Dallas s03e16 Episode Script

I'm so glad we decided not to tell J.
R.
about us.
Alan Beam hasn't been spending all of his time on the Barnes' campaign.
- You mean you don't mind? - Lucy's her father's only tie to Southfork.
With her gone, he won't feel it necessary to try to come back in here muscle in on my action.
Alan, I can't rush into marriage.
I need time.
You tell her everything's off between the two of you.
Let me handle the rest.
You sure it'll work? Allow me to be the first to toast the groom.
All right.
Fine.
Tell those boys I'll call them in the morning.
Has Alan Beam shown up yet? Is it urgent? No, no, it's not urgent.
When he gets in, tell him I want to see him tomorrow morning at the condo.
Okay.
Say, I'll be finished with these cartel boys in about an hour.
What do you say you meet me for dinner? - That'll be lovely, J.
R.
- All right.
You know where.
Was that J.
R.
you were talking to just now? Well, why didn't you put me on? He only had time for his most urgent messages.
Flunkies aren't urgent.
He'll meet you at the condo in the morning.
What's the matter with you? You know how important I am to J.
R.
For now.
You're replaceable.
What's replaceable is a secretary who does most of her work on her back.
I'd watch my mouth if I were you.
Once the Barnes campaign is over, you're back on the streets.
You're worried, aren't you? You're afraid if I get too close to J.
R.
, I'll cut you out.
That's a laugh.
He needs me.
In only one way.
And from what I've heard about J.
R.
, he's overdue for a change.
- Thank you very much, Mr.
Beam.
- My pleasure.
This place is terrific.
It's so out of the way.
How did you find it? - They had a full ad in the Dallas Press.
- Oh, you! - Look who's here? - Well That's not a bad wine.
I think maybe we ought to eat somewhere else.
I'm not so sure.
It's time to tell my uncle where to get off.
Maybe, but not here and not now.
- Why? I'm not afraid of him.
- Well, I'm not either.
I just don't want you to get in trouble.
I'm an adult.
I can date whoever I want.
Lucy, I want the whole world to know you're my girl but there's no sense in causing a scene, is there? I mean, could you enjoy your dinner eating in the same room as those two? You're right.
Come on, let's get out of here.
J.
R.
, what's bothering you? I was just thinking.
Well, can I get you a drink? No.
I was just thinking about Bobby and Daddy.
I got to find some way to keep them out of the office.
Well, with the Asian fields all doing so well, they should back off soon.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Maybe you're right.
Are you sure I haven't done something? Maybe I'll take that drink after all.
Maybe you're getting bored with me.
Nonsense.
My mother always said how much you enjoyed the chase even more than the catch.
Your mother is a remarkable woman.
Have I been too easy? - What do you think? - I don't know.
Show me.
I'm so glad we decided not to tell J.
R.
about us.
Might've spoiled a wonderful evening.
You know I'm ready to take him on.
Anytime, anyplace.
Oh, I know.
I just don't want to spoil any of your plans.
Are you sure it's okay for me to come to that Barnes party tomorrow night? Well, it's a public event.
For your sake, we'll just be careful.
Guess what.
I'm gonna get the sexiest roller boogie outfit you ever saw.
What for? Just to keep you interested.
That feel better? It's a funny thing.
It seems all your tension always goes to the same spot.
You know, everything's under control at the office now that Bobby's there.
Why don't we go down to Ruidoso tomorrow and watch Punk Anderson work out his 2-year-olds? We just might spend the night at the lodge the one with the river.
I don't know, Jock.
I can't ever remember missing one of his annual barbecues.
We've had some wonderful times, haven't we, Ellie? Yes, we have.
Then you'll go? Jock, I I don't know if I'm up to a big social event yet.
Doctor says you're doing just fine.
There'll be too many people.
Too many questions.
Probably well-meaning questions or maybe just inquiring glances.
It's gonna take me time, Jock.
Please understand.
Sure.
Good night.
- You want a nightcap? - Why not? I'm over my limit anyway.
I'm gonna try and not let my promotion keep us from having evenings like this.
Good.
- Did you have a good time? - I had a wonderful time.
Did you? Did I tell you that you look very pretty tonight? Yes.
Tell me again.
No.
It goes to your head.
Once is enough.
Well, I think you're beautiful.
- Well, I'll drink to that.
- And I had a wonderful time.
It was nice being with Donna and Ray, wasn't it? And I haven't seen you look this happy in ages.
Dancing with your best girl sure beats fighting with her.
You know that? I think anything beats fighting.
By the way, where'd you learn all those fancy new dance steps? I thought you'd never notice.
Pamela.
Come on.
Bobby, I'll be up in a minute.
Where are you going? I'm just gonna go in the kitchen and heat up some milk.
Now? I'll be up in a minute.
Okay.
Another cup of this coffee ought to just about clear last night out of my head.
- Get rid of that business now, will you? - I will.
You know, I just found out something.
What's that? A hangover from one of my cowboy bars or the fanciest nightclub in town is all the same the next morning.
I hope Bobby and Pam had as much as fun as we did.
I think so.
They sure looked like they're enjoying themselves.
Did you order something else from room service? No, I got everything I want right here.
- Jonas, good morning.
- Sorry to interrupt breakfast, Donna.
No.
I am sorry.
Ray Krebbs, this is Jonas Smithers, my attorney.
I was rushing to Houston.
I wanted to get your signature.
- Sure, come on in.
- Thank you.
- How about some coffee? - No, thanks.
- lf you'll excuse me - Of course.
This'll only take a minute.
- I got to go to work.
- Okay.
- Where do I sign? - Right here.
Donna, we've never discussed it but have you given thought to who ought to manage your inheritance? No, not really.
- There? - Right.
I guess I haven't really wanted to think about it.
Ray? - I'll call you later.
- Okay.
We're talking about a sizable estate.
I'd say after claims and taxes are paid your share of Sam's estate should come to about $ 10 million.
Good morning, everybody.
Good morning, Granddaddy.
I got a letter from Mama.
She said that she and Daddy are fine, she sends her love to everybody.
Do they plan to visit? She didn't say.
You like to read it? - Yes.
Thanks, Lucy.
- Okay.
I hope some day Gary will be back, so we can be a complete family again.
Dad, you and Mama sure got lucky with the weather.
Great day to fly down to Punk Anderson's.
I don't think we'll be going this year.
Why not? Everything's under control at the office.
I can't remember when you and Mama missed the workouts at Ruidoso.
I said we're not going, so just drop it.
Excuse me.
It's okay.
It's okay.
He's such a good baby.
He slept through last night, didn't he? Yes, he did.
Hi.
Yeah, he's becoming a regular little sleeper, isn't he? Well, I can tell you.
He sure don't take after his daddy.
Sir? Where were you until 3:00 this morning? Well, I had dinner and drinks.
The boys in the cartel want to get in on our Asian deal.
I was letting them soften me up before I said no.
- You know about it, Bobby? - No, Daddy.
It's the first I heard.
You're supposed to tell Bobby things like that.
- I know.
I know that.
- Well, then why didn't you? I just didn't have a chance, that's all.
I'll fill Bobby in when I get to the office.
I'm sure you will.
I'll see you there.
Excuse me, please.
Bobby, wait, please.
What is it? I just wanted to say that I'm sorry about last night.
I don't know what happened.
I just I'm sorry.
Forget it.
It's all right.
Maybe I could steal an extra half-hour at lunch.
My treat.
I don't know how long the meeting with J.
R.
's gonna take.
I'm sorry.
Lucy, we hardly see you anymore, except at breakfast.
I've been really busy studying with friends.
Well, that's all well and good, sweetheart but you be sure you do your lessons before midnight on school nights.
- You dig? - I dig, Granddaddy.
I better get going.
Otherwise, I'm gonna be late for school.
- See y'all later.
- See you.
- Bye-bye.
- Love you, Granddaddy.
Well, I guess I better get going too.
I don't want to keep Bobby waiting.
- Mama.
- Yeah.
Lucy do me a favor, honey.
From now on, don't stir up your grandma by talking about your mama and daddy.
I'll talk about who I want and when I want.
What I do is my own business.
Well, spoken like a real Ewing but you better practice up on your tall tales.
That little studying excuse is wearing thin.
You may be able to fool your granddaddy with a peck on the cheek but not J.
R.
I know a lie when I hear one.
When it comes to lying, I'm sure you're the expert.
I saw you at dinner last night.
Just when did Kristin become part of the oil cartel? The campaign is going according to schedule.
Whose schedule, Alan? Whose schedule? Barnes is still in the race.
Now, I wanna know why.
We're spending the money as fast as we can.
I can explain.
Kristin, would you get me a cup of coffee, please? Cream and sugar.
You must be joking.
Which word did you find amusing, cream or sugar? J.
R.
, do you have to meet with him here? Darling, I didn't hire him for his manners.
Would you please get us a cup of coffee? - Would you like? - No, I don't want any.
Alan, you got a lot of explaining to do.
Barnes' war chest is almost empty.
The party tonight will take care of most of the rest.
There's a trickle left for print.
That'll be gone soon.
The money I gave you should've been spent long ago.
I couldn't control it all.
Some supporters sent in unsolicited contributions.
You mean people take that clown seriously? There are misguided fools who think his attacks on oil companies are justified.
- I know it's hard to believe - I want a report on his finances this afternoon.
- You'll have it.
- lf anything goes wrong, Alan I wouldn't even want to think about your future.
It won't.
Listen, I'll see you later.
Oh, sorry.
I hope you didn't go to too much trouble.
J.
R.
, I'll have that financial report delivered to you personally by a special messenger.
Of course Alan's cute, but that's not the point.
Since when? No, I'm serious.
He treats me like an equal.
He makes me feel like I matter for me, and not just because of my family.
Does he know your family? He's met some of them.
He can't stand J.
R.
What do you do for fun? Oh, we sit and we talk for hours.
That's it? You sit around and talk? - Muriel.
- I'm all for talk.
But what about love, romance, sex? Am I the type to kiss and tell? - Yes.
- You're right.
Oh, he's wonderful.
He's so much more mature than the boys from school.
I can't believe I cut class for this, to make myself sick with envy.
He can't be that good.
Oh, you'll meet him tonight.
He arranged the whole party.
It's a big party for Cliff Barnes' friends and supporters.
Alan knows what he wants, and he's got the guts to go after it.
Sounds like he's got you where he wants you.
That's okay.
That's just where I want to be.
Come on.
Let's practice.
I want to be terrific for tonight.
- Hello, Alan.
- Come on in.
Thanks.
I'll be right with you.
You know, I always liked this apartment.
Thanks.
Serena, you know the Ewing Oil building.
Sure.
I want you to take this envelope and give it to J.
R.
Ewing personally.
He's expecting it.
Being a messenger is not exactly my line.
I know.
I know the price too.
Make sure you give it to no one but J.
R.
himself.
- No problem.
- There may be but don't let that stop you.
My tip.
Make sure he gets anything he wants.
Sure, sport.
And, Serena make sure he likes what he gets.
- Hi.
- Hello.
I'm looking for J.
R.
Ewing.
- Do you have an appointment? - He's expecting me.
- Well, it's first office down the hall.
- Thanks.
Excuse me.
May I help you? You just relax, darling.
I can find Mr.
Ewing myself.
I'm afraid that's not possible.
He doesn't see anyone without an appointment.
- He's expecting me.
- I'm afraid that's not possible, either.
I have his schedule right here.
That's my arm, dear.
I was sent by Alan Beam.
He told me to deliver this package to J.
R.
Ewing.
- Then you can give it to me.
- I said to Mr.
Ewing.
I open all of J.
R.
's mail.
- Not this.
- What is going on? Oh, hello.
J.
R.
, she has a package for you, and she won't give it to me.
My instructions were to give this to no one but J.
R.
Ewing personally.
- Mr.
Beam said you were expecting it.
- Alan.
Sure, I have been expecting that.
Step into my office, please.
Yes, hold my calls, will you? This might take some time to check out.
J.
R.
! J.
R.
's really working late tonight.
Good night, Connie.
Good night.
Yeah, you know how it is, huh? Oh, Kristin, you're still here.
Be careful, honey.
You'll get old before your time if you work so hard.
I'll exercise.
That's a good one.
I just want to see that Serena gets home safely.
I'll see you in the morning.
Beam, this time you've stepped over the line.
Barnes for Congress.
- Alan Beam, please.
- He's gone for the evening.
- Where is he? - I'm sure he'll be in tomorrow morning.
I represent the biggest contributor to the Barnes campaign and I need Alan Beam now.
Do you understand? Yes, ma'am.
I'm sure you'll find him at the Barnes roller disco party.
He's just Guess what.
I'm not gonna make a speech.
- Speech! - Speech! No, listen, I just want to hear that you're having a good time.
It's really just a way to say thank you.
And remember that all the food and drinks are on the house.
And now I'd like to introduce somebody very special my daddy.
I just want to thank you all for everything you're doing to get my son elected to Congress.
I'm very proud of him.
He's going to be the best representative that Texas ever sent to Washington.
Hold it right there.
That's good.
Now give me one more, just like that.
What do you want for the camera? It's not for sale.
Is it for sale for $200? I haven't been on skates since It's been a long time.
- Glad I came.
- I am too, sir.
- I'm glad you're having a good time.
- You know, I'm impressed.
- I'd like to make a contribution if I can.
- No.
Put it away.
We're not here to raise money.
We're here to have fun.
Well, we're doing that.
You're right.
He's cute.
Has he got a brother? I don't know.
Lucy, you told me you and Alan have to be careful about being seen here together.
Well, I don't mind being careful.
I don't like being ignored, though.
- I got to go.
I'll see you later.
- Take care.
That look means trouble.
- Wait for me.
- Stay here.
I'm just gonna go get a little attention.
- Good morning, Kristin.
- Good morning, Connie.
Did you work late last night? Not too late.
- Morning, ladies.
Good morning.
- Good morning, J.
R.
Hi, hi.
My.
Yeah? Did you have a nice evening? Oh, yeah, very nice.
A quiet evening at home with family, you know.
Strong and black.
Thank you, darling.
Thank you very much.
I had quite an evening myself.
Did you? Well, anything important? Yes, but not in there.
Alan Beam hasn't been spending all of his time on the Barnes campaign.
Get Beam on the phone for me, will you? Right now.
I want to talk to that boy.
I didn't mean I don't love your body.
Of course I love your body.
A dead man would love your body.
Are you kidding? The point is you're not just someone I go to bed with.
I'm crazy about you.
What do I have to do to prove it to you? You could stop spending so much time with Lucy Ewing.
I don't spend any more time with her than I have to.
You know why I have to.
That doesn't mean I like it.
Well, I don't like it either, but I'm doing it for us.
There hasn't been much "us" lately.
Betty Lou, I told you, this is the way it has to be.
I'll be rich, and you'll have everything you've ever wanted.
Yes? Fine.
No.
No problem.
Make it half an hour.
I'm sorry, honey.
I've gotta go.
Don't ask.
I don't know what's going on yet.
I'll call you at work.
Thank you, Kristin.
Must be something special to have me up here during business hours, J.
R.
Yes, it is, as a matter of fact.
Kristin, I'll buzz you when I need you.
- But, J.
R - Thank you, darling.
Kristin's quite a little photographer, isn't she? I can explain it, J.
R.
It isn't what you think.
No? See, we just kind of ran into each other.
Literally.
Last night there was this skating party for Barnes.
You told me to spend that Alan.
I'm not that stupid.
And you're surely not that smart.
Now, don't lie to me, boy.
You want the truth? I'll give it to you.
Lucy and I have been spending a lot of time together.
And we're very much in love.
- In love? - Why not? She's pretty and intelligent and nice.
And rich.
Don't forget rich.
Her money doesn't matter, J.
R.
, and neither does yours.
I mean it, J.
R.
I love her.
And I'm gonna marry her.
And you can't buy me off, so don't even try.
Buy you off? That's right.
I'm not for sale.
No matter how much you offer.
I wouldn't dream of buying you off.
You wouldn't? Well, of course not.
It does my heart good to see that Lucy has finally found herself a real man.
You mean, you don't mind? Well, I'm tickled pink.
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do.
I'm gonna set you up in your own law practice the day you get married.
A little wedding present.
Are you serious? What do you think it'd cost to set you up right? About 250,000, something like that? Well, if you really want to do it up right, double it.
Alan, you're a man after my own heart.
Yes, a half a million dollars ought to set you up in the nicest new law office in Chicago.
Chicago? - Chicago.
- Now, wait a minute.
I like Dallas.
Alan, listen to me.
And listen real good.
Lucy's inheritance and her trust are already set up.
They are irrevocable.
It shouldn't make any difference to you whether you live in Chicago or Dallas.
But it makes a great deal of difference to me.
I don't understand.
All right.
Lucy is her father's only tie to Southfork.
And with her gone, he won't feel it necessary to come back in here and muscle in on my action.
But if she stays I'm gonna make certain that you never see her again.
Now, you understand that? Perfectly.
I'm looking forward to having you for a nephew-in-law.
In Chicago.
You're a doll.
You can't sleep either? No.
Anything I can do? No.
Pam, what is it? I'm sorry.
I guess I'm still just a little jumpy.
Are you sure that's all it is? Bobby, don't.
Pamela, what is it? Every time I touch you, you turn ice-cold.
Now, tell me what it is.
I don't know.
I'm sorry.
I don't know.
Alan, I can't.
I'm late already.
Lucy, why don't you stay? - I'd love to.
- It'll be great.
We'll wake up together.
You'll make breakfast.
Alan, I can't.
You know that.
Okay, I'll make breakfast.
Lucy, listen to me.
I'm tired of all this hiding.
I'm tired of you leaving here in the middle of the night.
Well, I'm not exactly wild about it.
Then let's get married.
What? I said I want to marry you.
I love you.
I want you to be my wife.
- Married? - Why not? Don't you love me? Of course I love you.
I think you're terrific.
Okay, let's tell your folks and set a date.
- I can't.
- Why? People are getting married again.
The thing to do when two people love each other.
It's just Alan, I can't be rushed into marriage.
I need time.
How much time do you need? I don't know.
Alan, we've been sneaking around.
My family doesn't even know I've been seeing you.
We can't just get married.
Lucy.
Look, I really have to go now.
Can we please talk about it tomorrow? You make it sound like a dinner date.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to.
It's just I really haven't thought about marriage at all.
Okay.
We'll talk about it tomorrow.
- Good night.
- Good night.
J.
R.
Alan.
Yeah, boy, I'll tell you.
This better be important enough for you to drag me all the way out here.
Well, I know how busy you are.
Yeah.
Well, you got a nice little place here.
I assume you'll do better in Chicago.
I need your advice.
Anything I can do to help.
Well, I'm afraid it's gonna take a little longer getting Lucy to marry me than I thought.
What's the problem? I don't know.
She says she needs more time.
Well, you do have a problem.
Indeed, you do.
When you shoot down Cliff Barnes, you're gonna be out of the spotlight.
And if you lose that, you just might lose little Lucy.
Well, what can I do? If I push any harder, I'll scare her off.
Well, she's a Ewing.
We always seem to want things we can't get.
Tell her everything's off between the two of you and let me handle the rest.
You sure it'll work? Allow me to be the first to toast the groom.
- He's not in.
- J.
R.
told me to call him this afternoon.
And so you have.
Are you positive he isn't there? Of course I'm positive.
I've told you three times, he's not in.
- Connie.
- Hi.
One moment, please.
Messages? Thank you.
I'm sure he'll be back, but he does take long lunches.
Why don't you try again, say, in about six weeks? J.
R.
, what are you doing? I was just going over these messages That isn't what I mean.
Tell me what you got in mind.
I got a lot of work.
Why haven't you done anything about Alan Beam and Lucy? Why? Do you care? Look, I know how you feel about your family.
And I'm sure that he's only after Lucy's money.
Alan's a hard worker.
You might be doing him a disservice.
I don't think so.
And I certainly don't see him at Southfork.
He won't be at Southfork.
No way.
Yes, I know.
I placed the order myself.
I'm afraid we're gonna have to cancel Barnes' radio spots.
Well, believe me, no one's more upset about it than I am.
I've had to cancel the TV spots, knock out our print coverage.
We've run out of money, and there's nothing I can do about it.
Right.
Right.
Thanks, Bill.
- Lucy.
- Hi.
Sorry, I didn't mean to keep you waiting.
That's okay.
What can I do for you? Well, we have that dinner date tonight, remember? And I didn't think you'd mind if I came just a little bit early.
Lucy, I think you should go home for dinner.
- Are you mad at me about last night? - I'm not mad.
And I'm not trying to get even.
Then what is it? I love you.
Well, then, that settles it.
Where we gonna eat? You're going home.
It isn't just for dinner.
And it isn't just for tonight.
What are you talking about? Lucy, what's the point? I mean, of us dating like a couple of kids.
What do we do next? Go steady? - That isn't funny.
- No, it isn't.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean for this to get nasty.
But if we're not gonna get married I see no reason for us to keep seeing each other.
I never said I wasn't gonna marry you.
- I just said I wasn't sure yet.
- I am.
I told you, I just need more time.
Please? I can't do it, Lucy.
You don't understand.
I love you too much.
It hurts me to spend an evening with you and then have to sleep alone.
I want all of you.
But we sleep together.
I'm not talking about sex.
I'm talking about sharing our lives, which we are not doing.
And I can't take it anymore.
I don't understand.
You really don't want to see me anymore? That's right.
I don't want to be hurt any more than I am right now.
It'll work out, Alan.
I promise.
Lucy that's a promise you just can't keep.
Goodbye, Lucy.
Where's Pam tonight, Bobby? She's at work, Daddy.
She's been putting in long hours.
It's just something she feels she has to do, that's all.
Hello, everybody.
Well, it's nice to have you home for dinner for a change.
I just thought I'd like to spend some more time with the family.
Well, evening, everyone.
J.
R.
Where's Sue Ellen? She's with the baby.
That's nice.
I have some rather disquieting news.
I'd like you all to take a look at what was delivered to my office today.
Isn't this Alan Beam with Lucy? That's right.
The young lawyer? Yes, ma'am.
Lucy, what do you have to say for yourself? Nothing.
There's nothing to say.
Have you or haven't you been sneaking out of this house to see that man? I have.
And all those nights you said you were studying with Muriel you were with him, weren't you? Most of them.
Is that right, Lucy? You know I don't like you to lie.
You don't have to sneak around us, you know that.
The hell she doesn't.
If she's gonna be with that worthless, gold-digging opportunist she better be sneaking around.
I knew how you'd feel, J.
R.
And that's why I kept my private life private.
You hate him because he works for Cliff Barnes.
I despise him because I know him.
He's a penniless, ruthless social climber.
He's no good.
Rotten.
Bobby.
Frankly, I think you could do better.
I forbid you to ever see him again.
What? - You heard me.
- No, I couldn't have.
I thought you were trying to tell me who I could date.
- Right.
- Wrong.
You will never see him again.
I will see whoever I want to see.
Not Alan Beam you won't.
Not only will I continue to go out with Alan Beam but he's asked me to marry him.
And I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you all to a wedding.
Wedding? Well, she's got to be joking.
I hope so.
I can't believe she means it.
She's never even mentioned his name.
Of course not.
She knew how we'd feel.
I'm gonna straighten that girl out once and for all.
- Let her be, J.
R.
- Let her be? She's a grown woman.
She has to work it out for herself.
I am trying to save her from disaster.
She's not a fool, J.
R.
If Alan Beam is wrong for her, it's for her to decide.
- Not you.
- I'm only thinking of Lucy, Mama.
Stay out of it, J.
R.
You hear? All right.
I'll stay out of it.
Mind my own business if that's the way you want it.
That's the way I want it.
Well, that's the way it's gonna be.