Season 3...Episode 14:
Pamela sits in the nursery rocking Ross to sleep, for his first night sleep home from the hospital. The baby occasionally opens his eyes and looks up at her and then closes them again as she hums various songs.
John Ross leans in the doorway smiling, watching and listening until Ross is finally asleep. He comes over to Pamela, "Let me take him and put him in his crib," he whispers. Pamela smiles and nods.
They both stand in the doorway and turn on the baby monitor, before closing the door.
"I'm so nervous, the first night home. He was very active today." says Pamela walking down the hallway. "I'm probably not going to sleep at all tonight...and I wonder if he will either."
"Well, if things go according to my plan, you won't be sleeping much tonight anyways," he grins at her and takes her hand. "I have a surprise. Put this on and come with me." he hands her a blindfold.
He leads her downstairs to the field behind their house. There is a blanket laid out and some candles and a wicker basket. "Ok, you can take it off now."
Pamela removes it and looks down and smiles. "Oh John Ross, this is so sweet. Thank you." she gives him a kiss and hugs him.
"And don't worry, I have the baby monitor, it works out here. I tested it myself." he says helping her sit down. "Would you like a glass of wine?"
"Oh, yes. Very much so. I haven't had one in so long." she takes the glass and take a nice sip savoring it. "I think we are going to have many glasses of these over the years."
John Ross laughs sipping his wine. "I think, you're right. Darlin' we are going to make great parents together, as a team." He puts his glass down and grabs both of her hands. "I have a hidden agenda for the nice set-up out here," he says sheepishly. He sits himself up on one knee and pulls Pamela's engagement ring off her hand.
"John Ross, why did you take my ring?" she asks puzzled.
"Because you don't need it anymore." he answers, reaching into his pocket and pulling out another ring.
"That's my grandmother's ring!" says Pamela shocked. "How did you get it?!"
"I told you once, I'm friends with everyone in Texas. But I got your father's permission when we got to see him." he looks up at her. "Pamela Rebecca Ewing, will you re-marry me?"
She smiles at him, as a tear falls. "A real proposal? With my grandmother's ring? You already know the answer, of course I will." she leans in to kiss him as he slides the ring on her finger.
"We never got married in a real, traditional ceremony. Or in front of our families. Or even for all the right reasons. But now that we have our own family now, I want us to really have a fresh start with one another. A real wedding." he says quietly.
"John Ross, you may be a scoundrel sometimes, but you're my scoundrel. And I love you to pieces." says Pamela laying on top of him and kissing him and unbuttoning his shirt. "And now I am going to show you exactly how much. You might want to chug that wine fast, darlin"
He grins at her as he begins to unzip her dress. "Blow out those candles so we don't put on a show for the ranch hands. Only I get to see you this way. Perks of being your husband."
"Whatever you wish, Mr. Ewing." she straddles John Ross, leans over to blow out the candles, before going back to kissing him. Giggling and moaning is heard in the darkness.
...
Harris is sitting in his study, puffing on a Cuban cigar when his phone rings. "This is Ryland," he answers
"Mr. Ryland, this is Felix. I recently found out from a source that you were keeping files on me and my businesses and now those files are no longer in your posession. With Joaquin out of the way, that is the last bit of proof in enemy hands. I want it back."
"Well, Felix, I can't just get it back for you. Those files are in Ewing hands. If they were going to use them, I think they would have already." replies Harris.
"I'm not one to take chances. If you don't get those files back, then I will be forced to do it myself." says Felix.
"I will see if there is a simple approach to doing it, but I suspect not." Harris says.
"That would be most disappointing. I will be in touch." says Felix, as he hangs up.
Harris continues to enjoy his cigar, thinking about what Felix is actually up to.
...
Drew and Elena pace around the room they have been held in for the past several days.
"We need to get out of here, Drew." says Elena desperately. "Felix is holding us here for a reason and I can only think of one."
"Because he is holding us for someone?" asks Drew.
"Yes, probably the Ewings. They want you in jail for the rig bombing and want me to pay for my schemes with Joaquin." replies Elena.
"When the guards outside switch shifts, that may be the time for us to make an escape. I don't know if I can get away, but I probably can give you a good shot at making a run for it." says Drew hugging Elena.
"I'm not leaving here without you, Drew. We are both going together." she says.
"On the bright side, Joaquin is dead. If they wanted to kill us, they would have already." says Drew, smiling awkwardly.
"Felix didn't kill Drew, the Ewings did. We just need to try to find a way to turn the tables on Felix. Either escape or persuade him to let us go."
"Seems unlikely to me, Ellie." answers Drew, looking glum.
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The following morning, the Ewings are all gathered sitting on the patio eating breakfast and drinking coffee.
"So I wanted to let you all know that I asked Pamela to re-marry me," says John Ross, as he sips some orange juice. "We want to do it only for the right reasons and we want to do it here on Southfork.
Bobby, Ann, and Sue Ellen all nod and congratulate them.
"I'm so happy to finally see THIS ONE in person," says Sue Ellen chuckling.
Pamela feeds Ross is bottle, as he pulls on her hair. "I could really use your help planning things Sue Ellen and Ann. Nothing fancy. Just a small gathering of people closest to us. Some food and music afterwards. I need to find an actual dress."
"Darlin, you could wrap yourself in a white bed sheet and you would still look gorgeous." says John Ross, picking up Ross and making funny faces at him.
Pamela laughs, "I think that would be a scary sight, so a normal dress would suffice." Her cell phone rings.
"Tell me that is not work already," says John Ross giving her a look.
"I haven't officially gone back yet, I don't know who this is." she says before she answers. "Hello"
"Hello Mrs Ewing, this is Felix Menendez-Ochoa. I apologize for bothering you on a weekend. Congratulations are in order for your new son!" says Felix.
Pamela's face drops and she looks at John Ross, mouthing "Felix." He watches her intently.
"What can I do for you, Felix?" she asks.
"Well I understand your husband dealt with the Joaquin problem, for both of us, after your horrible ordeal. I want to keep up my end of the bargain and deliver Drew and Elena Ramos to you for justice, as I have them in my custody. But the terms of the deal have changed, I would like the entire cache of files you and your husband have. There is quite a bit of information on those files that could be compromising for me, so I want them back." says Felix.
Pamela is silent. "Give me a moment, please?" and she puts her phone on mute. "John Ross, can I talk to you privately please?" as she gets up to walk several feet away. He follows her, holding the baby. "What does he want?" he asks.
"He wants all of the Ryland files back. In exchange, we get Drew in jail for the rig bombing and Elena for the fraud she perpetrated on the family. I think we should give them to him. Worse case scenario, we make another copy." says Pamela, whispering earnestly.
"I don't want to give our leverage to that bastard. Let's make another copy of them all today, but agree to his terms. We can courier them over to him tomorrow." answers John Ross. Pamela nods.
She unmutes the phone. "You have a deal. Text me the address where you want the files sent and I will drop them in the mail tomorrow. Once you get them, I expect the Ramos' to be brought to the U.S. to face charge."
"Consider it done. I will be in touch once I get the documents. Nice doing business with you, Mrs. Ewing." says Felix, who then hangs up.
Pamela paces and kisses Ross. "I don't like this John Ross. It doesn't feel right." she says and he hugs her. "I know, but hopefully we can put it all behind us."
...
Christopher and Emma are at a quiet, chic Dallas restaurant having a romantic dinner.
"So, will you be my date to John Ross and Pamela's vow renewal ceremony?" asks Christopher smiling and holding her hand.
"I'm not sure I would be welcome," says Emma laughing and taking a big sip of red wine.
"No, you are. I asked John Ross and Pamela. Both said you were welcome to attend. They really want a fresh start now that their son was born and that includes moving on from both you and I, since we both have history with them." says Christopher.
"Well in that case, yes I will be your date. Just to watch your back." she answers him. "It will be fun to meet the rest of the Ewing clan, I haven't met most of them yet."
"Oh you will. They are characters. They will love you, as much as I do." says Christopher, before he stops himself.
"So...you love me?" asks Emma grinning. "You've never said that before."
Christopher blushes. "Yea, well...sometimes things come out subconsciously, when you aren't filtering yourself."
"You don't need to filter yourself with me," says Emma. "I certainly don't with you. And just so we can say we are even, I love you too. You make me very happy."
"That is mutual then," says Christopher. "We can get the check and get out of here, if you want."
"I thought you never would ask, I've been dying for some dessert," she says winking at him.
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Ann, Sue Ellen, and Afton are all sitting around having coffee going over a few plans for the vow renewal ceremony. The food will be catered and a DJ was hired to procde some music for the guests. Less then 30 people were invited.
"I'm going with Pamela to pick out a dress later today." says Afton. "She wants something relatively simple."
"She has great taste, she will look beautiful in anything." Sue Ellen says.
"We have Gary, Lucy, Val all coming in for the ceremony. A few other family members, including Ray, said they may come. Depends on last minute flights," says Ann.
"I just hope it goes smoothly," says Afton with a hint of worry.
"It will. John Ross and Pamela are marrying for the right reasons and have a beautiful baby boy now that will forever bind them." says Sue Ellen with a smile.
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Pamela walks into Ewing Global for the first time in months, as several employees excitedly greet her and Ross. John Ross and Sue Ellen walk up to her smiling.
"How's it feel to be back, babe?" says John Ross kissing her.
"Weird, but nice." says Pamela. "Sue Ellen, would you mind giving your grandson a tour of the office for a few minutes?"
"It will be my pleasure. I will show him where his future office will be." she picks up the baby and starts whispering to him as he sucks on a pacifier.
"I mailed the files to Felix this morning, I'm going to give him a call now and pick up some work to take home." says Pamela to John Ross as they walk to her office.
She dials Felix on speakerphone. "Felix. Pamela Ewing. I sent the files as requested to the address you gave me. You should have either received it already or will get it shortly."
"Yes, Mrs. Ewing. I have them. Going through them now, but I appreciate your speed in getting them to me. And as a gift for your new wedding ceremony, Drew and Elena Ramos will be brought to Dallas by the end of the week. Congratulations to you and your husband and nice doing business with you." the line disconnects.
"See? That was easy." says John Ross coming up and kissing Pamela. "Mama has the baby for a little while, we could have some fun in here..." he says trailing off and unbuttoning her shirt. She grabs his hand and stops him.
"John Ross, did you not pick up with what Felix said? How does he know we are having a vow renewal ceremony? We hardly told anyone!" she looks at him alarmed.
John Ross thinks "I have no idea. Who could have told him?" he asks puzzled. "Are you sure you didn't mention it previously?"
"Positive. I would not want him knowing that." Pamela says. "This worries me."
He smiles at her and gives her a hug. "Don't worry. People gossip. People pay for information. The only thing to worry about is the two of us getting enough sleep for the next few years." he kisses her. "I promise everything will be just fine, darlin."
"You always know how to make me feel better." says Pamela, starting to unbutton his shirt. "I suppose we have a few minutes, for some fun."
He lifts her up on her desk. "Now we are talking!" they begin to kiss passionately, when he pulls out an envelope and hands it to her. "Surprise!" he says.
"What is this" asks Pamela opening the envelope.
"Two tickets for our honeymoon to the Bahamas. I have a small, private island reserved for us and a few people to wait on us. There will be no disturbances, no other tourists. Just you, me, a nice large bed, a hot tub, an ocean, and relaxation." he smiles as her eyes light up. "Mama is watching Ross for us, we will only be gone for 5 days. I figured you wouldn't want to get away for more then that."
She goes back to kissing him "You are the best husband a gal could ask for. I don't think we need to pack too much, I suspect we won't be wearing much clothing."
He grins at her. "Any clothes you put on, I'm just going to rip off." He buries his face in her neck and lifts her skirt up, as she hikes his pants down.
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Felix calls Harris Ryland later that evening.
"Mr. Ryland, I have reobtained the files that you lost. I intend to shred them and hope this ends our business relationship." says Felix, taking a swig of tequila.
"Glad you remedied the situation. You might want to consider tying up all the loose ends." says Harris cryptically. "We don't know who knows what and what they can do with that information."
"I'm already ahead of you. I don't believe Pamela or John Ross Ewing gave me their last copy. All the loose ends involved in this will be dealt with swiftly and surely, have no fear. I suspect you will benefit from that as well, seeing how it could make your life easier." says Felix chuckling.
"Damn right it does," says Harris. "Getting rid of Ramos or some Ewings permenantly always make my day. Best of luck my friend, when should I expect this to happen?"
"By the end of the week. I suggest you stay away from Southfork for awhile." as Felix laughs and hangs up.