04x06 - New Beginnings

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

[upbeat music]

There you are.

Mr. Ewing's suite, please.

[Bobby] 'Huh? Well..'

[chuckles]

Looks like you can't wait to knock this over.

'Just indulge me a little bit.'

[knocking on door]

Are you expecting anyone?

- Bobby. - Oh, Gary.

Just what I need, an objective building opinion here.

I'm getting ready to take off. I just want to say goodbye.

What, are you going before dinner?

I'm not hungry.

Well, what about mom?

Bobby, I got to get out of here, okay?

[chuckles] You know, you don't look like a guy

who just inherited $10 million.

Yeah, well, I didn't inherit $10 million.

I inherited the interest on it.

An allowance.

Well, if you cut a few corners and tighten your belt

some careful budgeting

maybe even take a night time job you just might slip by

on $1 million plus a year, don't you think?

It's not the money, you know that.

I almost wish daddy cut me out of the will completely.

I mean, leaving me the money this way

'interest to be doled out, like I was a kid.'

Kinda shows what he thought of me, doesn't it?

Right up to the very end.

You really want to share of Ewing Oil?

I'll give you half of my half.

[chuckles]

If I had a sense of humor

I'd call your bluff and take it.

You want it, it's yours.

You're okay, Bobby.

You're probably the only one of us who is.

One of these days, you're going to have to tell me

how you managed to pull it off.

You don't need lessons from me, Gary.

Yeah.

I'll see you. You too, Christopher.

'You take care of your mom and dad. Yeah?'

[instrumental music]

Take care.

I recognized you as soon as you came through the door.

Oh. Thank you. I'm flattered.

I've read your book twice already.

Twice?

Meeting you is like meeting an old friend.

Thank you.

It's nice to receive such a nice, warm welcome

here in Dallas.

Well, I'm going to treasure this.

[clears throat]

Uh, show Mrs. Ewing to suite 903.

Thank you.

[elevator bell dings]

[instrumental music]

Ten minutes. Great.

Excuse me. This is The Bess Riker Agency, isn't it?

Yes, it is, but everyone's gone.

Come back after lunch.

Oh.

[Bess] 'No, no.'

'I am through listening.'

'Nothing you can say is going to justify'

'these phony bills and padded expenses.'

[Chip] 'Let me get a word in.'

[Bess] '$200 in accessories.'

Now, do you want to tell me what you really spent the money on?

[door opens]

- Hello? - Mrs. Clements..

Isn't it? Well, I'm sorry.

- Did you have an appointment? - Oh, no.

No, I-I came here on my own.

You see, I had a letter from Valene today

and she raved so much about all the wonderful things

that have been planned for her on this book tour

that I, well, I just wanted to thank you both personally.

[chuckles]

I'm afraid you picked a rather bad time.

- Oh, hey, a letter from Valene? - Uh-huh.

What a way to brighten our day.

Right, Bess?

Here, tell us more, Lilimae.

Well, according to Valene

that she has been getting

the red carpet treatment straight down the line.

And it's all due to the fine planning

'of The Bess Riker Agency.'

We were only doing our job.

Oh, don't you be so modest, young man.

Well, did you know that in every hotel suite Valene stays in

there's always a bouquet of flowers waiting

'sometimes even a bottle of champagne.'

'All courtesy of Mr. Chip Roberts here.'

Uh, you don't say.

Huh? And that's not all.

Every time her plane lands, she's met by a limousine.

'Oh, and you should hear all the swell people'

'she's been rubbing elbows with.'

Mayors, baseball players.

Well, she even shook hands with..

...Gore Vidal.

'And she says it's all Chip's doing.'

Well, I'm very impressed. Mrs. Clements.

Thank you so much for reminding me about Chips' fine qualities.

Well, I just like seeing good work rewarded.

Oh, well.

- Don't-don't go, Lilimae. - Huh?

I'd like to take you to lunch.

[Lilimae] 'Oh! Wait, is-is it fancy?'

Do I look alright?

Perfect. I'd be proud to take you anywhere.

Oh!

We'll be at the Shay Amani

'if you need me.'

- Bye-bye. - 'Goodbye.'

- Thank you. - Oh, you're very welcome.

[door closes]

[Mack] 'If we're going to have lunch, we've got to go.'

[Karen] 'Why do we have to go out to eat?'

'There's plenty of food here.'

Because we're never alone here.

And I want to talk to you about something.

We're alone now.

I want to go away for a couple of days.

Maybe on a camping trip.

Camping trip?

- Hey, that's a great idea. - When?

Yeah, it is a good idea, but without you guys.

Why?

Because your mother and I like to spend some time together

'without looking at your ugly faces.'

'What are you doing out of school, anyway?'

There was some kind of teachers conference or something.

Well, mom doesn't even like camping.

Oh, by the time she gets back, she will.

[sighs]

Come on. I haven't got all day.

Why do we have to go out to talk about camping?

Because we're never alone here.

Which is why I want to go away.

- We're alone now. - 'Mom?'

Mom, I need 20 bucks. I have to go to the cleaners.

[chuckles] What'd you do, clean your whole closet?

Where's your wallet, mom?

I don't understand. When did you go to the cleaners?

I-I just brought everything in on Saturday.

Well, actually, Abby asked me if I could pick up

some things for her while she was gone.

How magnanimous of you.

Mom, it's for Brian and Olivia.

Ugh!

Some party they're going to tomorrow.

And I thought it would be nice

to treat them to a hamburger.

Alright, if it's for the kids.

But you just make Abby pay it back.

Of course, mother.

Why don't you take another ten?

- Huh? The kids are big tippers. - See you later, mom.

Bye.

Now, are you ready?

We're alone.

Camping, huh?

Yeah. I think you'll love it.

That'll give us time to get to know one another, huh?

Apart from our work and home.

Camping, huh?

[instrumental music]

[Abby] 'Hi, I flew in an hour ago.'

Win or lose, I wanted to be with you.

[Mack] 'It's not that I don't like your kids. I think they're great.'

'It's just that we really haven't spent'

'much time together.'

Mack, I think you should stop teasing Diana.

Come on. She knows I'm only kidding.

She doesn't like you.

That's a little strong, isn't it?

No, I softened it. She can't stand you.

No.

Yes.

Why?

- I don't know, ask her. - I will.

She likes to deal with things head on.

Alright, we'll have a talk. We'll..

The three of us will go for ice cream or something.

That's a good idea

only make it the two of you

and not ice cream. Diana's not a kid.

[instrumental music]

Oh.

Uh..

Allow me.

Well, well.

I'm gonna write Valene

that she's not the only one

getting the red carpet treatment these days.

I'm only returning a favor.

Oh, I'm glad I was able to help you.

You know, if Bess Riker is smart

she would give you a raise

instead of checking your arithmetic.

[both chuckling]

Hey, you know why you and I get along so well, Lilimae?

Why?

Because this isn't the first time we've met.

It isn't?

I think when two people feel

as comfortable as we do together right off the bat

it's because we've met in a previous life.

Oh!

You believe that?

No question about it.

I hope so.

[sighs]

Come on, honey.

Lighten up.

I mean, it's so predictable.

It's almost funny.

The terms of the will make you feel like a child.

- You're powerless. - I don't need an interpreter.

Abby, alright?

[mellow music]

I know. I'm sorry.

[door unlocks]

[pensive music]

Hi.

Hi. What's this?

Cheap luggage.

- Yours. - Oh, you're angry.

No, I'm not angry, Chip.

- I'm just tired of you. - I know it's because--

All that counts right now is that I want you to leave.

Okay.

But it's your loss

'in more ways than one.'

Oh, I'll survive.

Maybe during the day.

But what about all those nights

when you can't sleep

'and need someone young and pretty?'

I've never had any trouble sleeping.

And as a matter of fact, I've never had any trouble

finding young and pretty

if young and pretty is what I'm in the mood for.

'But thank you for your concern, Chip.'

'I'll get by.'

Old and haggard and undesirable as I am.

Bess--

Just take your things and get out.

And don't come near the office.

Yeah, I've got some personal things down there.

Well, I'll go through your desk

and if there are things there I deem yours

I'll have them sent to you.

'Just tell my secretary where you'll be.'

What?

Just don't come near the office..

...or I'll have you busted.

'And you'll wish you never met me.'

I've been wishing that for months.

[ominous music]

[sighs]

[doorbell rings]

Tsk!

Hi.

Hi.

[upbeat music]

♪ Oh I got a hole in my heart ♪

♪ Oh I got a hole in my heart ♪

♪ Oh I got a.. ♪♪

[record whirring]

Well, come on, Andy, I mean, I know she's a stunner

'but at least say something.'

Honey, you're terrific.

'You got everything Kenny said'

'you got style, range, colossal talent.'

You're one golden songbird.

- Thank you, Mr. Moore. - I told you he'd love you.

Okay, well, let's get down to the serious stuff.

She doesn't have a manager

'so let's you and me just draw up a--'

Don't waste the girl's time.

[chuckles] Why not?

Because I'm not signing her.

- But you just said-- - 'I know what I said.'

You're dynamite.

But we're a company that's in trouble.

"Cash poor" the accountants say, it means broke.

But, Andy, that's not going to last.

In the meantime, we've got to get--

You're right, it might not last.

We could be out of business long before things improve.

We can be out of business in a month.

Andy, this lady is too special to let go.

[Andy] 'Don't press it, Kenny.'

Either you're in charge here or I am.

Oh!

Sure, there's a place for Ciji's kind of voice.

It's just not with this label.

Honey, you just keep plugging away, because sooner or later

'it's going to happen for you.'

Yeah, I know it will.

Well, why don't I treat you to some fresh air?

Yeah.

Damn him! Who does he think he is?

A third rate pipsqueak turkey

knows as much about today's music

as-as a postage stamp.

Oh, let go of it, Kenny.

I mean, it's one thing to be stupid

but to be stupid and a jerk

at the same time, I mean, that's too much.

Why do you let him get to you like that?

I mean, we gave it our best shot, and that's what counts.

Besides, this isn't the only label in town.

Yeah, well, the rest of them are just like Andy.

They're afraid to experiment with anything new.

And besides, business is bad.

Well, we'll find one who's willing to gamble

and has some money to spend.

I'm not sure that kind exists anymore.

Well, I think if they do, you'll dig them up.

[chuckles]

I sure wish I had your outlook on things, you know?

Hey, golden songbirds are never wrong.

Huh?

[exhales]

- Gary. - Hm.

I made our dinner reservation for 8:00.

[Gary] 'Cancel it.'

Look, I know you're angry, but..

...it's not the end of the world.

I mean, your father didn't exactly leave you penniless.

You still don't understand, do you?

It's not the money. It's never been the money.

[sighs deeply]

Look..

...all my life, my father made me feel worthless.

And now that he's dead, I'm still feeling it.

Well, who said he was right?

'You know what?'

It's not your father that's making you feel worthless.

It's you.

Well, what do I do about it?

You walk away and you start living for yourself.

'And you stop thinking you are'

'what your father thought you were.'

Easier said than done.

[Abby] 'No, not really.'

It's just up to you.

[instrumental music]

Come on.

Finish getting dressed. Let's go to dinner.

[sighs]

- 'Hello.' - Hello, mama.

Hi. It's me.

Valene. Oh!

I knew it must be you.

My ESP's been working overtime today.

How are you, pretty girl?

I'm just fine, mama. I'm fine.

How about you?

Oh, I miss you, sweet pea

but I'm doing okay.

Well, see, mama, that's why I'm calling.

Last time we talked, you said that..

...you were pretty much staying by yourself

and that kind of worried me.

Oh, well, bless you, child.

So, um..

Why don't you just come on down here and join me

'for the rest of the tour?'

Oh, Valene!

I'm truly touched.

But, um, this tour..

...is your moment in the sun.

'And I'm not going to steal away one bit of your thunder.'

Well, you wouldn't, mama.

I can manage just fine

as long as you keep sending me those newsy letters.

Well, you know I will.

I do miss you.

Oh, I know, sugar pie.

Oh, it's mutual.

Thanks for calling.

Lilimae loves you.

Oh, I love you too, mama. Goodnight.

The dishes are all done, madam.

Anything else I might do?

No. You've done enough.

- You're supposed to be a guest. - Oh!

That was Valene on the phone.

Oh, I hope you gave her my warmest.

Well, I did indeed.

And I also told her how you quit

your job with Bess Riker

on account of policy differences

and how, on top of that

you lost the lease on your apartment.

Mm, bet she was sorry she called.

On the contrary..

...you know, she even suggested

as long as you need the place to stay

'you could use our extra bedroom.'

- She said that? - 'Mm-hm.'

Well, Valene can be very generous

if you catch at the right moment.

And our timing was right on the nose.

Oh, right.

[laughing]

I love it.

Oh, Lilimae.

I don't know how many lies we've had before this one

but this one is going to be the best one yet, right?

Oh, well, all I know is you make me feel good.

I like having you around.

Room service.

Good evening, ma'am. You ordered dinner for one?

Uh, yes. Come on in.

[sighs]

Hey! Come on.

You promised you'd snap out of it tonight.

Oh, no, it's not that, I was just thinking

I, uh, left the ranch today

right after the will was read.

The only person I said goodbye to was Bobby.

I really ought to spend some time

with my mother before I leave.

Could I go?

I'd love to meet your mother.

Um, I don't know. I don't know if it's such a good idea.

The reading opened up a lot of old wounds.

I don't know if mom is up to seeing visitors.

I don't know, when I was in college

my boyfriends were always very proud

to show me off to their mothers.

They wore me like a varsity letter.

Big "A" for Abby.

I'll think about it.

It's decided. I'm going.

What makes you so sure?

Because once we get in that elevator

I'm going to spell out the rest of my name.

[elevator dings]

Goodnight, Brian. Goodnight, Olivia.

[crickets chirping]

[vehicle approaching]

Diana, wait a minute.

Can we have a talk? Huh?

Your mother thinks that you and I should have a talk.

About what?

Well, it's not about dry cleaning

or the price of hamburgers.

She thinks that you don't like me.

And I told her that she was wrong.

She's not wrong.

- Why? - I don't know exactly.

Your style maybe?

The way you're so sure of yourself.

'I wouldn't let it bother you, though.'

'I just rubs me the wrong way, that's all.'

Anyway, it's my problem, not yours.

Wait a minute, now. I'm very fond of your mother

and if there's a problem with her kids--

[Diana] 'Not kids.'

Eric and Michael think you're great.

They love your wisecracks.

Well, then if there's a problem with you

it's going to turn into a problem with her.

I guess we just have to learn to live with it then.

Why don't we learn to deal with it then?

Come on. What is it you don't like?

You say I'm too sure of myself.

Well, that's a symptom of the lack of self-confidence

in this particular situation.

That's what your mother said.

And, you know, it sounded good when she did it.

And the wisecracking, I don't know.

It's probably some trying

to cover something up, telling myself that..

...that the relationship is less serious

than what it's developing into.

That's not a bad interpretation.

I'm gonna have to run that by your mother.

She'll probably go for that.

Alright, what else?

Well, you're so judgmental.

Always jumping to conclusions about people.

Good. That's the prosecutor in me. Occupational hazard.

But I'll watch for it. Next.

- Well, I guess that's it. - Alright.

- Now you. - Me?

- You? - What?

Well, tell me what you don't like about me.

I don't like anything about you.

Are you kidding?

I think you're perfect in every way.

What do you say, truce?

Alright, what a pretty smile.

Gary..

...come see what I figured out.

Do you know what the yearly interest is on $10 million?

Abby.

Even at only ten percent, it's $1 million a year.

And I'm sure we can do a lot better than ten percent.

Abby, I really want you to shut up about this, okay?

Okay.

I'm sorry. We won't discuss it.

Never never, never, never. Not in a million years.

[instrumental music]

That's nice.

Could I have about a million more?

You're going to pay for that.

Oh, what do you mean?

- I'm going to pay you for it. - I'll show you.

Oh, no. No, no. Not that. No.

Oh, you like it the last time.

Oh, no.

Oh, yeah. Oh, don't tickle me.

Anything, anything.

- Anything? You got it. - Anything.

[door closes]

[J.R. clears throat]

I came here to console you, Gary.

I see Abby beat me to it.

What do you want, J.R.?

You know, mama's real upset with you for leaving Southfork

'without spending any time with her.'

I know.

So I came to town for two reasons.

One, I want to make sure you spend some time with her.

I'm going to send my limousine to pick you up tomorrow morning.

I was planning on going back out tomorrow.

What was the other reason, J.R.?

Well, I want to impress my little brother here

with the fact that it's very important

that he leave promptly after that meeting.

- Why wouldn't I leave? - 'Well..'

'...mama's very persuasive.'

I know she'd want you to stay

and tell her all about you and Valene.

With all due respect, Abby.

'So I'm having the limousine wait'

'to take you straight to the airport.'

[laughs]

Ah! He's incredible, isn't he?

'All that money, all that power.'

He just inherited half of Ewing Oil

and he's still afraid I'm going to get in his way.

How? I mean, even if I wanted to

how would I go about it, J.R.?

Well, I'm not worried about you.

- It's mama. - Ah!

'Yeah, motherly love is very powerful stuff.'

And let's face it, you've always been susceptible

to pressures from other people.

- Get out of here. - Well, this is my suite.

I didn't ask for it.

So you can take your observation

and your limousine and your threats, and you get out.

I didn't hear anybody making threats, did you, Abby?

- Out. - Okay, okay.

You know, Abby, I think you've done this boy a world of good.

He's got some guts.

I think you're silly if you don't use that limousine.

Oh, I wish my daddy had lived to see this day.

Gary with guts.

Finally.

[pensive music]

Hey.

Hey!

He's a million laughs, isn't he?

Huh.

A million. Get it?

[sighs] Yeah.

Come on.

[instrumental music]

What's going on? Why aren't you dressed?

I thought you were going out to the ranch with me.

- No, I changed my mind. - Why?

It just didn't seem like such a good idea this morning.

You let J.R. scare you off?

J.R. didn't have anything to do with it.

I want you to come, I really do.

I'm not going to go, Gary, and I'll tell you something else.

I think you'd be better off if you didn't go.

[scoffs] My mother's expecting me.

I know, I don't-I don't mean

that you shouldn't see Miss Ellie

but why don't you meet her somewhere else?

Look..

...Southfork holds memories for you

that you don't need in your life anymore.

After today, you've got to cut yourself free.

But still, like for you to drive out there with me?

No.

Today's for family, not for outsiders.

[sighs]

Okay.

I'll see you later then.

Hey, Gary.

I promise you.

There are better times to come.

[instrumental music]

Freeze!

I want to remember you that way forever and ever.

Are you just a fool, or are you so hard up

that this is the only way that you can meet a girl?

I just wanted to tell you that you and your twin sister

who lives over there have fantastic bods.

And I'm glad the three of us are neighbors. Bye.

Who are you, anyway?

Chip Roberts.

I'm staying over at the Ewing house.

See, Valene didn't like leaving Lilimae alone

while she's away on her tour.

And since I'm handling her ad campaign

I figured the best way to ease her mind was to move in.

That's my motto.

Move in every chance you get.

Oh, cute.

Here, let me give you a hand with that.

Oh, no. Thank you. Nice to meet you, Mr. Roberts.

- Uh, uh, uh.. - Hey. What are you doing?

Holding them for ransom till I know

when I'm going to see you again.

Oh, those are Brian's favorites.

Oh, thanks.

Hey!

We gotta stop meeting like this.

Bye.

Who's the creep?

That creep happens to be a very old and dear friend of mine.

[instrumental music]

[J.R.] 'Uh-huh.'

'Well, honey, I don't know.'

'Yeah, well, okay, I'll tell you what you do.'

'You call me in case you hear anything.'

Right, bye.

He didn't take the limo.

No, it's still waiting outside right now.

Well, you know, Gary is very proud.

He probably took a taxi out to the ranch.

If he did, he's damn slow about it.

I just talked to Sue Ellen.

She said he hadn't arrived yet.

Oh, by the way, congratulations.

- On what? - Your inheritance.

Must feel real good to be back inside Ewing Oil again.

[chuckles] Yeah, well, I knew I wouldn't be out for long.

I think that little hiatus was good for me.

Good for Ewing Oil, too.

J.R., can I ask you something?

Anything but my age and my hat size.

You know, you're always so contemptuous of Gary.

If he's so inept..

...why is he dangerous to you?

Oh, Abby.

That man is-is full of anger, frustration.

Maybe even hatred, I don't know.

If he ever channeled all that energy

it could, uh..

...well, I could make my life miserable and, uh..

That's, that's why I'm counting on you

to keep them out of Dallas, you know.

[inhales deeply] J.R..

I told you.

I love Gary.

I owe him fidelity.

[laughs]

Because fidelity is to your interest right now.

[mellow music]

Maybe.

But either way..

Well, I got to tell you.

I'm sure glad we're on the same side.

Are you sure we are?

Mhm. Real sure.

Oh! Ah-ha!

I knew it.

Spitting image.

Tsk! Oh!

[knocking on door]

[Lilimae] 'Chip, it's Lilimae.'

You decent? Chip?

Oh!

- What are you doing? - Oh. Chip, I wa--

- What are you doing in my room? - Well, I was only, uh..

- You were snooping? - No, Chip.

I was straightening up.

No, you weren't. You were spying on me.

No.

I-I only came in to show you this.

Elwood P. Watkins

a mesmerist who played

'the old Keith circuit in my hometown.'

Well, remember what you said about us

meeting in a previous life?

'Well, it's true.'

'Only it wasn't a past life.'

'You see, I believe we are linked through Elwood'

who once asked me to join his act.

And, and I think must be a relative of yours

because of the deep resemblance

'between the two of you.'

- 'Well, don't you see it?' - I do, I think I do.

Weren't Elwood handsome?

Ooh, none of us girls could take our eyes off him

when he performed.

Ha-ha! I bet he only had eyes for you, Lilimae.

Oh!

Don't be angry, Chip.

I-I really wasn't snooping.

Lilimae, you can snoop any time.

I've got no secrets from you.

Of course not, we shared everything in a past life.

And if we could remember it all, we'd be blushing.

Oh!

[ominous music]

How you doing, Chip?

Almost finished, Lilimae.

You okay?

You sure we're not doing anything ill*gal?

I told you, I'm gonna call Bess as soon as we get home.

Explain that I took this weekend to clear up my personal files

so as not to interfere with the regular office routine.

- She'll understand. Not yet. - We're finished?

There's still one or two of my things in Bess' private office.

- Oh! Oh. - I'll be right back. It's okay.

Lilimae, you're the fool.

How could you let anyone talk you into this?

If Valene never found out, she'd ship you back to Memphis.

Special delivery collect.

[elevator beeps]

Oh, my!

Someone's coming. Chip.

Chip, I need you.

What if I'm arrested?

They'll put me on trial.

Mother of bestselling author gets 20 years.

Oh.

Oh, Lordy. I'm scared.

No, Lilimae, think positive.

Author's mother escapes with accomplice, eludes posse.

[draw thuds]

[door unlocks]

[footsteps receding]

[sighs]

Oh, my God!

[Lilimae] 'Oh.'

Anything happened?

I think a security guard came by.

It was nothing.

You're unbelievable, Lilimae.

- Let's get out of here. - Hm!

[instrumental music]

Here you go.

I'll bet you're glad this day's almost over.

Oh, no, not really.

I enjoy meeting people who buy my book.

- Thank you. - Okay.

How would you like that signed, sir?

[J.R.] '"To my favorite brother-in-law. in the whole wide world."'

What are you doing here?

Well, aren't you going to sign it?

I-I bought it fair and square with the promise

that you'd autograph it for me.

You are disgusting.

Come on, darling, public's waiting.

Oh, thanks.

Oh, that's just wonderful.

I'm going to stick this in my special collection

of memorabilia

right next to the knitting needles of Madame Defarge.

Leave me alone, J.R..

Well, honey, what's the rush?

You know, it's not often I get a chance

to talk to a real life celebrity.

You know, everybody said I'd hate

what you wrote about us, but I don't.

'I really don't.'

'And it's-it's nice having'

'a best selling authoress in the family.'

Especially since I own her publishing company.

You what?

That's right.

Lock, stock and all the profits.

I'm glad to keep it in family.

Oh, golly, I forgot.

You're on your way out of the family, aren't you?

Well, you know what they say.

Behind every cloud, there's a silver lining.

And would you please step aside?

Because I've got paying customers to attend.

Oh, of course, of course.

I'm looking forward to your new book.

And just remember..

...I have first rights.

Yes. I'll try to keep that in mind.

Aren't you, J.R.?

- 'Yeah. That's right.' - 'Oh.'

Would you sign this for me, please?

Well, sure. I'd be pleased to.

[clears throat] 'Yeah. There you go.'

- 'Oh. Thank you.' - 'My pleasure.'

'So much.'

So, two hours after I was discharged

I found myself back in their old neighborhood

in front of the same pool hall

where I hustled pool for years.

I was king of the hustlers.

Only, I had to make a decision.

It was either continue to hustle pool

or turn it around and enroll in law school.

So guess how I made my decision?

Oh, come on, take a guess.

- You flipped a coin? - No.

You consulted a Ouija board.

Come on, tell 'em.

I thought of my dear old dad

and what he would have wanted for me.

So I did just the opposite and enrolled in Fordham Law.

[chuckling]

Hey, Mack, have you ever sent anyone to jail?

Yeah, I sure have. Creeps.

"Creeps." That seems to be your favorite word.

Guys who break the law are creeps.

Yeah, and guys whose looks you don't like too.

Come on, Diane, let's not argue, huh, we've been through that.

'And I apologize for calling your friend a creep.'

Actually, it was more of a schlub.

[chuckles]

- Oh! - Mom, I'm going for a walk.

- Diana. - Diana was only kidding.

- 'He was only kidding.' - Stop patronizing me.

[sighs]

I thought you two had a truce.

Yeah, so did I.

You were right. That kid hates my guts.

[sighs]

[mellow music]

Where have you been?

Out. Making a deal.

You know, we have a flight in an hour.

Yeah, I know, I made a later reservation.

Why? What happened?

[sighs deeply]

What's this?

To mark a special occasion

for something I've been dreaming about since I was a kid.

Gary, what's going on?

Please tell me what happened.

I took a taxi out to the ranch.

I had the driver drop me off at the fence.

I don't know why. Anyway..

...I stood there by it, looking at the property for a long time

remembering how I used to love the ranch

but hated being there.

I hated the way they treated me.

And then all the resentment started boiling up in me again.

And as I stood there

somebody drove daddy's car out, a ranch hand.

Daddy always had the biggest model of the biggest car.

'American, of course.'

And I stood there watching it go down the road

away from the ranch.

And it was like, all of a sudden

I realized he was dead.

And I felt like crying, which surprised me

because all I've been feeling is anger.

And as I watched the car go

I felt kind of sad.

'And I realized he was dead'

'and so were all his thoughts'

and feelings and opinions

about me included, dead.

And it seemed pretty stupid

to keep raging against a dead man.

[instrumental music]

He was wrong, you know.

About you.

Yeah, I know, I..

...just didn't realize until then.

I guess..

...one of the things I was so angry about was..

...that I felt he might be right.

No.

Did you see your mama?

No, I talked to her on the phone.

'I'll make a special trip as soon as everything dies down.'

As soon as I digest these new feelings.

That probably will find the way.

[chuckles]

Go ahead, open that.

[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[Gary laughs]

Oh, Gary, it's beautiful.

Yeah. Yeah, it is that.

- Oh! - Come here.

[chuckles]

Ah, there you go.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music on stereo]

[woman laughing]

[indistinct chatter]

Yeah? Alright.

No, you don't look mean at all.

[both clamoring]

Lilimae.

Oh, Diana.

Oh.

Lilimae, Lilimae, please.

- It wasn't what you thing. - Oh, please, Chip.

I just want to be by myself.

No, no, please, we have to talk first.

Oh, you talk to Diane and not to me.

I should just go away and leave everyone alone.

No, that would make a lot of people very unhappy.

Lilimae, you'd be missed more than you know.

[Lilimae] 'Most people wouldn't even notice I was gone.'

[instrumental music]

Lilimae, you're wrong.

- You offer people hope. - Oh?

Look at me, we have just met.

And already you've turned my life around.

You mean that?

Lilimae Clements, nobody can hold a candle to you.

[chuckles]

- You hungry, Chip? - Famished.

Ah, well, let's have dinner.

Well, I have never seen a day like this

since the store opened.

- Really? - We practically sold out.

Oh, well, it made me feel pretty good, too.

Now, if you'll just tell me

where the Dallas Literary Society

is holding their c*ck party, I'll be on my way.

That's right. You're the guest of honor.

- Yeah. - It's on the mezzanine.

- You can't miss it. - Fine.

Thank you very much for everything.

- Well, thank you. Bye-bye. - Appreciate it.

First thing in the morning I'm going to call

a securities analyst I know.

I think it's a good idea

if we get into some real estate investments.

Yeah, look, I'm going to check out.

- I'll meet you at the museum. - Okay don't be too long though.

We're cutting it pretty close.

Yeah.

[male #1] 'Paging Mrs. Ewing.'

'Paging Mrs. Ewing.'

Paging Mrs. Gary Ewing?

Yes, I-I'm right here, bellhop. Over here.

Valene?

Well, you look terrific.

Success seems to agree with you, I guess.

Thank you, Abby.

I might say the same about you.

'Success seems to agree with both of us.'

It's nice that we have something in common.

Yes, it..

[dramatic music]

It is.

[music continues]

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