Dallas (2012) s02e07 Episode Script
The Furious and the Fast
Previously on "Dallas" I'm looking to get the contract to provide fuel for every piece of transport in the city of Dallas.
What better way to get the attention of the DCT than to have Ricky Rudd race my car And win? full joint custody, and an annulment.
- 10% of the company.
- We have a deal.
This jury found your ex-wife guilty on the facts.
You took away her daughter, made her believe she was dead.
You're not the victim here, Mr.
Ryland.
We, the jury, sentence Ann Ryland Ewing to probation.
- You want a favor? - Not a favor, mother.
A partner.
Are you really gonna seize Elena's assets - to help your son steal a company? - It's done.
I would like to introduce you to the newest board member here at Ewing Energies, my mother.
I never go looking for a fight.
But when one finds me, I sure as hell finish it.
And they are in for the fight of their lives.
Hey, daddy.
I should have heard from you by now.
I got tied up moving mom into Elena's office.
We could not have done this without mama, J.
R.
But we finally did it.
We won.
Well, that's good news.
I was getting worried about you, boy.
Well, don't be.
In fact, I'm about to walk into my first board meeting - as head of Ewing Energies.
- Well, good for you.
I'm gonna hold off on telling them I'm giving you the corner office.
I want you to be here to see the look on their faces when I do.
Wouldn't miss it.
You coming back from Abu Dhabi soon? Just got to take care of something first.
Okay, daddy.
See you then.
You ready Partner? I know you and Bobby got your panties in a bunch over me and mama taking control, but let's try and keep it civil so we can get some business done.
What you did goes against everything this company stands for.
We're trying to do the best for this company, Christopher.
Not just for our side of the family, but for all the Ewings.
We had hoped that you might have changed your mind, Sue Ellen.
But since you haven't, you really leave us no alternative.
A file folder? I'm shaking in my boots.
It's a notice of termination enforcing my father and Uncle Gary's mineral rights.
They're yanking the lease.
There will be no more drilling on Southfork.
You can't be serious.
Until we get back controlling interest in Ewing Energies, you will not pump a drop of oil.
You'll bankrupt the company.
Not if your new boyfriend does what's right.
You want to try and bankrupt us? Go ahead.
We ain't gonna give you control back.
As long as we have majority, we'll just find other ways to make revenue.
We'll sell off your methane patent.
You can't.
You don't have majority unless Pamela votes with you.
Otherwise we're deadlocked.
I'm not too worried about that, cousin.
I'm pretty sure I know where she stands.
Look Before you pick a side There's something you need to see.
Come here.
When I win this race, I'm gonna land a multi-million-dollar fuel contract with the DCT.
I am this close to making my technology profitable, Pamela.
I want what's best for this company.
And this standoff with the oil is a dangerous game.
What you're proposing will destroy Ewing Energies.
I'm gonna win this race, and the company will be better for it.
If there was ever a part of you that really believed in me Then believe in me now.
DALLAS S02 Ep07 - The Furious and the Fast I've just cut off the phone with J.
R.
Without the revenue from that oil, He won't be able to close that deal in Abu Dhabi.
Don't worry, mama.
They'll have no choice but to get that oil turned back on once Pamela sides with us.
I hope so.
I'm here to see Bobby Ewing.
Well, look what the cat dragged in.
Uncle Gary.
Who the hell let you off the cul-de-sac? You sure know how to make me feel welcome, John Ross.
Just like your daddy.
Just surprised to see you back in Dallas, is all.
From what I remember, you couldn't stand it here unless you were hiding behind miss Ellie's skirt or a bottle.
I take it you've already heard about Bobby and me shutting off your oil.
And, yeah, you're right.
I hate coming back to Dallas.
But seeing the look on your face has already made my trip more than worthwhile.
I can't wait to see the look on J.
R.
's face.
Where is the old son of a bitch? Well, I hate to break it to you, but J.
R.
's in Abu Dhabi closing some oil leases.
Well, no worries.
This news will keep.
- Miss Jones.
- Mr.
Ewing.
Thanks for coming.
When you proposed converting our city fleet to methane, I told you it was a long shot.
So, I agreed to let you put on this race to sell us on the idea.
I mean, to get this thing through city council, I have to convince a lot of oil-loving texans to switch to natural gas.
That's like asking a 'horns fan to root for the sooners.
I understand what I'm up against, but the fact is, natural gas is the future.
It's not just more efficient, it's more reliable.
And it's more powerful.
And this race will prove that.
All I'm asking you is for a chance to show your committee what methane can do.
We're looking forward to being impressed.
Thank you.
You won't regret it.
We'll see about that.
Elli.
I'm in a bad mood, Drew.
If you don't want me to take it out on you, I suggest you just run ahead.
Look, I'm sorry that I gave them the reason they needed to kick you out of the company.
I'm so sorry, Elli.
You don't have to keep apologizing.
It wasn't all your fault.
Besides, getting kicked out of the company pales in comparison to being held hostage.
You saved my life, Drew.
Maybe I saved you.
But I-I couldn't run fast enough to save papi.
That wasn't your fault.
You were 11.
And I'll always wonder if I If I could have done more.
But there's still one thing I can do for him.
There's no oil under that land.
We don't know that.
We don't know that.
Not for sure.
The seismics the Ewings did are 2-dimensional and 20 years old.
I've saved up enough money to do some 3-d seismics.
That's what the run to laredo was all about? I've been saving for this for 10 years, Elli.
I need to know if there's any oil down there.
Look, if there isn't, I'll let it go once and for all.
I promise.
But I owe it to papi to find out.
And to myself.
I'll talk to Christopher.
Let me guess.
Christopher made an impassioned speech about the future of energy.
I hope he took it well when you blew him off.
I spoke to my father And we agree.
The company's stronger with oil and methane.
You're supposed to be my ally on the board.
You were supposed to have my back.
I had your back until you and Christopher decided to play chicken with the company.
I'm doing what's right for my father and me.
Come on.
Let's not pretend like we both haven't been looking out for ourselves from the start.
I'm trying not to let my emotions get the best of me.
You should, too.
This feud between you and Christopher is out of control.
That's the pot calling the kettle black, miss Barnes.
My father wants a healthy Ewing Energies.
I'll make a better ally in the long run than your father.
Force me to make a decision now, and I'll go with Christopher.
Fine.
But just so we're clear, without the fuel contract, Christopher's technology is just a million-dollar liability sitting in the middle of the gulf.
So, when he loses that race Your decision to vote with me Will be simple.
Don't get me wrong.
I completely support what you're doing here, holding John Ross and Sue Ellen accountable for their actions.
Then what is it? I'm strapped for cash, Bobby.
Valene and I hit a rough patch a year ago, and I fell off the wagon.
She couldn't take it.
She left me.
Why didn't you let me know? Honestly? I was embarrassed.
And I keep hoping for reconciliation.
The the thing is, this separation is costing me a bundle.
And with the profits from the oil finally coming in, I was just starting to get back on my feet.
I need to make sure this plan of yours is gonna work, Bobby.
It's going to work.
But in the meantime, I can float you a loan.
I'd be happy to do it.
I just appreciate you backing me on this, Gary.
You were always the one brother I could count on.
Hey, Ricky.
We got a problem.
What's wrong? She's too loose coming out of the corners on the longer runs.
Seems like the cross-weight's screwed up.
Shouldn't be.
Then, we're gonna need those 20 extra laps if we're only gonna pit once.
Well, I have to have control on corner exits.
This track is fast.
All the methane in the world's not gonna do us any good if we can't get the power to the ground.
Well, if it isn't the iron man himself - gracing us with his presence.
- Hey, Brett.
And the last time I saw you was in my rear-view mirror at Dover.
How the hell are you? Well, I'm better now that I get to kick your ass and take home that $250,000 prize.
Can't believe you agreed to drive a car powered on fumes.
Well, when they figure out how to run a car on bullshit, you've got the real advantage.
Gentlemen.
We need to fix that cross-weight.
Don't worry.
We'll take care of it.
We got something already.
You don't waste much time.
J.
R.
might be but when he says jump, I say "how high?" He's pissed about Bobby shutting down the oil.
He told me to drop everything and come help you with this.
Denny Boyd.
He's a mechanic on Christopher's pit crew.
He may be an expert at the racetrack, but he's a dilettante at the horse track.
He's vulnerable.
I think it's about time I paid Mr.
Boyd a visit.
You sound just like your father.
Couldn't have planned this any better.
You're home early.
How'd the meeting go? You should have seen the look on their faces.
John Ross and Sue Ellen were completely caught off guard.
But then, of course, John Ross tried to counter by voting to sell off methane.
So Pamela's the swing vote.
What side did she come down on? She hasn't yet.
But if I win this race, I think she'll vote with me.
It makes my skin crawl that she has that kind of power in your life.
A-asking for Pamela's help is just a means to an end.
When you talk about a means justifying an end, you sound almost like them.
Look I'll never forgive Pamela for what she did to me To us.
But she's the mother of my children.
And like it or not, she's a part of this company now.
I have to try to make this work.
I know.
I know.
I just I'm angry.
And you have every right to be.
But I promise you we will make this right.
You'll be back at Ewing Energies in no time.
I hope so.
Who are you? I'm a man who pays his debts, unlike you, Denny.
I hear you've gambled yourself into quite a hole.
You know, I'm gonna get that money, man.
I just just need a little more time.
Relax.
Relax.
I'm not here to collect.
The exact opposite, actually.
You see, I'd be willing to pay those gambling debts if You do me one little favor.
What kind of favor? Great news, sweetheart.
That dressage trainer in Northampton you wanted to work with? He's got an opening for a new student.
We are going back home to London, darling.
But I thought he couldn't take on any new students.
Yeah, well, I put a little pressure on him, convinced him to change his mind.
We need to get you back on track for that gold medal.
There's nothing I wouldn't do for my little girl.
Don't you have something to say to your father? Thank you, daddy.
That's wonderful news.
But I thought we were gonna stay for a month.
You were gonna teach me your business.
Well, the truth is that I've been selfish keeping you away from everything so that we could be together, exposing you to the ugliness of that trial.
We need to get your life back on course, sweetheart.
We're leaving first thing in the morning.
Well, don't worry.
I'll take care of packing you up while you're at your lesson.
Speaking of which, I will have them bring the car around.
We wouldn't want you being late.
Yes, of course.
Coffee.
The beverage of choice for recovering alcoholics everywhere.
Sue Ellen.
Been a long time.
Yeah.
John Ross told me he didn't exactly give you the warmest welcome when he saw you.
I hope you can forgive him.
And I, for one, am happy that you don't hate Dallas anymore.
I never hated Dallas.
Just everything else that came with it.
J.
R.
didn't make things easy for you, did he? Well you, either, for that matter.
I got to admit I'm shocked to hear you two are back on the same team.
Is that what Bobby told you? Well, it's certainly what it sounds like.
Well, for the record, what I did Taking over Elena's assets I did for myself.
I have every right to protect my investments.
As you should do, quite frankly.
What's that supposed to mean? Well, this, standoff with oil, if Bobby bankrupts the company, you're the one that could end up with nothing.
Bobby is the only one who's ever had my back in this family.
I hope for your sake that you're right.
But I respect your candor, Sue Ellen.
You've certainly come a long way since Miss Texas.
Are you going to the race on Saturday? 'Cause I think we ought to go out there together.
Emma.
How are you? I wanted to get my hair cut once, but my grandmother said that my face wasn't the right shape.
Now, she didn't tell me I couldn't.
But she made me feel ugly, stupid, even, for asking.
Would you like to go for a ride? Yeah, I'd like that.
Okay.
Emma never showed for her lesson.
You know she went to see her.
Even as a little boy, your temper always got the best of you.
Now, pick that up.
She's just confused Curious.
You need to quash that curiosity.
She'll listen to you.
But you mustn't lose control, Harris.
I won't let you lose our daughter.
I'm sorry.
I'm just I'm not used to riding western.
Try loosening up on the reins.
These horses don't need much direction.
In dressage, it's all about complete control over your animal, making the horse do what you want it to, not what comes naturally to it.
But this Just riding It's nothing I'm used to.
These horses know what they're doing and where they're going.
Just try to relax and enjoy the ride.
They'll take care of you if you let them.
Okay.
Bingo.
That's got it.
Redistributed the weight to increase the wedge.
Should give Ricky the control he needs coming out of those turns.
Well We'll put her through her paces first thing tomorrow.
Hey.
Great job today.
Thanks buddy.
Lock her up.
Ready to lay those charges, boss.
Roger that.
By this time tomorrow, we'll finally know if papi's instincts were right.
This land is our family's legacy, Elli.
It never stopped being in our blood.
The Ewings have Southfork.
This land is ours.
Let's go see what's down there.
Did you have a good time with your mother yesterday? It's all right.
I'm not mad.
You're not? I mean, you could have just asked.
You know you can ask me anything.
Well In that case Do you think we could get a trainer here in Dallas? I could stay, spend more time with you.
And? And Get to know Ann.
She's different than I expected.
The woman shot me, Emma.
And if you stay here, it's just a matter of time before she hurts you, too.
I have a right to know my mother.
No, you don't! But you said that I could ask you anything.
No, I said you could ask! I didn't say I'd agree.
What's bringing this on? You been taking your meds? Little girl.
You know how you get.
Panic attacks Anxiety.
What you need is consistency, rules, and boundaries.
Because without them, what do you have? Chaos.
That's right chaos.
Now, come here.
Give me a hug.
Tomorrow you'll be safe in London.
Dallas will just be a memory.
Come on.
Yeah.
You look like the cat that ate the canary.
What do the results show? Look at the size of that structure.
Papi just didn't go deep enough.
Yeah, but, Drew, according to these seismic waves, it could be too tight to be a producer.
Yeah, but if it isn't, it would be one hell of a producer.
Yeah.
It could.
I want to buy back the land from the Ewings.
I have to do this.
And listen, I don't want to do it without you.
Go into business with me.
We can make good on papi's dream.
And you can have all the success you've ever wanted Without Ewing Energies.
John Ross? Did you tell your father that I was working on Gary? Mentioned it, yeah.
Because he's jealous.
He sent me a handful of letters that I had sent him when we were courting and a new one that I'm not opening.
Love letters? I just I can't believe that he actually saved them all.
But I think he's trying to make me feel guilty.
Or just testing your resolve.
Well, either way, he's trying to manipulate me.
And I won't let him do that.
Night, mama.
- Yeah? - Hey, boss.
You got an update on that race? John Ross jumped on that lead I gave him, although I can't say I feel good betting on a gambler.
Well, get on it.
Your son already did.
Damage is done.
What do you got on that rat Harris Ryland? The pieces are falling into place, J.
R.
See you soon.
So, how's she feeling now coming out of those corners? I tell you, you guys fixed it.
I think we have something for them today.
Great.
Hey.
How's it looking under the hood? It's looking good.
Ricky, this is Alison Jones, head of the DCT.
So, you're the lady we need to impress.
Well, I wish it were just me.
You're gonna have to put on one hell of a show to convince the committee to give you that contract.
Gentlemen.
Hey, thanks for bringing everyone out.
You won't be disappointed.
Gas can't compete with methane.
For what it's worth, I don't enjoy being in the middle of this.
Whatever happens today has nothing to do with you and me.
When he loses after 150 laps of this nonsense, I look forward to having you back on my team.
Drivers, start your engines! Darling? We need to get going, or we'll miss our flight.
Harris! What's up, buddy? - Strap yourself in.
- All right.
They're off! Let the battle begin.
Looking good, Ricky.
Copy that, Chris.
I sure do love this car.
Since we seem to be rooting for opposite teams, can we make a friendly wager? - How friendly? - Depends on you.
Can I be completely honest here? Of course.
Not that I don't appreciate the attention, but you've never been this nice to me before.
Well, maybe we've never had this opportunity before.
She wouldn't just leave.
- Her suitcases are gone.
- No! She wouldn't do that.
Except that she has.
And it's all your fault.
It's my fault.
How is it my fault when I've done everything that you have ever asked me to do? If that was the case, you never would have brought Emma back here.
Using her as leverage to get that tape back was a big mistake.
- I had no choice.
- Of course you did.
But you let your emotions cloud your thinking.
You lost control.
And all because of that woman.
- No, this isn't about Ann.
- Of course it is.
Bringing that woman into our lives was the biggest mistake you ever made.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
I was there.
I saw the way she wormed her way under your skin.
What was so bewitching about her? I want to understand.
Don't do this, mother.
No, I need to understand.
What was it about her that you couldn't put out of your mind for all these years? I loved her because she wasn't you.
Looks like the rest of the field's coming in for their first pit.
This is where we get our advantage.
Nice knowing you, gasoline.
- Go, Ricky! - Ricky! How we doing, chief? Gas cars had to refuel.
Methane's still going strong.
Chris, I'm getting a little pedal resistance here.
Everything look okay over there? Hey, Jim.
That pressure's looking high.
And we're running hot.
Hang in there, Ricky.
We're on it.
Guys, I got to come in.
What the hell's wrong? Something's wrong with the pressure regulator.
I need you to hang on for the next 15 laps without blowing the engine until we can switch it out.
We can't swap it.
If we pit twice, I lose my lead.
Just keep driving like you're driving.
Okay.
That's it.
Go, go, go! We need to get that regulator out of the prototype now.
Get me that regulator.
I got to come in now! I got to go.
I got to get the crew ready for this pit.
- All right.
Go, go, go.
- Yeah, I got it.
Done! Go, go, go! We're a lap down.
Get moving, Ricky.
All right, Ricky.
They're making their second pit.
Let's get that lap back.
You caught him! Second place! Nice one, Ricky.
Four more laps to go.
It's now or never, Ricky.
Second place isn't gonna get me that contract.
Make your move! Last lap, Ricky.
Look at that! Come on, Ricky! Come on, Ricky! Come on! Come on! You got this! Ricky! Yeah! We did it! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! - All right.
Can you believe that? - Yeah, baby! Hey, you two, come on.
Pay the man.
How's it feel? Yeah, man, it's great.
Hey, come on, guys! Everybody, come on in.
Here we go.
That was awesome.
Got it? Excuse me, all right? Way to go, son.
Thanks.
That was one hell of a race.
How'd we do with the committee? They're impressed.
So much so they're ready to push this thing through city council.
Once they are sure that you can provide the steady supply of fuel we need for our fleet.
But otherwise And this is just between you and me I'd say you're golden, golden boy.
Congratulations.
So, you're with me? My father and I are with you.
Thank you, Pamela.
It's the right decision for the company.
Pamela's wi us.
So, you can't sell off methane, and you don't control the company.
Are you two ready to do what's right? Give us back Elena's shares, or we're never turning that oil back on.
We're calling your bluff.
You want to hurt this company by keeping that oil off just to prove how righteous you are, go ahead.
We're not backing down.
You know, you're gonna look back one day and realize you let all that oil slip through your fingers because of your greed.
And you'll only have yourself to blame.
Emma.
Are you okay? Can I stay? Welcome home.
Tell me what you know, John Ross.
Christopher won the damn race.
And don't bother with a lecture 'cause there's nothing you could tell me that I haven't already told myself.
But there is a play to be made with the woman at the DCT.
We can fix this.
Well, I'm glad to hear that.
But don't you worry, son.
I got a plan.
It's gonna be my masterpiece.
Because you shouldn't have to pay for my sins.
What do you mean? Just remember I'm proud of you.
You're my son From tip to tail.
Thank you, daddy.
It means a whole lot for me to hear you say that.
J.
R.
? Hello? Dad! Dad! Dad?
What better way to get the attention of the DCT than to have Ricky Rudd race my car And win? full joint custody, and an annulment.
- 10% of the company.
- We have a deal.
This jury found your ex-wife guilty on the facts.
You took away her daughter, made her believe she was dead.
You're not the victim here, Mr.
Ryland.
We, the jury, sentence Ann Ryland Ewing to probation.
- You want a favor? - Not a favor, mother.
A partner.
Are you really gonna seize Elena's assets - to help your son steal a company? - It's done.
I would like to introduce you to the newest board member here at Ewing Energies, my mother.
I never go looking for a fight.
But when one finds me, I sure as hell finish it.
And they are in for the fight of their lives.
Hey, daddy.
I should have heard from you by now.
I got tied up moving mom into Elena's office.
We could not have done this without mama, J.
R.
But we finally did it.
We won.
Well, that's good news.
I was getting worried about you, boy.
Well, don't be.
In fact, I'm about to walk into my first board meeting - as head of Ewing Energies.
- Well, good for you.
I'm gonna hold off on telling them I'm giving you the corner office.
I want you to be here to see the look on their faces when I do.
Wouldn't miss it.
You coming back from Abu Dhabi soon? Just got to take care of something first.
Okay, daddy.
See you then.
You ready Partner? I know you and Bobby got your panties in a bunch over me and mama taking control, but let's try and keep it civil so we can get some business done.
What you did goes against everything this company stands for.
We're trying to do the best for this company, Christopher.
Not just for our side of the family, but for all the Ewings.
We had hoped that you might have changed your mind, Sue Ellen.
But since you haven't, you really leave us no alternative.
A file folder? I'm shaking in my boots.
It's a notice of termination enforcing my father and Uncle Gary's mineral rights.
They're yanking the lease.
There will be no more drilling on Southfork.
You can't be serious.
Until we get back controlling interest in Ewing Energies, you will not pump a drop of oil.
You'll bankrupt the company.
Not if your new boyfriend does what's right.
You want to try and bankrupt us? Go ahead.
We ain't gonna give you control back.
As long as we have majority, we'll just find other ways to make revenue.
We'll sell off your methane patent.
You can't.
You don't have majority unless Pamela votes with you.
Otherwise we're deadlocked.
I'm not too worried about that, cousin.
I'm pretty sure I know where she stands.
Look Before you pick a side There's something you need to see.
Come here.
When I win this race, I'm gonna land a multi-million-dollar fuel contract with the DCT.
I am this close to making my technology profitable, Pamela.
I want what's best for this company.
And this standoff with the oil is a dangerous game.
What you're proposing will destroy Ewing Energies.
I'm gonna win this race, and the company will be better for it.
If there was ever a part of you that really believed in me Then believe in me now.
DALLAS S02 Ep07 - The Furious and the Fast I've just cut off the phone with J.
R.
Without the revenue from that oil, He won't be able to close that deal in Abu Dhabi.
Don't worry, mama.
They'll have no choice but to get that oil turned back on once Pamela sides with us.
I hope so.
I'm here to see Bobby Ewing.
Well, look what the cat dragged in.
Uncle Gary.
Who the hell let you off the cul-de-sac? You sure know how to make me feel welcome, John Ross.
Just like your daddy.
Just surprised to see you back in Dallas, is all.
From what I remember, you couldn't stand it here unless you were hiding behind miss Ellie's skirt or a bottle.
I take it you've already heard about Bobby and me shutting off your oil.
And, yeah, you're right.
I hate coming back to Dallas.
But seeing the look on your face has already made my trip more than worthwhile.
I can't wait to see the look on J.
R.
's face.
Where is the old son of a bitch? Well, I hate to break it to you, but J.
R.
's in Abu Dhabi closing some oil leases.
Well, no worries.
This news will keep.
- Miss Jones.
- Mr.
Ewing.
Thanks for coming.
When you proposed converting our city fleet to methane, I told you it was a long shot.
So, I agreed to let you put on this race to sell us on the idea.
I mean, to get this thing through city council, I have to convince a lot of oil-loving texans to switch to natural gas.
That's like asking a 'horns fan to root for the sooners.
I understand what I'm up against, but the fact is, natural gas is the future.
It's not just more efficient, it's more reliable.
And it's more powerful.
And this race will prove that.
All I'm asking you is for a chance to show your committee what methane can do.
We're looking forward to being impressed.
Thank you.
You won't regret it.
We'll see about that.
Elli.
I'm in a bad mood, Drew.
If you don't want me to take it out on you, I suggest you just run ahead.
Look, I'm sorry that I gave them the reason they needed to kick you out of the company.
I'm so sorry, Elli.
You don't have to keep apologizing.
It wasn't all your fault.
Besides, getting kicked out of the company pales in comparison to being held hostage.
You saved my life, Drew.
Maybe I saved you.
But I-I couldn't run fast enough to save papi.
That wasn't your fault.
You were 11.
And I'll always wonder if I If I could have done more.
But there's still one thing I can do for him.
There's no oil under that land.
We don't know that.
We don't know that.
Not for sure.
The seismics the Ewings did are 2-dimensional and 20 years old.
I've saved up enough money to do some 3-d seismics.
That's what the run to laredo was all about? I've been saving for this for 10 years, Elli.
I need to know if there's any oil down there.
Look, if there isn't, I'll let it go once and for all.
I promise.
But I owe it to papi to find out.
And to myself.
I'll talk to Christopher.
Let me guess.
Christopher made an impassioned speech about the future of energy.
I hope he took it well when you blew him off.
I spoke to my father And we agree.
The company's stronger with oil and methane.
You're supposed to be my ally on the board.
You were supposed to have my back.
I had your back until you and Christopher decided to play chicken with the company.
I'm doing what's right for my father and me.
Come on.
Let's not pretend like we both haven't been looking out for ourselves from the start.
I'm trying not to let my emotions get the best of me.
You should, too.
This feud between you and Christopher is out of control.
That's the pot calling the kettle black, miss Barnes.
My father wants a healthy Ewing Energies.
I'll make a better ally in the long run than your father.
Force me to make a decision now, and I'll go with Christopher.
Fine.
But just so we're clear, without the fuel contract, Christopher's technology is just a million-dollar liability sitting in the middle of the gulf.
So, when he loses that race Your decision to vote with me Will be simple.
Don't get me wrong.
I completely support what you're doing here, holding John Ross and Sue Ellen accountable for their actions.
Then what is it? I'm strapped for cash, Bobby.
Valene and I hit a rough patch a year ago, and I fell off the wagon.
She couldn't take it.
She left me.
Why didn't you let me know? Honestly? I was embarrassed.
And I keep hoping for reconciliation.
The the thing is, this separation is costing me a bundle.
And with the profits from the oil finally coming in, I was just starting to get back on my feet.
I need to make sure this plan of yours is gonna work, Bobby.
It's going to work.
But in the meantime, I can float you a loan.
I'd be happy to do it.
I just appreciate you backing me on this, Gary.
You were always the one brother I could count on.
Hey, Ricky.
We got a problem.
What's wrong? She's too loose coming out of the corners on the longer runs.
Seems like the cross-weight's screwed up.
Shouldn't be.
Then, we're gonna need those 20 extra laps if we're only gonna pit once.
Well, I have to have control on corner exits.
This track is fast.
All the methane in the world's not gonna do us any good if we can't get the power to the ground.
Well, if it isn't the iron man himself - gracing us with his presence.
- Hey, Brett.
And the last time I saw you was in my rear-view mirror at Dover.
How the hell are you? Well, I'm better now that I get to kick your ass and take home that $250,000 prize.
Can't believe you agreed to drive a car powered on fumes.
Well, when they figure out how to run a car on bullshit, you've got the real advantage.
Gentlemen.
We need to fix that cross-weight.
Don't worry.
We'll take care of it.
We got something already.
You don't waste much time.
J.
R.
might be but when he says jump, I say "how high?" He's pissed about Bobby shutting down the oil.
He told me to drop everything and come help you with this.
Denny Boyd.
He's a mechanic on Christopher's pit crew.
He may be an expert at the racetrack, but he's a dilettante at the horse track.
He's vulnerable.
I think it's about time I paid Mr.
Boyd a visit.
You sound just like your father.
Couldn't have planned this any better.
You're home early.
How'd the meeting go? You should have seen the look on their faces.
John Ross and Sue Ellen were completely caught off guard.
But then, of course, John Ross tried to counter by voting to sell off methane.
So Pamela's the swing vote.
What side did she come down on? She hasn't yet.
But if I win this race, I think she'll vote with me.
It makes my skin crawl that she has that kind of power in your life.
A-asking for Pamela's help is just a means to an end.
When you talk about a means justifying an end, you sound almost like them.
Look I'll never forgive Pamela for what she did to me To us.
But she's the mother of my children.
And like it or not, she's a part of this company now.
I have to try to make this work.
I know.
I know.
I just I'm angry.
And you have every right to be.
But I promise you we will make this right.
You'll be back at Ewing Energies in no time.
I hope so.
Who are you? I'm a man who pays his debts, unlike you, Denny.
I hear you've gambled yourself into quite a hole.
You know, I'm gonna get that money, man.
I just just need a little more time.
Relax.
Relax.
I'm not here to collect.
The exact opposite, actually.
You see, I'd be willing to pay those gambling debts if You do me one little favor.
What kind of favor? Great news, sweetheart.
That dressage trainer in Northampton you wanted to work with? He's got an opening for a new student.
We are going back home to London, darling.
But I thought he couldn't take on any new students.
Yeah, well, I put a little pressure on him, convinced him to change his mind.
We need to get you back on track for that gold medal.
There's nothing I wouldn't do for my little girl.
Don't you have something to say to your father? Thank you, daddy.
That's wonderful news.
But I thought we were gonna stay for a month.
You were gonna teach me your business.
Well, the truth is that I've been selfish keeping you away from everything so that we could be together, exposing you to the ugliness of that trial.
We need to get your life back on course, sweetheart.
We're leaving first thing in the morning.
Well, don't worry.
I'll take care of packing you up while you're at your lesson.
Speaking of which, I will have them bring the car around.
We wouldn't want you being late.
Yes, of course.
Coffee.
The beverage of choice for recovering alcoholics everywhere.
Sue Ellen.
Been a long time.
Yeah.
John Ross told me he didn't exactly give you the warmest welcome when he saw you.
I hope you can forgive him.
And I, for one, am happy that you don't hate Dallas anymore.
I never hated Dallas.
Just everything else that came with it.
J.
R.
didn't make things easy for you, did he? Well you, either, for that matter.
I got to admit I'm shocked to hear you two are back on the same team.
Is that what Bobby told you? Well, it's certainly what it sounds like.
Well, for the record, what I did Taking over Elena's assets I did for myself.
I have every right to protect my investments.
As you should do, quite frankly.
What's that supposed to mean? Well, this, standoff with oil, if Bobby bankrupts the company, you're the one that could end up with nothing.
Bobby is the only one who's ever had my back in this family.
I hope for your sake that you're right.
But I respect your candor, Sue Ellen.
You've certainly come a long way since Miss Texas.
Are you going to the race on Saturday? 'Cause I think we ought to go out there together.
Emma.
How are you? I wanted to get my hair cut once, but my grandmother said that my face wasn't the right shape.
Now, she didn't tell me I couldn't.
But she made me feel ugly, stupid, even, for asking.
Would you like to go for a ride? Yeah, I'd like that.
Okay.
Emma never showed for her lesson.
You know she went to see her.
Even as a little boy, your temper always got the best of you.
Now, pick that up.
She's just confused Curious.
You need to quash that curiosity.
She'll listen to you.
But you mustn't lose control, Harris.
I won't let you lose our daughter.
I'm sorry.
I'm just I'm not used to riding western.
Try loosening up on the reins.
These horses don't need much direction.
In dressage, it's all about complete control over your animal, making the horse do what you want it to, not what comes naturally to it.
But this Just riding It's nothing I'm used to.
These horses know what they're doing and where they're going.
Just try to relax and enjoy the ride.
They'll take care of you if you let them.
Okay.
Bingo.
That's got it.
Redistributed the weight to increase the wedge.
Should give Ricky the control he needs coming out of those turns.
Well We'll put her through her paces first thing tomorrow.
Hey.
Great job today.
Thanks buddy.
Lock her up.
Ready to lay those charges, boss.
Roger that.
By this time tomorrow, we'll finally know if papi's instincts were right.
This land is our family's legacy, Elli.
It never stopped being in our blood.
The Ewings have Southfork.
This land is ours.
Let's go see what's down there.
Did you have a good time with your mother yesterday? It's all right.
I'm not mad.
You're not? I mean, you could have just asked.
You know you can ask me anything.
Well In that case Do you think we could get a trainer here in Dallas? I could stay, spend more time with you.
And? And Get to know Ann.
She's different than I expected.
The woman shot me, Emma.
And if you stay here, it's just a matter of time before she hurts you, too.
I have a right to know my mother.
No, you don't! But you said that I could ask you anything.
No, I said you could ask! I didn't say I'd agree.
What's bringing this on? You been taking your meds? Little girl.
You know how you get.
Panic attacks Anxiety.
What you need is consistency, rules, and boundaries.
Because without them, what do you have? Chaos.
That's right chaos.
Now, come here.
Give me a hug.
Tomorrow you'll be safe in London.
Dallas will just be a memory.
Come on.
Yeah.
You look like the cat that ate the canary.
What do the results show? Look at the size of that structure.
Papi just didn't go deep enough.
Yeah, but, Drew, according to these seismic waves, it could be too tight to be a producer.
Yeah, but if it isn't, it would be one hell of a producer.
Yeah.
It could.
I want to buy back the land from the Ewings.
I have to do this.
And listen, I don't want to do it without you.
Go into business with me.
We can make good on papi's dream.
And you can have all the success you've ever wanted Without Ewing Energies.
John Ross? Did you tell your father that I was working on Gary? Mentioned it, yeah.
Because he's jealous.
He sent me a handful of letters that I had sent him when we were courting and a new one that I'm not opening.
Love letters? I just I can't believe that he actually saved them all.
But I think he's trying to make me feel guilty.
Or just testing your resolve.
Well, either way, he's trying to manipulate me.
And I won't let him do that.
Night, mama.
- Yeah? - Hey, boss.
You got an update on that race? John Ross jumped on that lead I gave him, although I can't say I feel good betting on a gambler.
Well, get on it.
Your son already did.
Damage is done.
What do you got on that rat Harris Ryland? The pieces are falling into place, J.
R.
See you soon.
So, how's she feeling now coming out of those corners? I tell you, you guys fixed it.
I think we have something for them today.
Great.
Hey.
How's it looking under the hood? It's looking good.
Ricky, this is Alison Jones, head of the DCT.
So, you're the lady we need to impress.
Well, I wish it were just me.
You're gonna have to put on one hell of a show to convince the committee to give you that contract.
Gentlemen.
Hey, thanks for bringing everyone out.
You won't be disappointed.
Gas can't compete with methane.
For what it's worth, I don't enjoy being in the middle of this.
Whatever happens today has nothing to do with you and me.
When he loses after 150 laps of this nonsense, I look forward to having you back on my team.
Drivers, start your engines! Darling? We need to get going, or we'll miss our flight.
Harris! What's up, buddy? - Strap yourself in.
- All right.
They're off! Let the battle begin.
Looking good, Ricky.
Copy that, Chris.
I sure do love this car.
Since we seem to be rooting for opposite teams, can we make a friendly wager? - How friendly? - Depends on you.
Can I be completely honest here? Of course.
Not that I don't appreciate the attention, but you've never been this nice to me before.
Well, maybe we've never had this opportunity before.
She wouldn't just leave.
- Her suitcases are gone.
- No! She wouldn't do that.
Except that she has.
And it's all your fault.
It's my fault.
How is it my fault when I've done everything that you have ever asked me to do? If that was the case, you never would have brought Emma back here.
Using her as leverage to get that tape back was a big mistake.
- I had no choice.
- Of course you did.
But you let your emotions cloud your thinking.
You lost control.
And all because of that woman.
- No, this isn't about Ann.
- Of course it is.
Bringing that woman into our lives was the biggest mistake you ever made.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
I was there.
I saw the way she wormed her way under your skin.
What was so bewitching about her? I want to understand.
Don't do this, mother.
No, I need to understand.
What was it about her that you couldn't put out of your mind for all these years? I loved her because she wasn't you.
Looks like the rest of the field's coming in for their first pit.
This is where we get our advantage.
Nice knowing you, gasoline.
- Go, Ricky! - Ricky! How we doing, chief? Gas cars had to refuel.
Methane's still going strong.
Chris, I'm getting a little pedal resistance here.
Everything look okay over there? Hey, Jim.
That pressure's looking high.
And we're running hot.
Hang in there, Ricky.
We're on it.
Guys, I got to come in.
What the hell's wrong? Something's wrong with the pressure regulator.
I need you to hang on for the next 15 laps without blowing the engine until we can switch it out.
We can't swap it.
If we pit twice, I lose my lead.
Just keep driving like you're driving.
Okay.
That's it.
Go, go, go! We need to get that regulator out of the prototype now.
Get me that regulator.
I got to come in now! I got to go.
I got to get the crew ready for this pit.
- All right.
Go, go, go.
- Yeah, I got it.
Done! Go, go, go! We're a lap down.
Get moving, Ricky.
All right, Ricky.
They're making their second pit.
Let's get that lap back.
You caught him! Second place! Nice one, Ricky.
Four more laps to go.
It's now or never, Ricky.
Second place isn't gonna get me that contract.
Make your move! Last lap, Ricky.
Look at that! Come on, Ricky! Come on, Ricky! Come on! Come on! You got this! Ricky! Yeah! We did it! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! - All right.
Can you believe that? - Yeah, baby! Hey, you two, come on.
Pay the man.
How's it feel? Yeah, man, it's great.
Hey, come on, guys! Everybody, come on in.
Here we go.
That was awesome.
Got it? Excuse me, all right? Way to go, son.
Thanks.
That was one hell of a race.
How'd we do with the committee? They're impressed.
So much so they're ready to push this thing through city council.
Once they are sure that you can provide the steady supply of fuel we need for our fleet.
But otherwise And this is just between you and me I'd say you're golden, golden boy.
Congratulations.
So, you're with me? My father and I are with you.
Thank you, Pamela.
It's the right decision for the company.
Pamela's wi us.
So, you can't sell off methane, and you don't control the company.
Are you two ready to do what's right? Give us back Elena's shares, or we're never turning that oil back on.
We're calling your bluff.
You want to hurt this company by keeping that oil off just to prove how righteous you are, go ahead.
We're not backing down.
You know, you're gonna look back one day and realize you let all that oil slip through your fingers because of your greed.
And you'll only have yourself to blame.
Emma.
Are you okay? Can I stay? Welcome home.
Tell me what you know, John Ross.
Christopher won the damn race.
And don't bother with a lecture 'cause there's nothing you could tell me that I haven't already told myself.
But there is a play to be made with the woman at the DCT.
We can fix this.
Well, I'm glad to hear that.
But don't you worry, son.
I got a plan.
It's gonna be my masterpiece.
Because you shouldn't have to pay for my sins.
What do you mean? Just remember I'm proud of you.
You're my son From tip to tail.
Thank you, daddy.
It means a whole lot for me to hear you say that.
J.
R.
? Hello? Dad! Dad! Dad?