JR’s Office, Ewing Oil, later that same day

JR was startled as the buzzer on his telephone went off. “Yes,” he answered.

“JR, Miss Shepard is on line 1 for you.”

“Thank you. Hello,” he said picking up the receiver.

“Hi, sweetheart. Do you know that it’s almost 6:30 p.m? Did you forget we were supposed to have a nice, quiet, romantic dinner before your bachelor party?”

“I’m sorry, honey. I lost all track of time. Why don’t you come to the office and I’ll take you out.”

“Are you sure, you sound tired.”

“I’m sure. I really want to be alone with you for a while tonight.”

“Okay, I’ll see you in about a half hour. I love you.”

“I love you too, darlin. I’ll see you in a little while then. Bye.” JR hung up the receiver and pressed the intercom button. “Jackie, could you come in here, please?”

“Sure, JR.”

“Here Jackie, take these files. Make sure this one gets to Daddy. The rest of them you can file away, but it can wait until tomorrow. Why don’t you go on home now? I’m sorry I kept you so late.”

“It’s okay, JR. I hope you have a wonderful wedding tomorrow.”

“Thanks, Jackie. I’ll see you when I get back.”

7:15 p.m., Ewing Oil

“Knock, Knock,” Sue Ellen said as she walked through the door

“Hey, sugar,” JR said rising out of his chair and walking over to greet her with a kiss. He slid his arms around her waist and pulled her toward him giving her a gentle kiss on the lips. “Let me grab my hat.” He reached over to the coat rack, grabbed his hat, placed it on his head and escorted her out of the building. They decided on a quiet little restaurant on the outskirts of town. JR requested a table in the corner away from everyone else. As they ate, she noticed that he was awfully quiet and seemed to be off in another world, especially when she asked him a question and he didn’t bother to answer her.

“JR” she said reaching out to touch his leg.

“Huh” he jumped.

“Have you heard anything I’ve said?”

“I’m sorry, darlin. I’ve just got something on my mind that I just can’t seem to shake. What were you saying?”

“I was wondering what time you had to be at your bachelor party, but that’s not really important. What’s bothering you? You’re not getting cold feet are you?”

He looked at her with a half smile. “No, I’m not getting cold feet. I’m ok. I just had a surprise at work today that I wasn’t all that thrilled about, and you know how I love surprises,” he said sarcastically. “It’ll be fine, though. The party starts at 10:00 p.m.”

“Sweetheart,” she said scooting closer to him in the booth. “Like you told me this morning, if it’s bothering you this much, I really think we should talk about it.”

He chuckled, “Me and my big mouth.”

She laughed back. “Don’t try to wiggle out of it. Tell me what’s wrong.”

“Daddy told me today that he wants Bobby to start learning the business so that he and I can run the business together someday. I guess it’s really stupid for me to feel this way, but I’m angry and hurt. I always thought that Ewing Oil would be mine someday. I mean while Bobby’s been out playing sports and partying, I’ve been working my ass off in that company. He’s always gotten everything he wanted handed to him, while I’ve had work hard to get where I am. Daddy has ridden roughshod over me since the day I was born. I’ve always done exactly what he expected of me. I went to the school he wanted; I started in the business where he wanted; I dated the women he thought appropriate. I’ve never done anything I’ve wanted. I just can’t believe he’s gonna swoop in and take everything, I’ve spent my whole life building, and give it to Bobby. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love Bobby and all, but he’s just not cut out for this business. He just doesn’t have the discipline or instincts that it takes. It just isn’t fair to me. I know it’s Daddy’s company, but if it weren’t for me, that business wouldn’t be half of what it is today. It’s mine. It’s all I have, and I’m just so damn mad,” he said through gritted teeth as he pounded his fist on the table.

“I’m sorry, honey. I know how much Ewing Oil means to you, but it’s not all you have. You have me, and I wouldn’t care if the only thing you had was the shirt on your back. I just want you. I wish there was something I could do to help you, though,” she said putting her arms around his and kissing him gently on the cheek.

“You already have,” he smiled touching her hand “just by listening to me rant. It’ll be okay. I’ll handle it in my own way when the time comes. Let’s talk about something else.”

“Like what?”

“How about our wedding?”

“There really isn’t much to talk about, except you’d better show up,” she smiled gazing deep into his eyes.

He put his arm around her and kissed her passionately on the lips. “Don’t you worry. I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” he whispered, kissing her again. “Oh, by the way, I have a present for you.” He reached inside his coat pocket and pulled out a small square box.

“What’s this,” she asked?

“Just open it,” he smiled.

She opened the box and found the most beautiful diamond earrings that she had ever seen. She started to cry.

“Momma gave me those shortly after I asked you to marry me. They belonged to my grandmother Southworth, and she and I wanted you to have them.”

She was consumed by his sentiment. With tears streaming down her face, she leaned over to him and kissed him.

“I take it you like them,” he smiled his biggest, proudest smile.

All she could do was shake her head and kiss him. Finally, she got control of herself and said, “They’re beautiful. I love them, and I love you.” For several minutes, they just sat there, holding each other close and kissing, unaware that the whole restaurant was watching the two of them. Finally, they realized they were being watched, and they returned to their dinner, laughing and talking, both looking forward to their future together.

Southfork, the Wedding day

JR woke around 9:00 a.m. the next morning. Sitting up in the bed, “Oh, my head,” he said rubbing his temples remembering the bachelor party from the night before. Just then, there was a knock at the door.

“JR, are you awake?”

“Yes, unfortunately,” he answered.

The door opened to reveal his mother standing in the doorway with a disapproving look on her face. “It sounds as though you have the same affliction as your father this morning,” she said in a stern and seemingly extra loud voice JR noticed, “and I don’t have any sympathy for any of you. You all ought to have better sense. Now get up and get dressed. You’re getting married in a few hours, and there’s still a lot to be done.”

“Yes ma’am,” JR answered as he got up and headed for the shower.

It was a beautiful day on the Southfork ranch. No expense was spared in the decorations. Flowers covered everything that wasn’t moving. The caterers were busily setting up tables and decorating them, while the band began to setup their equipment.

Two o’clock arrived before JR knew it and he found himself standing in front of the crowd of people waiting for his bride to come down the aisle to him. The music started playing and there she was on the arm of his father, the most beautiful vision of a woman he had ever seen. His heart leapt with excitement as their eyes met and a huge smile appeared on his face. She looked at him. He looked so handsome in his black tuxedo. “Mmmm” she thought to herself, “he looks so good.” As she continued down the aisle, JR noticed she moved with such grace and beauty. Finally she reached him and they turned to face the minister, his father still standing between the two of them.

“We are gathered here today in the sight of God, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words which shall unite John Ross Ewing, Jr. and Sue Ellen Shepard in holy matrimony. Marriage is a most honorable estate, created and Instituted by God, signifying unto us the mystical union, which also exists between Christ and the Church; so too may this marriage be adorned by true and abiding love. Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, they must speak now or forever hold their peace.” The minister paused for a moment, then continued. “Who is it that brings this woman to this man?

“I do.” Jock said as he placed Sue Ellen’s hand in JR’s and stepped back.

John Ross and Sue Ellen, life is given to each of us as individuals, and yet we must learn to live together. Love is given to us by our family and friends. We learn to love by being loved. Learning to love and living together is one of life's greatest challenges and is the shared goal of a married life. But a husband and wife should not confuse love of worldly measures for even if worldly success is found, only love will maintain a marriage. Mankind did not create love; love is created by God. The measure of true love is a love both freely given and freely accepted, just as God's love of us is unconditional and free.
Today truly is a glorious day the Lord hath made - as today both of you are blessed with God's greatest of all gifts - the gift of abiding love and devotion between a man and a woman. All present here today - and those here in heart - wish both of you all the joy, happiness and success the world has to offer. As you travel through life together, I caution you to remember that the true measure of success, the true avenue to joy and peace, is to be found within the love you hold in your hearts. I would ask that you hold the key to your heart very tightly. Within the Bible, nothing is of more importance that love. We are told the crystalline and beautiful truth: "God is Love". We are assured that "Love conquers all". It is love, which brings you here today, the union of two hearts and two spirits. As your lives continue to interweave as one pattern, remember that it was love that brought you here today, it is love that will make this a glorious union, and it is love which will cause this union to endure. Would you please face each other and join hands.”

JR turned and took Sue Ellen’s hands in his and squeezed them gently. Their gazes locked and she saw what he wanted to say in his eyes. He saw the same in hers.

“John Ross Ewing, Jr. do you take Sue Ellen Shepard to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only to her forevermore?

“I do,” he smiled at her.

Sue Ellen Shepard do you take John Ross Ewing, Jr. to be your Husband? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only to him forevermore?

“I do,” she said struggling to hold back the tears.

“A marriage ceremony represents one of life's greatest commitments, but also is a declaration of love. I wish to read to you what Paul wrote of love in a letter to the Corinthians a long time ago. I believe this is a true model of love, and it is a model of love I would hope you both would pursue in your marriage:

" Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels - but do not have love, I am only sounding brass or tinkling cymbals. Though I have the gift of prophecy and understanding all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so that I could remove mountains – but do not have love, I am nothing. Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned but do not have love, it profits me nothing. Love endures and is kind. Love is not envious or jealous. Love wants not itself, is not puffed up, does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not its own, it is not easily provoked, and thinks no evil. Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness - but in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never fails. Where there are prophecies, they shall fail, where there be tongues, they shall cease, where there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when that which is perfect is come, that which is part shall be done away with. When I was a child I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child. When I became an adult, I put aside childish things. At present we see indistinctly - as in a mirror - but then we shall see face to face. At present I know partially, then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. So faith, hope, love remain- these three- but the greatest of these is love.

“JR, repeat after me.

“I, John Ross Ewing, Jr. take thee Sue Ellen Shepard, to be my wife. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.”

“Now, Sue Ellen.”

I, Sue Ellen Shepard take thee John Ross Ewing, Jr. to be my Husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.

“Now we come to the exchanging of rings.” The minister reached down and took the rings from the pillow carried by Lucy.

“Wedding rings are an outward and visible sign of an inward spiritual grace, signifying to all the uniting of this man and this woman in marriage.”

JR, take the ring and place it on Sue Ellen’s finger and repeat after me.

“With this ring, I thee wed. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Sue Ellen, take the ring and place it on JR’s finger and repeat after me.

“With this ring, I thee wed. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

In Ephesians, the relationship between husband and wife is compared to between Christ and the church:

" Submit yourselves one to another as the fear of God. Wives, show reverence for your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church and He is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own Husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wife, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it; that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word; that He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkles or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own body; He that loves his wife loves himself. For no man ever yet hateth his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church. For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones .For this cause shall man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This mystery is a profound one and I am saying this as it refers to Christ and the Church; however, let husband love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respect her husband."

John Ross and Sue Ellen, as the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect.

“Let us pray.”

“Oh good Lord,” JR thought, looking at Sue Ellen, “is he ever gonna finish.” A knowing smiled crossed Sue Ellen’s face as she looked back at JR. Finally, she had to look away to keep from laughing.

“Dear heavenly Father, our hearts are filled with great happiness on JR and Sue Ellen’s wedding day, as they come before You pledging their hearts and lives to one another. Grant that they may be ever true and loving, living together is such a way as to never bring shame or heartbreak into their marriage. Temper their hearts with kindness and understanding, rid them of all pretense of jealousy. Help them to remember to be each other's sweetheart, helpmate, friend and guide, so that together they may meet the cares and problems of life more bravely. And with the passage of time, may the home they are creating today, truly be a place of love and harmony, where your spirit is ever present. Bless this union we pray, and walk beside JR and Sue Ellen throughout all their lives together. We ask these things in Jesus name; AMEN.”

“John Ross and Sue Ellen in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in Matrimony, have promised your love for each other by these vows, the giving of these rings and the joining of your hands, I now declare you to be husband and wife. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance unto you, and give you peace.
Congratulations, you may kiss your bride.”

JR lifted the veil, slid his arms gently around her waist and kissed his new wife passionately. After a minute, he pulled away holding his cheek against hers and whispered, “Finally” in her ear.

“I present to you Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Ewing, Jr.”

Sue Ellen took JR’s arm and they walked down the aisle and across to the reception area.

On behalf of the Ewing family, I would like to thank y’all for coming and invite you to attend the reception.”

After attending to the requirements of cutting the cake and taking all the pictures, JR and Sue Ellen finally got the chance to have a moment together. “Mrs. Ewing,” JR, taking her by the hand, asked, “Would you give me the privilege of this dance?”

“Hmm” she said

“What do you mean, hmm?” he laughed as he pulled her out on the dance floor.

“Gotcha,” she laughed.

“I’ll make you think, gotcha,” he laughed as they danced.

They both had a hearty laugh. It was wonderful to finally have Sue Ellen in his arms, but it didn’t last long, before someone cut in, and JR reluctantly released her.

A couple of hours later, when they had finally managed to make it back into one another’s arms, JR said to her as they danced, “I think its time we got out of here, before anybody else tries to take you away from me.”

“I agree. Let’s go inside and change.”

He took her by the hand and they walked upstairs parting in the hallway. “I’ll meet you right here in ten minutes,” she said kissing him gently on the lips. They entered their respective rooms and minutes later emerged. JR was wearing his favorite navy blue suit while Sue Ellen was dressed in a stunning strapless red dress that perfectly accentuated her figure. The sight of her overcame JR.

“Wow,” was all he could manage to say.

She walked over to him and kissed him. “I’ll take that as a compliment.”

“It was, darlin, believe me, it was.”

She took his arm and they headed downstairs. As they exited the patio doors, they were pelted with rice and well wishes. When they reached the car, JR opened the door for her and she climbed in. Then he ran around to the driver’s side and got in. He started the engine and they sped away to begin their new life.

Forty-five minutes later, they were standing in the penthouse suite at the Fairview Hotel in downtown Dallas.

JR took Sue Ellen in his arms and kissed her. “Alone at last,” he smiled noticing her apprehension. “What’s wrong?”

“Noth…Nothing,” she said nervously.

“Are you nervous, darlin,” he asked, gently caressing her shoulders?

“Maybe a little,” she answered.

“Why,” he asked as he pulled her closer to him?

“I…I don’t know,” she said pulling away from him and turning her back so as not to face him. “It’s just…that I’ve never done this before and I’m afraid.”

He walked over to her, put his arms around her waist, and put his face into her hair. “I’m scared too,” he whispered.

She turned around with a surprised look, “You, afraid? Why?”

“Probably for the some of the same reasons you are, but I’ve got an idea,” he said softly. “Why don’t we forget about this place and the pressure of our honeymoon? Let’s go someplace where we’ll both be more comfortable and not worry about putting pressure on each other to make love. Let’s just let it happen naturally, like it almost did yesterday.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, come on,” JR said as he grabbed some blankets and pillows off of the bed and headed out the door. She dutifully followed and when they reached the car, she asked him where they were going.

“You’ll see. Just trust me.”

After a few minutes, she realized that they were driving back toward Southfork. “Are we going back to Southfork?”

“Sort of.” He said as he turned the car into the pasture. The car came to a stop in front of the tree house where they had first kissed. JR grabbed the pillows and blankets from the back seat and climbed the ladder up to the tree house. When he reached the top, he called down to Sue Ellen. “Hey, my yellow rose of Texas, are you comin?”

“You’re gonna have to hold your horses. It’s a little difficult to climb a ladder in this dress.”

“Do you need me to help you?”

“No, I think I’ve got it now.”

Finally she reached the top and he helped her the rest of the way. “I’m sorry, darlin’. I guess I didn’t consider you were still wearin that dress. I just thought this was the perfect spot for us.”

“It is perfect. I can’t think of any place I’d rather be,” she said pulling him close to her.

He put his arm around her waist and looked deep into her eyes. “You are so beautiful,” he said gently caressing her cheek with his hand. “You take my breath away.”

“Why, Mr. Ewing, you certainly know how to charm a lady,” she whispered, leaning in to give him a gentle kiss on the lips.

“That’s not charm, darlin’. That’s the truth,” he smiled softly. “Let’s sit down, I’m exhausted.”

JR took her hand and they moved inside the tree house. He sat down, leaning against the wall opposite the door, and pulled her down into his lap. She lay in his arms looking up at him. “I love you, Sue Ellen Ewing.” She smiled a huge smile at the sound of her new name, but before she could say anything, he leaned down and kissed her passionately. Pulling away, he whispered, “Shh, I don’t want to talk. I just want to hold you in my arms and kiss you.”

Sue Ellen reached up, caressed his cheek and kissed him. She looked into his loving eyes. “What am I so afraid of,” she thought? Finally, she made a decision. She reached up, untied his tie and slipped it out of his shirt. She sat up closer to his face and began kissing him softly and gently. She leaned into him placing her cheek against his. He held her tightly to him. She kissed his ear and whispered, “Make love to me.”

He took his right hand and reached for the blanket and stretched it out as best he could. When he finished, he laid her down gently and climbed into her arms. Their kisses became more and more passionate and before either of them realized it, there was nothing between them but the night. He kissed and caressed her body gently as they began to make love for the first time. “He is so gentle,” she thought, “How could I have ever been afraid to be with him.” As their lovemaking became more intense, she wrapped her legs tighter around him, caressed his back gently and ran her hands through his hair, holding his head to her body.

JR responded to her touch. He couldn’t believe what he was feeling. He felt like his whole body was about to explode. He was so in love with this woman. No one had ever made him feel this way. No one had ever held him this way; so gently, so tenderly. He wanted her to know how much he loved her, to know that this wasn’t just sex. As they fulfilled their desire, he relaxed on top of her, kissed her on the lips, and moved across her cheek to her ear and whispered, “I love you so much, Sue Ellen. You complete my life.”

As the sun began to rise, the couple lay tangled together in the blankets from the Fairview. Sue Ellen had her back to JR and he lay tightly behind her holding her against him, with both arms. She opened her eyes and whispered, “JR, are you awake?”

“Yeah, I’m awake” he answered with his eyes still closed and his face half buried in her hair, pulling her closer to him.

“I guess we should get up and go back to hotel, before someone discovers us out here.”

“No way. I don’t want to move. I don’t want this moment to end. I just want to hold you right here forever.”

“Neither do I,” she whispered back, turning to face him and snuggling closer into him, “Neither do I.”

Sue Ellen kissed her new husband’s chest as he held her to him. She’d wanted to be this close to him from the first moment they met. She couldn’t believe it was actually happening, that she was actually Mrs. JR Ewing. She looked up at him. His eyes were still closed and he had a contented smile on his face. She kissed him and said, “I love you.”

“I love you, too,” he whispered back. He slid his hand around to her ribs and down her hip, pulling her leg onto him and caressing it softly. As they continued to kiss, with each one becoming more passionate, he rolled over on top of her and made love to her again. Upon satisfying their passion for one another, JR lay on his back and Sue Ellen lay next to him in his arm, gently caressing his chest.

“JR, did you hear something?”

“No, why?”

“I could’ve sworn I heard a horse,” she said.

She’d just gotten the words out of her mouth when an unfamiliar voice asked,
“Hey, whose up there?”

JR jumped up, pulled on his pants and stepped out the door. “Who the hell wants to know?”

“Oh, sorry Mr. Ewing. I was just looking for a stray when I noticed the car. I’m real sorry sir,” answered the cowboy with a horrified look on his face.

“It’s alright, but I don’t expect anyone else will hear about this, will they,” JR asked in his sternest, most powerful voice?”

The ranch hand suddenly became very nervous. “Uh, of course not sir. I, uh I’ll be on my way.”

“Good,” JR answered turning and reentering the tree house.

By now, Sue Ellen was up and dressed. Noticing the disappointment on his face, she walked over, took him in her arms and kissed him. “When are you going to take me on our honeymoon,” she asked?

“I thought we were already on it,” he grinned caressing her shoulders gently and kissing her passionately.

“Ha, Ha,” she answered sarcastically. “This is fantastic, but I would really like to take a bath.”

“Hmm,” he smiled mischievously, “that could be fun.”

“Come on,” she laughed. “Get dressed and take me back to the hotel.”

JR smiled at her, gathered his clothes and got dressed. He climbed down the ladder and put the blankets, pillows and his jacket and tie in the backseat of the car. He walked back over to the ladder, helping Sue Ellen down and into the car.

As they drove back to hotel, she asked, “So where are we going on our honeymoon?”

“It’s a surprise, but like I told you before, I hope you packed for warm weather. I also hope you packed light, ‘cause, judging from last night, I don’t think you’re gonna need very much clothing,” he answered, reaching over and running his hand up her thigh.

Sue Ellen felt her face become flushed. “At least tell me when we’re leaving.”

“That’s the beauty of being rich and owning your own jet, darlin. You can leave anytime you want. We just have to leave today, because the flight plan has already been filed.”

Upon returning to the hotel, JR after opening the door to their suite, turned to Sue Ellen and swept her off her feet into his arms. Taken by surprise, she asked, “What are you doing?”

“Carrying you over the threshold,” he said kissing her and walking into the room. He carried her into the bedroom, and laid her on the bed continuing to kiss her. She pulled him down into the bed on top of her and began removing his clothing. “I thought you wanted to take a bath,” he whispered.

“Later,” was all she said moving her hands gently down his bare chest to his waist.

JR smiled at her, moved down her body, gently kissing it, and the couple made love again. A short time later, they lay nestled together and JR said, “I’m starving.”

“I can’t imagine why,” she laughed, holding him tighter.

“Why don’t we get up? I’ll order us some breakfast and you can take that bath you wanted.”

“I’m not sure I want to move.”

He let out a small laugh. “Well, darlin, as much as I like it here, I think we’re gonna have to move sooner or later. So we might better try while I still have some strength left.”

This time it was Sue Ellen who laughed. “Alright, but after we eat, you have to take me on our honeymoon.”

“That’s a deal, darlin.”

Sue Ellen reached over and picked up JR’s shirt. She put it on and buttoned it up, getting out of bed. As she climbed out of the bed and walked around toward the bathroom, JR reached out taking hold of her hand and gazed deeply into her eyes. “I love you.”

“I love you too,” she smiled returning his gaze. She leaned down and gave him a loving kiss on the lips. Then she disappeared into the bathroom. JR got out of bed, putting on his boxer shorts and his robe, and ordered them some breakfast.

Sue Ellen emerged from the bath, a couple of minutes after their breakfast arrived, wearing only a towel. JR met her as she emerged, looked her up and down and took her in his arms. He leaned down and began kissing her neck. He resisted the urge to put his hands inside the towel, knowing that his hunger was actually greater than his desire. Lovingly pushing him away, she put on her undergarments and her robe and the couple sat down to breakfast. “I wasn’t sure what you wanted, so I ordered some of almost everything,” JR said.

“I can see that,” she laughed.

JR picked up the newspaper, reading it as he ate. Sue Ellen hadn’t realized just how hungry she was until she started eating. Occasionally, JR looked up from the paper and shook his head, smiling, although he had eaten quite a bit more than she. Finally, she finished and got up from the table. JR looked up from the paper, noticing her walk over to the French doors leading to the balcony. She opened the doors and walked out into the fresh mid-morning air. JR put down the paper, and walked out to join her. He walked quietly up behind her and slid his arms around her waist, whispering into her ear, “What are you doin’, darlin’?”

Sue Ellen took a deep breath of the fresh air and exhaled slowly, placing her arms on his, and enjoying the feel of his body close to hers. “I just wanted to see the view from up here. Have you ever seen a more breathtaking view,” she asked looking over the Dallas cityscape?

“Mmm, hmm,” he said kissing her ear. “You.”

She turned around smiling at him, placed her arms around his neck and kissed him. They just stood there kissing and holding one another close for almost half an hour. Finally overcome by his passion, JR lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bedroom and the couple spent the next two hours in bed, pleasuring one another. As they lay close, JR just held her securely, enjoying the stillness. He looked over at the clock and saw that it read 1:30 p.m. He looked back to his wife, whose head was resting on his chest. He gently stroked her hair, and said, “I’m gonna get up and take a shower. Why don’t you join me?”

“Mmmm, that sounds like a good idea,” she said raising an eyebrow.

Her willingness took JR by surprise, but he wasn’t about to let her have the chance to change her mind. He took her by the hand and led her into the bath. An hour later the pair emerged in their bathrobes arm in arm and began to get dressed. JR finished dressing before Sue Ellen, and walked over to the phone. He picked up the receiver and dialed. “Jim, It’s JR. How long before the jet can be ready. That’ll be fine. See you then.” Turning to Sue Ellen, he said, “Are you about ready to go on our honeymoon, Sugar.”

Sue Ellen laughed, “I’m not sure I have the energy, Sweetheart.”

It was JR’s turn to laugh. “I guess we can just go home,” he said as seriously as he could.

“Not a chance.”

“We’d better get going then.”

Grand Cayman

Even as comfortable as the Ewing jet was, JR and Sue Ellen were glad to arrive in Grand Cayman. The six-hour flight, with the hour layover for refueling in Atlanta, along with their lack of sleep had taken its toll on the couple, and they were both exhausted. JR had asked the pilot to fly over the island before landing so that they could enjoy the view. The sun was just beginning to set as the plane started its circle of the island. Sue Ellen was sitting in JR’s lap looking out the window of the plane. “This is so beautiful,” Sue Ellen said.

“It sure is, darlin. It sure is,” JR replied looking at his wife and holding her waist tightly.

It was almost 11:30p.m. when the pair reached their private villa overlooking the ocean. JR, always thinking ahead, had arranged for a candlelit dinner to be waiting for their arrival. He unlocked the door, and opened it for Sue Ellen. She entered and, as JR turned on the lights, immediately noticed the elegantly set table and the vase of yellow roses in the center.

“I hope you don’t mind a romantic dinner with your husband, darlin’,” JR said smiling seductively.

“Oh, I don’t mind,” she said turning around and taking him in her arms, “but should we be eating so late?”

“Well, it’s not that late when you consider we’re gonna be up all night long.” JR pulled her firmly against his body and kissed her passionately, laughing wickedly.

“Up all night? We were up all night last night,” she exclaimed!

“Sue Ellen, calm down,” JR said raising both hands in surrender and laughing. “I was only kidding. You’ve worn me out. If it weren’t for this overpowering pain in my stomach, I would just collapse on the bed.”

“Well, it does seem to be your favorite place to be,” she said smartly.

“Very funny. Now come on. I’m hungry. Let’s eat,” he said taking her hand and leading her over to the table. “Here you go, darlin’,” JR said holding out the chair for her to sit down.

They laughed and talked as they ate, enjoying being alone together and being in love. When they had finished eating, they retired to the bedroom. Wearing his pajamas and robe, JR opened the doors to the balcony overlooking the beach while he waited for Sue Ellen to emerge from the bathroom. He took a deep breath of the crisp night air. “What a wonderful day this has been. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found such a fantastic girl,” he thought to himself. Sue Ellen walked up behind him and slid her arms around his waist. JR placed his arms on hers and closed his eyes.

“A penny for your thoughts?”

Turning around and taking her in his arms, he looked deep into her eyes. “I was just thinking how lucky I am and how much I love you.”

She smiled softly, returning his powerful gaze. She took him by the hand, saying, “Let’s go to bed.”

He followed her and they climbed into bed. He turned off the lamp beside the bed, and Sue Ellen snuggled up to him. They talked and kissed for a few minutes, before they both drifted off to sleep.

JR woke with his back to Sue Ellen and her arms wrapped tightly around him. He smiled contentedly and reached for his watch on the table. Upon seeing that it was after 2:00p.m., he turned over and took his wife in his arms. Kissing her gently, he said, “Wake up, beautiful.”

“Mmm,” she groaned, cuddling closer to him. “I don’t want to.”

“Don’t you want to see this beautiful island?”

“Nope, I want to stay right here.”

“I was hoping you’d say that,” he said as they held each other close and began kissing passionately.

A couple of hours later, they lay nestled together when JR said, “You know what I think is the best thing about being married?”

“I think I have a pretty good idea,” she laughed.

“Not even close,” he said seriously as she lifted her head to look at him. “The best thing about being married is waking up in your arms.”

Sue Ellen smiled lovingly, and said, “I love you but are you always this full of it,” Sue Ellen said, laughing?

“What do you mean,” JR asked, a little hurt?

“I mean that was very sweet, but a little over the top, don’t you think?”

“No,” he replied curtly. “I don’t think it was. I was trying to tell you how I feel,” he said angrily.

“Now wait. Don’t get mad. I didn’t mean to upset you. I was just teasing. I’m sorry. I guess you’ll have to figure out some way for me to make it up to you,” she grinned sexily.

“Well, since you put it that way, I guess I can forgive you,” he smiled letting his left hand slide below her waist and using his right hand to pull her chin toward him and kissing her.

An half hour later, Sue Ellen lay on top of JR, breathless. “You know, just when I think this can’t get any better, you surprise me.”

JR laughed heartily. “Well, for somebody who’s new at this, I have to admit you’ve kinda surprised me too.”

“I just follow your lead,” she smiled up at him.

JR hugged her closer to him. “Do you know that I adore you?”

“I sure do,” she laughed.

They lay in silence for a few minutes, with JR caressing her body and kissing her on the forehead, when Sue Ellen said, “We should get up.”

“Why?”

“You promised me a romantic dinner in town, remember.”

The pair spent the next few days alternating enjoying the beauty and splendor of the Cayman Islands, and each other’s company.

JR woke early Friday morning. They had been on the island for five days and he hadn’t gotten the chance to sneak the time to review the reports and research for the Davis deal. He wasn’t bothered too much, though, because he’d never been happier. He knew Sue Ellen wouldn’t be happy if she found him working on their honeymoon, but this deal was extremely important to him. He wanted this deal. “Maybe if I pull this off, he’ll finally think I can do something right. Maybe then he’ll be proud of me,” JR said out loud to himself. He slid quietly out of the bed and put on his bathrobe. He walked over and opening one of his suitcases, pulled out his briefcase that was hidden underneath his clothes. He walked out into the living room and sat down on the sofa, placing the briefcase on the coffee table. He opened it and before he knew it, he had papers strewn all over the place, immersing himself in the details of the natural gas business. He read for a while and realized that he was missing a crucial file. Since Sue Ellen had not emerged from the bedroom, he decided to call the office and see if he’d left it at the office. Besides, he wanted to check in with Jackie. He walked over to the phone and after several minutes of trying, he finally got connected. “Jackie, this is JR.”

“JR, why in the world are you calling?”

“I was going over the Davis deal while Sue Ellen was sleeping and I found that one of the files I need is missing. Could you look in my office and see if I left it.”

“Sure, I’d be glad to do it. Hang on a minute.”

“Okay.” The phone went silent for a couple of minutes while Jackie walked into JR’s office, closing the door behind her.

“JR,” she whispered, “your father found the file your looking for a couple of days ago. He put Bobby to work on researching it, but I managed to make a copy of it while they were gone to lunch. Do you want me to have it messengered to you?”

“What do you mean he put Bobby to researching it?”

“Just like I told you. He found it, grumbled about not being able to trust you to do anything and took it to Bobby, telling him to research the natural gas industry.”

As she spoke, JR could feel the anger welling up inside of him. He struggled to control his emotions. “Jackie, I won’t forget what you’ve done for me, and yes I do want you to messenger me that file as soon as you can. In addition, I want you to get me Steven Davis’s phone number.”

“You got it JR,” she said as she flipped through the rolodex on his desk. His number is 572-525-7893, and I’ll send that file on my lunch break.”

“Thanks Jackie. You can bet I won’t forget this.”

“Your welcome, JR,” she continued whispering, “Bye.”

JR hung up the phone, stood for a moment, and threw the phone as hard as he could across the room. As it landed on the floor on the other side of the room, Sue Ellen appeared from the bedroom wearing her silky bathrobe.

“What was that all about,” she asked, noticing the papers strewn over the sofa and coffee table.

“It’s not important, beautiful,” he said walking over to her and taking her in his arms. “So what do you want to do today, sleepyhead?”

“I want you to tell me why you threw the phone across the room.”

“I told you it wasn’t important,” he said as he pulled her closer and kissed her tenderly.

“It is important. What are you hiding from me, and what is all this paper strewn everywhere.”

Realizing he had to tell her something, he decided to try the truth. “Don’t get mad, and remember that you are the most important thing in my life.”

“What are you hiding,” she repeated?

“Promise me you won’t be mad.”

“Okay, I promise.”

“I brought some research about a natural gas venture with me. I thought that I might be able to sneak some time to go over it. You were sound asleep, so I came out here to go through it. The problem is that I was missing one of the most important files, so I called the office.”

“Why would forgetting the file upset you so much.”

JR sighed as he turned away from Sue Ellen. “Forgetting it didn’t upset me. When I called the office, Jackie told me that Daddy found the file and gave it to Bobby to research, because he can’t trust me to do anything right,” he said sarcastically waving his hands in the air.

“Oh, honey, I’m sorry,” she responded walking over to him and putting her arms around him. “What are you gonna do?”

“I don’t know yet, but I’ve got a couple of ideas,” he said walking over, picking up the phone and sitting down on the sofa. Sue Ellen followed him to the sofa and put her hands on his face.

“JR, look at me. If you want to go home, we can. We’ve had six wonderful days alone together. I know how important Ewing Oil is to you, and you have all my support and love.”

JR looked at his wife. “Is she really saying this,” he thought. For a minute he considered going home, but then he realized what was really important to him. “No, Sugar. I don’t want to go home. You are more important to me than Ewing Oil and going back would mean breaking my promise to you to have me all to yourself for a month. I’m never going to break a promise to you because of Ewing Oil.”

Sue Ellen moved closer to him and kissed him passionately. “JR Ewing, I am completely in love with you.”

“And I with you, Sue Ellen,” he said smiling softly and returning her powerful gaze. “And I with you.” When he finished speaking, he held her firmly against him and kissed her. Their kisses became more and more involved as he laid her on the sofa and their bodies united as one.

They lay cuddled together on the sofa afterwards, and Sue Ellen asked JR, “So, what are you gonna do about Bobby?”

“Well, as soon as I recover from your aggressiveness,” he laughed, “I’m gonna make
the deal with Steven, with our money.”

“You mean you’re going to steal the deal from Ewing Oil?”

“I sure am.”

“That’s pretty underhanded, don’t you think?”

“And just what do you call what my father and brother are doing to me?”

“Underhanded and sneaky. So I’m behind you 100%, after all, you are my husband.”

“Good. Hand me the phone.”

Sue Ellen reached over, picked up the phone and sat it on JR’s chest. He picked up the receiver and dialed the number. “This is JR Ewing. Is Steven in?”

“Steven, it’s JR. I’ve looked over all the information you sent me and I think that we should proceed.”

“Great, JR. I’ll send the paper work to you at Ewing Oil, by the end of the next week.”

“No, don’t send it to Ewing Oil. I’m gonna make this deal personally. Send it to me in Grand Cayman. I’ll have Jackie call you with the information, and Steven, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t tell anyone, especially anybody at Ewing Oil, that I’m the one behind this, if you catch my drift.”

“No problem, JR. I’m just glad you decided to join us. I guarantee that you won’t regret it.”

“Thanks, man. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards to your Dad,” he said hanging up the phone. He dialed Ewing Oil and told Jackie to call Steven Davis, letting him know where to send the contracts. Upon ending his conversation, he returned his attention to his wife. “So, Mrs. Ewing, you never did answer my question. What do you want to do today?”

“I thought you might take me shopping in town.”

JR grimaced slightly, knowing that he really hated shopping. “Darlin, if that is what you want to do, then that is what we’ll do. So let’s get going, cause I know you’re gonna drag me all over the place,” he said smiling at her.

They reentered the bedroom and began dressing. As JR buttoned his shirt, Sue Ellen walked over to him with a small, stylishly wrapped package. “I almost forgot I had this for you.” JR took the package and unwrapped it. He opened the box to reveal a striking, white gold, Swiss watch. “I hope you like it. It has a mother of pearl face and diamond hour markers,” she said pointing to the face of the watch. He took it out and began to put it on, when Sue Ellen said, “It also has an inscription on the back.” JR turned it over and read, “True love knows no time. Love, Your Yellow of Texas.” He looked up at her. He could tell she was anxiously awaiting his reaction. He thought about being funny, but decided against it. “It’s perfect, darlin’. I love it,” he said pulling her to him and giving her a tender kiss on the lips.

An hour later, they were walking through the shops in town. By the end of the day, Sue Ellen had so many packages, JR could no longer handle them. “Sue Ellen, I think it’s time you called it a day, before you spend all our money,” he said trying to look over the packages in his arms.

“I tell you what, you take those to the car, and I’ll meet you right outside this shop. Then I’ll take you to dinner.”

“No, I have a surprise waiting for you, so you just meet me at the car.”

“Okay, Sweetheart,” she said giving him a gentle kiss as he walked out the door of the shop.

Several minutes later, as he sat in the car, he saw her approaching. “What’s in that package,” he asked as she climbed into the car?

It’s a surprise for you,” she smiled.

“I see,” he said.

They drove back to the villa in silence. JR was thinking about the surprise he had planned for her and Sue Ellen was trying to figure out exactly what he had planned.

They reached the villa just after sunset, and Sue Ellen was starving. “I hope that your surprise includes food, cause I’m starving,” she said.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you starve to death,” he laughed.

Sue Ellen entered the villa looking around suspiciously, but not finding anything. JR carried in all of the packages that she had bought and took them to the bedroom. “You know, I think we’re going to have to buy another suitcase to hold all this stuff,” JR said.

Sue Ellen gave him a disapproving glare and asked impatiently, “All right, Ewing, where is this surprise?”

JR walked over to her, putting his hands on her shoulders, and said, “A little testy aren’t you, darlin’?”

“I guess so. I’m just hungry and tired, in that order.”

“I tell you what. You close your eyes and you’ll get your surprise.”

Sue Ellen closed her eyes and JR took her by the hand leading her out onto the balcony overlooking the beach. “Okay, you can open your eyes.” Sue Ellen opened her eyes to see that JR had another candlelight dinner planned for them. “See, I told you I wasn’t gonna let you starve to death.”

She smiled at him as he held the chair for her to be seated. “Don’t worry,” he said reading a slight look of disappointment in her eyes, “this is not all of your surprise.”

Around eight o’clock, as JR and Sue Ellen lie together in one of the sunbathing chairs, admiring the stars and holding one another, Sue Ellen began to hear music. It sounded as if it was getting closer and closer. She noticed JR look at his watch. “According to my fine new watch here, it’s time for the rest of your surprise. So, you’ll have to let me up.” Sue Ellen obliged and as he stood up, he said, “Go stand at the railing, while I make a fool of myself.”

As she did as she was told, she watched him walk down the stairs. “What’s he up to,” she wondered? A couple of minutes later, JR ascended the stairs, walked up behind Sue Ellen and put his hands on the railing around her. He motioned to the band, and they began to play. She instantly recognized the song. It was the Ricky Nelson song to which they had first danced. Pulling her to him, and beginning to dance, JR began to serenade her softly, “I could never be loved by anyone sweeter than you, and I could never belong to anyone sweeter than you. With you to stand beside me, I’ll never be alone. What more could I long for than to have you for my own . My only desire is lovin you eternally . No, no other love could ever mean so much to me. So if you say you love me, forever I’ll be true. What more could I long for than to live my life with you. I could never be loved by anyone sweeter than you and I could never belong to anyone sweeter than you.” As the song ended, and another began, JR reached into his pocket and pulled out a long, thin jewelry box. Noticing she had tears in her eyes, he kissed her, and handed the box to her, whispering, “I love you, Mrs. Ewing. Surprise.”

She kissed him back and opened the box revealing an emerald and diamond necklace. “Oh, JR. You shouldn’t have. It’s beautiful.”

Taking it from her and placing it around her neck, he said, “Not nearly as beautiful as you, my love,” and wiped away her tears. She looked deep into his eyes and taking his hand led him into the bedroom.

The next morning, Sue Ellen woke in JR’s arms. She decided to get up. She gently slid out of the bed, trying not to wake JR. She put on her robe and headed into the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator, she found some eggs, milk and cheese. Taking the items, she decided to make them some omelets for breakfast. A few minutes later, she carried the tray of food into the bedroom. She sat the food on the table by the bed and proceeded to wake JR. He had rolled over onto his side, so she slid up next to him and began kissing his ear. After a couple of kisses, he swatted his hand at his ear and moaned. She dodged it and continued kissing him. After a few minutes, she took hold of his shoulder and kissed him passionately on the lips.

“Mmm,” he said opening his eyes.

“Good morning, handsome.”

He smiled, “It certainly is, beautiful.”

“Are you hungry,” she asked?

“Is the Pope Catholic,” he responded?

“Hmm,” she thought for a minute, looking away, “I think he still is, so I guess it’s a good thing that I brought breakfast.”

As they ate, Sue Ellen asked JR what he wanted to do. “I thought we might do something you wanted to do, because we’ve been doin’ what I wanted all week.”

“I don’t know. Maybe we could go on a tour of the island. I’d like to investigate the possibility of snorkeling or diving.”

“That’d be fine with me. I don’t think I want to go snorkeling or diving with you, but I’ll go along in the boat to be with you.”

“Where’s your sense of adventure, darlin’,” he asked.

“Back in Texas,” she smiled.

“Okay, I won’t make you go with me, but I really think you’d enjoy it.”

After they finished eating, they started getting dressed. It was close to mid-afternoon when they started the tour of the island. It was a horse-drawn carriage ride that took the rest of the day. It was about an hour before sunset when they returned to the villa.

“I think I’m going to take a shower before dinner,” JR said as they entered.

“All right, I’m going to see what the staff has prepared and make sure that everything is ready,” she said kissing him on the cheek.

As JR emerged from the shower, wrapped in just a towel, Sue Ellen entered the bedroom, carrying the surprise she’d purchased the day before. She looked him up and down. “Mmm,” she thought, “he is soo sexy.” She walked over to him and took him in her arms, trying desperately to control her desire. She kissed him, letting the emotion flow through her lips. As they completed the kiss, JR kept his eyes closed, shook his head and said, “Ooo, Sugar. You took my breath with that one.”

Sue Ellen laughed at him and said, “I want you to put this on.”

JR looked at the outfit she handed him. It was the most hideous thing he’d ever seen. It was a bright colored, floral print pair of Bermuda shorts and a matching button up shirt. “Sue Ellen, there is no way you are going to convince me to wear that.”

Not even if I promise to take you out of it later,” she said and running her hand seductively across his chest.

“No.”

“At least try it on for me,”

“No.”

“Please.”

“No.”

“Pretty please,” she said moving her lips to just touch his and sliding her hands down to his towel.

“You always get what you want, don’t you?”

“Mmm, hmm,” she grinned devilishly.

“But you don’t play fair,” he laughed. “And neither do I,” he said taking a firm hold of her, lifting her off the ground and throwing her on the bed, continuing to laugh. Before she could move, he lay down on top of her and began kissing her.

“I’m not gonna make love to you unless you wear that outfit.”

“Oh really,” he said, kissing her neck, and running his hands over her body. “Can you resist me?”

“Yep,” she smiled crossing her legs.

Realizing he’d lost this battle, JR sighed heavily and got up from the bed, growling and mumbling to himself. Sue Ellen sat up on the bed and smiled, knowing that she’d gotten the best of JR Ewing. JR picked up the new shirt Sue Ellen had bought for him. He put it on, buttoned it up, grumbling the entire time. Next, he pulled on his boxers, throwing the towel into the bath and put on the matching Bermuda shorts she’d bought. Turning around to look at her, he said, “Alright, I put it on. Are you happy?”

Sue Ellen let out a small laugh. She stood up and walked over to him. Taking him in her arms and giving him a gentle peck on the lips, said, “I am very happy and you look wonderful.”

“I feel like a cabana boy,” he grimaced putting his arms around Sue Ellen’s waist. “Now will you take it off of me?”

“Not yet. You promised you go for a walk on the beach with me. On top of that, we haven’t had dinner yet and you said you were starving.”

“Aaaaagh,” JR growled. “I’m gonna get even with you for this,” he grinned sadistically.

After they finished dinner, Sue Ellen took his hand and pulled him out the doors onto the beach.

“I can’t believe you’re making me wear this,” he said as the walked arm in arm. “I keep waiting for the Beach Boys to jump out and ask me to sing with them.”

Sue Ellen laughed heartily. “Oh Sweetheart, don’t flatter yourself, your singing’s not that good.” As soon as she finished her sentence, she took off running down the beach.

“That does it,” he said running after her. He caught her and they tumbled into the sand, laughing and kissing. “I love you, JR.”

“I love you, too, even though you made me wear this. I do have an idea how you can make it up to me, however.”

“I shudder to ask what,” she smiled as he lay on top of her kissing her.

“You have to go snorkeling with me tomorrow.”

“Is that all?”

“Surprised you didn’t I?”

“I must say that you did. I figured you wanted to make love here on the beach.”

“Hmm, that’s not a bad idea,” he said laughing and kissing her.

The next week on the island flew by. They went snorkeling and JR even convinced Sue Ellen to go diving with him. By the end of the week, they had both decided that as wonderful as Grand Cayman was, they were actually tiring of it.

It was late Friday evening of their second week on the islands. JR and Sue Ellen were cuddled together in the bed, watching some television. “I have an idea, Sugar. Why don’t we fly to Paris and spend the rest of our honeymoon there,” JR asked?

“Really? That would be wonderful,” she replied.

“There’s just one problem.”

“What’s that,” she asked?

“Considering the way you like to shop, I’m not sure that I can afford to take you to Paris,” he laughed.

Sue Ellen looked at him disapprovingly and sitting up in the bed, started to tickle him relentlessly. He managed to overpower her and it wasn’t long before they were making love.

The next morning, JR and Sue Ellen woke early and began making the necessary preparations to fly to France.