Season 3...Episode 1
Set 5 months after the season 2 finale
John Ross and Pamela's new home on Southfork: Sunlight shines brightly in a poshly decorated master bedroom suite. Intertwined naked under the sheets lay John Ross and Pamela. Pamela stirs as the sunlight awakens her and she reaches for a robe to cover herself as she gets out of bed.
John Ross senses her movement and awakens too..."Where are you going?" he inquires.
"It is after 8 am, John Ross. It's time to start the day!" she says as she opens the bedroom drapes.
John Ross covers his eyes as Pamela laughs. "Darlin', we own this company. We can get to work at anytime we want." he complains.
"True," says Pamela. "But today is a big board meeting and we get to find out who is finally representing my father's interest in this company. I am curious as to who it will be."
"God only knows," John Ross replies. "Probably some lawyer looking to make a quick buck."
"Maybe. But I want to be there to see who this person is and what they are up to. My father is not the type to just let us taking over this company go...even if he is in a Mexican jail," she says.
"Alright, alright. I know momma, Uncle Bobby, and Christopher will be there...so I guess we should. But tomorrow I want to sleep in!" John Ross playfully pouts.
"Well, to thank you for arising at a normal hour, why don't you join me in the shower?" Pamela says seductively as she removes her robe in front of him and walks into the bathroom.
John Ross sits up lightning quick "Darlin' I am awake now. You best not be teasing me!"
As John Ross gets out of bed, his phone rings on the nightstand. Caller ID reads "Emma".
"Pamela, I'll be in there in a second. Don't start without me!" he hollers. He then answers his phone and lowers his voice. "What do you want Emma? I told you to stop calling me all the time."
"Well if you paid me some attention like you used to, I wouldn't have to call you all the time" Emma replies. "You've been ignoring me for the past several weeks ever since I gave you those documents from my father's safe."
"Yea, well I appreciate them and you were compensated for them," John Ross replies. "I am newly married and I am going to make this work with Pamela. I am not going to be paying you attention anymore. Goodbye Emma"
"I doubt that," Emma replies before John Ross could hang up. "I held onto some documents from my father's safe. Seem pretty valuable to me. And I suspect to you too. If you would like them, you are going to have to meet me. I'll text you the details later."
"Emma, we had a deal!" John Ross says angrily. "What the hell are these documents?!"
"You will have to see them for yourself," Emma says cryptically. "See you later, John Ross." and Emma hangs up the phone.
John Ross tosses his phone down on the table, gets up and paces around a bit deciding on what to do. "Damn this girl" he mumbles to himself. A sadness fills his eyes as he looks at a picture of him and Pamela on the wall.
"John Ross! By the time you get your good-looking ass in here, I am going to be done...and I won't be able to give you a proper 'good morning'" calls Pamela from the bathroom.
He grins and darts into the bathroom. John Ross hops in the shower with Pamela as laughter fills their house.
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Elena Ramos finishes her cup of coffee, puts it into the sink, and adjusts her business suit in the mirror. Joaquin Castro walks into her Dallas apartment smiling. He is a 40-ish Mexican male, weighing 160 lbs and standing at 6 ft 2 in, with a thick set of jet black hair.
"Elena, you are going to be great today! The Ewings have no idea what to expect this morning, least of all you serving as Cliff Barnes' proxy vote." he says
"I know, I know. This is just a new role for me. But the Ewings have been riding high for far too long, all because JR swindled my papi out of his land decades ago. This cost my family everything we could possibly have had. It killed my father and led Drew to make horrible choices." Elena replies. "This is my way of righting a wrong. Someone needs to check their power and this is my way to do it."
"Good, it needs to happen. Remember: my contacts in Mexico are laying the groundwork for this oil and pipeline deal that you are going to pitch them. It looks fine on paper, so no one will be the wiser to what lies beneath the surface." Joaquin says cryptically.
"I don't want to know what that means. In this case, ignorance is bliss. I came to you for your help and this business deal delivers on that. I make a bundle of money, I stick it to the Ewings, and you and your associates get what you need out of it. Win/Win for everyone." says Elena.
"Except for the Ewings," grins Joaquin.
Elena walks over to the window and stares at the downtown Dallas skyline. "Never underestimate that family. The board consists of Bobby, Sue Ellen, Christopher, John Ross, and Pamela. None of them are to be taken lightly and are all highly intelligent. That is why you need to help me sell this plan to them."
"Who will be our biggest obstacle on the board?" inquires Joaquin.
"I expect Pamela to be the biggest problem, once she finds out I am proxying for her father, she will shut down anything I propose. John Ross will no doubt follow her lead on this. Maybe even Christopher." says Elena
"Well I will deal with Pamela then. And do not let your feelings for Christopher cloud your judgement." warns Joaquin.
"Don't worry. I have not seen Christopher in months. We are done." says Elena with a hint of uncertainty.
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Bobby, Ann, Emma, and Christopher gather around the breakfast table in the main house on Southfork.
"Christopher, are you ready for this board meeting this morning?" asks Bobby. "We could be dealing with a major new obstacle in whoever Cliff names as his proxy."
"As long as the rest of us remain united, this person won't be able to get things through." replies Christopher. "Hopefully John Ross and Pamela don't play any of their games."
"Emma, what are you planning on doing today?" asks Ann sweetly as she butters her muffin.
"I have a riding lesson and am meeting a friend in Dallas later for lunch," Emma says mischeviously.
"Oh," says Ann surprised, "I thought we were going to have lunch today?"
"Sorry, this came up total last minute. Maybe a raincheck tomorrow?" Emma stands to go and gives a quick smile as she walks out of the kitchen.
"Ann, are you sure Emma has kicked her pill habit? She seems awfully secretive at times." Bobby says.
Ann stands to clear the dishes. "I just don't know Bobby. She won't open up to me," she says sadly.
Christopher stands and says to Bobby "We should get going so we beat the traffic into the city. Thanks for breakfast Ann"
Bobby gives Ann a quick peck on the cheek and walks briskly out of the house. Ann stares around the kitchen all by herself and starts to cry as she cleans up the breakfast dishes.
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Sue Ellen sits at her desk at Ewing Global by herself going over some papers. She gets up and pours a large shot of whisky into her coffee and stirs it thoroughly.
She flips through some proposals on her desk and looks sadly out the window, only to turn back and see John Ross and Pamela walking toward her office. Sue Ellen smiles and greets each one with a hug.
"Are you ready for this meeting, momma?" asks John Ross
"I suppose, I don't see what the big deal is. It is probably just a lawyer on Cliff's payroll that will try to cause trouble for us."
Sue Ellen looks sympathetically at Pamela. "This has got to be difficult for you still, even after all these months."
Pamela gives a slight smile "Sure it is, but because of you two it has been alot easier." She gives Sue Ellen a kiss on the cheek and goes to give John Ross one, but he kisses her full on the mouth. "Not in front of your mother!" says Pamela laughing.
"Oh you two make me happy!" says Sue Ellen as she walks the couple out into the lobby as Bobby and Christopher walk in.
"Everyone ready to go?" asks Bobby. They all nod in agreement and file into the conference room.
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The five Ewings gather around the conference table, put their documents in front of them...as the glass conference doors swing open and in walks Elena Ramos.
Christopher bolts out of his seat "Elena, where the hell have you been?! I have been worried sick about you!"
Elena gives him a faint smile and says "I miss you, Chris." She then walks down to the other end of the conference table and takes a seat.
"You?! You are my father's proxy?" asks Pamela incredulously.
"Afraid so...it is an unlikely match, but one that I am very keen on at the moment." says Elena cooly, as she removes files from her briefcase.
"I don't believe it," says John Ross angrily. "After everything this family has done for you, you side with Cliff Barnes?! Do you know what he did?"
"Oh, I certainly do," snaps Elena. "I also know everything that everyone in this room has done! People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. That goes for you too."
Bobby and Sue Ellen look shell shocked. "Elena, Cliff Barnes is responsible for JR's murder!" exclaims Sue Ellen. "Please do not work with him, it will only lead you down a very dark path."
"Been there, done that. Coming from you, the boardroom drunk, that is rather comical." Elena practically spits out. "You seized my shares of Ewing Energies all because I broke John Ross's heart. You nearly destroyed my career. I don't want to hear anything that you have to say."
"Don't you dare speak to my mother that way," says John Ross menacingly.
"Oh shut up John Ross. Half of the problems that we are in are because of YOU. We broke up because you are a liar. By the way, congratulations on your marriage to Pamela. She is a real winner!" Elena replies menacingly.
Pamela glares at her "For someone who has cast judgement on everyone here, you sure just revealed just how much of a hypocritical bitch you really are."
"Understatement of the year," seconds John Ross.
"Elena, please think of what you are doing!" implores Bobby. "Talk to Christopher, work things out."
"You think this is about Christopher?" asks Elena. "No, this is about each and every one of you. I love Christopher, but I have moved on and I suspect so has he."
Christopher looks at her sadly and doesn't say anything.
"So, shall we get down to business? We all have such a busy day ahead of us." says Elena. She pulls out 5 packets of files. "I have some information I would like you all to look over before our next board meeting. I would like for us to have a functional working relationship, so please don't play your typical family games."
...
Harris Ryland sits in an orange prison jump suit talking to his lawyer Caroline Kirkland. "So you made the arrangements to set my mother free from the hospital?" he inquires.
"Yes," says Caroline. "She is now enroute back to Dallas. What is your reasoning for letting her out now, Harris? She has brought you nothing but grief.
"Perhaps," Harris replies, "But she is the only ally I have left at this time and it is time to unleash her on Dallas. I need her help to get Emma away from the Ewings and find out just what the hell my little girl is really up to."
"How do you know the Ewings have any influence on her?" asks Caroline.
"She sold me out, turned me into the police, and stole my filed!" yells Harris. "Someone put her up to it and I intend to find out who. You have the private detectives tailing her 24/7?"
"Absolutely. My firm has the top men in Dallas and they have been sending me daily updates on what she has been up to. Which is to say not much so far. Riding lessons, spending alot of time at Southfork, and still taking those pills," replies Caroline.
"Good, keep your men on her. Something will break sooner or later that we can use." says Harris. "As soon as my mother is back in Dallas, have her get in touch with Emma. If there is any shot we have at separating her from the Ewings, my mother can give it to us."
"Of course, I will get on it right away," Caroline responds.
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John Ross climbs out of the bed at the Omni Hotel and begins to put his clothes back on.
"You're leaving already? No round 2? No cuddling?" says Emma with exasperation.
"No. I did this for the documents. That is it," he replies coldy. "This ends now. If you hold out on more files from me, you will regret it. I am done playing these games with you."
John Ross straightens his tie in the mirror and looks back at Emma. "It is time for you to find yourself your own man. I'm in a new marriage and I love my wife."
Emma busts out laughing "You sure have a funny way of showing it! Something tells me Pamela would dump your ass if I told her about us."
John Ross turns around sharply with a glare in his eye "If you ever say a word to Pamela about this, I will have you locked up in a rehab center faster then you can blink. This arrangement is done."
With that, John Ross picks up the files he came to the hotel for and slams the door. Emma sits there looking nervously, then says to herself "That is what you think, darlin'"
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Ann, Sue Ellen, and Pamela sit at a local cafe in Dallas eating a light lunch and having coffee. Sue Ellen and Pamela fill Ann in on what transpired with Elena.
"I just can't believe Elena would do this," says Ann. "We fired Carmen months ago, but we caught her stealing spare change and she was just not cleaning enough."
"Smart move," says Pamela. "I never did like her for some reason." Sue Ellen nods her head solemnly in agreement with Pamela.
"I just feel bad for Christopher, I am not sure how he will deal with this. He truly loves Elena and I still think she loves him." says Pamela.
"She has a funny way of show it," says Sue Ellen. "Elena turned into a snake in such a short time. Saying such vile things to all of us. She is going to have a rude awakening soon enough because our office can be a pit of snakes." Pamela smiles at her and agrees.
"Well, maybe Christopher can get through to her," Ann hopefully says.
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Christopher knocks on the apartment door that Elena listed as her address with the Ewing Global front desk.
Elena opens the door slowly "Christopher? What are you doing here?"
"I need answers, I needed to see you." he answers sincerely.
She opens the door and he follows her into her apartment. "I was in Mexico with friends of mine since I left Southfork. I had alot of thinking to do."
"Why are you working with Cliff?" Christopher demanded to know.
"He contacted me...about a problem from the past," says Elena vaguely. "Cliff made a sales pitch to me in order to be his proxy. I thought about it and took him up on it."
"Elena, come back to me. Talk to me. I miss you. I love you." Christopher tells her.
Elena turns her back to him, as she tears up. "I am sorry Chris, but I can't. Not yet."
Christopher turns away slowly and walks out of her apartment crying.
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Emma is laying on her bed at Southfork writing John Ross's name over and over again in her diary. Her cell phone rings with a blocked number and she curiously answers it.
"Emma, it's me, your grandmother," says a familar voice in Judith.
"Grandma!" Emma says as she bolts upright. "Where are you? Where have you been? Are you okay?"
"I am fine, Emma. Now I am fine. I just got back to Dallas. Your father kept me locked away, but now I am back. I need to see you, right away."
Emma looks around nervously, at nothing in particular. "Grandmother, I don't want to be involved in our family's war against the Ewings anymore."
"Emma, these people are not what they seem. Please come see me. I am at your father's house." Judith hangs up.
Emma grabs her car keys and sneaks out of Southfork trying to satisfy her curiosity.