- What the hell does she mean? - About what?
About selling the company to you.
I own a piece of this company. She can't just turn around
and sell it from underneath me.
Especially to a little gutter snipe like you.
Oh, J.R., sweet-talking me isn't gonna help you at all.
- Answer me. - Of course.
Come into my office.
Hold my calls.
Would you like a drink?
You look like you could use one.
Michelle, I'm trying very hard not to strangle you.
Don't tempt me.
Very well, then. Business.
Contrary to what you think
Lee Ann had the right to do what she wanted
with the company.
You really think your piddly 10 percent meant anything?
She only gave it to you to keep you hooked.
It's all on here.
She had the right to sell to whomever she wanted.
And she wanted to sell to me.
Of all the people in the world, why you?
- What did you have on her? - Nothing.
She was just returning a favor.
Who do you think told her Ewing Oil was for sale,
and what it would do to you if she bought it?
And all this because I broke James and you up?
Actually, it was Bobby I was wanting to get back at.
But when he stopped caring, you made a good second choice.
Well, that's a very interesting little story.
Even with the money from April's estate
you didn't have enough to buy Ewing Oil.
Uh! De La Vega Oil.
Although I may have to do something about that name now.
Anyway, Lee Ann was very reasonable about the price.
Which brings me to this.
Here's your 10 percent of the sale.
You've gotta be kidding.
This isn't a hundredth of what this company's worth.
I told you. Lee Ann gave me a real good deal.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find
a pink slip to go along with that.
But you've just been fired.
So clear your things out of Bobby's office.
I'm moving in there.
I always did like it better than yours.
You think you can run this company?
I think what I do is no longer a concern of yours.
Now, you'll wanna get out of here
before I call Security.
I've got a little housecleaning to do.
Phyllis? Sly?
You're fired too.
I got here as soon as I could.
This is everything we have on Hillary Taylor.
Well, obviously, everything isn't everything.
How come your people didn't know she had a daughter?
I don't know. Except these files
only go back about 10 years or so.
from the time that she became half-owner of Red Rock.
Apparently, her daughter wasn't living with her
at the time.
Maybe the father had custody of the daughter.
Yeah, maybe.
Oh, what about this?
Her partner kept his hands on everything
when they went bust and yet all her stuff
was confiscated by the government.
Well, it's possible she was the honest one.
She handed everything over voluntarily.
- That doesn't help me. - There is something else here.
She had some property she transferred
to her parents back in '82.
- Where are the parents? - They died in '87.
And the property?
It doesn't say.
Is any of that property in California?
Let's see. Uh...
Couple of apartment buildings in Houston,
a mini-mall in Santa Fe,
house in Phoenix...
Ah, here we are.
A beach house in Malibu.
Can your people do a quick property check
- on ownership for me? - Sure.
I got a good idea who's living in that house in Malibu.
Hello, J.R. I'll see you in a couple of days.
- Where are you off to? - California.
Got a lead on Hillary Taylor's daughter.
Oh, my... Are you still stuck on that?
You don't even know what happened today.
- To what? - Ewing Oil.
Your sister-in-law,
or whatever she is to you these days
is now the new owner.
Did you ever consider
taking a sensitivity class?
I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by that.
But she's talked that De La Vega woman
into buying our company.
Well, in that case, I owe her one.
[sighs] For God's sake,
what in the world is wrong with you, Bobby?
All the revenge in the world is not gonna bring April back.
Why don't you give it up?
Why don't you give up on Ewing Oil? It's dead too.
Yeah, well, maybe you're right.
Yeah, maybe I should let go.
But that's not really what's bothering me so much.
I never thought I'd hear you say that.
Well, look around you. What do you see?
It's just the two of us here. And the boys.
And look at those pictures.
All those people used to be part of this family.
And look in there. Dining-room table.
We sit down there, have breakfast just the four of us.
And half the time, you're off somewhere.
Bobby, this...
This house used to be full of people.
We'd have cocktails in here and we'd talk and laugh...
and sometimes we'd get in a fight
and Daddy would jump on us.
- Don't you miss that? - Of course I do.
But you remember something.
Nobody ever left this house because they wanted to.
You think on that while I'm gone.
I know I've caused my share of damage here,
but why don't you pass on this trip?
Hell, it's just the two of us at home now.
What's the matter? You afraid of the dark?
- Oh, Bobby, I-- - Listen.
In a while, you're gonna be figuring out
how to get Ewing Oil back,
and you won't need me. You won't need anybody.
That's not true.
I finally realize what I do need.
I need our family. The family we used to have.
Well, we're never gonna have that again, pal.
When I get back, we'll see what happens.
Have a safe trip.
- Who is it? - [J.r] J.R.
- J.R. - Hi.
Oh, are you busy or going out or something?
- Well, I was, but come on in. - No, I don't wanna bother you.
No, it's no bother. Please.
Well, I heard Michelle fire you,
and I'm real sorry about that.
Oh. Doesn't matter.
Without you there, I would've quit anyway.
Um, would you like a drink?
Yeah. I think I could use one.
Besides, I know you.
It won't be long till you start your own company
and we'll be back together.
No, I don't think so, not this time.
The old fire is gone.
J.R., don't talk that way.
No, it's...
No, that's true.
Hell, everything's gone wrong.
I shouldn't be laying this on you.
I just needed somebody to talk to.
I'm honored. Go ahead.
- No, I better get going. - J.R., please.
If there's anything I can do to help you, I want to.
But you've gotta tell me what's wrong.
Well...
What's not wrong?
Vanessa left me.
You know about Ewing Oil, of course.
And Bobby left today for California,
and the boys are doing some sort of scouting thing.
I was just rattling around that big old house, I...
I couldn't take it, to tell you the truth.
Sorry, J.R.
I can't stand to see you like this.
Well, I don't like it too much myself.
I need something to get myself out of this.
Well...
I'm so happy that you came to me.
You know, I've always looked up to you, J.R.
I've always wanted you to be on top.
Maybe for a night...
you need to put all of this out of the way
and just lose yourself for a while.
I wish I could.
You will.
I promise.
Do you, Michelle Louise Stevens
take James Richard Beaumont
to be your lawful wedded husband
to love and cherish, in sickness and in health
for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?
I do.
And you, James Richard Beaumont,
do you take Michelle Louise Stevens
to be your lawful wedded wife
to love and cherish, in sickness and in health
for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?
Sure.
Well, then by the authority vested in me
by the county of Braddock in the state of Texas
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
So are you finally happy, Mrs. Beaumont?
It's a start.
I didn't expect you
to carry me over the threshold
but you could at least pretend tonight is special.
Hey, I was just fixing us a toast.
I mean, tonight is our honeymoon, isn't it?
Technically, yes.
Then here's to the stalwart groom and the blushing bride.
May all their dreams come true.
James, what are you doing?
I don't know.
Just trying to act married.
It ain't easy.
This is your idea of married?
No.
Is the bedroom up there?
- Yes, why? - Just wondered where you'd be.
Don't bother waiting up for me. I got a date.
Don't worry, I sure as hell won't be here waiting for you.
Maybe married life won't be as bad as I thought.
Damn it.
Good morning.
Oh, hello, Sly.
A damn fine day out. Take a look.
J.R., about last night...
Oh, it did me a world of good.
You know, you were right.
I needed to get things back in perspective.
It's stupid of me to sit around
feeling sorry for myself.
[Sly chuckles] That's nice.
So listen, I want you to go in there and get dressed...
and go out and look for new offices for us.
- You mean it? - Yeah.
And find something big enough for Bobby
so he can fit in, you know.
- [exhales] All right. - And call Phyllis.
Tell her as soon as we get those offices,
she's got her job back.
J.R., that's wonderful.
And here's a little something for you.
Go out and buy yourself something real nice.
J.R., don't do that.
It has nothing to do with anything
but how good I feel today.
Now, I don't know why you decided
to do what you did last night
but I really appreciate it.
And about last night.
As good as it was, it has to be a one-time thing.
So I think we ought to just forget about it.
If we're gonna work together, we don't wanna complicate
each other's lives, do we?
[laughs] No, sir.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Now you hop to it.
I want a report on those offices by tonight.
Okay.
Well, hey, how are you?
- Fine. You? - Couldn't be better.
Did you, uh, lose your horse, cowboy?
Why? Did you all find one?
Yup. Got him tied up in my bedroom.
Maybe we can go for a ride later.
- [sighs] Dana, come on. - Just being sociable, Kit.
See you around, Tex.
Morning.
Hi.
I was hoping maybe you could help me out.
Well, I don't know. What did you have in mind?
The house for lease.
Do you mind if I take a look at it?
It's all right with me, but it's not my house.
I was figuring if you lived here
they might have left a key with you.
Nope, but if you call the agent
she'll be down here in about 10 seconds flat.
It's been empty for quite a while.
Why? Is there some problem with it?
Mucho dinero.
Is that a problem for you?
No, not really.
Miss...?
Uh...
You look okay,
but you never know who you're talking to.
You rent the house,
then we'll introduce ourselves.
I hope you do.
Be nice to have a neighbor again.
[Michelle] Everything looks beautiful, thank you.
I'm sure it'll taste great too.
I wonder if he can wash dishes.
Hi.
What's this?
I thought we could have dinner together tonight.
You're kidding.
You're trying to tell me you made all this?
Is it such a surprise that I can cook?
Yeah, it is.
- Looks pretty good. - Don't do that.
Why don't you go wash up?
I'll pour the wine, and after dinner
you can do whatever you want.
Pleasant dreams.
Boy, you know what? I'm really hungry.
May everything you want come true.
You're being awful nice tonight.
Maybe there's a side of me you haven't seen yet.
Yeah, the quiet before the storm side.
Not tonight.
Tonight's gonna be real peaceful.
I guarantee it.
Good morning.
[Bobby] Well, good morning.
You, uh, can talk to me now. I rented the place.
[Kit] Oh, congratulations.
You're gonna love it here.
There's nothing like living on the water.
Now that you're one of us,
is it okay if I tell you something?
Only if it doesn't hurt too much.
About those cowboy boots.
That's Hollywood Boulevard, not Malibu.
Don't I get a couple of days to get acclimated?
Would you like some coffee?
No, I think I'll get moved in first.
Is there a store around here?
Well, about a mile north, there's a market.
Dry cleaner, bank, the usual stuff.
About five miles south,
there's a kind of shopping center.
If you want anything big
you're gonna have to go into town
or into the valley.
But if you run out of anything
don't be afraid to come over and borrow.
I'll do that. Thanks.
- I'm Kit Marlow, by the way. - Jory Taylor.
If you wanna get formal,
she's Katherine and I'm Marjory.
Oh, but nobody gets formal in Malibu, right?
Right, Mr...?
Bobby...
Southworth.
It's nice to finally meet you.
Yeah, it's a pleasure.
You yell if you need some help.
I think I'll manage. Bye.
He's a little old, but he's cute.
Forget it. He's wearing a wedding ring.
So, uh, where's Mrs. Southworth?
What happened to you last night?
You left one angry date waiting.
Aw, I don't know. I went to sleep after dinner.
Yeah, well, somebody's waiting for you back there.
Hello, Daddy. What are you doing here?
I just wanted to see
what is so wonderful about this place.
Oh, the best part about it is nobody knows who you are.
Now, I don't wanna start this off on the wrong note.
Aw, there's been nothing but wrong notes between us.
Yeah, I know that.
And I feel bad about it.
Yeah? As bad as you felt when my mother left?
Or didn't you think I knew?
Well, I thought she'd come see you before she left.
Well, cheer up, Daddy, you've still got your work.
And that's all that really matters to you.
Well, to tell you the truth, son, I quit.
I don't wanna bore you with the details
but that little tramp Michelle Stevens
now owns my company.
You're kidding.
What's she doing back in Dallas?
Making trouble, like always.
Yeah, well, if you need a job, I could get you on here.
Now, James, I didn't come here to play games.
Is there a way we could heal this breach between us.
I want you to come home to Southfork.
We can start living like a family again.
You're kidding.
I mean, the fact that we're even related
has gotta be some kind of dumb joke.
There's no way I wanna be part of your family.
And I think I know why.
You came looking for a sitcom version of a father
who would sing you lullabies
and tuck you into bed at night.
You didn't want a real father with real flaws.
You wanted somebody perfect.
Well, as you found out, ha,
I'm not perfect, nor will I ever be.
But damn it, son, you're my blood.
And I'm willing to let bygones be bygones and try again.
Yeah, well, maybe you think you are...
but do you really want a son that isn't a robot
that does what you want when you want?
I think I could live with that.
Could you live with me telling you
when I think you're wrong and leading my life my way?
Probably not too well.
But like I say, I'm willing to try.
Isn't Southfork better than some room
in back of a garage or in some bimbo's bed?
Well, maybe you're right, Daddy.
Maybe we ought to try to be one big happy family again.
I know I'm right. Come on home.
- I'll do just that. - You won't regret it.
I know I won't. Hey, and who knows?
We can figure out some way to get back at Michelle.
Don't you know all that sun is bad for you?
[Jory] Don't tell me.
You're a doctor.
- No, but I do read papers. - No need to worry.
I've got so much sunblock on
I'm lucky I don't slide off the towel.
Don't you think you ought to try some?
Okay, what is it?
So where's your friend?
Who, Kit? She's a stew. She had a flight today.
- And the other one? - Are you writing a book?
I am.
Or I might.
All about California beach girls
and how they live.
You call this living?
Not too bad, I'd say...
especially for somebody who doesn't work.
Hey, don't let this fool you. I work.
At what?
Um...
You wanna get wet?
Sure. Come on.
You know what a wannabe is, Bobby?
No, I don't think I've ever heard of that.
Well, um, it's somebody who isn't yet
but someday wants to be.
Okay, okay, I get it.
So, what do you wanna be?
Okay, don't laugh,
because I'm kind of serious about this.
I promise.
An actress.
So? Why would I laugh about that?
[laughs] You're really not from around here, are you?
No, I'm not. Why?
Because if you asked 100 pretty girls in L.A.
what they were 99 of them would say actress or model.
Well, it sounds like you got a lot of competition.
Yeah. Yeah, I do. But I like it.
Not that I've ever done much except go to class.
Then why do you want it so much?
I don't know exactly.
Only there's something really neat about playing a part
and pretending to be another person
and making the audience believe you.
You earn a living at it?
If you call a couple
of thousand dollars a year a living.
No. Um, I've got a real, honest-to-God job.
Doing what?
Well, there's a place
called The Sand Dragon up the coast.
I, um, work there nights in the bar.
And that way I have my days free
in case some miracle occurs and I get an interview.
So...
how many chapters is that worth in your book?
Hey, could be the whole book.
Well, before I rush out and buy a copy,
I'd like to know a little more about the author.
I guess that's fair.
You, uh, wear a wedding ring.
Is the rest of your family on the way?
No.
I lost my wife a while back,
and I decided not to take the ring off.
I'm sorry, Bobby. I feel dumb.
You don't have to.
There's no way you could've known.
That must have been very difficult.
Yes, it was.
Back home, I couldn't get away from everybody
telling me how sorry they were.
That's why I came here.
Figured maybe being by myself
I could put the pieces back together.
I understand.
If you wanna be by yourself
I'll try not to get in your way or anything.
But if you do wanna talk or if you want company
I'm right next door.
We'll see how it goes, okay?
I have a feeling
we'll be seeing a lot of one another.
I'd like that.
Hey, I'm going to the store.
You, uh, want me to get you anything?
No, no, I'm fine, thanks.
- Okay. Bye. - Bye.
- Hi, James. - Kendall.
- What's going on? - I don't know.
But it's been like this all day.
James,
if you're looking for J.R., he's not here anymore.
Yeah, I know.
Did you know Michelle Stevens is the new boss?
Yeah.
What's she doing?
Interviewing for a new secretary.
These guys?
This is the second shift.
Yeah. Well, is there any work going on?
None that I've seen.
Would it be all right if I went inside?
Be my guest.
[Derrick] My hours are very flexible.
[Michelle] That's good.
Michelle, what's going on here?
What does it look like?
I'm interviewing secretaries.
Is that what these guys are?
It looks like a collar-ad convention out there.
What are you complaining about?
When the Ewings had it,
it looked like the Miss Texas contest.
Well, now, it's my turn.
Or could it be that you're jealous?
Right.
Now why don't you stop screwing around
and start doing some business?
You got it.
What did you say your name was again?
Derrick.
Well, you're hired, Derrick.
Start tomorrow,
as long as you don't mind working all hours.
The later the better.
How do you like them apples?
Well, at least you made a decision.
I only came by to tell you
to pack a couple of bags for us.
I'll pick you up later.
Are we going somewhere?
You might say so.
- Hi. - What?
I got a small table left. Would you like it?
Yeah, fine, thanks.
So, uh, did you stop in by accident?
No, no, I remembered the name.
Just wanted to see a friendly face.
- How do you stand the noise? - What? I can't hear you.
How do you st...?
Ha-ha.
You get used to it. Can I get you a drink?
Uh, Scotch, rocks.
Well, that proves you're from out of state.
Why?
Because that's the first order I've had tonight
that wasn't designer water, chardonnay or light beer.
- I'll be right back. - Okay.
- Hi, Uncle J.R. - Hi, Christopher.
Is John Ross still in bed?
Yeah, but he's feeling better.
- Hey, guess what. - What?
James is here. He moved back in.
- And guess what else. - Well, tell me.
Evening, Daddy.
Thought you wouldn't mind if I moved back in tonight.
Well, nothing would make me happier.
Well, I'm glad you're happy,
because I brought someone with me.
Yeah? Who?
My new wife. Come on out, honey.
Is it all right if I call you Daddy too?
You know, Daddy, you didn't sound
real sincere when you congratulated us.
James has been telling me you miss having a big family
sitting around the table.
Now you're gonna have a bigger one
than you figured.
When did this happen?
Why did it happen?
Well, you know,
we would've been married long ago
if it hadn't have been for outsiders' interference.
Well, anyways, we haven't been married that long.
This is kind of gonna be our honeymoon.
And we just think it's wonderful
that you want us to live here.
I mean, considering everything that happened
I thought you might be bitter toward me.
Bitter isn't the word, you silly little twit.
[James] You know, Daddy, John Ross was telling me
that when his grandpa was alive
you all had a tradition of sitting down
at dinner at six o'clock sharp.
- Yeah? So? - Oh, it's just about that now.
Why don't we get that good old tradition started again?
- That's a neat idea. - Oh, it'd be wonderful.
Shall we?
- Aren't you happy, Uncle J.R.? - Words can't express, boy.
- She's bitchen. - Something like that.
Hope she and James have a baby real soon.
I'll be an uncle and you'll be a grandfather.
Oh, God.
Say, wait a minute. What do you think you're doing?
Having dinner.
Not in that chair, you're not.
That's Mama's chair. Nobody sits in it but her.
Where would you like for me to sit?
Right there.
Used to be Pam's chair.
Couldn't stand her either.
I thank you for taking me home, sir,
but you didn't have to.
I do it myself every night.
I can't hear you. I think my hearing's gone.
Oh, come on, the noise wasn't that bad.
Besides, I think you enjoyed it.
Oh, I did.
I enjoy seeing
what the younger generation is up to.
Right, and you're the last of the dinosaurs,
you poor old man.
Yeah, that's me.
So how come all the little foxes
were hitting on you, hmm?
You're very dangerous, Bobby Southworth.
Not to my friends.
You know, being out here on the beach, it's like...
It's like being on the prairie.
It's so dark.
There's no city lights. You can see the stars forever.
Not that you'd know a whole lot
about being on the prairie.
Well, what do you think,
I was born on this beach?
No.
Actually,
I'm kind of a small-town girl myself.
Well, how did you end up out here?
Did your family move out?
No. No, they didn't.
I moved out here after my grandparents died
about three years ago.
My mother gave them this place,
and they left it to me.
Well, I didn't mean to get personal.
Oh, it's all right.
So your mother gave them this place? Is she dead too?
Damon, I had a great time tonight.
Oh, it's too bad
you're catching that late flight.
[laughs] Call me next time you're in town.
Well, it's Ken and Barbie.
You kids having fun?
Oh, my goodness.
It's that cute man from next door.
- Good work, honey. - Dana, would you stop?
Hey, what's wrong?
If he can afford that place next door,
you could do worse.
Oh!
Cab fare.
That's the good thing about those East Coast guys.
They don't know you can't get a cab out here.
Oh, I have to get my beauty sleep.
Sorry. She's, uh, kind of a character.
- Just a fun-loving girl. - Hey, we all do our thing.
Speaking of which, I have an interview tomorrow,
so, uh, I better get some beauty sleep myself.
Okay, well, see you tomorrow.
Good night, Bobby.
- Why'd you do it, son? - Do what? Bring Michelle here?
I know you just did that to bug me.
Then what?
Why did you ruin your life by marrying that little slut?
Once she sinks her teeth,
she is never, ever gonna let go.
Well, there was a reason, Daddy.
Well, maybe you'd like to tell me what it is.
Tomorrow.
You come by the company tomorrow,
it'll all be clear to you.
What's the matter with right now?
Now, Daddy,
where would you be if this was your honeymoon?
[Michelle] James?
Yeah, you expecting someone else?
For all I know, it could've been J.R. with a shotgun.
Did you see the look on his face when he found out?
It was almost worth it
just to see him spinning like a top.
Hell, he didn't eat a bite of food.
Just wait till he shows up tomorrow.
Well, that's tomorrow.
We still have a long night ahead of us.
You think things should be different
between us here at Southfork?
I think so.
What do you think?
I think you're putting on weight.
I'm going downstairs to watch TV.
Good morning, J.R. It is so good to see you.
Uh-huh.
Morning.
[Michelle] Looks good, doesn't it?
What are you up to, Michelle?
I thought you'd be happy, J.R.
I think it's only fit and proper
that the company goes back to its rightful name.
And after all,
what Bobby wanted was only binding on Lee Ann.
You think you can just put up the name
and make it Ewing Oil again?
That's what I think.
Let me tell you something, little lady.
This isn't Ewing Oil and it never will be
until a Ewing is here running it.
Well, there is one here, Daddy.
Anyways, I'm half Ewing and I'm half owner.
Now isn't that what you always wanted for me?
Now I know why you married her.
Well, you may have the name, boy,
but it'll never mean anything to you until you earn it.
[Bobby] Hey.
How'd it go?
I think it went okay,
but you never really know.
There are these four guys and the casting director
and nobody changes expression while you're there.
You never know anything
unless your agent calls and says you got the job.
No, couldn't be.
Go find out.
But just in case I didn't get it,
come on over and cheer me up.
Really? Oh, that's wonderful.
I can't think of a better birthday present.
Okay, I'll see you then. I can't wait.
Bye.
Ha. So you did get the part.
Oh, no, better than any part.
Next week's my birthday
and my mother's flying in to be with me.