1 00:00:00,727 --> 00:00:03,129 [theme music] 2 00:01:38,158 --> 00:01:40,594 [J.R.] Just why should I believe this is James' child? 3 00:01:40,594 --> 00:01:42,463 I don't care what you believe. 4 00:01:42,462 --> 00:01:45,031 Just tell me when James will be back. 5 00:01:45,999 --> 00:01:47,501 Well, I'm not sure. 6 00:01:47,500 --> 00:01:50,570 I suppose you have proof of this alleged marriage. 7 00:01:50,570 --> 00:01:53,073 Well, I don't walk around with my marriage license... 8 00:01:53,073 --> 00:01:54,441 ...in my purse. 9 00:01:56,109 --> 00:01:59,312 I have my papers back at the motel. 10 00:01:59,312 --> 00:02:02,916 And why do I have to prove anything to you anyway? 11 00:02:02,916 --> 00:02:06,453 Because I'm J.R. Ewing. James' father. 12 00:02:06,453 --> 00:02:07,921 Ewing? 13 00:02:07,921 --> 00:02:11,658 - Why isn't it Beaumont? - Well, that's another story. 14 00:02:11,658 --> 00:02:14,394 What I'd like to know is why James never mentioned you. 15 00:02:14,394 --> 00:02:17,631 Probably because he thought our marriage was annulled. 16 00:02:19,165 --> 00:02:20,900 You say you're married, then you say you're not. 17 00:02:20,900 --> 00:02:22,201 Which is it? 18 00:02:23,737 --> 00:02:27,307 We were married but my parents had a fit when they found out. 19 00:02:27,307 --> 00:02:31,411 I was underage, and they insisted we get the annulment. 20 00:02:31,411 --> 00:02:34,748 - Which you did? - No, I didn't. 21 00:02:34,748 --> 00:02:39,152 Listen, I'm having a hard time following this. 22 00:02:39,152 --> 00:02:41,388 When did this all start? 23 00:02:41,388 --> 00:02:43,590 When James was going to business school. 24 00:02:43,590 --> 00:02:47,394 I was working in a bookstore near the campus. 25 00:02:47,394 --> 00:02:50,764 We started dating and, wham. 26 00:02:50,764 --> 00:02:54,067 Oh! Wham. 27 00:02:54,067 --> 00:02:56,336 I suppose that means you fell in love. 28 00:02:56,336 --> 00:02:58,471 I was still living with my folks. 29 00:02:58,471 --> 00:03:00,606 And one night, when he was driving me home, 30 00:03:00,607 --> 00:03:04,144 he said he wished we could be together all the time. 31 00:03:04,144 --> 00:03:06,413 So, we drove over to the next state. 32 00:03:06,413 --> 00:03:09,650 - And got married? - That very night. 33 00:03:09,649 --> 00:03:12,118 Oh, it was wonderful. 34 00:03:12,118 --> 00:03:14,420 Until my parents found out. 35 00:03:14,988 --> 00:03:16,523 And that's where the annulment came in? 36 00:03:16,523 --> 00:03:18,592 Yeah. We tried to convince them. 37 00:03:18,591 --> 00:03:20,259 we were old enough to know what we were doing... 38 00:03:20,260 --> 00:03:21,795 ...but it was no good. 39 00:03:22,262 --> 00:03:23,864 We had a terrible fight with them. 40 00:03:23,863 --> 00:03:27,100 James was so angry, he quit school and took off. 41 00:03:27,867 --> 00:03:29,168 Oh, so you're not married now? 42 00:03:29,169 --> 00:03:31,304 You did get the annulment. 43 00:03:31,304 --> 00:03:34,474 No, I didn't. I made all the arrangements, 44 00:03:34,474 --> 00:03:37,310 but then I found out I was pregnant. 45 00:03:37,310 --> 00:03:40,580 My parents didn't want me to go through with it. 46 00:03:40,580 --> 00:03:42,715 They said if I was to have the baby, 47 00:03:42,716 --> 00:03:44,084 I needed to stay married. 48 00:03:44,084 --> 00:03:46,453 [sighing] 49 00:03:46,453 --> 00:03:48,322 Did you ever try to locate James? 50 00:03:48,321 --> 00:03:51,324 Of course I did, but I didn't have any luck until-- 51 00:03:51,324 --> 00:03:53,793 Until you saw him on television. 52 00:03:53,793 --> 00:03:55,128 So here I am. 53 00:03:55,895 --> 00:03:57,563 Now, can you please tell me... 54 00:03:57,564 --> 00:04:01,101 - ...when James will be home? - Well, I'm not sure. 55 00:04:01,101 --> 00:04:03,270 He's on business. I don't know when he'll be back. 56 00:04:03,269 --> 00:04:05,705 Well, can you call him and tell him I'm here? 57 00:04:05,705 --> 00:04:08,174 I don't know where he is. 58 00:04:08,174 --> 00:04:09,942 He'll check in in a couple of days. 59 00:04:09,943 --> 00:04:12,312 Days? I'm gonna go crazy cooped up... 60 00:04:12,312 --> 00:04:13,814 ...in that motel room by then. 61 00:04:13,813 --> 00:04:15,748 Where are you staying? 62 00:04:15,749 --> 00:04:17,484 The Green Door Motel, out on the highway. 63 00:04:17,484 --> 00:04:20,587 Well, that won't do. Well, I'll call... 64 00:04:20,587 --> 00:04:22,823 ...the Single Tree, get you a reservation. 65 00:04:22,822 --> 00:04:25,024 - Here's some money. - I don't need your money. 66 00:04:25,024 --> 00:04:26,659 - I have my savings. - No, I insist. 67 00:04:26,659 --> 00:04:29,328 I can't let you stay at that tacky little fleabag. 68 00:04:29,329 --> 00:04:31,665 Trucks will keep you awake all night. 69 00:04:31,664 --> 00:04:34,033 One of the hands will drive you to your motel... 70 00:04:34,033 --> 00:04:36,836 ...and pick up your things, take you to the Single Tree. 71 00:04:36,836 --> 00:04:38,204 What did you say your name was? 72 00:04:38,204 --> 00:04:40,907 I didn't say, but it's Debra Lynn. 73 00:04:40,907 --> 00:04:42,475 Debra Lynn Beaumont. 74 00:04:45,311 --> 00:04:48,281 Here, let me write it down for you. 75 00:04:50,216 --> 00:04:52,485 Along with my maiden name... 76 00:04:54,854 --> 00:04:57,156 ...where we were married. 77 00:04:57,624 --> 00:04:59,292 The baby's name... 78 00:05:00,627 --> 00:05:02,596 ...and where the baby was born. 79 00:05:04,030 --> 00:05:06,332 That will make it easier for you to check up on me. 80 00:05:06,332 --> 00:05:08,501 That is what you're gonna do, right? 81 00:05:08,501 --> 00:05:09,936 If you are who you say you are, 82 00:05:09,936 --> 00:05:11,171 why should you care? 83 00:05:11,171 --> 00:05:12,806 I don't. 84 00:05:13,706 --> 00:05:14,807 Check away. 85 00:05:24,050 --> 00:05:27,820 Hey, check that out. It's a Southfork helicopter. 86 00:05:32,725 --> 00:05:34,827 [horse neighing] 87 00:05:56,449 --> 00:05:58,117 [John Ross] Hey, it's Dad. 88 00:05:58,117 --> 00:06:00,186 Hey, Dad, over here. 89 00:06:01,855 --> 00:06:04,224 Hey, how are you doing, son? 90 00:06:05,358 --> 00:06:07,293 Just couldn't stay away, right? 91 00:06:07,293 --> 00:06:10,663 Well, I got kind of lonesome back at Southfork. 92 00:06:10,663 --> 00:06:12,398 I thought I'd hitch a ride with cookies... 93 00:06:12,398 --> 00:06:14,433 ...and provisions here, 94 00:06:14,434 --> 00:06:16,903 see how you boys are doing. 95 00:06:16,903 --> 00:06:20,073 Ready to come back? I'll give you a ride home if you want. 96 00:06:20,073 --> 00:06:22,342 - Nah. It's fun here, Dad. - Oh, yeah? 97 00:06:22,342 --> 00:06:24,311 - You should have stayed. - [chuckles] 98 00:06:24,310 --> 00:06:26,312 I had an awful lot of business to catch up... 99 00:06:26,312 --> 00:06:27,980 ...to back at the office. 100 00:06:30,884 --> 00:06:32,319 Hey. 101 00:06:32,318 --> 00:06:33,753 - Hi, Bob. - Hi. 102 00:06:33,753 --> 00:06:35,922 - How are you doing? - Good. 103 00:06:35,922 --> 00:06:38,458 - Get it while it's hot. - Go ahead and eat. 104 00:06:38,458 --> 00:06:40,460 I'm gonna talk to James. 105 00:06:40,460 --> 00:06:42,028 - Come on, boys. - Want some dinner? 106 00:06:42,028 --> 00:06:43,897 Oh, no, no. 107 00:06:43,897 --> 00:06:47,300 Yeah, gosh, I'll catch up to something when I get home. 108 00:06:47,300 --> 00:06:49,702 I just wanna talk to you a bit. 109 00:06:49,702 --> 00:06:53,673 Whew. Boy, it's beautiful this time of day, isn't it? 110 00:06:53,673 --> 00:06:55,241 I was gonna bring Michelle along, 111 00:06:55,241 --> 00:06:57,877 but she wasn't around the house. 112 00:06:57,877 --> 00:07:00,380 I wanted to show her what the cattle business is about. 113 00:07:00,380 --> 00:07:01,681 [chuckles] Michelle? 114 00:07:01,681 --> 00:07:03,850 What happened to the Ewing Men's Club? 115 00:07:03,850 --> 00:07:06,586 You know, I've been riding her pretty hard... 116 00:07:06,586 --> 00:07:08,922 ...and she's not a bad little gal. 117 00:07:08,922 --> 00:07:12,492 Yeah, she has her moments. Why do you care? 118 00:07:13,459 --> 00:07:16,562 I really don't know what kind of a deal... 119 00:07:16,562 --> 00:07:19,799 ...you got with her, as far as Ewing Oil goes. 120 00:07:19,799 --> 00:07:21,501 And I just... 121 00:07:21,501 --> 00:07:23,570 What if there was a problem with your marriage? 122 00:07:23,569 --> 00:07:25,671 Well, what kind of problem could there be? 123 00:07:25,672 --> 00:07:27,574 Uh... 124 00:07:27,573 --> 00:07:30,443 For the sake of argument, what if there is a problem? 125 00:07:30,443 --> 00:07:34,547 How it would affect your ownership of Ewing Oil? 126 00:07:35,581 --> 00:07:36,982 Well, the way things are set up, 127 00:07:36,983 --> 00:07:39,152 I only own 50 percent of Ewing Oil, 128 00:07:39,152 --> 00:07:40,720 as long as we stay married. 129 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:43,456 [scoffs] 130 00:07:43,456 --> 00:07:45,858 Why do you seem to be going out of your way... 131 00:07:45,858 --> 00:07:47,827 ...to ruffle that woman's feathers? 132 00:07:47,827 --> 00:07:50,229 Oh, I just like to see her get mad. Besides, 133 00:07:50,229 --> 00:07:52,498 the chances of her divorcing me are slim and none. 134 00:07:52,498 --> 00:07:54,700 Uh-huh. And how do you know that? 135 00:07:54,701 --> 00:07:56,836 She's the one who wanted to get married. 136 00:07:56,836 --> 00:07:59,339 And she's the one that really wants it to work. 137 00:08:00,106 --> 00:08:01,474 I think it would behoove you... 138 00:08:01,474 --> 00:08:03,376 ...to be a little bit nicer to her. 139 00:08:03,376 --> 00:08:05,678 At least until, we can get a better deal. 140 00:08:05,678 --> 00:08:07,813 Yeah, I'm way ahead of you, Daddy. 141 00:08:07,814 --> 00:08:09,783 I'll nicer to her in the future, 142 00:08:09,782 --> 00:08:11,984 - I can guarantee that. - All right, 143 00:08:11,985 --> 00:08:14,921 but don't overdo it. She might get suspicious. 144 00:08:18,091 --> 00:08:20,393 [phone ringing] 145 00:08:22,428 --> 00:08:24,397 Cliff Barnes here. Give me some good news... 146 00:08:24,397 --> 00:08:26,032 ...on my condo, please. 147 00:08:26,032 --> 00:08:29,068 - [knocking on door] - No, I know the market's soft. 148 00:08:30,536 --> 00:08:33,639 Yeah. Look, I tell you what, just sell this dump. 149 00:08:33,639 --> 00:08:35,241 I don't care what I get for it. 150 00:08:35,241 --> 00:08:37,777 Got my own house in Georgetown. 151 00:08:37,777 --> 00:08:40,680 Yeah. Yeah, let me hear from you, please. 152 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:42,849 No, I gotta go, okay. 153 00:08:42,849 --> 00:08:46,219 All right, all right, I'm coming. 154 00:08:46,219 --> 00:08:47,854 Hold your horses. 155 00:08:49,322 --> 00:08:51,791 McKay, get the hell out of here. 156 00:08:51,791 --> 00:08:53,793 No, Cliff, I've got something to tell you. 157 00:08:53,793 --> 00:08:56,663 What you wanna tell me and what I wanna listen to... 158 00:08:56,662 --> 00:08:58,497 ...are two different things. Goodbye. 159 00:08:58,498 --> 00:09:01,201 Is that any way for the new energy czar to act? 160 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:04,270 - I will act any way I please. - Possibly not. 161 00:09:04,270 --> 00:09:06,639 [chuckling] Oh, yeah? Why not? 162 00:09:06,639 --> 00:09:08,841 Because I decided that you're not worthy... 163 00:09:08,841 --> 00:09:11,711 ...of being the new energy czar. 164 00:09:11,711 --> 00:09:13,813 In case you've lost your memory with your mind, 165 00:09:13,813 --> 00:09:16,416 I already have the appointment. 166 00:09:16,916 --> 00:09:18,785 But not for long. 167 00:09:18,785 --> 00:09:22,622 - You're gonna resign. - [laughs] You are crazy. 168 00:09:22,622 --> 00:09:25,191 You wanna get outta here before I call the police... 169 00:09:25,191 --> 00:09:26,693 ...and have you thrown out? 170 00:09:26,692 --> 00:09:28,427 No, I doubt if you want anything to do... 171 00:09:28,428 --> 00:09:30,063 ...with the police. 172 00:09:30,897 --> 00:09:33,099 Unless you want me to tell them who really... 173 00:09:33,099 --> 00:09:34,500 ...killed Johnny Dancer. 174 00:09:37,203 --> 00:09:38,938 It was you. 175 00:09:40,773 --> 00:09:44,410 It was you who made me lose Westar. 176 00:09:44,410 --> 00:09:46,345 It was you who let me take the rap... 177 00:09:46,345 --> 00:09:47,146 ...for a crime you committed. 178 00:09:51,184 --> 00:09:56,056 It was you who allowed them to brand me a murderer. 179 00:09:56,055 --> 00:09:58,324 And now it's payback time. 180 00:09:58,324 --> 00:09:59,725 Mm-hmm. You're crazy, 181 00:09:59,725 --> 00:10:01,760 'cause I had nothing to do with his death. 182 00:10:01,761 --> 00:10:04,530 - I had nothing whatsoever. - That's not what Liz says. 183 00:10:04,530 --> 00:10:06,165 Well, she's crazy. 184 00:10:06,165 --> 00:10:09,435 [stammering] Why would she talk to you anyway? 185 00:10:09,435 --> 00:10:12,038 Something about evening the score. 186 00:10:12,038 --> 00:10:15,074 Cliff, I don't think you know how she feels about you. 187 00:10:15,074 --> 00:10:18,778 You must have done something awful to make her so angry. 188 00:10:19,445 --> 00:10:21,080 Doesn't matter what she says. 189 00:10:21,647 --> 00:10:23,616 I agree with you except for one thing. 190 00:10:23,616 --> 00:10:26,052 - What? - She gave me a copy... 191 00:10:26,052 --> 00:10:31,491 ...of the confession that you made to the police. 192 00:10:31,491 --> 00:10:33,560 And now you're going to find out... 193 00:10:33,559 --> 00:10:37,196 ...what it feels like to lose everything. 194 00:10:37,196 --> 00:10:39,632 Just like I did. 195 00:10:39,632 --> 00:10:44,070 Either you resign in 24 hours... 196 00:10:44,070 --> 00:10:47,073 ...or I tell the world you're a murderer. 197 00:10:48,908 --> 00:10:52,178 Wait a minute, wait a minute, McKay. Look. Look. 198 00:10:52,178 --> 00:10:55,648 I am the energy czar and I can make this worth your while. 199 00:10:55,648 --> 00:11:01,621 - I really can. - You pathetic little man. 200 00:11:01,621 --> 00:11:04,891 - You've got 24 hours. - No, wait. 201 00:11:04,891 --> 00:11:06,526 No more. 202 00:11:09,495 --> 00:11:11,998 Oh, my God. 203 00:11:11,998 --> 00:11:13,666 Oh, my God. 204 00:11:28,614 --> 00:11:31,517 Good Morning, Kendall. A gorgeous day, isn't it? 205 00:11:31,517 --> 00:11:33,619 Hi, Jackie. Derrick, could you come to my office? 206 00:11:33,619 --> 00:11:36,188 - I need to speak to you. - Sure. 207 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:47,199 Sit down, Derrick. I need to tell you something. 208 00:11:50,403 --> 00:11:52,338 Yes, Michelle? 209 00:11:52,338 --> 00:11:54,874 Today is your last day at Ewing Oil. 210 00:11:57,310 --> 00:12:00,580 - You mean I'm fired? - No, I wouldn't want you... 211 00:12:00,580 --> 00:12:02,582 ...to think of it as being fired. 212 00:12:02,582 --> 00:12:05,151 More like removed from your post. 213 00:12:06,452 --> 00:12:08,821 - Have I done something wrong? - You've done exactly... 214 00:12:08,821 --> 00:12:10,556 ...what I hired you to do. 215 00:12:10,556 --> 00:12:12,691 Only I just don't need that anymore. 216 00:12:14,160 --> 00:12:16,763 I think you're being a little hasty. 217 00:12:16,762 --> 00:12:19,098 Michelle, after all, you haven't give me a chance... 218 00:12:19,098 --> 00:12:21,434 ...to show where my true talents lie. 219 00:12:22,001 --> 00:12:24,337 Oh, I don't doubt that you're talented, 220 00:12:24,337 --> 00:12:27,907 but practically speaking, I need someone whose skills... 221 00:12:27,907 --> 00:12:29,976 ...run more towards typing and dictation. 222 00:12:29,976 --> 00:12:31,711 - But I've really-- - Don't worry. 223 00:12:31,711 --> 00:12:33,313 I'll give you a great reference... 224 00:12:33,312 --> 00:12:35,648 and a healthy severance check. 225 00:12:35,648 --> 00:12:36,949 Thanks. 226 00:12:37,450 --> 00:12:39,252 [sighs] 227 00:12:40,386 --> 00:12:42,755 [knocking on door] 228 00:12:42,755 --> 00:12:45,691 [Cliff] Liz. Liz, open the door. 229 00:12:47,827 --> 00:12:50,596 Come on, open the door or I will. 230 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:56,636 Liz? Liz? 231 00:12:58,471 --> 00:13:01,774 Where are you, huh? You traitor. 232 00:13:03,142 --> 00:13:06,078 Hold it, buddy. What do you think you're doing? 233 00:13:06,078 --> 00:13:09,882 Oh, my God, it's 417, I thought it was 517. 234 00:13:09,882 --> 00:13:11,751 So what? That doesn't give you an excuse... 235 00:13:11,751 --> 00:13:13,119 ...to tear the place apart. 236 00:13:13,119 --> 00:13:14,520 Yeah, I know that, I know that. 237 00:13:14,520 --> 00:13:16,288 I understand, but I'm in 517. 238 00:13:16,289 --> 00:13:17,824 I'm Mr. Beavers, 239 00:13:17,823 --> 00:13:19,224 and my wife, she's been sick... 240 00:13:19,225 --> 00:13:20,927 ...and when nobody answered the door, 241 00:13:20,926 --> 00:13:22,361 I kind of freaked out. 242 00:13:22,361 --> 00:13:24,129 You're gonna have to come downstairs. 243 00:13:24,130 --> 00:13:26,466 Yeah, okay, but listen-- Okay, I understand. 244 00:13:26,465 --> 00:13:28,267 Can you take this? 245 00:13:28,267 --> 00:13:30,569 Take this, because it's-- That'll cover the damages, 246 00:13:30,569 --> 00:13:32,871 plus a little some extra for you. 247 00:13:32,872 --> 00:13:35,842 I gotta fly. I gotta check on my wife. Thanks. 248 00:13:41,714 --> 00:13:44,016 [sensual music] 249 00:13:53,259 --> 00:13:54,827 [knocking on door] 250 00:13:55,861 --> 00:13:58,230 What do you want? 251 00:13:58,230 --> 00:14:01,433 Oh, don't tell me the great Ewing cattle drive is over. 252 00:14:01,434 --> 00:14:04,804 Oh, no. The boys are still out on the range. 253 00:14:04,804 --> 00:14:07,273 Then, what are you doing here? 254 00:14:07,973 --> 00:14:09,775 Thought it'd be a good time for a little chat. 255 00:14:09,775 --> 00:14:11,710 About what? 256 00:14:11,711 --> 00:14:13,846 I spent a lot of time with James... 257 00:14:13,846 --> 00:14:15,414 ...out on that cattle drive. 258 00:14:15,414 --> 00:14:17,883 And he spent a lot of time jumping on my case. 259 00:14:17,883 --> 00:14:20,552 He thinks I'm too tough on you. 260 00:14:20,553 --> 00:14:22,755 - Really? - Yeah. 261 00:14:22,755 --> 00:14:25,358 It surprised the hell out of me. 262 00:14:25,358 --> 00:14:27,727 You know, James really cares for you. 263 00:14:29,395 --> 00:14:32,932 - He said that? - In no uncertain terms. 264 00:14:32,932 --> 00:14:34,867 And that being the case, 265 00:14:34,867 --> 00:14:36,936 I'm willing to do anything in my power... 266 00:14:36,936 --> 00:14:39,272 ...to make you feel like a member of this family. 267 00:14:40,139 --> 00:14:44,310 Seems to me you've had an awfully quick change of heart. 268 00:14:44,310 --> 00:14:47,346 Well, not when you consider how important family is to me. 269 00:14:47,847 --> 00:14:49,949 When Bobby first brought Pam Barnes here, 270 00:14:49,949 --> 00:14:52,151 we didn't get along for a second. 271 00:14:52,151 --> 00:14:54,620 And in no time at all, we were as thick as thieves. 272 00:14:55,388 --> 00:14:57,757 You told me the other day in the dining room... 273 00:14:57,757 --> 00:14:59,092 ...that you couldn't stand her. 274 00:14:59,091 --> 00:15:01,927 That was at the beginning, 275 00:15:01,927 --> 00:15:05,164 but I soon saw the error of my ways. 276 00:15:05,164 --> 00:15:09,769 Believe me, Michelle. To me, you are another Pam. 277 00:15:15,241 --> 00:15:16,042 [Bobby] Bet you a soft bed will feel good to you guys. 278 00:15:16,041 --> 00:15:18,744 Yeah, but I'm ready to go again. 279 00:15:24,483 --> 00:15:26,418 [Bobby] You like ranching, huh? 280 00:15:26,419 --> 00:15:28,454 [Christopher] Sure do. 281 00:15:28,454 --> 00:15:30,690 I'm going to a cattle auction at Fort Worth tomorrow. 282 00:15:30,689 --> 00:15:32,791 - You wanna come? - You bet. 283 00:15:32,792 --> 00:15:34,193 You wanna come too, John Ross? 284 00:15:34,193 --> 00:15:36,629 No, I had enough cows to last me a while. 285 00:15:36,629 --> 00:15:38,131 - Hi, Michelle. - Welcome home. 286 00:15:38,130 --> 00:15:41,500 - Hi. - Everybody in one piece? 287 00:15:41,500 --> 00:15:42,601 I missed you. 288 00:15:43,102 --> 00:15:45,504 - I'm glad you're back. - Yeah, so am I. 289 00:15:45,504 --> 00:15:47,606 It'll be a long time before I wanna get back... 290 00:15:47,606 --> 00:15:50,609 - ...on a horse again. - You know, I was thinking, 291 00:15:50,609 --> 00:15:52,878 it might be nice if you and I went into Dallas... 292 00:15:52,878 --> 00:15:54,279 ...and had dinner tonight. 293 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:57,083 Oh, not tonight, I'm really tired. 294 00:15:57,082 --> 00:15:59,151 I ain't had a bath in about three days. 295 00:15:59,151 --> 00:16:01,186 I don't know what cowboys think is so terrific... 296 00:16:01,187 --> 00:16:03,122 ...about nursemaiding a bunch of cows. 297 00:16:03,122 --> 00:16:06,659 But I was hoping we could have that little talk... 298 00:16:06,659 --> 00:16:07,760 ...now that you're back. 299 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:10,263 Oh, sure. After dinner. 300 00:16:10,262 --> 00:16:12,531 Right now, I'm going upstairs to soak in a tub... 301 00:16:12,531 --> 00:16:14,233 ...for about two hours. 302 00:16:14,233 --> 00:16:16,535 Um, want me to scrub your back? 303 00:16:17,536 --> 00:16:20,305 No, I can manage. [chuckles] 304 00:16:20,306 --> 00:16:21,307 Is J.R. home? 305 00:16:21,307 --> 00:16:23,442 No, he left a little while ago. 306 00:16:23,442 --> 00:16:24,677 Didn't say where he was going. 307 00:16:24,677 --> 00:16:26,879 Just said he'd be back for dinner. 308 00:16:26,879 --> 00:16:28,514 Okay. 309 00:16:38,357 --> 00:16:40,326 [knocking on door] 310 00:16:46,565 --> 00:16:48,967 Mr. Ewing, come in. 311 00:16:48,968 --> 00:16:52,338 - Have you heard from James? - No, no, I haven't. 312 00:16:52,338 --> 00:16:54,040 Just dropped by to see how you're doing. 313 00:16:54,039 --> 00:16:56,008 We're fine. You're right, 314 00:16:56,008 --> 00:16:57,576 it's much better than that motel. 315 00:16:57,576 --> 00:16:59,178 Yeah. 316 00:16:59,178 --> 00:17:01,914 Well, what did you find out about me? 317 00:17:01,914 --> 00:17:03,215 You said you had your papers here. 318 00:17:03,215 --> 00:17:06,018 I thought maybe we can save some time. 319 00:17:06,018 --> 00:17:08,053 I don't have any problem with that. 320 00:17:10,289 --> 00:17:12,124 - Help yourself. - Thank you. 321 00:17:21,834 --> 00:17:22,935 Well? 322 00:17:22,935 --> 00:17:27,706 Well, according to these, you are Mrs. James Beaumont... 323 00:17:27,706 --> 00:17:30,175 and that's James' son. 324 00:17:30,175 --> 00:17:33,145 That's his son, in name only so far. 325 00:17:33,812 --> 00:17:36,014 Must be pretty difficult for you... 326 00:17:36,015 --> 00:17:37,917 ...having a child, bringing it up all alone. 327 00:17:37,917 --> 00:17:39,986 Oh, I'm not alone. 328 00:17:39,985 --> 00:17:42,020 I'm still living with my parents. 329 00:17:43,455 --> 00:17:45,257 Sounds like you have a very close family. 330 00:17:45,257 --> 00:17:47,926 You probably think that's old-fashioned. 331 00:17:47,927 --> 00:17:49,729 No, not at all. 332 00:17:49,728 --> 00:17:52,531 There's nothing more important than family. 333 00:17:52,531 --> 00:17:54,166 [baby crying] 334 00:17:54,166 --> 00:17:57,302 Oh! He's probably hungry. 335 00:18:02,174 --> 00:18:04,076 Can you be with him? I'll get the bottle. 336 00:18:04,076 --> 00:18:06,178 - Sure. Thank you. - He's trying to get out. 337 00:18:06,178 --> 00:18:08,414 [laughs] There you go, son. 338 00:18:08,414 --> 00:18:10,917 Look at that. 339 00:18:10,916 --> 00:18:13,986 Here, look here. What I've got for you. 340 00:18:15,721 --> 00:18:17,189 I can take over now. 341 00:18:17,189 --> 00:18:19,391 I know how to feed a baby a bottle. 342 00:18:19,391 --> 00:18:22,160 It's okay, you are his grandpa. 343 00:18:23,295 --> 00:18:25,030 Yeah. 344 00:18:36,542 --> 00:18:38,644 [knocking on door] 345 00:18:40,913 --> 00:18:43,716 - Who is it? - Cliff. 346 00:18:43,716 --> 00:18:46,419 Go away, Cliff, I don't need another door broken down. 347 00:18:46,418 --> 00:18:49,154 - [pounding] - Come on, open up. 348 00:18:49,154 --> 00:18:51,456 You said you wanted to talk. Let's talk. 349 00:18:58,063 --> 00:19:00,866 You happy with yourself, huh? 350 00:19:00,866 --> 00:19:02,701 You're so angry you wanna ruin everything? 351 00:19:02,701 --> 00:19:04,670 What are you talking about? 352 00:19:04,670 --> 00:19:06,972 I'm talking about McKay forcing me to resign... 353 00:19:06,972 --> 00:19:08,507 ...as the energy czar. 354 00:19:08,507 --> 00:19:10,242 Forcing you? How? 355 00:19:10,242 --> 00:19:12,444 Oh, listen, don't play Little Miss Innocent with me. 356 00:19:12,444 --> 00:19:15,147 You know, I can understand how you did undercover work. 357 00:19:15,147 --> 00:19:17,416 Because you lie easier than you tell the truth. 358 00:19:17,416 --> 00:19:19,485 Cliff, what are you talking about? 359 00:19:19,485 --> 00:19:22,521 You told McKay that I killed Dancer. 360 00:19:22,521 --> 00:19:24,957 Do you honestly believe I would do that? 361 00:19:24,957 --> 00:19:28,360 You sold me out to J.R. Why not McKay? 362 00:19:28,360 --> 00:19:30,095 I didn't sell you out to anyone. 363 00:19:30,095 --> 00:19:31,897 If he found out, it wasn't from me. 364 00:19:31,897 --> 00:19:35,334 That's not what McKay said. You gave him proof as well. 365 00:19:35,334 --> 00:19:38,103 You gave him a copy of the confession I made to the DA. 366 00:19:38,103 --> 00:19:40,472 He could've gotten that from someone else. 367 00:19:41,273 --> 00:19:44,076 He got it from you because you are... 368 00:19:44,076 --> 00:19:46,512 ...so ticked off with me that you had to get even. 369 00:19:46,512 --> 00:19:49,715 You really are a hopeless case, aren't you? 370 00:19:49,715 --> 00:19:52,084 You're willing to believe McKay instead of me. 371 00:19:52,084 --> 00:19:54,219 I'm beginning to think you enjoy being a loser. 372 00:19:54,219 --> 00:19:56,321 That's a hell of a thing to say. 373 00:19:56,321 --> 00:19:59,424 I've been working my buns off to make something of myself. 374 00:19:59,425 --> 00:20:02,228 - But you-- - No, no, not me. 375 00:20:02,227 --> 00:20:04,029 Don't lay that guilt trip on me, it's you. 376 00:20:04,029 --> 00:20:05,631 You are addicted to losing. 377 00:20:05,631 --> 00:20:08,267 Get out. I can't stand the sight of you anymore. 378 00:20:08,267 --> 00:20:10,202 Hey, hey, double for me. 379 00:20:19,511 --> 00:20:22,147 Okay, here I am. 380 00:20:22,147 --> 00:20:24,449 All yours, just as promised. 381 00:20:24,450 --> 00:20:26,052 Should I prepare to defend myself... 382 00:20:26,051 --> 00:20:28,554 ...or we gonna keep this friendly? 383 00:20:28,554 --> 00:20:32,058 Friendly is definitely my first choice. 384 00:20:32,057 --> 00:20:34,726 Okay. Shoot. 385 00:20:34,727 --> 00:20:35,995 [Michelle sighs] 386 00:20:35,994 --> 00:20:38,096 It's about our marriage. 387 00:20:38,097 --> 00:20:40,833 - Such as it is, you mean. - [chuckles] 388 00:20:40,833 --> 00:20:42,802 Yes, such as it is. 389 00:20:44,937 --> 00:20:46,672 Maybe our biggest problem is that... 390 00:20:46,672 --> 00:20:49,742 ...we got married for the wrong reasons. 391 00:20:49,742 --> 00:20:51,677 To get back at J.R. 392 00:20:51,677 --> 00:20:53,712 Right. 393 00:20:53,712 --> 00:20:58,283 That wasn't the only reason, at least it wasn't for me. 394 00:20:58,283 --> 00:21:02,821 - You know that. - Yeah, I know. 395 00:21:02,821 --> 00:21:04,890 It may be hard for you to tell sometimes... 396 00:21:04,890 --> 00:21:08,260 ...but I think you're pretty okay yourself. 397 00:21:08,994 --> 00:21:10,362 Gee, thanks. 398 00:21:10,863 --> 00:21:15,334 James, all the fighting that we've been doing... 399 00:21:15,334 --> 00:21:17,269 ...it isn't any fun anymore. 400 00:21:17,269 --> 00:21:19,438 It's beginning to hurt. 401 00:21:20,239 --> 00:21:21,974 I never meant to hurt you. 402 00:21:21,974 --> 00:21:23,542 You know why? 403 00:21:23,542 --> 00:21:25,978 Because you've cared for me all along. 404 00:21:26,612 --> 00:21:29,148 You're just starting to realize it. 405 00:21:29,148 --> 00:21:30,816 I guess I am. 406 00:21:32,417 --> 00:21:34,753 I'd really like for us to work on our marriage... 407 00:21:34,753 --> 00:21:37,289 ...instead of trying to tear it down. 408 00:21:38,257 --> 00:21:40,659 What do you say? 409 00:21:41,994 --> 00:21:44,530 Please, won't you try? 410 00:21:45,697 --> 00:21:47,699 Yeah, I'm willing to try. 411 00:21:56,141 --> 00:21:58,443 [doorbell rings] 412 00:22:05,651 --> 00:22:07,620 Mr. McKay, Ms. Adams is here to see you. 413 00:22:07,619 --> 00:22:10,522 Well, thank you. That will be all, Carla. 414 00:22:10,522 --> 00:22:13,091 I won't need you anymore this evening. 415 00:22:13,091 --> 00:22:15,860 Thank you, Mr. McKay. Good night. 416 00:22:15,861 --> 00:22:18,163 You can come in. 417 00:22:21,500 --> 00:22:24,470 Well, well. If you've come to plead mercy for Barnes, 418 00:22:24,469 --> 00:22:26,671 you're wasting your breath. 419 00:22:26,672 --> 00:22:28,607 You're really proud of yourself, aren't you? 420 00:22:28,607 --> 00:22:31,376 The mighty McKay shot down Cliff and me... 421 00:22:31,376 --> 00:22:33,144 ...with the same bullet. 422 00:22:33,145 --> 00:22:35,047 I thought that was a nice touch. 423 00:22:35,781 --> 00:22:38,484 I can understand your wanting revenge, 424 00:22:38,483 --> 00:22:40,452 but why make him think I did it? 425 00:22:41,153 --> 00:22:45,290 Not revenge, my just due. 426 00:22:45,290 --> 00:22:47,392 Call it what you like. 427 00:22:47,392 --> 00:22:49,427 Are you really such a miserable son of a bitch... 428 00:22:49,428 --> 00:22:51,597 ...that you can't stand to see anyone happy? 429 00:22:51,597 --> 00:22:55,935 Look, lady, you both got just what you deserve. 430 00:22:55,934 --> 00:22:57,602 Now, buzz off. 431 00:22:59,471 --> 00:23:01,440 Not until you see this. 432 00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:03,375 Not interested in anything you have to show me. 433 00:23:03,375 --> 00:23:06,311 Oh, don't be hasty, McKay. 434 00:23:06,311 --> 00:23:08,947 I have a file on you that contains names... 435 00:23:08,947 --> 00:23:11,082 ...dates, places and times. 436 00:23:11,783 --> 00:23:13,351 You weren't just a minor player... 437 00:23:13,352 --> 00:23:15,554 ...with Dancer's people back East. 438 00:23:28,033 --> 00:23:29,334 What are you getting at? 439 00:23:29,334 --> 00:23:32,237 You've got your revenge. It stops here. 440 00:23:32,237 --> 00:23:36,007 - Oh, really? - Yes, really. 441 00:23:36,008 --> 00:23:37,610 You have Cliff's confession. 442 00:23:37,609 --> 00:23:39,878 If you turn it over to the newspapers, 443 00:23:39,878 --> 00:23:42,948 I'll turn the original of that over to the newspapers. 444 00:23:43,916 --> 00:23:46,285 It was a long time ago, you'd have a tough time... 445 00:23:46,285 --> 00:23:47,987 ...making that case stick. 446 00:23:48,620 --> 00:23:52,924 Maybe. But I can sure as hell make it embarrassing for you. 447 00:23:53,592 --> 00:23:56,728 And haven't you had enough bad press already? 448 00:23:59,064 --> 00:24:01,400 I'll take that as a yes. 449 00:24:02,834 --> 00:24:06,871 - Just one thing. - What? 450 00:24:06,872 --> 00:24:09,408 Why aren't you using this information now? 451 00:24:11,143 --> 00:24:14,747 Because Cliff doesn't deserve to be national energy czar. 452 00:24:24,323 --> 00:24:26,292 I always thought Texas was a desert. 453 00:24:26,291 --> 00:24:27,993 But it is so green and pretty. 454 00:24:27,993 --> 00:24:29,661 Yeah. 455 00:24:29,661 --> 00:24:31,963 I guess where you come from is real nice. 456 00:24:31,964 --> 00:24:34,467 Yeah, and I miss it. 457 00:24:34,466 --> 00:24:37,035 Do you have any idea when James will be back? 458 00:24:37,035 --> 00:24:41,373 No, darling. He hasn't got in touch with me yet. 459 00:24:41,373 --> 00:24:44,009 Say, I know you have a claim on James, 460 00:24:44,009 --> 00:24:46,879 but you haven't seen him in almost three years. 461 00:24:46,878 --> 00:24:49,547 Well, that wasn't because I didn't wanna see him. 462 00:24:50,115 --> 00:24:53,552 I know that, but that's how it worked out, honey. 463 00:24:53,552 --> 00:24:55,687 Now, listen. Don't you think... 464 00:24:55,687 --> 00:24:57,322 ...it'd be a good idea if you went... 465 00:24:57,322 --> 00:24:59,624 ...to your parents and got a divorce. 466 00:24:59,624 --> 00:25:02,827 And I'd have James contact you just as soon as he can. 467 00:25:02,828 --> 00:25:04,530 No. 468 00:25:04,529 --> 00:25:07,799 I came this far. I wanna see it through. 469 00:25:07,799 --> 00:25:09,434 Even though I still care for James, 470 00:25:09,434 --> 00:25:11,970 it's as much for him as it is for me. 471 00:25:13,438 --> 00:25:15,640 Well, it's just that... 472 00:25:15,640 --> 00:25:17,308 James and Michelle are so happy together. 473 00:25:17,309 --> 00:25:20,579 It'd be a shame to have something come between them. 474 00:25:20,579 --> 00:25:22,748 Well, that's not my intention. 475 00:25:22,748 --> 00:25:26,385 James is the baby's father. He has a right to know that... 476 00:25:26,385 --> 00:25:28,120 ...before any more time has passed. 477 00:25:28,620 --> 00:25:31,156 I don't think more time is gonna change things, honey. 478 00:25:31,156 --> 00:25:32,791 Surprised to hear you say that. 479 00:25:32,791 --> 00:25:34,793 You told me how sorry you were that you didn't... 480 00:25:34,793 --> 00:25:37,129 ...find out about James until he was grown up. 481 00:25:37,796 --> 00:25:40,098 Don't you think James would feel the same way? 482 00:25:40,098 --> 00:25:41,800 Yeah, he probably would. 483 00:25:41,800 --> 00:25:44,970 That's all I want for him, to know that he has a son. 484 00:25:44,970 --> 00:25:49,408 And if he wants to be involved in his life, he can. 485 00:25:49,408 --> 00:25:51,143 Even if it's from a distance. 486 00:25:51,143 --> 00:25:53,579 I understand, but if it ever gets out... 487 00:25:53,578 --> 00:25:55,246 ...that he's still married to you, 488 00:25:55,247 --> 00:25:56,615 he could be charged with bigamy. 489 00:25:56,615 --> 00:25:59,251 I won't let that happen. 490 00:25:59,251 --> 00:26:02,454 I'll let him think that I went through with the annulment, 491 00:26:02,454 --> 00:26:04,456 then go ahead and get the divorce... 492 00:26:04,456 --> 00:26:05,857 ...as soon as I get back home. 493 00:26:07,325 --> 00:26:09,394 If that's what I think he wants. 494 00:26:10,062 --> 00:26:12,665 Now, that's very understanding of you. 495 00:26:12,664 --> 00:26:14,232 If things had worked out differently, 496 00:26:14,232 --> 00:26:15,433 I'd have been very happy to have you... 497 00:26:15,434 --> 00:26:18,237 ...as a daughter. 498 00:26:18,236 --> 00:26:21,172 Well, look at this little rascal. 499 00:26:21,173 --> 00:26:24,476 He's got me fetching for him like an old bird dog. 500 00:26:24,476 --> 00:26:26,144 Come here, you little rascal. 501 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:30,882 [male] All right, let's start the bidding, 500, 500. 502 00:26:30,882 --> 00:26:34,853 Oh, yes. I've got here five and a half. Five, 600, 600. 503 00:26:34,853 --> 00:26:36,822 We got six. Yes, you're out. Yes, 600. 504 00:26:36,822 --> 00:26:38,390 Six hundred. Eight hundred dollars. 505 00:26:38,390 --> 00:26:40,559 Eight, eight down there. 506 00:26:40,559 --> 00:26:43,862 Nine hundred dollars. Thousand. We got a thousand. 507 00:26:43,862 --> 00:26:46,832 Well, keep your eye on those. They're prime stock. 508 00:26:46,832 --> 00:26:50,002 [male] And I've sold them to Billy Lawrence. 509 00:26:50,001 --> 00:26:52,203 That's more than four. 510 00:26:53,338 --> 00:26:55,273 Didn't I tell you? They went for a good price. 511 00:26:55,273 --> 00:26:57,876 [male] All right, just bring those long-horned cattle... 512 00:26:57,876 --> 00:27:00,145 ...from Folsom County, Texas. Let's bring them, 513 00:27:00,145 --> 00:27:02,948 we'll start the cattle at the same price. 514 00:27:02,948 --> 00:27:04,983 Those look good too. 515 00:27:04,983 --> 00:27:07,586 Hey, you're catching on pretty fast, Christopher. 516 00:27:07,586 --> 00:27:10,122 Anybody could have figured that out. 517 00:27:10,122 --> 00:27:13,058 Hey, Bobby Ewing. Haven't seen you since Hector was a pup. 518 00:27:13,058 --> 00:27:15,627 - Frank Jobe, how are you? - Good, good. 519 00:27:15,627 --> 00:27:17,662 Oh, no, this can't be young Christopher. 520 00:27:17,662 --> 00:27:19,631 - He's practically grown. - That's him. 521 00:27:19,631 --> 00:27:21,366 You remember Mr. Jobe, son? 522 00:27:21,366 --> 00:27:23,201 Sure. Hi, Mr. Jobe, how are you? 523 00:27:23,201 --> 00:27:25,537 - Never better. - Frank, 524 00:27:25,537 --> 00:27:27,305 you looking to expand your herd, or just looking? 525 00:27:28,073 --> 00:27:31,143 Well, maybe a little bit of both, I suppose. Yourself? 526 00:27:31,143 --> 00:27:34,480 Oh, I'm just here to give some pointers on buying beef. 527 00:27:34,479 --> 00:27:36,548 Next time you're up in my neck... 528 00:27:36,548 --> 00:27:38,050 ...of the woods, drop in and sit a spell, 529 00:27:38,049 --> 00:27:40,818 - and bring the boy. - Okay, we'll do it. 530 00:27:40,819 --> 00:27:42,254 Oh, say, did you hear, 531 00:27:42,254 --> 00:27:43,555 about your friend Cliff Barnes? 532 00:27:43,555 --> 00:27:46,725 - You hear the news? - No, what? 533 00:27:46,725 --> 00:27:50,362 He resigned as a national energy czar. 534 00:27:50,362 --> 00:27:52,598 Darnedest thing I ever heard of. 535 00:27:52,597 --> 00:27:53,898 You all take care. 536 00:28:03,074 --> 00:28:06,077 [J.R.] Debbie, go fetch a bottle of my favorite champagne. 537 00:28:06,077 --> 00:28:07,412 I'm celebrating. 538 00:28:07,412 --> 00:28:09,714 - Yes, sir, Mr. Ewing. - [laughs] 539 00:28:13,151 --> 00:28:15,453 - Hey, James. - Hey, you're in a good mood. 540 00:28:15,453 --> 00:28:17,488 - What's up? - Well, sometimes, 541 00:28:17,489 --> 00:28:18,991 even when the blinds are drawn, 542 00:28:18,990 --> 00:28:21,559 the light comes streaming through. 543 00:28:21,560 --> 00:28:23,662 Not only is Cliff Barnes out of the ORC, 544 00:28:23,662 --> 00:28:26,498 he's out of Washington. The man resigned. 545 00:28:26,498 --> 00:28:28,867 - No kidding. How come? - Mm-hmm. 546 00:28:28,867 --> 00:28:30,602 Hell, I don't know. Who cares? 547 00:28:30,602 --> 00:28:32,671 He's his own worst enemy anyhow. 548 00:28:34,706 --> 00:28:38,076 - Is this satisfactory? - That's fine. Go, pour it. 549 00:28:38,076 --> 00:28:39,844 You know, you may find this surprising, James, 550 00:28:39,844 --> 00:28:42,547 but I spent a lot of time with Michelle... 551 00:28:42,547 --> 00:28:43,782 ...while you were gone. 552 00:28:43,782 --> 00:28:46,418 You must have loved that. Heh. 553 00:28:46,418 --> 00:28:47,653 Yeah, there's a lot more to that girl... 554 00:28:47,652 --> 00:28:49,154 ...than meets the eye. 555 00:28:49,154 --> 00:28:51,256 I hope you're making your homecoming... 556 00:28:51,256 --> 00:28:53,592 ...a memorable occasion. 557 00:28:54,092 --> 00:28:56,027 Well, we've at least agreed to stop hurting each other... 558 00:28:56,027 --> 00:28:58,730 ...and we decided to try and make our marriage work. 559 00:28:58,730 --> 00:29:00,999 Well, that is good news. 560 00:29:00,999 --> 00:29:03,368 Now, don't you think it's time for you to sit down... 561 00:29:03,368 --> 00:29:06,204 ...and work out the ownership deal on Ewing Oil. 562 00:29:06,905 --> 00:29:09,040 Now, why are you so concerned with that? 563 00:29:09,808 --> 00:29:11,943 Well, James, anything could happen... 564 00:29:11,943 --> 00:29:14,212 ...to upset the apple cart. I mean, what if she got mad... 565 00:29:14,212 --> 00:29:16,214 ...at you for some little thing? 566 00:29:16,214 --> 00:29:17,649 You could be out the door. 567 00:29:17,649 --> 00:29:20,352 Yeah, I suppose you're right. 568 00:29:20,352 --> 00:29:21,954 Do you have any suggestions? 569 00:29:22,988 --> 00:29:24,857 Yeah. I think you ought... 570 00:29:24,856 --> 00:29:26,991 ...to concentrate on keeping her happy. 571 00:29:26,992 --> 00:29:30,162 Send her some flowers and trinkets and things like that. 572 00:29:30,161 --> 00:29:31,963 You know, women like to be pampered. 573 00:29:31,963 --> 00:29:35,233 Yeah. Well, I'm not real good at that sort of thing. 574 00:29:35,233 --> 00:29:38,536 [chuckles] It just takes practice. 575 00:29:38,536 --> 00:29:40,872 You get her all nice and softened up, 576 00:29:40,872 --> 00:29:42,507 then sweet-talking into changing... 577 00:29:42,507 --> 00:29:45,377 ...that premarital agreement will just be a cinch. 578 00:29:51,549 --> 00:29:53,284 Yeah. 579 00:30:04,162 --> 00:30:06,665 Cliff, are you sure you really know... 580 00:30:06,665 --> 00:30:08,100 ...what you're doing in here? 581 00:30:08,099 --> 00:30:09,634 I've eaten enough of this stuff. 582 00:30:09,634 --> 00:30:13,371 Seems like I should be able to cook it. 583 00:30:14,005 --> 00:30:15,573 You invited yourself over here, 584 00:30:15,573 --> 00:30:16,774 now what do you want? 585 00:30:16,775 --> 00:30:19,144 I know I'm butting in. 586 00:30:19,144 --> 00:30:21,213 I just thought that maybe you could use a friend. 587 00:30:21,212 --> 00:30:24,148 A-ha. Well, friends generally mind their own business. 588 00:30:24,149 --> 00:30:28,120 Why'd you resign, Cliff? Everything was going your way. 589 00:30:28,119 --> 00:30:30,221 You had the right girl, the right job. 590 00:30:30,221 --> 00:30:32,857 - What happened? - J.R. happened. 591 00:30:32,857 --> 00:30:34,325 How can that be J.R.'s fault? 592 00:30:34,326 --> 00:30:36,995 - Aren't you reaching? - No, I'm not. No. 593 00:30:36,995 --> 00:30:40,198 It started when Liz sold J.R. her brother's company. 594 00:30:40,198 --> 00:30:42,467 [sizzling] 595 00:30:42,467 --> 00:30:46,204 Two dozen red roses, the card to read, "For Michelle. 596 00:30:46,204 --> 00:30:49,207 To the first day of our new life, James." 597 00:30:49,207 --> 00:30:50,809 - Is that it? - [J.R.] Yeah, yeah, 598 00:30:50,809 --> 00:30:52,311 that's good for now. 599 00:30:52,310 --> 00:30:54,579 Pardon my curiosity, but why isn't James... 600 00:30:54,579 --> 00:30:56,448 ...sending the flowers himself? 601 00:30:56,448 --> 00:30:59,217 Well, James is a nice boy but he doesn't know... 602 00:30:59,217 --> 00:31:01,519 ...the first thing about keeping a woman happy. 603 00:31:01,519 --> 00:31:04,689 I can't take a chance on their marriage busting up. 604 00:31:04,689 --> 00:31:06,958 If it does, he's right out of Ewing Oil. 605 00:31:06,958 --> 00:31:09,027 I thought they were getting along much better. 606 00:31:09,027 --> 00:31:11,196 Yeah, they seem to be. 607 00:31:11,196 --> 00:31:13,398 But there's a torpedo boat on the horizon... 608 00:31:13,398 --> 00:31:15,967 ...just waiting to sink their marriage. 609 00:31:15,967 --> 00:31:19,037 And I've gotta hold it off for as long as I can. 610 00:31:19,037 --> 00:31:22,340 Cliff, why did you knuckle under to McKay? 611 00:31:22,340 --> 00:31:24,776 The DA obviously believed it was self-defense... 612 00:31:24,776 --> 00:31:26,945 ...or he would have prosecuted you. 613 00:31:26,945 --> 00:31:29,848 Doesn't matter. 614 00:31:29,848 --> 00:31:32,284 I didn't want the damn job anyway. 615 00:31:32,283 --> 00:31:33,985 Not the way I got it. 616 00:31:33,985 --> 00:31:36,187 Why are you so angry with Liz? 617 00:31:36,187 --> 00:31:38,523 She sold the company to J.R. because she loves you. 618 00:31:38,523 --> 00:31:39,824 She wanted to help you. 619 00:31:39,824 --> 00:31:41,826 Then why did she tell McKay... 620 00:31:41,826 --> 00:31:43,394 ...that I killed Dancer? 621 00:31:43,395 --> 00:31:45,964 Huh? Answer me that, friend. 622 00:31:45,964 --> 00:31:49,301 Why would you believe anything McKay tells you? 623 00:31:49,300 --> 00:31:51,235 Because Liz hates me and she wanted to stick it... 624 00:31:51,236 --> 00:31:53,572 - ...to me. - I don't believe that. 625 00:31:53,571 --> 00:31:55,173 I don't care what you believe. 626 00:31:55,173 --> 00:31:57,876 I've had it with you. Why don't you just get out? 627 00:31:59,444 --> 00:32:03,615 You're right, I'm out of here. 628 00:32:03,615 --> 00:32:05,851 Go stick your nose in somebody else's business. 629 00:32:05,850 --> 00:32:07,785 Just get out of here and leave me alone. 630 00:32:09,287 --> 00:32:12,190 You know, Cliff, you deserve to be left alone. 631 00:32:12,190 --> 00:32:13,825 You are so full of self-pity, 632 00:32:13,825 --> 00:32:17,329 I'm surprised you haven't choked on it by now. 633 00:32:34,712 --> 00:32:36,080 Hello, James. 634 00:32:36,080 --> 00:32:38,082 Hi. 635 00:32:42,253 --> 00:32:44,355 Well, hello. 636 00:32:44,355 --> 00:32:48,259 You are the sweetest, most thoughtful thing. 637 00:32:49,060 --> 00:32:51,763 - Thank you. - Yeah, those roses are lovely, 638 00:32:51,763 --> 00:32:53,832 I was here when they arrived. 639 00:32:54,899 --> 00:32:56,434 Oh, I'm glad you liked them. 640 00:32:56,434 --> 00:32:58,469 They're absolutely beautiful. 641 00:32:59,904 --> 00:33:03,908 Why don't you come upstairs and see them for yourself? 642 00:33:03,908 --> 00:33:05,843 Yeah, why don't I? 643 00:33:07,111 --> 00:33:08,679 Don't worry about dinner. 644 00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:11,249 I'll have Theresa keep something warm for you. 645 00:33:24,729 --> 00:33:27,031 [sneakers squeaking] 646 00:33:29,400 --> 00:33:30,801 [Bobby] Aww! 647 00:33:30,802 --> 00:33:34,205 [chuckles and sighs] 648 00:33:34,205 --> 00:33:37,008 - You beat me again. - I just got lucky. 649 00:33:37,008 --> 00:33:39,878 No, you didn't, you beat me fair and square. 650 00:33:39,878 --> 00:33:41,913 And I'm gonna have to start practicing. 651 00:33:44,115 --> 00:33:45,783 Christopher, I have an important question... 652 00:33:45,783 --> 00:33:48,419 - ...to ask you. - Okay. 653 00:33:48,419 --> 00:33:52,590 All your life you've heard about the oil business... 654 00:33:52,590 --> 00:33:54,325 ...and the Ewing dynasty... 655 00:33:54,325 --> 00:33:56,861 ...and how passing the torch... 656 00:33:56,861 --> 00:33:58,763 ...from one generation to the next... 657 00:33:58,763 --> 00:34:01,866 ...is the most important thing in our lives, right? 658 00:34:02,700 --> 00:34:04,735 Uh-huh. 659 00:34:04,736 --> 00:34:07,405 Well, things are different for me right now, son. 660 00:34:08,606 --> 00:34:11,342 How would you feel if... 661 00:34:11,342 --> 00:34:13,644 ...I weren't in the oil business anymore, 662 00:34:14,145 --> 00:34:16,280 if I didn't pass it on to you? 663 00:34:17,215 --> 00:34:19,718 Because you want to stick with ranching instead? 664 00:34:19,717 --> 00:34:22,220 That's right. 665 00:34:22,220 --> 00:34:23,988 I'd take cattle drives... 666 00:34:23,988 --> 00:34:26,057 ...and going to Fort Worth over oil any day. 667 00:34:26,057 --> 00:34:31,162 [laughs] Good. Then cattle it is. 668 00:34:31,162 --> 00:34:34,032 We'll leave the oil slicks to James and John Ross, okay? 669 00:34:38,436 --> 00:34:40,972 - [chuckles] One more game? - Sure. 670 00:34:40,972 --> 00:34:42,273 All right. 671 00:34:44,208 --> 00:34:47,712 - Loser's serve. - Loser's serve. Goggles on. 672 00:34:47,712 --> 00:34:50,381 [rooster crows] 673 00:34:51,449 --> 00:34:53,251 - Good morning. - Good morning. 674 00:34:53,251 --> 00:34:55,186 [J.R.] Well, hello there. 675 00:34:55,186 --> 00:34:57,188 You all must have quite an appetite. 676 00:34:57,188 --> 00:34:59,724 [James] Oh, we skipped dinner last night. 677 00:35:00,224 --> 00:35:02,226 Yeah, where were you guys, anyway? 678 00:35:02,760 --> 00:35:06,330 We had a little something to take care of. That's all. 679 00:35:06,331 --> 00:35:10,368 [John Ross] James, are you coming to my scout cookout Saturday night? 680 00:35:10,368 --> 00:35:12,370 We're having hot dogs and everything. 681 00:35:12,370 --> 00:35:14,906 I'm sorry, John Ross, I promised Michelle... 682 00:35:14,906 --> 00:35:16,341 ...I'd take her out to dinner that night. 683 00:35:16,341 --> 00:35:19,244 He can go with you next time. Right, James? 684 00:35:19,243 --> 00:35:22,413 - Sure. - No problem. 685 00:35:23,247 --> 00:35:25,149 Well, I gotta get going. 686 00:35:25,149 --> 00:35:27,218 Get one of the hired hands to drive you to school. 687 00:35:27,218 --> 00:35:28,586 I got an appointment. 688 00:35:28,586 --> 00:35:31,189 - Oh, come on, Dad. - No, it can't be helped. 689 00:35:31,189 --> 00:35:33,324 I'd be happy to take you, John Ross. 690 00:35:33,324 --> 00:35:37,161 - You would? - Of course, I'd love to. 691 00:35:43,935 --> 00:35:46,237 [J.R. panting] 692 00:35:54,445 --> 00:35:57,281 Nothing like exercise early in the a.m., huh? 693 00:35:57,281 --> 00:35:58,749 It gets my blood flowing. 694 00:35:58,750 --> 00:36:00,385 Gets my competitive edge pumping, 695 00:36:00,385 --> 00:36:02,954 - know what I mean? - I feel the same way. 696 00:36:02,954 --> 00:36:05,423 I do some of my best thinking when I exercise. 697 00:36:05,423 --> 00:36:08,726 Like, I was thinking about this James situation... 698 00:36:08,726 --> 00:36:11,095 ...when I was running a 10K yesterday. 699 00:36:11,095 --> 00:36:13,731 I actually beat my best time by 12.3 seconds. 700 00:36:14,265 --> 00:36:16,267 - What about James? - There's no way... 701 00:36:16,267 --> 00:36:18,503 ...he's gonna get nailed on the bigamy charge. 702 00:36:18,503 --> 00:36:20,238 He clearly thought he was a free man... 703 00:36:20,238 --> 00:36:22,307 ...when he married Michelle who, by the way, 704 00:36:22,306 --> 00:36:24,608 he's obviously not legally married to. 705 00:36:25,677 --> 00:36:28,580 Well, the girl was underage at the time of the wedding. 706 00:36:28,579 --> 00:36:31,582 Can we make a case that the marriage is invalid? 707 00:36:32,316 --> 00:36:35,352 No, she only thought she was underage. 708 00:36:35,353 --> 00:36:37,088 The state had lowered the illegal age... 709 00:36:37,088 --> 00:36:39,390 ...a month or two before they got married. 710 00:36:40,291 --> 00:36:43,728 So I'm afraid young Mr. James is unequivocally... 711 00:36:43,728 --> 00:36:46,764 ...and legally married to the lovely Miss Debra Lynn. 712 00:36:48,266 --> 00:36:51,369 I wanna know what James' options are. I wanna know now. 713 00:36:52,670 --> 00:36:55,840 If James wants Michelle, he has to divorce Debra Lynn. 714 00:36:56,941 --> 00:37:00,178 The alimony and the child support will be a disaster. 715 00:37:00,178 --> 00:37:02,514 But he'll be free to marry Michelle... 716 00:37:02,513 --> 00:37:06,050 ...or anybody else he wants to, for that matter. 717 00:37:06,050 --> 00:37:08,653 I'll be happy to represent them. 718 00:37:09,153 --> 00:37:12,056 - Is there no other way? - No, sir. 719 00:37:13,591 --> 00:37:16,294 Damn. Damn. 720 00:37:29,607 --> 00:37:31,242 [knocking on door] 721 00:37:32,577 --> 00:37:33,978 Go away. 722 00:37:33,978 --> 00:37:36,714 Come on, Cliff. It's Michelle, let me in. 723 00:37:42,887 --> 00:37:44,188 [Cliff] Yeah. 724 00:37:47,291 --> 00:37:49,560 So, what do you think? 725 00:37:54,499 --> 00:37:58,403 - What do I think about what? - My outfit. 726 00:37:58,402 --> 00:38:00,504 Isn't it the most gorgeous thing you've ever seen? 727 00:38:00,505 --> 00:38:02,273 I wanna show you what else I bought. 728 00:38:02,273 --> 00:38:05,443 Hell, I don't want a fashion show. 729 00:38:05,443 --> 00:38:06,878 Don't you know what happened to me? 730 00:38:11,349 --> 00:38:13,218 You don't read the papers? 731 00:38:18,156 --> 00:38:20,592 You turned down the energy job. 732 00:38:21,826 --> 00:38:24,495 So you could go into Ewing Oil with me, right? 733 00:38:24,495 --> 00:38:27,031 No, that's not the reason why. 734 00:38:27,932 --> 00:38:31,636 But now that you bring it up, it's still not a bad idea. 735 00:38:32,870 --> 00:38:35,206 Well, that's really what I came by... 736 00:38:35,206 --> 00:38:37,542 ...to talk to you about. 737 00:38:37,542 --> 00:38:41,046 I know that we had a deal to get James and J.R. 738 00:38:41,612 --> 00:38:43,414 But things are going really well... 739 00:38:43,414 --> 00:38:45,616 ...between us right now. 740 00:38:45,616 --> 00:38:48,252 I think we should call the whole thing off. 741 00:38:48,252 --> 00:38:51,255 [scoffs] Please, Michelle, don't do this to me. 742 00:38:51,255 --> 00:38:53,357 Cliff, I'm sorry, 743 00:38:53,357 --> 00:38:55,960 but my marriage is finally working out. 744 00:38:55,960 --> 00:38:59,964 [sighs] I'm getting everything I ever wanted. 745 00:38:59,964 --> 00:39:02,967 - Don't go after J.R. - Don't go after J.R.? 746 00:39:02,967 --> 00:39:06,070 He's the reason my life's in pieces right now. 747 00:39:06,070 --> 00:39:10,007 - But it'll ruin it for me. - It'll ruin it for you? 748 00:39:10,007 --> 00:39:11,408 Cliff, please. 749 00:39:11,409 --> 00:39:13,544 As a friend, just forget it. 750 00:39:14,645 --> 00:39:18,449 - Don't you wanna see me happy? - Yeah, sure, I do. 751 00:39:18,449 --> 00:39:21,519 I just don't see how you can be happy with a Ewing. 752 00:39:21,519 --> 00:39:24,322 It's you and me, we're the team. 753 00:39:24,322 --> 00:39:26,825 As friends, absolutely. 754 00:39:27,658 --> 00:39:29,727 But you know that I love James... 755 00:39:29,727 --> 00:39:33,231 ...and he's finally realizing that he's in love with me. 756 00:39:33,231 --> 00:39:35,300 Cliff, please. 757 00:39:36,334 --> 00:39:39,270 Promise me you won't spoil this for me. 758 00:39:43,107 --> 00:39:46,277 I promise. Yeah. 759 00:39:48,579 --> 00:39:50,948 I knew I could count on you. 760 00:39:50,948 --> 00:39:55,686 And don't worry, you'll land on your feet again. 761 00:39:55,686 --> 00:39:57,321 You always do. 762 00:40:00,892 --> 00:40:02,660 [sighs] 763 00:40:05,963 --> 00:40:09,266 - He takes after his uncle. - Your brother? 764 00:40:09,267 --> 00:40:11,803 Yeah, he's the horseman in the family. 765 00:40:11,802 --> 00:40:15,072 It's an adorable rocking horse but you really shouldn't have. 766 00:40:15,840 --> 00:40:17,575 Mr. Ewing, it's hard for me to believe... 767 00:40:17,575 --> 00:40:19,977 ...you still haven't heard from James. 768 00:40:20,578 --> 00:40:23,881 It's not unusual for him to be out in the field this long. 769 00:40:23,881 --> 00:40:26,484 He'll be back in a couple of days. Three at the most. 770 00:40:27,418 --> 00:40:29,954 That long? Maybe I should talk to his wife then. 771 00:40:29,954 --> 00:40:32,290 No, you can't. She's with him. 772 00:40:33,624 --> 00:40:37,161 Mr. Ewing, you know James can go to jail for bigamy. 773 00:40:37,161 --> 00:40:39,930 I don't want to turn him in but I will, if I find out... 774 00:40:39,931 --> 00:40:42,734 ...that you haven't been telling me the truth. 775 00:40:42,733 --> 00:40:45,669 Debra Lynn, I'm surprised at you. 776 00:40:45,670 --> 00:40:48,706 - Why should I lie to you? - I don't know. 777 00:40:48,706 --> 00:40:52,476 But in this age of CB's and car phones... 778 00:40:52,476 --> 00:40:54,411 ...and satellite dishes, I don't understand... 779 00:40:54,412 --> 00:40:56,447 ...why you can't get a hold of him. 780 00:40:56,447 --> 00:40:58,516 Well, I tell you what I'll do. 781 00:40:58,516 --> 00:41:00,685 I'll go home and make some calls... 782 00:41:00,685 --> 00:41:03,922 ...and then see what I can find out, all right? 783 00:41:06,757 --> 00:41:09,460 [baby cooing] 784 00:41:09,460 --> 00:41:13,364 I think you've made yourself a conquest, Grandpa. 785 00:41:16,867 --> 00:41:18,502 Bye-bye. 786 00:41:21,906 --> 00:41:24,008 [phone ringing] 787 00:41:38,289 --> 00:41:39,590 Hello. 788 00:41:41,525 --> 00:41:43,460 Hello, mother. 789 00:41:43,461 --> 00:41:45,596 I thought you would've called before this. 790 00:41:47,031 --> 00:41:50,301 I know I missed your plane. 791 00:41:50,301 --> 00:41:51,936 I have to see you. 792 00:41:54,572 --> 00:41:57,308 I don't care where you are. Either I'll go there... 793 00:41:57,308 --> 00:41:59,610 ...or you can come and meet me here. 794 00:42:01,712 --> 00:42:05,115 No, next month won't do. It has to be now. 795 00:42:06,484 --> 00:42:08,419 We have to talk. 796 00:42:09,854 --> 00:42:11,823 I met Bobby Ewing. 797 00:42:18,896 --> 00:42:21,866 Okay. Then I'll see you tomorrow. 798 00:42:24,368 --> 00:42:26,003 Goodbye, mother. 799 00:42:31,108 --> 00:42:34,078 [phone rings] 800 00:42:34,078 --> 00:42:35,746 Ewing Oil. 801 00:42:35,746 --> 00:42:37,648 No, I'm sorry, Mr. Beaumont isn't in. 802 00:42:37,648 --> 00:42:40,017 Can you please tell me when he'll be back in town? 803 00:42:40,017 --> 00:42:42,520 He's in town. He's just not in the office. 804 00:42:42,520 --> 00:42:46,257 - When did he get back? - He hasn't been away. 805 00:42:46,257 --> 00:42:47,959 Do you wish to leave a message? 806 00:42:48,793 --> 00:42:51,562 No, thank you. I'll call back. 807 00:42:57,668 --> 00:43:01,472 Hello, does the hotel have a babysitting service? 808 00:43:01,472 --> 00:43:03,607 They do. Good. 809 00:43:15,386 --> 00:43:17,221 Hey, James, how'd your day go? 810 00:43:17,221 --> 00:43:20,458 - Great. - Michelle? 811 00:43:21,659 --> 00:43:24,028 Very eventful, in fact. 812 00:43:25,129 --> 00:43:28,666 Well, James and I went to my lawyer to see about making... 813 00:43:28,666 --> 00:43:31,269 ...James an unconditional partner in Ewing Oil. 814 00:43:31,268 --> 00:43:33,570 Wait a minute, don't tell me... 815 00:43:33,571 --> 00:43:35,540 ...you two had a prenuptial agreement. 816 00:43:35,539 --> 00:43:38,042 Oh, well, nothing to worry about, but we-- 817 00:43:38,042 --> 00:43:39,710 [Debra Lynn] Get out of my way. 818 00:43:39,710 --> 00:43:41,212 [Raoul] Can't come in. 819 00:43:41,212 --> 00:43:43,681 Oh, yeah? You watch me. 820 00:43:43,681 --> 00:43:45,483 - [James] Debra Lynn? - [Michelle] Who? 821 00:43:45,483 --> 00:43:47,452 Oh, my God. 822 00:43:49,620 --> 00:43:51,355 You lied to me. 823 00:43:51,355 --> 00:43:53,324 James was never even out of town. 824 00:43:53,324 --> 00:43:55,693 Well, all bets are off, Grandpa. 825 00:43:55,693 --> 00:43:58,563 I am still legally married to James. 826 00:43:58,562 --> 00:44:01,098 Still his wife and the mother of his child... 827 00:44:01,098 --> 00:44:02,967 ...and she's out of here. 828 00:44:15,246 --> 00:44:16,614 [closing theme music] 829 00:45:00,124 --> 00:45:02,226 [instrumental music] 830 00:45:05,396 --> 00:45:07,465 [tinkling]