For my son Max who absolutely loves Titanic. I hope you enjoy this.
Completely AU- This takes place on the titanic but takes place in the early years of Dallas the series. A JR/Sue Ellen and Bobby/Pam story
JR was a rich man and had everything he ever wanted. He enjoyed the finer things in life- travel, companionship, fine dining, and entertainment. He knew he was quite spoiled and never wanted for anything. Women loved him and he never lacked for company on any given weekend. He knew that he was expected to take over for his father's company, and he would in time but for the time being he wanted to see the world, starting with the cruise on the world's largest ship, the Titanic. It was said to be completely unsinkable, and he found it to be something that he couldn't resist.
He was his mother and father's pride and joy, he knew that, even though he knew that his father had high expectations for him. He was a Ewing after all, and they were known to be some of the most ambitious businessmen around. Settling for second best was not an option. His middle brother Gary might be okay with his lot in life but JR certainly was not. He was not a humble man, nor should he be. He had every reason to believe in himself, and the world was his oyster. He was a taker, not a giver, but why should he be? He had a lot to offer the world, but the way he saw it the world had so much to offer him, so why not take it?
This was one of the most exciting times in his life. The company would be his, he lived for fast times and even faster women, and money flowed freely. He liked a good drink now and then, bourbon was his drink of choice, but it didn't really matter. It too flowed around and he never really worried where the next drink would come from. Drinks were as common as handshakes at business meetings. Not that handshakes meant that much to him, if he were honest with himself. There wasn't a line he wouldn't cross, a method to his madness if it meant that he got what he wanted. So he crossed a few people? His dealings usually ended in victory, and that's what counted in the end.
Now Bobby Ewing was a different story. Honest and humble, he was, according to JR, the favorite in the family. He was the baby, with traditionally handsome and rugged good looks and a full head of hair. Like JR, he never had any problems with the ladies although he never flaunted it like JR did. Women just flocked to him due to his natural charm and his ease around people. He didn't have to resort to backhanded tactics the way JR did. His willingness to treat people honestly and fairly won him the respect of many people in the business although he was just starting out. His mama favored their brother Gary but Bobby was definitely the apple of Jock's eye. JR never could figure out why that was. JR always went the extra mile, worked harder, did anything he could to win his approval, while with Bobby things just came naturally.
Bobby was a gentle man, but not one to be crossed with. He could hold his own in any fight, as JR had learned the hard way. JR was a lover not a fighter, while Bobby never backed down from a scrap. He never looked for trouble, but if it found him he never backed down. There were a few times he found himself trying to impress a girl with his stamina during a fight but usually they were more impressed with his sensibility. He could usually outwit his opponent any day of the week.
Bobby was surprised when his daddy suggested he go on this trip with JR. They hadn't been getting along too well lately, mostly because JR tried to put the moves on Bobby's girlfriend, so Jock was probably thinking that this would be a good chance for them to reconnect. Miss Ellie wanted Gary to go along but he got seasick so he stayed home. Probably for the better. This was the ship of dreams, and so far it looked like anything was possible.