Bobby had just been taken to the hospital, his family followed closely behind him and waited to hear good news. Sue Ellen waited patiently in the cafeteria, sipping on hot coffee. JR walked in and sat down next to his once long time companion of so many years. He tried his best to comfort his ex wife and tell her that he would do what it takes to hunt the man down that was threatening her, but it was no good.

"Sue Ellen, you're a fighter, that's how you survived being married to me for so long. Now you've got to fight Ryland! Let me help you with that…" Just as he said that, he reached for her hand, she pulled away with force.

"I'm my own person JR, and I make my own decisions. And I'm going to live with them, my way". They stared deeply into each other's eyes with mixed emotions of anger, lust, and they turned away from each other as Ann caught their attention.

"They're finally letting people in to see Bobby". She said with fear and tear stained cheeks, but still trying to keep her tough girl exterior.

"Is he awake"? Said the hopeful JR.

Ann just shook her head silently and looked to Sue Ellen and gave her that look that they both know so well. They know each other's thoughts and facial expressions without even having to say a word. Sue Ellen gave a polite smile to her best friend that said "I will be there with you soon". Ann nodded in agreement and went back to Bobby's room.

JR squinted a little bit as he saw the exchange between the two women. He looked to Sue Ellen with a bit of confusion on his face. All Sue Ellen gave to him was a smirk as she left to follow closely behind Ann. JR was left with his thoughts, which were turning into something he did not like. "Was my ex wife more than friends with Bobby's wife?" he thought to himself, but then shook his head. He knew Sue Ellen like the back of his hand; of course nothing was going walked to Bobby's room and gave a quick glance at the upset Ann. Sue Ellen asked them both if she could have a moment alone with her brother in law. They agreed and went outside his room and looked through the window.

"What were you and Sue Ellen talking about in the cafeteria"? Asked Ann as she turned to Jr.

"Only what you told me about Ryland".

Ann took a deep breath and contemplated on what she was going to say next. "I have been married to Bobby for seven years, JR. And with that, I know all about who you are and who you were. You are sly, you're a cheat, and down right evil. Not just with business, but with Sue Ellen. You are a dangerous man that is a force to be reckoned with". She said standing tall and giving a fierce look.

"What does Sue Ellen have to do with this"? JR said standing just as fierce and tall as Ann.

"You always try to win her back every time she has become a strong and independent person. I know you sweet-talk her, try to sweep her off her feet and she comes running back: But not this time. This time it's me who swept her off her feet and I'm not giving her up. Try all you want but I will fight you. And so help me god, you will lose". Ann gave a final stare that JR swore was like daggers passing through his heart. She turned away from him and went into the hospital room to stand by Sue Ellen's side. JR could only look through the window with a helpless frown. Finally, he had a worthy challenge, and for once he was afraid to lose.