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Won't they have to check through customs, Bobby?

No, I don't think so. They probably did that in New York.

Here they come.

You think they're glad to be home?

Look! There she is!

- I don't see Jock. - Ah!

Mama! Welcome home!

Oh, honey, I'm so glad to see you!

- Welcome home, welcome home. - Oh, Ray!

How are you? Donna, I missed you!

We're blocking traffic. Come on.

- I missed you. - You look wonderful.

Oh, I think I gained ten pounds.

No, no, wh-where's Daddy?

Oh, uh...

Ah, Dave Culver and someone from the state department

met us as we were getting off the plane in New York

and they wanted Jock to go down to

Washington, DC, with him right away.

Washington? What's he doing there?

Well, it all happened so fast, he-he didn't say.

But he's gonna call later tonight and explain.

Well, let me take your baggage tickets.

- I'll go pick that stuff up. - Alright.

Where's-where's J.R. and Pam?

I thought they'd be here to meet us.

Well, Pam is working.

J.R. said he'd meet us at the ranch.

Has he heard from Sue Ellen?

How's John Ross?

John Ross is fine, mama.

Sue Ellen has him at San Angelo.

How's J.R. taking it?

Not too well, mama.

He's doing everything he can

to get John Ross back to the ranch.

I just don't understand how he ever let...

...let her get John Ross off the ranch.

Well, Ms. Ellie, there was just so many things happening

with Kristin coming back and Cliff finding her body

in the pool like that.

Sue Ellen is in Albuquerque at the funeral.

Kristin's death must have been a terrible shock to her.

It was to all of us, mama.

- Hi, darlin'. - How are you?

I'm fine.

Maria, could you put John Ross to bed?

Si, senora. - He's exhausted. Take my purse.

- Here we go. - Thank you.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

I have missed you.

How'd your mama take it?

Not very well.

Mom actually can't face the fact that Kristin's gone.

She had such high hopes for her.

And for me.

And I know that for Kristin dying.

Sue Ellen, it's not your fault.

Maybe.

Maybe.

But she kept telling me that if I hadn't left J.R.

and if I had been on Southfork that night

it never would've happened.

Maybe she was right.

Sue Ellen, you can't blame yourself.

You saw the coroner's report.

Whatever your mama remembered Kristin as being

she had changed.

And you know she hadn't changed for the better.

I know, but I have that feeling that I could've helped her.

Oh, I know what she was, but...

...but she was my sister.

I was so relieved when she went to California...

...because I finally felt that she was out of my life.

Hold me.

Hold me.

I'm sorry.

- But, Sue Ellen-- - Dusty, I'm sorry!

It's alright. I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

I'm sorry.

I just got carried away.

So did I.

There's just nothing I could do about it.

It doesn't matter.

All that matters to me is that I know that you love me.

I love you.

That's all I want.

Is this the chili powder you were talking about?

That's it.

If you wanna cut up those onions

I'll get this in the pan.

Look, I tell you, I'm glad

things are going as well as they are, Ray.

Well, from what Punk says

we're gonna make a killing on this deal.

I tell you, I think it's wonderful

he invited you in on it.

Kind of find it hard to believe myself sometimes.

[Bobby] Well, I'm proud of you.

How do you like that cowboy you married now, Donna?

He's got the makings of a real businessman.

I liked him fine when he was running the ranch.

Nothing wrong with a man trying to improve his lot.

Well, I'm not so sure I think that's an improvement.

- Hello, Ray, Bobby, Donna. - J.R.

- J.R. - Mama.

- J.R. - Good to have you home.

Say, what are you doing, making my favorite chili?

That's right.

I didn't see daddy when I came in.

- Where is he? - He's in Washington.

- Well, what's he doing there? - I don't know.

But he's going to call tonight

and let us know what's happening.

Well, Bobby, you know about that?

Well, I found out about it when mama got off the plane.

Well.

Mm.

Well?

That's terrific. It's great.

Well, mama, you know what? You're a really good cook.

It's one of the worst things about being a bachelor

is the carryout food.

I swear, I could sail to China

on the cartons that I've carried through my door.

It's nice to have somebody to cook for.

Don't forget, my door is always open.

A few more months of this

and I wouldn't be able to fit into any of my clothes.

Nothing would please me more than to see you

put on a few pounds from good cooking.

You know, mama

it's been nice being with you the last few weeks, but...

...I don't know how much longer I can stay in Dallas.

What do you mean?

Well, I don't think I can make it in this town.

There just aren't any doors left open for me.

That can't be true.

Well, it is. Yeah.

You gotta be a member of the club, and I'm an outsider.

But, Cliff, with your background in the law?

All the senate committees?

Doesn't mean a thing.

You got to have money to make money

and especially in Dallas.

And that's something I just don't have.

- Cliff-- - No, wait. No, come on, now.

We-we got to enjoy this meal, really.

I don't wanna lay my problems on you.

Dave Warren called today from Galveston.

- Oh, yeah? How is he? - Fine.

Just wanted to report that

the refinery's running up to capacity again.

Well, that's good.

Thinking of getting rid of some of those Chardonnay of his.

[Clayton] Think it's something you want to look into?

[Dusty] I'd like to find out why he wants to sell them first.

Alright. Just let me know.

Dessert, Sue Ellen?

Oh, no, thank you. I never touch dessert.

As a matter of fact, I think it's time

that I put John Ross to bed.

Dusty, I was just wondering, after I put the baby to bed

maybe you and I could drive into San Angelo

listen to some music or maybe see a movie?

Except for weekends, we get to bed pretty early around here.

Start the day by getting up at sunrise.

Of course.

- Maybe some other time. - No.

Darlin', if you wanna go to San Angelo tonight

then that's what we're gonna do.

No, no.

I, uh, think I'll take John Ross to bed and go to bed myself.

Come on, darlin'.

Come on.

Oh. Say good night.

Here we go.

- Goodnight, darlin'. - Goodnight, dear.

You can't go pushing yourself too hard, yet, Steven.

I know, daddy.

I know.

[Ms. Ellie] Well, Jock, I don't know.

How long will you be gone?

I see.

Yes, I know you're excited about it.

Well, if it's what you want, it's alright with me.

No, I-I haven't seen John Ross.

He's with Sue Ellen in San Angelo.

I don't know.

Alright, just a minute.

J.R., your daddy wants to talk to you.

Okay.

I'll have a little more of that chili.

Jock, I'll talk to you tomorrow night.

Alright.

[clears throat] Hi, daddy.

- Yes, sir. - Mama, how's daddy doing?

Did he say what this is all about?

- Is Dave with him? - How's he feeling?

[sighing] Your daddy's fine.

He just got out of a meeting with the state department.

Dave was with him.

What's he doing at the state department?

Well, it seems they've just signed

an aid agreement with one of the countries in South America.

He didn't say which one.

And it seems that there's an enormous amount of oil

down there that's never been tapped

and they want Jock and some other Texas oil men

to go down there and, in effect

start them in the oil business.

- Who else is gonna go? - Do you get to go?

Oh, I bet he's real excited about that.

When's he going?

Well, he doesn't know when he goes

but he's-he's talked to Bo Kinney and Tom Harris

and he's called Punk.

And now I guess...

J.R., what is it?

What's wrong?

It's daddy. He's real upset.

Well, what about?

About Sue Ellen having John Ross.

He told me in no uncertain terms...

...no matter what, he wants that boy back on Southfork.

[J.R.] Well, didn't you understand

why I sent you down to the Southern Cross?

- I did, Mr. Ewing. - So what's this a report about?

I can't use anything in here.

I did everything I could.

That ranch is like a fortress.

There's no way to get in there.

Does she ever leave?

She did, but they were always together.

He drives her everywhere.

- And my boy? Is he with them? - Sometimes.

Doesn't she ever go out at night?

Not when I was down there.

And once they go into the house, there's no way

to know what's happening.

I mean, I even used a telescope

but I couldn't see a thing.

You can give your bill to my secretary.

You don't want me to go back?

Not if that's all you can come up with.

I'm sorry, Mr. Ewing.

Hello, Harry?

J.R. Ewing here.

I want you to come over to my office today.

Yeah, I need a favor.

Grandma, what are you doing?

I found out when I was in Europe what bad shape I'm in.

Well, no more.

Alright, but don't overdo it.

Lucy, I think we ought to talk.

About what?

About you and Mitch.

There's not that much to talk about.

Well, there is when you're living apart.

We just didn't belong together.

Like Ray said, we were oil and water.

You loved each other.

We still do.

But he can't live my way, and I can't live his.

All my life, I thought the only thing

I needed was someone to love me.

I guess sometimes love isn't enough.

Maybe you should have stayed in school

not become Ms. Young Dallas.

Then it would've been something else.

The point is Mitch is never gonna be able to

afford the things that I want

especially if we have children.

You're not pregnant?

No, grandma, that's the one mistake I didn't make.

I know you're busy, but I really needed to talk to you.

Oh, that's alright, mama.

I can't concentrate today, anyway.

It's about Cliff.

I don't know what to do.

- What's the matter? - Well, he's really down.

He's beginning to talk about leaving Dallas

starting over somewhere else.

- Again? - What do you mean?

Mama, whenever Cliff has a disappointment in life

he blames it on Dallas.

Now, that's not fair, Pam.

Yes, it is. Cliff can take care of himself just fine.

I can give him so much help.

I wanted so badly to tell him that.

Well, tell him and watch him grab on with both hands.

Pam, this isn't like you at all.

Mama, for the past few years, I have been worrying about Cliff

I have been taking care of Cliff

and he always lands on his feet.

At this time, he is not nearly as important to me

as he used to be.

He's your brother.

Yes, and he's your son

and I'm your daughter and you have Katherine.

But I don't have a baby, and I'm never going to have one.

And that's all I care about. That's all I think about.

Pam.

You know what I think?

I think I made a mistake

when I took John Ross to Sue Ellen.

Without her here, there wouldn't be anybody to take care of him.

J.R. doesn't care about him.

I know he's not mine, but it, it could almost be the same.

I'd love him and I'd take of him.

Oh, mama, I want a baby so badly.

[J.R.] Harry, come on in here.

I really appreciate this, boy.

Always glad to accommodate you, J.R.

How about a drink?

Is this business or pleasure?

Yep, could be a combination of both.

- Bourbon, straight. - Right.

Sit down.

You, uh, got any time off coming?

Oh, I could always arrange it. Why?

Well, I might want you to take a little trip.

Where?

Do you know anybody in San Remo or San Angelo?

- Police, or otherwise? - Both.

Well, I know a lieutenant

who transferred down there from Dallas.

We were pretty close.

I'm sure he'd have some contacts.

That'd be fine.

What is it you want, J.R.?

Action.

I've had a private investigator working for me down there.

- Didn't do any good at all. - Yeah?

Harry, I want you to go to San Remo.

Contact your friend.

I don't care how you do it or how much it costs.

I want you to get my son

off Southern Cross ranch back to Southfork.

That won't be easy.

It means a lot of money to you, Harry.

Whatever you have to do, bring my boy back to me.

Consider it done.

I always remember my friends.

I'll leave this afternoon.

Bobby, trust me.

I mean, a man with your money and standing

plus the fact that you're a state senator--

- It's in the bag. - Are you sure?

I don't want anything to go wrong.

Nothing can go wrong. You're exactly what they want.

Alright. Now, how long is it going to take?

Once you sign the paper, a month at the tops.

Well, that's not too bad.

- Jack, I wanna thank you. - My pleasure, senator.

Well, mama, I feel real bad about Lucy, too

but I always thought there was something peculiar

about that boy.

Going into medical research, there's no money in that.

No wonder she left him. Ah-ha.

Well, there's a lot more to marriage than money.

Well, I guess so.

- Evening. - Hey.

Hello, Bobby.

Mama, where's Pam? I saw her car.

Well, she came home a little while ago.

- She's probably upstairs. - Okay, thanks.

Pam?

Pam.

I know how much not being able to have a child

has bothered you.

But I think we can work it out.

How?

We're going to adopt a baby.

Adopt?

Honey, I met with a lawyer friend of mine.

He's worked the whole thing out.

We have an appointment with an adoption agency

tomorrow morning. We'll have a baby, soon.

Really, Bobby?

Oh, will we really?

I promise, honey. I promise.

Oh.

♪ I try to resist you ♪

♪ But my patience wears thin ♪

♪ I fight wanting you ♪

♪ But I don't seem to win ♪

♪ I don't seem to win ♪

♪ So look out ♪

♪ I'm not gonna wait any longer ♪

♪ I'm coming to get you baby ♪

♪ I said look out ♪

♪ I don't wanna play this game anymore ♪

♪ So you better look out ♪

♪ I'm not gonna wait any longer ♪

♪ Oh no ♪

♪ I'm coming to get you ♪

♪ I'm coming to get you ♪

Thank you, thank you. You're very nice.

Now I'd like a nice round of applause

for my brother Mitchell.

He just graduated from medical school today.

My brother, the doctor.

Come on, stand up.

♪ Today he sent me roses ♪

♪ They only made me cry ♪

♪ See he was only feeling guilty ♪

♪ And he was trying to apologize ♪

♪ For coming home so late last night ♪

Your sister is really pretty, Mitch.

And she can sing.

How come you never told us about her before

or brought her around?

Well, I haven't seen that much of her myself lately.

- Is she married? - Why do you care?

No, she's not, unless it happened within the last month.

Here you go.

Ah, we didn't order any champagne.

Oh, compliments of the house.

- You're kidding. - That's what I said.

Milton hasn't bought anybody a drink

since he was caught watering the booze.

Here's to Milton.

♪ Like I don't know when I do ♪

♪ Oh he's such a fool ♪

♪ For thinking I believe him ♪

♪ Or am I the fool ♪

♪ 'Cause I won't ever ♪

♪ Leave him? ♪

Thank you.

I'm gonna take a short intermission

and I'll be back in a few minutes.

- Happy graduation. - Well, thank you.

Hey, everybody, this is my sister, Afton.

- Hello. - Hi, Afton.

This is Harriet, Beth, Robert Jim, Bob.

- Good to meet you. - Fred, and this is Judy.

You're really good.

- Thank you. Milton? - Who's Milton?

Yeah, he sent us a bottle of champagne.

- He did? - Uh-huh.

Well, he owns the place.

You mind if I steal Mitch for a few minutes?

- Oh, no. - Go ahead.

I'll be back.

So where are we gonna go after we leave here?

Who's Judy?

What's this Milton guy sending me a bottle of champagne?

He doesn't know me.

Well, he knows me, doesn't he?

And you're my brother.

You're not fooling around with him, are you?

What's that supposed to mean?

I mean, you can do a lot better

than a guy who owns a dump like this.

No, thanks.

I see. You mean, better like you did with Lucy?

Lucy and I don't live together anymore.

I know, and why is that?

Now, why do you make it sound like it's my fault?

Because I know you and your stupid pride.

And I know about Lucy being Ms. Young Dallas.

I just can't believe you let her get away.

Oh, I like your way of putting things

"Let her get away," as in "The Ewings have money?"

Mm-hmm, that's exactly what I mean.

Mitch, you may like the idea of being poor all your life.

I don't.

- I don't wanna be poor. - So?

Well, it's one thing to want money

and it's another thing to figure out how to get it.

It's easy.

You just have to take it from the ones that have got it.

Would you fix up a couple plates, please?

Morning.

- Morning. - Morning, Bobby.

- Morning. - Morning.

How are you feeling, Pam?

You looked a little peaked last night.

Well, I feel fine.

I feel better than I have in a long time.

Any particular reason?

Yes, there is.

Well, are you going to tell us, or must I face the day

without knowing?

You know, you just might face the day lying flat on your back.

Oh, come on, Bobby, don't be so touchy.

Is there something you wanna tell us, Pam?

I suppose so.

Bobby and I have an appointment today

to see about adopting a baby.

Oh, Pam, that's fine.

- That's wonderful. - Oh, that's real nice.

No wonder you're so excited.

Well, just because Sue Ellen ran off with John Ross, I..

Well, what are you talking about, J.R.?

Well, mama, I just don't think it's proper to

to replace the boy with an adoption, that's all.

We're not trying to replace him, J.R.

It has nothing to do with John Ross.

Yeah. That's all this family needs.

- Another half-breed. - J.R.!

I might just see if that hat of yours fits in your mouth.

Now, stop it!

- Hey, Punk. - Good morning, folks.

- How you doing, buddy? - Good morning.

Ms. Ellie, I'm sorry to barge in on you

but I had some really good news this morning

and I wanted to tell you all personally.

J.R., you were sure right when you asked

Ray to head up that Lovitt deal of ours.

Well, what is it, Punk?

I just got a call this morning

and those units are selling like wildfire.

Now, we only broke ground on this yesterday, you know.

But we're already half sold out

and that means that we're going to be out and in the black

before we even put a building on that property.

Old Ray here have a piece of that?

That's right. Punk offered me a piece.

I knew it was too good to pass up.

Donna, it looks like you married yourself a real businessman.

Didn't I, though?

[Rebecca] I'm worried about her, Cliff.

She'll be alright, believe me.

She's a strong lady.

You wanna do that part?

Not being able to have a child

seems to have really changed her.

So did finding out that you were still alive.

But believe me, she adjusted to that

so she'll adjust to not having any kids.

Neither one of you seems to worry much about the other.

That's because I'm the one that's got the problems.

I am so sick and tired of

beating my head up against a stone wall.

Cliff...

...if there was something worthwhile for you

would you stay here in Dallas?

That's a strange question.

The truth is I need your help.

Here we go.

The best omelet in town.

- Looks wonderful. - Hey, you gotta try that.

Okay.

What kind of help?

There's a small company my husband left me when he died.

You own a company? What kind of company?

They make parts for drilling rigs.

Really? Well, what's that got to do with me?

Well, I don't understand much about business.

It's being run by trustees

and I'm not sure it's being run properly.

Yeah, mama, I'm a lawyer. I'm not a businessman.

But you do understand good business practices

and bookkeeping.

Could you at least check the company out?

I need somebody I can trust.

Yeah, I'll check it out. Now, do me a favor.

Sure. What?

You check out the omelet before it gets cold.

Yeah, I wondered where you'd gotten off to.

- Ha-ha. - Did you have a good time?

Oh, it was wonderful.

I let him take me wherever he wanted to go.

Oh, boy, I missed you.

Felt kind of funny not having you around.

Oh, I was only gone an hour.

I know that.

I just wish I could've gone with you.

Oh. You'll be able to ride again.

- Oh, he's a wonderful horse. - Yes, he is.

You know, I learned to ride on his granddaddy.

I was about-a little kid, about two, three years old

and his granddaddy was a big, tall horse.

He was 16 hands high. Come on, Sam.

- Well, how'd you control him? - Well, it wasn't easy.

My daddy put me upfront and he'd sit up back

and he'd hand the reins up to me and I'd sit up there

and I'd pretend like I was all alone.

And it wasn't too long before I was.

Seems like I spent all of my life on horses.

It's real different up there

sitting up there and mostly using your knees

to tell him where you want him to go.

And then you're off

riding, riding full tilt

face into the wind.

You must have had a wonderful childhood.

[Dusty] Oh, yeah. It was.

I was young and I was strong

and even when I was riding the rodeo circuit

I never thought anything was gonna happen to me.

I guess I was wrong about that.

Oh, Sue Ellen.

I wish you could've married me then.

Well, I wouldn't have loved you any more.

Whatever it is that you lost

I'll make it up to you.

Because all that I want is for you and I to stay together.

[Bobby] Mrs. Bruce, I don't understand.

When I spoke to Mr. Prescott, he assured me--

I did talk to Mr. Prescott

and told him that I could help you

but I had no idea that time was so important to you.

Well, time is very important to us.

But what I don't understand is

how there can be a shortage of babies.

Mr. Ewing, with the new birth control methods, abortions

and the surprisingly large number of unwed mothers

who choose to keep their children

well, we have more people wanting to adopt

than we have children.

Well, how many of those other people

can offer the things to a baby that we can?

Now, look, I don't like the way that sounds

any more than you do, but it's a fact.

And aside from our financial position

we have a lot of love to give a baby.

I'm sure you do

and if I could help you, I would.

You mean it could be 18 months or more?

I'm afraid so.

Well, um, you'll be sure to let us know if there's any change?

I'll be in touch immediately.

Thank you. Come on, honey.

Thank you.

- Pam, I'm sorry. - I know.

Look, there are other adoption agencies. We'll hit them all.

Now, one of them has gotta be able to help us.

Morning, ladies.

- Good morning, J.R. - Good morning.

Ah, Mr. McSween is waiting for you.

Is it alright that he's in your office?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's just fine.

Harry. Didn't think I'd see you back this soon.

No reason for me to stay in San Angelo.

What does that mean?

I couldn't do you any good.

The Farlows have too much power down there.

Nobody wants to go up against them.

They run San Remo county like the Ewings do Braddock.

There's gotta be somebody.

Nobody down there is gonna help

an outsider against the Farlows.

And that ranch of theirs has men all around it.

- Are they armed? - They sure are.

J.R., it would take an army

to get your son off the Southern Cross.

Maybe not an army.

Maybe a Trojan horse.

Afternoon, mama.

Well, you're home early, J.R.

Yes, ma'am.

No sense hanging around the office.

Never get anything done.

I keep thinking how much I miss John Ross.

So do I, J.R. We all do.

I keep wondering what's happening to him down there.

Do you think Sue Ellen would let me see him?

Yeah, I'm sure she would.

She was always fond of you, mama.

Yeah, if you called her personally

and asked to see John Ross, I'm sure she'd let you see him.

I might just do that.

It'd probably be best to take the helicopter.

That way you could land right on the ranch.

That's a good idea.

Operator, would you give me the telephone number

of the Southern Cross ranch in San Angelo?

- Pam? - Hmm?

- Pam, honey? - Ah?

- Pam? - Oh.

Honey? Honey?

Pam?

It's alright.

- Bobby? - Yeah, it's me.

You're having a dream.

Mm. I don't remember.

I know.

Just go to sleep.

It'll be alright.

Just go to sleep.

Okay.

Mama, what are you doing up so late?

Hmm.

You're a fine one to ask that.

I'm excited about flying down to San Angelo

and seeing John Ross.

I thought maybe some cocoa would calm me down.

You miss him an awful lot, don't you?

You know, you haven't had a whole lot of luck

with grandchildren.

Do you remember how I used to sit in that chair

over there for hours trying to feed Lucy?

I just remember she was awful stubborn, that's all.

She still is.

But I was just so happy to have her here.

What a beautiful child she was.

Mama, what if there weren't gonna be

any more Ewing grandchildren?

Well, you said you and Pam were gonna adopt.

That should take care of that.

Is there a problem?

Would you believe a wait of almost two years?

Well, that does surprise me.

I know two years seems like a long time

but it's not really.

Not when it's that important to both of you.

Well, I don't know if Pam can wait, mama.

I don't know if she can handle it.

Well, she may have to if there's no other way.

Well, I don't know whether there is or not.

But whatever it takes, one way or the other

Pam's gona have a child.

Look there.

Oh, look at it!

[laughing] Look, look!

Look.

- Hello. - Hello!

Oh, Sue Ellen, thank you for letting me see him!

Oh, well, he's your--

It's grammy, darling! Come to your grammy!

Oh, I know you love him.

You've gotten so big!

- I hardly know you anymore. - Isn't he?

Do you see it? Yeah!

- Helicopter! - Oh, he's so beautiful.

Sue Ellen, he's so beautiful.

I'm so--

You didn't tell me J.R. was coming with you!

Oh, Sue Ellen, I-I'm sorry, I suppose I should have

but I didn't even know myself until this morning.

Anyway, he misses the baby so much.

He won't cause any trouble, Sue Ellen.

John Ross, look at grammy.

Is there anyone you won't use, J.R.?

Well, what's that supposed to mean, honey?

Ms. Ellie, having her lie to me

so that you can get on this ranch.

Oh, now, wait a minute. My mama doesn't lie to anybody.

And if I came with her, that was my doing, not hers.

I mean, after all, she's playing with my little boy over there.

Don't do anything, J.R. I'm warning you.

Well, what am I going to do? I'm surrounded by armed men.

Come on, Sue Ellen.

Let me see the boy.

Please.

You see any butterflies?

Mrs. Ewing, Clayton Farlow.

Not the best of circumstances to meet under.

That's unfortunately true.

I can understand how you and Mr. Ewing miss the boy.

Since he's been here, he's brought a lot of joy to me.

My husband feels he belongs at Southfork. He's a Ewing.

[chuckles] That he is.

But what my son wants is just as important to me

as what J.R. wants is to you.

And he wants Sue Ellen and John Ross here.

Boy belongs with his mother.

My husband usually gets what he wants.

You're not in Ewing country now.

And what happens is between Steven and J.R.

Not our fight.

You alright, darling?

Yes, I'm just fine.

Well, I do believe you two belong together.

Just to show you how reasonable I am

I'm gonna make you a deal.

You give me back John Ross right now

and I'll divorce Sue Ellen tomorrow.

You're never gonna get John Ross away from me.

Well, now, never is a long, long time, darlin'.

I wouldn't count on that.

I wanna see my boy.

As you can see

the company for the last ten years

has had an excellent ratio of earnings

and gross sales.

I see that the gross sales

have remained the same for that length of time.

Thank you.

That's not a compliment.

I beg your pardon?

You have heard about decontrol of oil prices.

[laughing] Well, we're not an oil producer.

- That has no effect on us. - But it should.

Drillers all over the states of Oklahoma and Texas

are trying to get their hands on rigs and derricks

and there just aren't enough to go around.

And you supply the equipment for the derricks.

But I don't see any plans for expansion

or speeding up the output.

I mean, for the next few months, the gross should double

the sales should triple

and I just don't see any indicator here.

As trustees, we don't believe in capital investments

of a speculative nature.

Besides, there's no reason to assume that the demand

for derricks will continue.

Mr. Dorsey, you're the manager of this company.

Do you think that the demand will continue?

Yes, sir.

I've tried to get expansion funds from them

with no results.

Well, if you want your company to maintain a nice, safe income

then your trustees should do exactly what they've been doing.

Mrs. Wentworth, we make what we consider

sound financial investments.

As long as you wish to retain us

we will continue to do so.

You think the company should be doing better?

I know it.

Gentlemen, I agree with Mr. Barnes.

Wentworth Tool & Die no longer requires trustees.

It will be run by the family again.

Mr. Dorsey, pending the approval of the new president

I'd like you to stay on as plant manager.

Yes, ma'am.

Thank you, gentlemen.

I really need you now.

I've really burned my bridges.

Well, what is this about the family running the company?

Well, that's you, of course.

I want you to take over the presidency.

If you look at the financial statement

you'll see it pays very well.

Of course, it means that you have to stay here in Dallas.

Oh...

You see, I thought I was the manipulator

but you seem to have orchestrated this whole meeting.

I thought I was going to lose you again.

So, will you take the job?

Only if the president can take the owner out to lunch

on my new expense account, of course.

Agreed.

Here. Oh. John Ross! Ha ha.

- That's a good boy. - Hey, that's great.

Here you go, boy. Here. Got it.

- Do it again. - There he goes.

Go get it, go get it!

Oh, John Ross, you're so good.

- That's a good boy. - Come on, John.

Hey, John Ross! Looky here.

Go fetch that, boy! Go on and get it!

Yeah. Here, look here. Here's the ball.

[laughing] That's a good lad.

Oh, I tell you, that's wonderful, isn't it?

We're near the helicopter, mama.

Well, what do you mean?

If I tried to get John Ross on that thing, they'd nail me.

They wouldn't lay a glove on you.

J.R., I don't think that's the right thing to do.

Come on, mama.

Here, take John Ross. Take him now.

There you go. Good, ma'am.

Ms. Ellie, no! No!

Come on, now.

Sue Ellen kidnapped the boy from Southfork.

We're only taking what's rightfully ours.

Now, come on, get in.

[Sue Ellen] Ms. Ellie, please!

Come on, mama. You know how much that boy means to my daddy.

He wants him back on Southfork. Now, come on. Please, get in.

Ms. Ellie, let the courts decide.

Mama?

Please, Ms. Ellie.

John Ross belongs on Southfork.

Please!

He may belong on Southfork, but not this way.

Sue Ellen, I'm sorry.