Dallas (2012) s02e09 Episode Script

Previously on Dallas.
That was one hell of a race.
I'd say you're golden, golden boy.
Give us back Elena's shares or we're never turning that oil back on.
You want to hurt this company by keeping that oil off, go ahead.
What was it about her that you couldn't put out of your mind for all of these years? 'Cause she wasn't you.
I'm asking you nicely to get off this property, Harris.
What are you gonna do, Annie, shoot me again? - In front of our daughter? - No, but I will.
I'm gonna keep working on Gary to get that oil turned back on.
I don't see why I should stop doing business just because J.
R.
's gone.
I want to buy back the land from the Ewings.
Go into business with me.
When I was miss Texas and I met J.
R.
, I fell in love.
It's enough to drive a girl to drink.
I brought you a message from J.
R.
"If you're reading this, it means I'm dead", "and if I'm dead, that means Barnes is coming after you.
"Taking down Harris Ryland would be my masterpiece.
"I bet my last nickel Barnes will join forces with Ryland to destroy us.
" My father's six feet under, and he's still got us working for him.
- How you doing? - Doing okay.
So, how are we doing on J.
R.
's plan? "Use what I've given you to take from them what they want to take from us.
" With Cliff, it's always been about destroying Ewing oil.
Maybe J.
R.
wanted us to hit Cliff back before he could hit Ewing Energies.
And this is a summary of the financial reports for Barnes Global, dating all the way back to its inception, when it was started by Cliff's mother.
Now, she divided that company up between the three children, Pamela, Cliff, and Katherine.
Katherine is dead.
So, if Pamela's still alive, she could be a silent partner in Barnes Global.
Maybe that's why J.
R.
was looking for her, to help us take Cliff down.
If my mother's still alive, I'll find her.
It's about time I did.
I still think Harris has something to do with my father's death, and what are his trucks doing in Mexico? John Ross, I have Carlos del Sol working on that.
Uncle Bobby, we need you to tell us what J.
R.
's letter says.
And what the hell this gun's about.
As soon as we implement all of J.
R.
's master plan, because that's the way he wanted it.
Now, we've got to get to the will reading, because if we're late, I'm sure he will give us nightmares.
I'll I'll lock the files up.
Okay.
- We'll see you there.
- Okay.
Look, I really got to go.
Seriously.
I have to go.
We should hurry then.
All right.
"I, John Ross Ewing II of Dallas, "in the state of Texas, being of sound mind, "hereby declare that this is my last will and testament.
"Revoke all other wills and codicils previously made by me.
"I bequeath my entire collection of boots to my brother Bobby, "on the condition that he take better care of the damn things "than he takes care of his own.
"To my brother Gary, I leave my prized bottle of scotch.
"To my nephew Christopher, "I leave my copy of 'The Prince' by Machiavelli.
"Use it because being smart and sneaky "is an unbeatable combination.
"To my sister-in-law Ann, "I leave my favorite dove-hunting gun.
Unless she is the reason you're reading this will.
" "To my ex-wife, Sue Ellen Ewing, I leave my heart, because she's the only woman I ever loved.
" "I also leave her half of my rights "to the oil under Southfork.
"The other half I leave to my son, John Ross, "the best man I know, and he got that way with very little help from me.
" Miss Ellie Ewing gave orders that this envelope was not to be opened until after J.
R.
's passing.
So, here we are today.
"My son J.
R.
was many things, but he was not a rancher.
"That's why I left my beloved Southfork to Bobby.
"But I hope you understand, Bobby, that J.
R.
's sins "should not be visited upon my grandson, John Ross.
That is why I bequeath half the title of Southfork" "to him.
" DALLAS S02 Ep09 - Ewings Unite! My daddy used to say, "it's a gift from providence when two powerful men share the same enemy.
" I'm listening.
I know the Ewings have cost you your only child, and I've lost my daughter to the Ewings.
The Ewings drove my father to drink, left him penniless and broken.
He was a shadow of a brilliant man that I grew up adoring.
And I would be betraying the Barnes name if I died without doing to the Ewings what they did to him.
Well, I hope you don't mind my saying so, Cliff, but your 20/20 hindsight on digger Barnes might be a bit romanticized.
Yeah, well, he wasn't perfect, but it was his nose for oil that found the riches that the Ewings now enjoy.
They stole his legacy and mine.
Well, you're right, of course.
I'm out for blood, as far as the Ewings are concerned.
But we're businessmen.
Let's talk business.
You have certain assets that I don't have, Ryland.
Muscle, for one.
Certain friendship with our Governor.
You use those assets to help me take down the Ewings, and I will give you enough money to buy Ryland transport right out from underneath your mother's control.
I'm in.
The money you'll save just by running your busses on my methane will pay for converting your entire city fleet.
More wine? You're trying to get me drunk to get me to do something I shouldn't.
Me? Never.
You know, I'm ready to sign that contract any time you're ready.
Honey, I'm always ready.
But there is a bit of a problem that's come up.
There's a new player bidding for the deal.
- Who? - Barnes Global.
They made an oil bid that undercut your price.
You said if I won the race, that contract was mine.
Well, the Barnes people have the rest of the board believing that you can't deliver, that your technology is speculative at best.
That's a lie.
That is why I convinced my colleagues that they needed to see your rig in action this week.
I'm pretty sure I can get them to vote your way.
I'm gonna need more than a week to get things up to speed.
That's a big ask.
What can you offer me in exchange? I can offer you a technology that'll get your face on the front page of every newspaper in Texas.
You have one week.
I suggest you make the most of it or the deal goes to Barnes Global.
And then she tells me Cliff's trying to undercut my bid for the DCT contract.
This is exactly what J.
R.
predicted, dad.
J.
R.
knew Cliff would waste no time coming at us.
It's right on schedule.
And she's only giving me a week to get the rig ready.
And I'm gonna have to Rush it or we're never gonna make it work.
John Ross know this? Yeah.
I-I told him.
Sally, have John Ross step into my office, please.
Wait, what are you thinking? You wanted to see me? Shut the door.
Sit down, y'all.
I've decided it's time to turn back on Southfork Oil.
You don't have to do that.
We'll get the DCT deal.
Barnes Global is a multi-billion-dollar company.
We need all the money we can get.
Thank you, Uncle Bobby.
Mama gave you half of Southfork.
I don't like it.
I don't understand it.
But there's nothing I can do about it.
Your daddy justified a lot of his behavior by claiming he was cheated out of his birthright.
You do not have that excuse now.
Yes, sir.
All right.
We are up against a very dangerous man with a lot of money, who will stop at nothing to destroy this family.
The only hope we have of surviving is if we stick together.
All right.
First order of business, we have to make Alison Jones start seeing things our way again.
And since J.
R.
's dead, we have to find our own inner junkyard dog.
Meaning? Meaning it's time to take the gloves off, boys.
Well, it's about time.
I got an idea that'll get Ms.
Jones to be a little bit more, open minded.
Yeah, listen, I'm just right now about to find out how we're doing on your plan for the Ewing rig, so Yes, Cliff, I have swept my phones for bugs.
Good God.
Paranoid old coot.
You trust Cliff Barnes? I trust we both want to grind the Ewing clan under our boot heels.
Now that J.
R.
's gone, it's gotten a lot easier.
Now Tell me you found the right man for Cliff's job.
Yes, sir.
Total pro out of Russia.
Can make it look like an accident.
And you're sure Barnes wants it done while people are on the rig? He wants witnesses.
Copy that.
What else you need? I need for you to keep an eye on Emma.
Last time I was out to Southfork, that Ramos boy seemed a little too interested in being her hero.
If he knew you were the guy who was driving them trucks over the border for He'd realize it's a bad idea to bite the hand that feeds him.
But it's best he stay in the dark about who I am.
Right.
Mr.
Ewing.
Could I talk to you for minute? Sure, Drew.
Come on in.
What can I do for you? You know, when I was a child in Mexico, I would sit next to my father on the hood of our pickup, and we would watch the oil trucks cross the border in America.
He promised that one day a fleet of them would bear the Ramos name.
He died before he could fulfill that promise.
Sell me my father's land.
Let me honor him by making his dream come true.
Your father died pursuing that dream, and, son, I care too much for you and your whole family to allow that to happen again.
I'll make sure he stays on track.
Are you saying you're gonna be a part of all this? I'm saying I'll take full responsibility for whatever happens.
Well, all right, Drew.
Looks like you just bought yourself some land.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
So, we'll see you.
- Thank you so much.
- Okay, there, Drew.
- Good.
Yeah.
You're welcome.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Bye.
Good morning, Christopher.
John Ross, I found some oil leases I think we can get cheap if we act fast.
You mean before Cliff tries to steal them out from under us? My father making a scene at J.
R.
's memorial has nothing to do with me.
I'm still a part of this company, and I want to help it succeed.
Is it just me or is Barnes Global making a move on my DCT contract kind of a funny way to help us succeed? It's totally not just you.
What are you talking about? You know, I almost believe her, but I don't need to tell you about her lying skills.
You married her.
I'm not the only one she played, cousin.
I'm telling the truth.
If Barnes Global made an offer, I had nothing to do with it.
Receptionist will validate your parking on the way out.
You know what? What the hell.
You're rich.
Pay for it yourself.
Ms.
Jones.
Might I have a minute of your time? John Ross Ewing.
I know.
Didn't realize I was that famous.
I saw your picture in the paper at your father's funeral.
- My condolences.
- Thank you.
But it's after hours, Mr.
Ewing, and I'm busy.
That you are.
Solving the city's transportation problems, and yet still finding the time to run marathons.
Very impressive.
What can I do for you? You can tell my cousin that Texas is an oil state, and there's no way in hell that methane's gonna get that contract.
You're on the board of Ewing Energies.
I think you'd want your cousin to get that contract.
Ewing Energies is both oil and gas.
Now, my cousin believes that methane is the future, and I believe that my cousin is a fool.
But my feelings about him are rather public, so I'm sure a smart woman like yourself already knew that.
Besides, it's not about what's good for me.
It's about what's good for you, and I aim to please.
Were you ever a runner, Mr.
Ewing? Ran four years of track in High School.
Let me guess A sprinter.
Yes, ma'am.
How'd you know? Well, I get the sense you're quick out of the box, want to go as fast as possible.
I like to come out hard and power my way to that finish line.
I was like that when I was young.
But with age comes experience.
Now I'm more of a distance woman.
In marathons, it's all about taking your time, pacing yourself.
You ease into your stride, gradually building momentum over time, that way when you finish, it's all the more satisfying.
Like I said, Texas is an oil state, and I know that you have higher aspirations.
Well, I think you'd make a great senator, even better than your husband.
And? And I've got a lot of oilmen friends that'd be willing to bankroll your campaign if I asked.
Throw the deal to the oil side of Ewing Energies and make a lot of new friends that can help you be all that you can be.
I am almost convinced.
Is there anything I could do to help you get all the way there? I sure hope so.
On further reflection, I realize why you were so ugly to me.
Why's that? You were upset at losing Emma to that horrible woman, and because you felt impotent to stop it, you lashed out at me, saying vile things that you now regret.
You're right.
I was upset.
I said some ugly things.
I need you to say you're sorry.
No, that wasn't me apologizing.
That was me confirming what I said.
And I meant every word of it.
You will apologize to me.
I promise you that.
Gary.
What a surprise.
I stopped by to see how you're doing.
It goes in waves.
I have to remind myself that he's actually gone.
Yeah.
I'm talking about your drinking.
Well, I had a moment of weakness when J.
R.
died, but I would hardly consider that drinking.
Come on, Sue Ellen.
You're not gonna stop with one.
That's not our pattern.
Well, I appreciate your concern, but I don't think you're the one to decide what my pattern is.
Sue Ellen, you don't have to go through this alone.
Let me be here for you.
Poor, sweet Gary.
I was playing you to get Bobby to turn that oil back on, because I needed that money.
But Bobby's already done that, so I don't need you anymore.
Okay.
Pushing me away ain't gonna work.
I care about you too much to let you throw your life away.
It's Valene.
Please, leave a message.
Valene, this is Sue Ellen.
Gary's here, and he really misses you, but I think he's too proud to tell you, so I think you should come to Dallas and get him.
Whatcha doing out here? Getting my wind back.
Got to double up on my cardio.
We good? John Ross wanted me to tell you, "welcome to the dark side.
" What are you doing here? Proving that I had nothing to do with my father trying to undercut your deal.
Alison Jones flipped because my father promised to bankroll her political career.
One step ahead of you.
She's been dealt with.
So, this was a complete waste of time.
No.
'Cause now I believe that you had nothing to do with your father's plan.
Now go home.
You're growing a couple babies.
You need your rest.
It's too quiet at my place.
I'm sorry if I was a little rough with you.
Things have been pretty confusing lately.
Take care of yourself, John Ross.
You should, come by the rig for the demonstration.
Give us another chance to talk.
Okay.
- Hey, Drew.
- Hey.
What good fortune brings you out to my humble cabin? Our date.
Our date? Look, I just didn't realize You're so cute when you're freaked out.
Well, I knew I'd never forget a date with you.
A date? I'd love to.
Well, this is so last minute.
I have nothing to wear.
Well, this place is casual.
It's in the park, actually.
But there is one condition.
We go on that.
Valene! Long time, Bobby.
- It's good to see you.
- Thank you.
Lucy, you didn't tell me your mama was gonna be here.
- I didn't know.
- Well, it was, you know, kind of last minute.
Hey, Gar.
Gar.
Look who's here.
Valene.
What are you doing here? I'm gonna freshen up my coffee.
Lucy, you want to get a cup? I'd love some.
My God.
Here, try this.
I know.
So what's your story? I'm sure yours is more interesting.
Kidnapped as a child by my father, raised in England, sent to boarding schools in Switzerland, dressage competitions all over Europe.
- You know, the usual.
- Sounds like fun.
Except for the kidnapping part.
Yeah.
It was like being trapped in a giant glass bubble.
I couldn't get out and no one could get in.
She was out with Ramos on a date? - A date? - Yeah.
He was in the military, wasn't he? Yes, sir.
Demolitions, I believe.
Yes, sir.
All right.
Get rid of the Russian guy.
Put Ramos on the rig job.
I want him fully compromised.
I want a short leash on that boy when I yank his chain.
Once a bitch, always a bitch.
Yes, it has been a long time.
It's good to see you, too.
You just called me to Dallas to humiliate me.
You are just as sadistic as J.
R.
ever was.
I called to see if I could get you and Gary back together again.
Please! Gary is buying your wounded-bird drunk routine, and he's a good-enough man to try to save you, but I know that you're just trying to get your hooks into him.
I don't want your husband.
He may not come back to me, but I can promise you I am not leaving Southfork until I show him what a manipulative monster you are.
What do you want? No hello? I'm hurt.
We need you to do another job for us.
Everything in my life is finally on track.
I can't afford to get busted again.
It's because you got busted and lost one of our loads to the cops that you're gonna do this job.
Last one.
- Just one.
- Yeah.
We're gonna need you to use some of those skills you picked up in the army.
I deactivated bombs in the army.
We need to put you one with a remote detonator on Christopher Ewing's rig.
What? Something small.
Why are you doing this? My boss just needs to make the Ewing methane technology look bad to make a business move.
It's gonna go off during the shift change.
Nobody's gonna get hurt.
And the Ewings are fully insured.
Shoot, they'll probably end up making money on this thing.
No.
Your sister, Elena, seems like a sweet girl.
Predictable, though.
Same coffee shop every morning.
She has nothing to do with this.
Which is why her death would be so tragic.
You'll get a call with the details.
Christopher, what are you doing here? Just remember you brought this on yourself.
Once these hit the paper, you will get fired, certainly ruining any hope at a political career.
This this will destroy my husband.
He has done nothing wrong.
You should have thought of that before you decided to screw me.
Well, actually, you, screwed my cousin.
I can push the board to give you the deal.
I can call in every favor that I am owed, but I can't guarantee anything.
Kill the Barnes Global offer and stay out of my way.
Once the board sees what I can do, they'll be convinced.
Your sister She has nothing to do with this.
Which is why her death would be so tragic.
Hi.
It's a little early for a drink, isn't it? I'm celebrating.
What are we celebrating? Barnes Global got to the head of the DCT.
They tried to undercut my deal.
So we had John Ross do what John Ross does and we got pictures.
What are you gonna do with the pictures? Already did.
Alison's married and her husband's a state senator, real family-values guy, and once she saw what I had, she decided to see things my way.
You blackmailed her.
I made her keep her word.
This is why I wanted out of the company.
Christopher, you're the most decent man I know and now you're blackmailing people.
She brought it on herself.
Is this how you keep peace in the family, - by turning into John Ross? - I am not John Ross.
Okay? I-I know I crossed a line here.
That's what breaks my heart.
You did it anyway.
You know why I did it? My Uncle J.
R.
, he did a lot of bad things in his life, but he knew how to win.
And I'm not gonna apologize for winning.
I love you But I will not be a part of this.
I'm going into business with my brother to drill our land.
You may not like it, but I hope you understand.
I love you, too.
I know why you called Valene.
It's not gonna work.
I called Valene to get the two of you back together again.
You need help, Sue Ellen, and unlike my wife, I help people in trouble.
Valene left you because she knew it was the only way to get you sober again, and she was right.
She left you because she loves you.
I know I need help.
But I need to do it myself.
You taught me when you fall down, get back up again.
One day, she may be gone.
And you don't want to regret the loss of every moment that you could have spent with her.
If you ever need anything I'm just a phone call away.
I know that.
You will be happy to know that I am leaving for London.
Have a nice trip.
I don't know what I've done to earn your hatred, Harris, but I've decided it's too painful to try to figure it out.
Well, you're a wise woman, mother.
Yes, I am, and that is why I know, in time, you will pick yourself up and get back on your feet.
What are you talking about? The moment I step off the plane, I'm going to freeze all your bank accounts.
I need that money.
I have commitments to people.
I am also removing you as the head of Ryland Transport.
You can't do that! But I can.
See, this is a family business, and I am the head of the family.
And since you are dead to me, you are no longer family.
Take care, Harris.
You're not going anywhere.
Listen to me.
- Stop it! - No! Mother? Now, this whole side of the platform has gone under a massive retrofit over the last three months, so everything's up to speed.
Let me take you right here.
I'll show you the control room.
Now, most of these gauges here just monitor the turbine speed, temperature, etcetera, but this is the boring stuff.
That's not why you guys are here.
You guys are here for cost effectiveness.
The nitrogen and CO2 that we're injecting into the hydrate It forces the methane out and traps the carbon dioxide simultaneously.
I know how much pressure each of you have had on you to maintain the status quo, so, again, thank you for your forward thinking.
Give us a few minutes to discuss it.
I'll be right back.
Good job.
Thanks, man.
You got it.
John Ross told me you tried to give us a heads up about your father and Alison.
Thank you.
You didn't need my help.
You two working together.
Never thought I'd see the day.
- Me neither.
- Me neither.
Mr.
Barnes This is Roy Vickers.
Mr.
Ryland said to call you if something came up.
We got a problem, sir.
Your daughter is on the rig.
Mr.
Barnes? Can we wait till she's gone? I think they're all about to leave together, just like they came.
We need witnesses.
Mr.
Barnes? Just do it.
But sir, she's pregnant.
Christopher If the numbers in your business plan check out, looks like you're gonna get that deal.
Well, I guess it's a big day for both of us, then.
Congratulations, son.
Thanks, dad.