After writing a 15 episode fan fiction season back in June, I've decided to start writing a new one. It picks where Dallas TNT Season 2 ends and goes from there. This edition of my writing will pick up where my version of season 3 ends...so you have to read that first to be able to 100% follow this one !
I aim to post a new edition every Monday and every Thursday, probably in the afternoon, so check then if you become an avid fan.
Below is a link to my previous edition:
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Since this is my season premiere, I decided to post 2 episodes today, to get everyone's attention. Hope it works. Feel free to leave or message me any comments or constructive criticism. I'm pretty receptive to ideas and thoughts on where some things should go. If I make a factual or historical mistake, apologies...they do happen sometimes.
Hope you enjoy!Season 4: Episode 1
Set in the immediate aftermath of the Season 3 finale: Following Pamela and John Ross' marriage vow renewals, both were shot.
Two blaring ambulances race into the Dallas Memorial Hospital parking lot and unload two stretchers carrying John Ross and Pamela Ewing. Both are bloodied and unconscious. EMT's push them rapidly through the ER.
Running behind them are Bobby, Sue Ellen, Ann, Christopher, Lucas, and Afton...who is carrying baby Ross.
"Doctor, are they going to be okay? How bad is it?" asks a frantic Sue Ellen. Ann puts her arm around her friend's shaking shoulders.
"We won't know until we get them into surgery, but it looks like we have alot to do. I will update you all, as soon as we know their status." replies the operating trauma surgeon.
The entire family sits together in the empty hospital waiting room, still in shock at the events which ended this happy occasion.
…...
The nurses prep John Ross for surgery, starting off by removing his suit.
"It looks like both bullets are still inside of him," observes one of the nurses. "The doctor will have to get them in surgery and to see if there is any damage."
In the next room over, a doctor is cutting off Pamela's bloodied wedding dress. "Just as I thought, her wound has an entrance and exit wound. Biggest concern with her will be the loss of blood. Have the surgeon make sure no blood vessels or arteries were hit."
Both of them are wheeled into separate operating rooms.
…...
Harris Ryland is speeding in an SUV down a dirt road in south Texas, headed towards the Mexican border. He pulls out his cell phone.
"Operator, please connect me to the Dallas Police Department."
After a few seconds a voice comes on, "DPD, what is the nature of your call?"
"Don't ask any questions. This is Harris Ryland. You need to send a unit to my house at 6763 Magnolia Blvd. I shot my mother. I think she is dead. I also locked my daughter Emma up in the basement. I'm so sorry for everything I've done."
He hangs up and throws his cell phone out of the car window, as he puts his foot on the gas.
…...
The Ewings remain in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting an update on the surgeries.
"You know, Sue Ellen," Afton begins, "I am really sorry for how we got off on the wrong foot all those years ago. I was a naive woman and I never should have come between you and JR. Now that we are grandmothers together, I would like for us to be on good terms."
Sue Ellen, sitting down next to Afton and playing with Ross, reaches for Afton's hand. "I'd like that too. I haven't always been fair to you and we have a common bond now in our grandson. I also adore your daughter. It is a shame that it took something like this for us to bury the hatchet."
The two women converse over their long history, trading sad smiles.
On the other side of the room, Bobby is talking to Christopher, Ann, and Lucas.
"Son, I am sorry you came back here to get to know everyone only to walk into this tragedy," Bobby tells Lucas.
"It is not your fault, I just hope Pamela and John Ross are alright. Hell of a way to start their marriage," Lucas responds.
"They're already married and the first time was in Vegas, so it has never really been traditional with them," pipes in Christopher.
"And Pamela is your ex-wife...?" asks Lucas cautiously.
"Yes. A very long story. I will tell you about it over drinks sometime." says Christopher, reaching into his pocket for his phone.
"Ann, have you heard from Emma?" asks Christopher. "I haven't in a few hours and with the shooting I completely lost track of time."
Ann shakes her head, "No, I haven't. I just assumed she decided not to come due to the awkwardness."
"Oh my God," says Bobby softly, turning up the volume on a silent TV in the corner of the room. A news report shows fire and wreckage of a plane at an airport in Mexico.
"Investigators are on the scene, but records show that four people were on the jet: Two pilots, who have yet to be identified, and two siblings, Elena and Drew Ramos. Drew Ramos, as you recall, has been wanted for questioning for his involvement in the Ewing rig explosion of last year. Law enforcement believes there are no survivors," concludes the news anchor.
Bobby puts a hand on Christopher's shoulder, "I am sorry, Chris."
Christopher blinks back a few tears, "The Elena I loved disappeared a long time ago. I am sorry she is gone..." at that moment his phone rings.
"Emma?" he asks, "Where are you?"
After a minute he says, "Ok, listen to me. I am on my way. Stay there, it will be alright."
"Harris killed Judith," Christopher announces to the room. "Dad, Ann I think we better go over there. Emma is pretty shook up. Let's bring her here."
Ann covers her mouth "I always knew that son-of-a-bitch would snap one day." She grabs her bag and the three of them exit.
"Lucas, why don't you sit down and tell us about yourself?" says Afton.
"Yes," Sue Ellen says with a slight smile. "I would love to learn about the newest Ewing boy."
Lucas goes to sit with them, "Ask me anything ladies. I am an open book."
…...
A sleek private jet lands at a private Dallas airport. Cliff Barnes and Katherine Wentworth decend down the steps and into a waiting limousine.
Inside of the car sits their lawyer, Malcolm White.
Katherine pours herself some champagne. "A toast to us, gentlemen. This company is finally back in the right hands."
"Can you pour me a glass, Katherine?" asks Cliff, reaching for the bottle.
"No," she responds coldly. "You get nothing. The last thing we need is for you to get drunk and make foolish choices again. I cannot believe you gave that ungrateful daughter of yours my shares AND my emerald earrings."
Cliff looks out the car window sadly. "Pamela deserves the best, Katherine. I just failed in many ways."
Katherine scoffs and turns to Malcolm. "So, when can we inherit ownership of Ewing Global? Pamela and her Ewing husband control 51% of the company. I want those shares now."
"Actually, I have some news for you both." says Malcolm, clearing his throat. "Your daughter and her husband are still alive. Both are in surgery at Dallas Memorial Hospital."
Katherine spits out a sip of champagne. "What?" she yells. "Damn it, sometimes you just need to do things yourself."
Cliff gives a slight smile. "How is Pamela?"
"Her status is unknown, but she is alive" says Malcolm. "On the bright side, I got Judge Stern to sign-off on the two of you taking temporary control of Mr and Mrs Ewing's shares of the company, which would let you control it for the time being."
Katherine smiles "Well that is a start. Can't the two of them contest it? Or the Ewing family?"
Malcolm shakes his head "No, both of them are incapacitated for the time being. Christopher Ewing controls 33% and Sue Ellen Ewing controls 15%, which make them minority shareholders. Pamela and her husband control 51% and since you are Pamela's father and aunt, Judge Stern agreed that the shares should temporarily reside with you, since their only child is a minor."
Cliff nods "Well we have to act fast, Katherine. If we can put a few things in motion, we can walk away with alot of money, even when we lose our control."
"Yes, yes we do." Katherine smirks and rolls down the divider to talk to the driver. "Driver, take us to Dallas Memorial Hospital."
"What?" asks Cliff, getting agitated. "I can't go there!"
"Yes you can, Cliff and yes, you will. It is time to look the Ewings in the eye, it has been over 20 years since they've seen me. And I want to get a look at Bobby," Katherine says smiling, like a girl with a crush.
…...
Bobby and Ann walk back into the hospital waiting room, as Christopher has his arms around Emma.
"Any word on John Ross or Pamela?" he asks Sue Ellen.
"No, no one has come in since you left. Emma are you alright?" asks Sue Ellen.
Emma nods slowly. "I'm ok. Just scared."
"Well being in a situation like that hasn't impacted your beauty," says Lucas to her. Christopher gives him a dirty look, as Emma blushes.
"I'm sorry, who are you?" she asks, looking around the room confused.
"That is my brother and my dad's biological son, Lucas." answers Christopher. "We have a complicated family history"
Emma and Lucas shake hands, as he gives her a smile.
At that moment, the operating surgeon walks into the room. "I am sorry to have kept you all waiting so long, but we had double the work to do."
"Are they ok?" asks Afton fearfully.
The doctor nods. "Mr. Ewing is still heavily sedated. We removed both bullets from him. He probably won't regain full consciousness until tomorrow morning. We had to get Mrs. Ewing some blood transfusions, but she is alright too. She is semi-aware of her surroundings, but is still not fully coherent. You may see them briefly, but please don't expect much from them until tomorrow."
Bobby shakes the doctor's hand as he goes to leave the room. "Thank you, doc."
"Why hello there," says Katherine Wentworth as she waltzes into the room. "Age has made you no less sexy."
Bobby noticeably pales and takes a step back. "And WHO might you be?" demands Ann, getting worked up.
"I am Katherine Wentworth and you must be Bobby's latest wife." she says mockingly. "I may have to get rid of you and take your place."
Ann walks up to hit her, but Bobby holds her back. "Katherine, you are as deluded as you were 25 years ago. I have no interest in you. Now get out of here, this is for family."
Katherine takes a step in and snaps her fingers for Cliff to walk into the room too. "We are family, I am here to see my darling niece and Clifford wants to see his daughter."
"I warned you Barnes, not to mess with this family," says Bobby picking up Cliff. "If I find out you were involved in the shootings today, we will end you."
"Put me down," Cliff says angrily. "You can't hurt me anymore. It is my turn to return the favor to the Ewings."
"What are you talking about Cliff?" says Sue Ellen walking toward him. "This family wants nothing to do with you. Your own daughter wants nothing to do with you. Now leave and go far from here before you start something you cannot possibly finish."
"Those sound like fighting words," says Katherine walking up to Sue Ellen. "Are you still a lush, Sue Ellen?"
Sue Ellen smacks Katherine hard across the face. "I am not a lush, but you are still a vindictive bitch."
Afton gets up and stands next to Sue Ellen, "Looks like we found some more common ground after all" she says with a smile to Sue Ellen.
"Katherine, you are trouble. I will take you out back myself if you had Pammy or John Ross shot. I swear to you." Afton says glaring at her. "And Cliff, if you were involved, I will kill you with my bare hands. You have caused enough damage to your own child."
Katherine adjusts her self and stands facing all the Ewings, "Well as much as I love this trip down memory lane, Cliff and I came here to tell you that we will be running Ewing Global for the time being."
Christopher walks over to them, "I beg your pardon?" he asks menacingly.
"Christopher, here is a court order giving Katherine and I control of John Ross and Pamela's 51% of the company. They are both incapacitated and unable to function in their roles. So we are stepping in," says Cliff with a oily smile.
"The hell you are!" says Christopher, "I am the next largest shareholder and then it is Aunt Sue Ellen. We are more than capable of running things!"
"You're cute, and you must be my nephew." Katherine says smiling at him. "Unfortunately for you, Judge Stern does not agree with you. Therefore we are in temporary control."
Cliff looks over and sees Ann holding Ross. His eyes water a bit. "Is that my grandson?"
Ann takes a step back with a sleeping Ross, "Yes it is. Now stay away."
"I am his grandfather, I would like to see him." says Cliff walking towards her. "Katherine is his aunt, we want to see the latest Barnes heir."
Bobby and Christopher step in front of Cliff. "You will not touch my grand-nephew." warns Bobby. "I highly doubt Pamela would want you anywhere near her son after you were involved in her shooting and John Ross would just shoot you dead."
"And that baby is a Ewing, not a Barnes. Just like me." adds Christopher.
Cliff takes a step back. "I will eventually see my own grandson. I won't be stopped."
Sue Ellen and Afton look at each other and say to Cliff "Over his grandmothers' dead bodies you will."
"Katherine, lets go." says Cliff.
Katherine takes ahold of Cliff's arm. "Looking forward to seeing you at the office tomorrow. Don't be late, I would hate to fire you." She winks at Bobby on the way out.
…...
Sue Ellen quietly walks into John Ross' hospital room holding baby Ross.
She goes and sits next to her son rubs his arm. "I am so glad that you are going to be okay," she says softly. "This family needs you. We have a new fight on our hands."
John Ross mumbles something incoherently.
"What John Ross?" asks Sue Ellen, leaning up to him.
"Pamela?" he says softly, still with his eyes closed.
"She is going to be okay too. She is in a hospital room down the hall. Maybe tomorrow you two can see each other." replies Sue Ellen, as John Ross lightly squeezes her hand.
"I'm going to let you rest. You need your strength. I don't want you to worry. The family needs you. Your wife needs you. And your son needs you." says Sue Ellen, as Ross grabs John Ross' finger, causing him to form the slightest of smiles.
…...
Afton is watching Pamela through the hospital window, when she sees her daughter's eyes flutter open. She rushes in.
"Oh Pammy!" she says excitedly and runs up to kiss Pamela's forehead. "You are going to be just fine."
"Mom," Pamela hoarsely says. "What happened?"
"Honey, you and John Ross were shot at your wedding reception," says Afton, as Pamela's eyes widen in horror. "I don't want you to worry, John Ross is going to be alright too. He is just down the hall, still sedated. Sue Ellen and I are taking good care of Ross."
Tears fall from Pamela's eyes. "Was anyone else hurt? Who did this?"
"No, sweetheart. Everyone else is fine. And we don't know who did this exactly," says Afton. "We suspect it might involve your father and Aunt Katherine."
Pamela starts coughing. "Dad did this to me? Is there anything he won't do to me? And Katherine? I thought she was dead. I have her shares."
Afton rubs Pamela's face. "We don't know for sure, Pammy. But I suspect he is involved. Katherine and Cliff seized temporary control of Ewing Global through a court order because you and John Ross are incapacitated."
"Oh no. I need to stop them," says Pamela trying to sit up, to no avail.
"No. You need to rest and recover," commands Afton. "You need to get better for your son and husband."
"Can you bring Ross in to see me for a few minutes? And Sue Ellen, too?" asks Pamela softly.
"Of course, I will go get them. Be back in a flash, Pammy." says Afton smiling and walking out of the room.
A minute after Afton leaves, Lucas quietly enters the room.
Pamela stares at him groggily. "I'm sorry, do I know you?"
He smiles at her. "We met at your wedding. I am Lucas, John Ross' cousin and Christopher's brother."
Pamela studies him for a moment, "Yes, I vaguely remember meeting you. Sorry about that. It is nice to see you, glad that you weren't hurt. Hell of a homecoming, huh?"
"It certainly was. Glad that you are going to be alright, Pamela. Now I will get a chance to get to know you," says Lucas, placing a bundle of flowers in a vase next to her bed. "I'll leave you be. Get well soon."
Lucas walks out of the room, just as Sue Ellen walks in carrying Ross.
"Oh Pamela, I am so glad you are okay!" says Sue Ellen, as she kisses Pamela's cheek. "What a horrible thing to happen on such a happy day." She gently hands Ross to Pamela, who kisses his head and rocks him.
"Thank you for bringing him to see me, Sue Ellen. His little face always makes me feel better How is John Ross?" asks Pamela.
"He is still pretty much out of it, but he asked how you were and he could hear me because he squeezed my hand. I'm just so glad he is going to be alright, that both of you will be ok." answers Sue Ellen, picking up Ross.
"Afton told me that she told you about Cliff and Katherine. I don't want you to worry about it right now. The rest of us will handle it. Trust me." says Sue Ellen, rubbing Pamela's hand.
"I do trust you, Sue Ellen. They cannot be allowed to destroy the company. As soon as I can get out of here, I will take back what is mine. Just hold them off, while you can." says Pamela, closing her eyes.
"I certainly will, dear. You rest. Ross is in safe hands. We will come see you tomorrow." replies Sue Ellen, turning off the lights and exiting the room.
…...
Bobby, Christopher, and Sue Ellen sit in the Southfork den late that night discussing what they will do about Ewing Global.
"We need a plan to slow down Cliff and Katherine long enough for either John Ross or Pamela to turn over the court order," says Bobby. "I don't own any of the company, I just sit on the board. All I can do is argue with them and try to reason with them."
"That will do no good, Dad." Christophers emphatically says. "Aunt Sue Ellen and I only control 49% of the company, combined. We can try to slow them down with procedural votes. Problem is we don't know what they want temporary control for."
"That is a good point, Christopher" chimes in Sue Ellen. "They have to realize that they will have power for only a matter of days, a week or two tops. What can they possibly accomplish in that timeframe?"
"I suspect we will find out tomorrow." says Bobby. "Maybe they want to loot the company treasury?" he speculates.
"I don't see it," states Christopher. "We could recover the money in short order. There must be a business deal or angle they are after. Something to enrich them. Just not idea what that could be."
Christopher's cell phone rings.
"I need to take this and I better go upstairs to check on Emma." he says, exiting the room.
"Just keep your ears open, Sue Ellen. Try to piece together what info you learn of," says Bobby.
"Maybe I can help." offers Lucas, slowly walking into the den.
"Lucas!" says Bobby with a smile. "How do you think you can help us, son?"
"Well I have a business degree and am a hard worker, if you guys hire me, maybe I can listen to the chatter amongst the other employees. I imagine there is a good number of Barnes loyalists in the company still. Maybe I will learn something that way." replies Lucas.
"Not a bad idea," Sue Ellen says with a smile. "Why don't we start you off as Vice President of Finance?"
Lucas nods "I appreciate it. And with my last name as Krebbs, the employees won't know I am associated with the family."
"Let's hope to God we figure out what Cliff and Katherine are up to," Bobby says softly, taking a swig of his bourbon.