I could speak to them
in private.
Well. I suppose so.
Don't make it too long. Mr. Ewing.
I appreciate it, Harry.
I've known this police officer
for some time now...
and I might be able to help you if you
play it straight and tell me what happened.
I was pulling out of the parking space...
and this drunk
just popped in front of my car.
I couldn't have hit him hard because
his friend told me that he was just fine.
And I gave him some money and I left.
- You gave him money?
- Oh. No. Honey.
I shouldn't have.
It would've been better
if you'd taken him to the hospital.
I wanted to. They told me to leave
before the police arrived.
You've got a lot of clout.
You can take care of this.
I've had some tickets fixed.
But this is way over my head.
Well. I could try to reason
with McSween.
It's possible that
if you picked up the hospital bill...
- Anything.
- And a small cash payment...
Anything that's needed.
I'll be sticking my neck out
on this. Walt.
J.R.. if you could get my wife out of this.
I'd owe you. I really would.
All right. I'll do the best I can.
- I'd be real grateful.
- Carol. Walt.
What are friends for?
- I hope I'm ready for this.
Make no mistake.
One of these days. You're going to
have to butt heads with J.R.
Can you handle the whole cartel?
Or even me.
With Rebecca nipping at your heels?
I can beat you despite Rebecca. That
lightweight son of hers and the cartel.
I hope you haven't let him talk you into
giving back any of that divorce settlement.
You may be needing that money soon.
J.R. and Bobby are not gonna roll over and
play dead just because you want revenge.
This thing could destroy all of us.
- Hello. Harry.
- J.R.
You got your team together?
I already briefed them.
They know what to do.
- We're looking for a pattern. You know.
- Yes. Sir.
We'll know every time
she blows her nose.
As soon as she does it twice in a row.
I'll call you.
Thanks. Harry.
I knew I could count on you.
- Aren't you going to say anything?
- You outdid yourself, Mama.
Welcome to the presidency
of Barnes-Wentworth Oil.
- I hope I'm ready for this.
- I think you are.
Marilee Stone thought you were.
Yes. And she was very gracious
to let him go so easily.
Cliff. This is gonna be
a brand-new start for you.
I hope so.
And you know. Cliff.
It's not just the office...
- it's the muscle behind it.
- Yeah. I know.
That's the reason I bought this company.
To put you into the cartel.
That means influence even beyond
what you've got right here.
I appreciate that.
And you'll appreciate that power
is like most other things.
You have to use it carefully.
But you will have enough of it
to deal very effectively with Ewing Oil.
Mama. Is this going to be
your company or mine?
Well. Yours. Of course.
Mrs. Wentworth?
Now. Didn't I ask you to call me Rebecca?
Rebecca.
It's going to take Cliff
some time to adjust.
He's gonna have to learn
to run the company. Won't he?
- To understand the way things work?
- Of course he will.
Well. Fighting with J.R. now.
Is that really so important?
That's Cliff's decision.
But make no mistake.
One of these days. You're going to
have to butt heads with J.R.
I just want you to be ready.
Well. That takes care
of our recommendations.
Does that breakdown seem equitable?
Yeah. Yeah. From where I sit, it does.
J.R.. are you gonna be satisfied to
control fields one through 17?
Fine with me.
- Bobby. You happy with 18 through 34?
- That sounds fair. Ted.
It looks all right to me.
They've broken down the Ewing leases.
Exploratory fields...
options and reserves. It's as fair
a deal as I could possibly imagine.
Good. Now. Of course you both know that
you're gonna have to share the refinery...
but there too.
You still have equal capacity.
- Twenty-five thousand barrels a day each.
- Good.
Now. As far as dollar value goes...
I think the assets of the Ewing Oil
Company have been divided fairly.
That is. At least on paper.
I think Jock would be satisfied.
So barring any objections...
- J.R? Bobby?
- Nope.
- I think we've got this thing worked out.
- Let me remind you once again...
that in exactly one year.
There will be a second audit.
As per Jack's instructions...
whichever son has managed to create
the greatest gain at that time...
will receive 51 percent
of Ewing Oil stock...
and take control
of the entire company.
It's an old-fashioned horse race.
Winner walks away with the purse.
That's exactly right.
Boys. Your daddy was a fine man.
I'd like to see you all do him proud.
- Try to remember that. Bob.
- I will. J.R.
Well. Gentlemen. If you'll excuse me.
I've got a big profit to make.
- Thank you. I appreciate it.
- Thank you for your time.
- Ted. Can I see you in my office?
- Sure. I'll be right with you.
Punk. Hang on a minute.
Will you please?
This is a sealed letter that came
with Jack's will.
His instructions were for you to unseal it
at the time of the final audit.
Got any idea what this says?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Hello?
Hello. Miss Ellie? This is Frank Crutcher.
Well. Hello. Frank. How are you?
Well, belle! Than nothing, I suppose.
Listen. I was calling to see if maybe
we could have some lunch tomorrow.
Oh. Well. That's very nice of you, Frank.
But I don't think so.
Would it help if I called it
a business lunch?
Well. I still think I have to say no.
Well. I'm not gonna
take no for an answer.
The last time we were together.
We had a good time.
I feel we got a lot in common.
A lot we could talk about.
So you meet me tomorrow
at Louvre restaurant.
The Louvre restaurant?
Yeah. One o'clock.
Don't you be late either.
Well. Yes. I guess I could.
Well. I know you could.
- I'll see you then.
- I'll look forward to it.
- Bye.
- Good day.
I'll tell you what. Boy.
Son. You are the luckiest damn
manure shoveler I think I ever met.
Well. I'll show you just how sweet
a seven can look.
- Seven.
- I'll tell you what. Boy.
- I can count to 20. Can you?
- There you go.
Hey. What the hell
do you think you're all doing here?
This isn't Vegas.
This is a working ranch.
- I suppose this was all your idea.
- Nobody got hurt.
You don't get paid to waste time.
I don't get paid. Period.
At least. Not enough to have any laughs.
Now. See this? This is gonna get me
to Braddock tonight.
That's not the best idea I ever heard.
What are you. My boss or my jailer?
How much did you take
off my ranch hands?
You don't sweat it. They can still
scrape up the price of a beer.
Hey. I can't help it
if I'm good at craps. Hey!
Put it right there.
I don't need crooked dice
to whip these yokels.
It sure is wonderful
to know you trust me.
Get back to work.
Good morning.
- I hope I'm not interrupting.
- No. Not at all.
- How are you, Donna?
- Well. Now that you ask...
- I'm bored.
- Because your book's finished?
My book is finished, and Ray is working
somewhere out there on the ranch.
And if I rearrange that furniture
one more time. I'm gonna go bananas.
Can I help you with this?
Well. Actually. I was having
sort of a hard time concentrating.
Frank Crutcher called.
He invited me to lunch tomorrow.
Frank Crutcher? Do I know him?
He's a friend of Punk's.
He's a very nice man.
- Did you accept?
- Yes.
But I wish I hadn't now.
Why? I mean. If he's nice man.
Well. I'm afraid I'd be uncomfortable
going out with another man.
I mean. After Jock.
Miss Ellie. Going to lunch is no big deal.
And you are a very attractive...
young and wealthy widow.
Those invitations are gonna come in.
I don't want to even think about it.
Well. You better start thinking about it
because they're gonna come.
Well. I'll deal with that problem
when it happens.
Okay.
How's about if a very bored lady
took you to lunch today?
I'd be delighted.
Come on.
Come on. Girl. Move it around.
Shake it up. Dance with it.
Smile.
Tilt it back.
Come on. Lucy. Bigger smile.
Let's see that drink really turn you on.
Tony.
Tilt it back.
Look. She's not enjoying it enough.
Our product is meant to be enjoyable.
Yeah. But she's got the look. Dad.
You gotta admit that.
Annie knows what you want.
Mr. Johnson.
She'll get Lucy's energy up.
Wait'll you see the prints.
You'll want her as the Texas Cola girl.
Trust me.
- I hope so.
- Come on. Girl.
But she's got her hand
in front of the label.
Yeah. Annie will fix that.
We'll get that smile going.
The product will look great. Promise.
All right.
Move the cola a little from the face.
- Lucy.
- Yeah?
Look. I know this is our first session
together. Am I making you nervous?
- No. You're great. Annie. Really.
- Okay.
Why don't we take a little break?
I'm gonna go talk to the client.
Okay.
Hi.
- I'm Bill Johnson.
- Oh. I know. Hi.
Blair tells me this is
your first session in a while.
- Must be a little hard getting back into it.
- I'm okay.
Oh. Yeah. Yeah. I know.
The thing is...
our product. You see.
It's a fun kind of a product.
We like to think it goes with smiles
and good times.
I'll get into it, I promise.
I have seen so much of your work
that really sparkles.
If we could have a little more
of that here. You know?
- I mean. I know you can do it.
- Okay. I will. I promise.
Lucy. Your lawyer's on the phone.
Make it brief, girl.
We gotta get cooking.
Mr. Colton?
Oh. Hi. I'm sorry to interrupt.
Oh. That's all right.
Is there some problem?
No, no, no. No problem.
But I was wondering if you could come
down. Discuss the details of the divorce.
We do have a trial to prepare for.
Okay. When would you like me
to come in?
How's Thursday at 11?
- All right. I'll be there.
- Great. Thank you.
- Good night. Phyllis.
- Bobby. Have you seen the evening paper?
Congratulations. J.R.
You've got somebody else
chasing you down the street now.
I know you were taught to knock.
I was there.
Thought you only had me to worry about.
Now you got the whole cartel.
This is the first time
you've heard of this?
No. Pam said Rebecca
was buying Cliff an oil company.
She didn't say it was Wade Luce Oil.
With Cliff taking Wade's place
in the cartel...
you can imagine how much business
they'll do with you.
I can handle him. You know that.
He knows it.
But can you handle the whole cartel?
Or even me.
With Rebecca nipping at your heels?
Bobby. Your concern truly touches me.
But I can beat you despite Rebecca. That
lightweight son of hers and the cartel.
Well. I admire your confidence...
but you're whistling in the dark.
Because in a year's time.
I'm gonna be president of Ewing Oil.
You're on the ropes, J.R.
With Cliff in the cartel.
There are few people...
in this state
who'll do business with you.
You have a nice evening.
Harry?
What have you got
on that Driscoll woman?
I don't wanna hear that.
I don't give a damn, Harry.
You find something right now.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Hello. Sue Ellen.
Have you heard about Cliff?
Yes. And I thought the three of us
should talk about it.
There's gonna be trouble
with Cliff running an oil company...
especially since it's
part of the cartel.
Why don't you sit down, Sue Ellen?
I know that J.R. and Cliff
are gonna fight...
and maybe I can stop it
before it starts.
- Maybe I should talk to Cliff.
- Sue Ellen. Don't do that.
You're just gonna be
in the middle again.
And anyway. I don't know if Cliff
would listen to you now.
That's probably true, but I wish
there was a way to head off trouble.
I think probably the only way
is for me to talk to my mother.
That would be going over his head.
And I don't think Cliff would like that.
Rebecca pulls the purse strings.
And she's the one
who wants revenge anyway.
I don't think I have a choice.
Do you. Miss Ellie?
All you can do is try.
But Rebecca may not be reasonable.
Reasonable? We saw Rebecca
at dinner the other night...
and if looks could freeze.
J.R. would be a block of ice.
I still think it's worth a try. Excuse me.
Hello. Mother? It's Pam.
Hi. Pam. How are you?
I'm fine. Mother. Could I see you
sometime today?
Oh. I was just leaving.
All right. Can you meet me
a little after 10?
I'll be at 227 Antioch Drive.
Antioch Drive?
- Du you know the street?
- Well. sure.
- Okay. I'll see you there. Bye-bye.
- Bye.
If you need me.
I'll be at the Cattlemen's Club.
Okay. Bobby.
Bobby Ewing.
Well. Jarrett. Thornton. How are you?
We weren't supposed to have a meeting.
Were we?
No. We had an appointment
with our banker.
- He's as high on that deal as we are.
- Have you come to a decision yet?
Look. I'm gonna need
a couple more days.
Our time is running short. Bobby.
We're going to have to move.
If not with you. With somebody else.
Why don't we all have dinner?
I'll make my decision then.
- When?
- First thing next week. Ls that all right?
- Next week?
- Yeah.
Well. We'll call to confirm.
Okay. Great. Look. I gotta run.
Nice to see you.
- You think he's stringing us along?
- I don't know.
But I think we ought to hedge our bets.
I have somebody else to talk to.
- Pam.
- Hi.
This is Miss Mills of Mills Realty.
This is my daughter. Pamela.
- How do you do?
- Hello.
I'll leave now. I'll have that paperwork
ready for signature this afternoon.
- That'll be fine. Thank you.
- Okay.
- Goodbye.
- Bye.
- What do you think of my new house?
- Oh. It is beautiful. Mother.
Come on. I'll show you the grounds first.
When did you decide to buy a house?
I feel a little cramped in the condo.
I wanted something more like
what I had in Houston.
It's awfully big for one person.
Yes. But Cliff might want to entertain.
Who knows?
He might even want to live here.
Don't you just love the crape myrtle?
It is all really lovely.
And I plan to put a little fence
around the pool...
for when Christopher comes to visit.
I wanted to see you because there is
something I need to talk to you about.
Well. What is it. Honey?
I know how angry you are at J.R...
and God knows
you have every reason to be.
But I'm asking you now. Please stop this
vendetta before it gets out of control.
Pam. J.R. tried to kill your brother.
That is not something I plan to forgive.
Buying Cliff an oil company is one thing.
But buying Wade Luce's company
and getting him into the cartel...
that could hurt all of Ewing Oil.
He'll turn the cartel
against the whole company.
That affects Bobby.
Christopher and me.
Cliff never had any real power behind him
and it almost cost him his life.
I'm making sure
that never happens again.
You're taking sides.
- Is Cliff more important to you than me?
- That's not the issue.
You have the Ewing strength
behind you.
Whose strength does Cliff have?
He should have his own.
Yes. He should. But he doesn't. Not yet.
And maybe that's because
when he was growing up...
when I should've been there
to give it to him...
I was off trying to develop
some of my own.
Mother. You've always had strength.
You proved that when you left your
children to go and start a new life.
It's a cold. Calculating kind of strength.
Is that what you want for Cliff?
Pam. I was 17.
I could barely read or write.
I wasn't ready to be a wife
or a mother.
And Digger“ Digger was destroying me.
Oh. Honey. I didn't wanna leave you.
But I had to save myself...
and somehow
I found the strength to do it.
And now I've got to help Cliff
find his own strength.
Don't you understand?
They're not gonna roll over and
play dead just because you want revenge.
This thing could destroy all of us.
Do you love Cliff that much?
I love you and Christopher just as much.
Believe me.
But this is something I have to do.
That was very nice.
- A good choice.
- Thank you.
My wife and I used to come here
quite often. We loved this place.
I'm surprised Jock never found it.
How long were you
and your wife married, Frank?
Thirty-nine years.
Just two weeks short
of our ruby anniversary. She died.
I'm sorry.
I still have the necklace I bought her
for that occasion.
I gave everything else away.
But I kept that.
- I kept something too.
- I'm sure you did.
Let me say this. Miss Ellie.
I've been a widower
for three years now.
I know what you're going through.
I know how lonely it can be.
So if ever there's anything I can do for
you. You just pick up the phone and call.
That's very kind of you.
I'm not just saying it to be polite.
Now. Don't get me wrong.
I know you're a strong woman.
But I also know the terms of Jack's will.
There can be a lot of problems there.
Even though I'm not as active in business
as I used to be...
I still got a lot of muscle left.
Use it.
And I'll say it again.
If you ever need anything.
You just pick up the phone.
Frank. That was a lovely lunch.
Don't sound so surprised.
I don't know about you...
but now and then
it's nice to get away from the kids.
- I know what you mean.
- Do you?
Oh. Yes. I certainly do.
Well. Then. We're gonna have to
do it again sometime. And soon.
I'd like that.
What do I need with more oil wells?
We've already got a surplus.
Well. The difference is quality...
and the size of the pool it comes from.
We believe our fields
contain the largest supply...
of high-grade low-sulfur
in North America.
And we've already presold it
to three major oil companies.
When we hit
and prove the quality of this oil...
we realize an immediate
BOO-percent profit.
You see. They won't have to buy
their low-sulfur oil overseas anymore.
They'll be able to pump it right here
in North America.
You gentlemen don't mind
if I do my own survey. Do you?
Not at all. I would too.
You're asking for a lot of capital.
- When do you need an answer?
- As soon as you can get it.
We ought to mention that
it's been offered to another company...
but we're not getting
the feedback we like.
- Or the speed, for that matter.
- You're telling me that I'm second choice.
Mr. Barnes. It's a cut-and-dried deal.
We want to finalize it with someone
before we leave Dallas.
You leave the reports and I'll
get back to you as quickly as I can.
Thank you. And congratulations
on your new company.
- I'm sure you'll do great things with it.
- I plan to. I plan to.
Well. Harry. To be frank with you.
I was beginning to get a little worried.
Yeah. So was I.
The trouble was.
She doesn't have any schedule.
- Just a hairdresser's appointment.
- Yeah. That's enough.
- She know she was being watched?
- Nope.
Doesn't know she's being bugged either.
Goes to the hairdresser
every other day. Huh?
In by 2. out by 4.
Then she tears back home
to get there before Driscoll.
Well. You've done a good job.
That's all for now.
I'll call you tonight when I've had
a chance to digest this report.
- All right.
- We'll talk then, okay?
Sly. Get Walt Driscoll on the phone.
He ought to be home by now.
Yes. Sir.
Hello.
Yeah?
Well. Hello. Walt? J.R. Ewing here.
J.R.. if you're calling to get me
to change my mind...
No. No. I wouldn't dream of that.
As a matter of fact.
I'm calling to apologize.
I put you
in a pretty compromising position.
I'm truly sorry for it.
Well. It's all right.
No. It's not. I'd like to make amends.
Sue Ellen and I would like to take you
and your wife to dinner.
- It's not necessary. Really.
- Well. I think it is.
It's been along time
since we broke bread together.
Besides. I haven't met your new bride.
- Okay.
- Good.
I'll pick you up Friday. Around 7?
We'll have drinks here.
I don't want you
to put yourself to trouble.
- I wan 'I.
- Good.
Because I'm bringing the trouble
with me.
- Teresa. Is there ice in here?
- Yes. Sir.
Thank you.
Your conversation with your mama
really go that bad?
She wouldn't listen to reason.
It scares me, Bobby.
Oh. Come on. It's not gonna be
that easy for her to ruin Ewing Oil.
Even with Cliff in the cartel.
It's not just Ewing Oil
I'm worried about.
This could ruin my whole relationship
with my family.
Pam. Your mom's not writing you off
as a daughter.
No. But she's ready to step
on my life to protect Cliff's.
That doesn't make me feel very good.
Well. I sympathize with you.
I really do.
But to tell you the truth...
I have more on my mind right now
than Cliff Barnes and your mother.
- That Canadian deal?
- Oh. It's too good to pass up.
Maybe you should take it.
Well. It's a long-range deal
and it's a lot of money.
If it doesn't come in within a year...
- Before the second audit.
- That's right.
I refuse to make a perfect deal
just so J.R. can inherit it.
Well. I wish I had an answer for you. But
lately. I don't seem to have any answers.
Well. We may not have answers.
But we've got each other.
- You're cute. You know that?
- I know that.
Morning. Everyone.
- Good morning.
- Ray.
Thought it was about time you met
my Aunt Lil's boy here.
- Mickey. This is Miss Ellie Ewing.
- Pleased to meet you. Ma'am.
Hello. Mickey. I hope you're
enjoying yourself here at Southfork.
Oh. It's a lot of fun.
This is Bobby Ewing.
Ray says he's real glad you're here.
Yeah. He told me that too.
- That's Bobby's wife, Pamela.
- Hello. Mickey.
- Is this your first trip out of Kansas?
- Yes. Ma'am.
Well. I hope Texas appeals to you.
Mickey. J.R.
It's always a pleasure
to meet one of Ray's kinfolk.
He's taking to ranching like a natural.
Course. It takes time
to learn the ropes, eh?
Right. Ray.
Well. I gotta get going.
It's good to know there's
a whole wagonload...
of Krebbses running the ranch now.
Well. I'm not a Krebbs. I'm a Trotter.
Well. I'm bound to sleep more
soundly tonight knowing that.
Y'all have a good day now.
Mickey. Why don't you sit down
and have some coffee?
You say your husband's moved
out of state.
- Mint?
- Oh. No. Thanks.
Yes. He's working at the burn center
in Atlanta. I have the address.
We could've handled most of this
over the phone.
Up until now. Yes. But I believe we should
discuss the central issue personally.
- What's the central issue?
- The settlement.
Oh. I don't care about a settlement.
There's nothing I want from Mitch.
What I meant was. Are you sure
there isn't anything he wants from you?
I hadn't thought about that.
You're a very wealthy young lady.
Your husband may have heard about
the $5 million you've just inherited.
He may feel entitled to a part of it.
I don't believe Mitch
would do a thing like that.
Then again. Quite a few things have
happened that I never would've believed.
Yes. Well. Human nature
being what it is...
I really feel as though
we should contact him.
- May I have his address. Please?
- Sure.
- You'll let me know what he says?
- As soon as I hear.
- Thank you.
- You're very welcome.
Listen. If you feel any anxiety or
confusion about this divorce. You call me.
That's why I'm here.
Thank you.
I know you all respect Bobby Ewing.
But in a year's time. J.R. is gonna
be in control of that company.
- We can't be sure of that. Cliff.
- Andy. Andy. Look.
In a one-on-one battle. Do you really think
that Bobby is gonna beat J.R.?
What I'm saying is that
the deals we make with Bobby now...
ultimately. Are going to be
to J.R.'s advantage.
So you're suggesting we simply
don't deal with Ewing Oil, period?
J.R. has damaged all of us.
Marilee?
He certainly has.
I have to go along with Cliff.
I wouldn't give J.R. the right time of day.
Much less some good deal.
Well. I'm not that happy about it.
But I see your point. Cliff.
- Then it's agreed?
- Agreed.
- I gotta get back to the office.
- Yeah. Me too.
- I'll give you a call later.
- Good.
Good talking to you, Cliff.
- Well. Hello. Marilee. Jordan.
- Howdy.
- Good afternoon.
- Wade.
Cliff. You're looking well.
Thank you. So are you.
And I hear things are
going well with you too.
I'm surprised to see you here. Barnes.
Oh. Of course.
Jordan Lee picked up the check.
I hope you haven't let him talk you into
giving back any of that divorce settlement.
You may be needing that money soon.
All right. Darling. Thank you.
That man doesn't know
when he's beaten.
- Don't let him upset you, J.R.
- The fact that he's alive upsets me.
- J.R.
- Here you are. Darling.
Oh. Hi. How are you doing?
Good to see you.
Well. At least he's not
standing between us anymore.
Well. I'd certainly hate to see
anything else bad happen to him.
Last pang for an old love?
Sweetheart, the only man
that I'm in love with...
is the man
I'm about to have lunch with.
Do you think it's possible for us
to spend the afternoon together?
I'm afraid not. Not this afternoon.
How about tonight?
- Are you free tonight?
- Yeah.
I have a very special meeting
this afternoon.
It should be finished around 4.
I'd like to go over a couple of points
on this deal with you.
- Can we get together tomorrow?
- Bobby Ewing. Lunch tomorrow?
Let's make it lunch.
Rightcliff's restaurant. 1:00.
I promised my wife
I'd take her out to lunch tomorrow.
- Bring her along. We'd love to meet her.
- All right. Maybe she'd enjoy it.
- All right. See you then.
- All right. Goodbye.
See you Saturday. Mrs. Driscoll.
Are you okay?
- He's all right.
- Are you hurt?
- You're all right, aren't you?
- Yeah.
- Oh. Get in. I'll take you to the hospital.
- No. Look at him. He's drunk. That's all.
You ought to get out of here
before the cops show up.
I don't think I should.
Go on. Take off. He's okay.
- You're okay. Aren't you?
- Yeah.
Look. Take this. Please.
- That ain't necessary.
- Please. I'd feel better about it.
You never know about these things.
Thanks.
- Did you get that license number. Harry?
- Sure did.
I'd say we just saw a case of hit and run.
Don't tell me that you came all this way
just to get these books autographed.
No political library is complete
without a copy of The Early Years.
These six are gifts for my staff.
Really?
Well. Here's the last one.
Now. Then.
What do you really want?
I want you to mark the calendar
for the 23rd.
That's the big political meeting
I came down here for...
and I want you to be there.
Okay. Dave. Tell me. Why?
Donna. Your book's a great success.
People envy your political savvy.
You'll have an impact.
Besides. I want your company.
I don't think so.
Oh. Come on.
What's your daily routine nowadays?
Mapping? Dusting?
This meeting is a who's who
in local politics.
Would you go with me?
You know how I feel
about these political meetings.
I'd really like you to go.
- Okay.
- We'll go. But no autographs.
I can't help it
if you have an adoring public.
How long have you known them?
I've handled the McLeish brothers'
business in Texas for years.
- Reliable?
- Oh. Yes.
How have their deals turned out?
Well. They're moneymakers. Mr. Barnes.
They've offered me
a very interesting deal.
I'd say you'd be missing out
if you passed it up.
They're fine men to work with too.
- You'll like them.
- Thank you.
I appreciate the information
you've given me.
- Sure. Anytime.
- Have a good day.
All right. Rick.
You've seen this report.
You've done your own research.
Can you tell me if this is gonna come in
within a year?
All I can say is I feel it will hit.
I can't guess at how long
it might take.
- It could be six months. It could be 18.
- That's not much help.
We ought to be grateful just to find...
such a source of low-sulfur oil
on this continent.
- That's a feat in itself.
- I know.
That's what makes my decision
so difficult.
- Yeah?
- Bobby, it 's Pam.
Y es. Honey?
Bobby, where are you?
You're almost an hour late.
I'm with the geologist.
We're wrapping things up now.
Are the McLeishes upset?
Well. They're okay.
But I'm running out of charm.
Just keep them there.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
All right. Well, just hurry.
All right.
It's up to you, Bobby.
I'll be in my office.
And send a big bunch of flowers
to Walt and Carol Driscoll.
- Make sure they get there before 7.
- All right.
- And what about the dinner reservations?
- I've already taken care of that.
All right.
I'm sorry I'm late.
You have every right to be upset.
We would've been. If it hadn't been
for your lovely lady here.
- Thank you.
- Pam's a treasure. Bobby.
I just came from a meeting
with one of my geologists.
Yes?
Well. He says your projections
are right on the money.
But?
Well. There still is that time element.
Bobby. They seem confident that
the wells are going to hit inside the year.
You seem to have convinced my wife.
Bobby. If you don't join us.
There's another company that will.
I already made my decision.
Consider me in.
- As of this moment.
- You won't regret this for a minute.
- What are you drinking?
- Scotch on the rocks.
We'll have another round of drinks
and a Scotch on the rocks for Mr. Ewing.
Right. This calls for a toast.
- We're proud to have you as a partner.
- Thank you.
I'm real sorry Sue Ellen's gonna have to
meet us at the restaurant.
She would have enjoyed
seeing your lovely house so much.
I think we ought to leave.
We're gonna be late as it is.
I think we got time for just one more.
I hate getting to a restaurant too early.
Won't Sue Ellen mind waiting?
If I know Sue Ellen.
She'll be later than we are.
We're not expecting anybody.
- Mr. Driscoll?
- Yes.
I'm Sergeant McSween.
Police Department.
- McSween?
- Why. Mr. Ewing.
What's the matter? Anything wrong?
Well. Sir. There was this hit-and-run
accident yesterday...
in Highland Park Shopping Center.
A bystander gave us the license number
and we traced the car to here.
It's registered in Mrs. Driscoll's name.
- There must be some mistake.
- He wasn't hurt.
That man I hit wasn't hurt.
His friend told me that he was fine.
- You mean you were involved?
- Yes...
- Why didn't you tell me?
- Nothing really happened.
Nobody was hurt. His friend told me
that he was drunk. That's all.
Mrs. Driscoll. We don't know anything
about a friend.
But the victim is in serious condition.
Sergeant. We're awfully sorry.
I can appreciate that.
- But I'm afraid I'll have to take her in.
- No.
Take her in?
Harry. It's none of my business...
but has a report been filed yet?
No. It didn't cross my desk until today.
There's no report, then?
These are good friends of mine.
I wonder if I could speak to them
in private.
Well. I suppose so.
Don't make it too long. Mr. Ewing.
I appreciate it, Harry.
I've known this police officer
for some time now...
and I might be able to help you if you
play it straight and tell me what happened.
I was pulling out of the parking space...
and this drunk
just popped in front of my car.
I couldn't have hit him hard because
his friend told me that he was just fine.
And I gave him some money and I left.
- You gave him money?
- Oh. No. Honey.
I shouldn't have.
It would've been better
if you'd taken him to the hospital.
I wanted to. They told me to leave
before the police arrived.
You've got a lot of clout.
You can take care of this.
I've had some tickets fixed.
But this is way over my head.
Well. I could try to reason
with McSween.
It's possible that
if you picked up the hospital bill...
- Anything.
- And a small cash payment...
Anything that's needed.
I'll be sticking my neck out
on this. Walt.
J.R.. if you could get my wife out of this.
I'd owe you. I really would.
All right. I'll do the best I can.
- I'd be real grateful.
- Carol. Walt.
What are friends for?