A/N: Sorry it's taken so long to upload, have been having major writer's block. Also this episode is VERY Short, I wanted to upload this episode as quick as I could so people wouldn't lose interest, remember to review!

Starring: John Ross Ewing, Christopher Ewing, Pamela Rebecca Barnes, Amanda Carter, J.R Ewing, Bobby Ewing, Sue Ellen Ewing.
Absent: Lucy Ewing Cooper


J.R Ewing was the only one in the Ewing household not involved in it's weekly drama, surprisingly. Even though J.R was not involved in the family's commotion, it did not mean, that he was avoiding it. J.R, being the most isolated at Southfork had decided to check in on his only son.

J.R approached John Ross's room and instantly invited himself in. "Now John Ross, I know what you always say about -" J.R was interrupted by the image in front of him. J.R was appalled, his son, his only son was frolicking with...A Barnes girl!

J.R headed for the door and prepared to leave. "Wait!" John Ross pleaded, he quickly buttoned his jeans and headed towards his father. "Please, don't tell anyone" John Ross asked. J.R who was still outraged faced his son and took a deep breath. "And why the hell not?! Do you realise that your sleeping with the daughter of Cliff Barnes?! The rival of our family!" J.R responded.

Pamela stood motionless behind John Ross's bed, if news of her and John Ross broke loose, who knew what her father would do to her, she would be the shame of her family. "I know that, I do. But I can get you something you've wanted for a long time" John Ross said, he used his cunning wits and deceptive behaviour to convince his father not to spread the news of him and Pamela. "And what would that be? Son"
"Another Oil business, think of it, Ewing Enterprises". Pamela had no idea what John Ross was up to, but it didn't seem legal.

J.R left his son's room without saying anything.

"How do you plan on doing that?" Pamela asked, her arms now folded, she didn't seem pleased. "I have a way, you'll see".


Amanda Carter sauntered down the streets of Dallas, a million dollars rested in her purse. Only one thing filled her mind; Freedom. Amanda wanted to be free of her past and free from her family, the Ewing's would be her new one.

Amanda entered a small charity shop and approached the man at the till. "Can I help you?" he asked, his facial expression was dull. "I'd like to donate some money" Amanda said, she wasn't feeling as confident as she had hoped. "Amount?"
"Uh, one million dollars" As soon as Amanda had revealed the amount of money she was donating the dull man at the till finally had facial expression, Amanda sensed something strange but decided not to act on her instinct.

"I'm afraid I only have it in cash so if it's ok I'll pay you up front" Amanda searched through her bag and pulled out an envelope. "If you could just sign here" the man said, handing a pen and a form to Amanda, his face still shocked. Amanda instantly signed the designated spot, smiled at the man and then exited the shop. The money was now out of her life, forever.

"She's gone" The man said. Suddenly John Ross emerged from the storage room behind the till.
"Well done Ron, looks like I've got myself a million dollars, combined with my own wealth of course" John Ross explained. Ron was confused.

Ron positioned himself opposite John Ross and folded his arms tightly. "You said we were splitting it half and half" Ron said, his voice become lower as each word exited his mouth.
"What would the owner's of this shop think if they found out you were stealing half of it's earnings, that's what I thought" John Ross smirked at Ron opposite him and left the shop without another word.


J.R, Bobby, Sue Ellen and Christopher had been gathered in the living area of Southfork by John Ross who had some news for the family. As different emotions of anxiety and excitement filled the bodies of the Ewing's, John Ross had entered, in his usual black tie suit.

"Now I know your all wondering why it is I've gathered you here" John Ross said, a smirk had emerged on his face.
"You've got that right John Ross, now lay it on us, what trouble have you gotten yourself into today?" Christopher asked, his demeanour shifted from anxious to bored.

John Ross simply rolled his eyes at his cousin and turned to face the elder members of today's gathering. "Anyway, as I was saying. I have just bought what our family needs, Ewing Enterprises!".

Bobby, Sue Ellen, J.R and Christopher glanced awkwardly at John Ross, they were unaware and quite confused as to what he was referring too. "John Ross darling, get to the point" Sue Ellen said, even she chuckled.

John Ross sighed heavily and sat down opposite his family. "Ewing Enterprises is an Oil company, much like Ewing Oil it can succeed, our family will be spoken about by every person in Texas! None of you were aware but for the last seven weeks I've been drilling in a deserted field and I've struck oil!" John Ross explained.

Whilst the likes of Bobby, Christopher and Sue Ellen were shocked and outraged, J.R Ewing had only a sly smirk resting on his face, his son was truly a chip off the old block.

"John Ross how could you?! Oil is the main problem for our family's separation! Why would you do such a thing?!" Bobby snapped, his voice was rising and so was his temper. John Ross stood up and faced his uncle. "Because Uncle Bobby, our family has been shamed since Cliff Barnes took over and sold Ewing Oil, All I'm interested in is restoring our family to it's former glory!" with that John Ross stormed out of Southfork with a smirk on his face.

Whilst everyone else was unaware; J.R knew that Ewing Enterprises was John Ross's plea for his father to keep his and Pamela Rebecca's secret, and to J.R's own surprise, it was worth it.


NEXT TIME...

Episode 4 - Wedding Planner: Christopher removes John Ross from his mind and focuses on his wedding with Amanda. Sue Ellen invites Gary, Valene, Betsy and Bobby ll to cheer the family up. John Ross confesses his feelings for Pamela and waits for her reaction. Meanwhile Cliff Barnes arranges a meeting with someone unknown