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                                    This is set in 1989. Sue Ellen and Nick are together. Sue Ellen left JR and got custody of John Ross. Valentine
                                    Lingerie is very successful. JR is running JRE and head of West Star, but he never slept with Kimberly. He did make her think
                                    he was going to just so he could get what he wanted, so he used her. He wants Sue Ellen back, but she doesn’t know it.
                                    Sue Ellen knows JR didn’t sleep with Kimberly because Kimberly told her why JR did what he did. JR doesn’t know
                                    that she knows. He thinks if he can get her alone, he’ll be able to explain everyting.
 JR is at the Oil Baron’s
                                    Club, drinking at the bar. He’s had a few, when Sue Ellen and Nick come in for dinner. JR stares at her. She is in a
                                    cream colored skirt that falls just above her knee. She is wearing a maroon blouse with a jacket that matches the skirt, with
                                    maroon heels.
 
 “Christ she
                                    is beautiful. You really screwed up this time Ewing.”
 
 Every time i think of you
 I realize exactly what's been missing
 How could I've been so blind
 and such a fool never to have listened.
 When we were together then
 I never thought about how much I loved you.
 So now I sit here all alone
 longing for a moment just to touch you
 But girl I'm not through loving you let.
 
 “Why did I push her into that idiot’s arms? I knew he had a crush on her, so he was just waiting
                                    for an opportunity and I gave it to him. It won’t last. I’ll make sure of that.”
 
 Your love has got me in a cold sweat
 (So cold so cold... cold sweat)
 Cold Sweat
 Your loves so good I'll never forget.
 
 Sue Ellen catches JR’s eyes and her heart immediately starts beating faster. “Christ, when
                                    will that ever stop? I can’t believe I’m still that attracted to him after everything we’ve done to each
                                    other. It was insane. Thank God I’ve been able to avoid being alone with him.”
 
 Nothing ever seems the same
 when you're alone and all you've got in memories (memories of you each and every hour)
 I remember all the cards and all
                                    those little letters you would to send me.
 My friends all say it's such a shame that you and I ever had to fall apart.
 The things we do (just us two) I can't do alone here with my lonely heart.
 
 JR holds Sue Ellen’s gaze. He hardens instantly. “Jesus,
                                    I want her. I can see she wants me too. If I could just explain everything? I just needed some time alone with her, where
                                    she can’t run away from me.”
 
 And there are times when I feel especially sad,
 its when i think about all the things that we had.
 The special time we had when we were together,
 you know I wish it would last forever.
 
 Sue Ellen looks away when Nick calls her name. “Let’s dance before our dinner comes.”
 
 Nick stands up and takes Sue Ellen’s hand. They move
                                    to the dance floor and he puts his arms around her waist. He hands go around his shoulders and slide down to his mid-back.
                                    JR’s face hardens with anger. He can’t stand to see another man’s hands on Sue Ellen.
 
 Your love has got me in a cold sweat (So cold so cold...
                                    cold cold sweat)
 Cold Sweat
                                    Your loves so good I'll never forget.
 
 Nick pulls Sue Ellen closer breathing in her scent. “You smell so good. I love you, Sue Ellen.”
 
 Sue Ellen smiles at him. “Me too.” They sway
                                    to the music.
 
 It's over and
                                    done
 but the heartache lives
                                    on inside
 And who's the one you're
                                    clinging to
 instead of me tonight?
 
 JR catches her eye again
                                    and smiles at her sadly. Sue Ellen’s heart breaks at his sad smile, but another part of her is still angry.
 
 And where are you now, now that I need you?
 Tears on my pillow wherever you go
 I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
 You never see me fall apart
 
 Sue Ellen holds on to Nick, trying to forget how much she
                                    wants to be in JR’s arms. She cares about Nck, but it wasn’t the same.
 
 In the words of a broken heart
 It's just emotion that's taken me over
 Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
 But if you don't come back
 Come home to me, darling
 Dont you know there's nobody left in this world
 to hold me tight
 Dont
                                    cha know there's nobody left in this world
 to kiss goodnight
 Goodnight,
                                    goodnight
 
 I'm there at your side,
 I'm part of all the things you are
 But you've got a part of someone else
 You've got to find your shining star
 
 JR orders another drink. Sue Ellen watches him, wishing things
                                    could have been different.
 
 And
                                    where are you now, now that I need you?
 Tears on my pillow wherever you go
 I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
 You never see me fall apart
 
 In the words of a broken heart
 It's just emotion that's taken me over
 Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
 But if you don't come back
 Come
                                    home to me, darling
 Dont you know
                                    there's nobody left in this world
 to
                                    hold me tight
 Nobody left in this
                                    world to kiss goodnight
 Goodnight,
                                    goodnight
 
 Sue Ellen tightens
                                    her hold on Nick, trying to forget. But every time she closes her eyes she sees JR. JR stands up and walks to the door, but
                                    pauses as he turns around. Sue Ellen catches his eye one more time. He waves to her and puts his hat on.
 
 And where are you now, now that I need you?
 Tears on my pillow wherever you go
 I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
 You never see me fall apart
 
 In the words of a broken heart
 It's just emotion that's taken me over
 Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
 But if you don't come back
 Come home to me, darling
 Nobody
                                    left in this world
 to hold me tight
 Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
 Goodnight, goodnight
   CHAPTER 2
 JR is sitting in his office staring at a picture of him and Sue Ellen that he still keeps on his desk.
                                    They were so happy in it. JR knows it can be like that again, if she would give him a chance. He leans back and lets his mind
                                    wander back to a time when they were happy.
 
 Flashback:
 
 JR walked up the steps to the
                                    condo complex.. Hopefully Sue Ellen was already there. He missed her and called her to see if she was free for lunch. She
                                    said she was and he suggested the condo. He knew they wouldn’t be eating much food. His need for her lately was insatiable.
                                    No matter how many times he made love to her, it was like the first time every time. He got onto the elevator. She was sexier
                                    to him now then she’d ever been, and that was saying a lot. He cursed the slow elevator. He couldn’t wait to have
                                    her legs wrapped around him. He opened the door and called out her name. “Sue Ellen?”
 
 Sue Ellen: “In the bedroom.”
 
 JR walked into the bedroom, discarding his clothes as he
                                    went. He got to the door and stopped in his tracks. She was lying in the bed, naked. He legs and back were exposed to him.
                                    The silk sheet covered her strategically. He smiled at her and finished removing his clothes. He ripped the sheet from her
                                    and started a slow crawl up towards her.
 
 We got the afternoon
 You
                                    got this room for two
 One thing I've
                                    left to do
 Discover me
 Discovering you
 
 He slowly kissed his way up her body, causing her to moan out loud. “I missed
                                    you.”
 
 JR smiles as he continues
                                    his way up. “I missed you too honey.” He pauses at her lips. “I love you,” and he claims her lips
                                    in a passionate clinch.
 
 One
                                    mile to every inch of
 Your
                                    skin like porcelain
 One pair of candy
                                    lips and
 Your bubblegum tongue
 
 JR stretched his body out on top of Sue Ellen’s as
                                    he continued to kiss her. He spread her legs with a sweep of his foot and entered her quickly. “Damn, you feel good.
                                    I swear every time feels like the first. How do you manage to do that?” He thrusts into her at a steady pace.
 
 'Cause if you want love
 We'll make it
 Swimming a deep sea
 Of blankets
 Take
                                    all your big plans
 And break 'em
 This is bound to be a while
 Your body Is a wonderland
 Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands)
 Your body Is a wonderland
 
 Sue Ellen smiles at him. “Guess we’re just lucky.” She kisses him
                                    on his mouth and sucks on his tongue, causing JR to moan loudly. He pulls back and looks at her. He pushes a strand of hair
                                    away from her face and kisses her forehead. He places kisses on her face, neck and collarbone.
 
 Something 'bout the way the hair falls in your face
 I love the shape you take when crawling towards the pillowcase
 You tell me where to go and
 Though I might leave to find it
 I'll never let your head hit the bed
 Without my hand behind it
 you want love?
 We'll
                                    make it
 Swimming a deep sea
 Of blankets
 Take all your big plans
 And break 'em
 This
                                    is bound to be a while
 
 JR
                                    continues making love to his wife. JR stares into her eyes for a few moments and is overwhelmed by the love reflecting
 back. “Thank you for loving me. I don’t know
                                    what I ever did to deserve it, but thank you.”
 Sue Ellen kisses him and JR shifts his weight a little causing her to cry out.
 
 Your body Is a wonderland
 Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands)
 Your body Is a wonderland
 Damn baby
 You frustrate me
 I know
                                    you're mine all mine all mine
 But
                                    you look so good it hurts sometimes
 
 JR takes Sue Ellen and himself over the edge into blissful release. He stays in her for a few minutes and kisses her
                                    lips lovingly. He lies beside her and pulls her into his arms.
 
 Your body Is a wonderland
 Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands)
 Your body Is a wonderland
 Your body is a wonderland
 
 JR smiles at her and kisses the top of her head. “I love you honey. Probably more than you’ll ever
                                    know.”
 
 Sue Ellen snuggles
                                    into him. “I love you too, JR.”
 
 End flashback
 
 JR is shaken from his daydream by Sly
                                    buzzing him. “Yeah Sly?”
 
 S:
                                    “Sue Ellen is here to see you.”
 
 JR’s face lights up. “Well send her in.” He gets up to meet her at the door. Sue Ellen comes
                                    in and JR smiles. “Hello Darlin’.”
 
 Sue Ellen looks at him as he tries to hug her. “Please don’t call me that.”
 
 JR looks puzzled. “Why not?”
 
 Sue Ellen: “Because you still use it in that greeting
                                    my wife tone. And I’m not your wife anymore.”
 
 JR whispers softly and sadly, “I know.”
 
 Sue Ellen sits in the chair in front of his desk and he sits next to her. “I
                                    have to go to Miami on business for a few days, and I was
                                    hoping you could watch John Ross for me.”
 
 JR: “Sure. That’s no problem. You and Nick planning some more openings in Miami?”
 
 Sue Ellen: “Nick isn’t going. I have a few stores there I need to check on.” She is quiet for
                                    a moment. “I saw you last night at the bar.” JR doesn’t say anything. “Was something wrong?”
 
 JR: “Other than seeing you with Nick? No nothing was
                                    wrong.”
 
 Sue Ellen closes
                                    her eyes for a moment. When she opens them she is staring directly into JR’s blue ones. Her breath catches in her throat.
                                    They are both mesmerized and neither says anything. JR moves slowly towards her and Sue Ellen finds herself moving forward
                                    to meet him. JR puts his hand up to her facing lovingly caressing her cheek. He pulls her face towards his. Just as he’s
                                    about to kiss her, his phone rings, breaking her out of her trance. She stands up, “I’ll drop him off tomorrow
                                    evening. My flight leaves at 7:00 pm. Thanks for watching him.” He watches her walk out the door, cursing whoever was
                                    on the other end of the phone.
   CHAPTER 3
 Sue Ellen and Nick drop John Ross off at South Fork and ride to the airport in the limo. JR has managed
                                    to get himself onto Sue Ellen’s private plane and watches her from the window. She steps out of the limo, as does Nick.
                                    JR panics for a second, but calms down as he sees he is just kissing her goodbye. JR thinks he’s going to be sick as
                                    he watches with morbid fascination.
 
 Nick
                                    backs Sue Ellen up against the limo, as his hands go around her waist. “I’m gonna miss you gorgeous. Call me as
                                    soon as you land in Miami, ok?”
 
 Sue Ellen smiles at him. “I will sweetheart. Thank you for understanding why I want John Ross at South Fork.”
 
 Nick: “It’s ok. He’ll have a better time
                                    there anyway with Christopher. Now give me kiss lady. It better be a good one cause it has to be enough for 5 whole days.”
                                    He moves in slowly as her hands go around his neck. His lips capture hers in a passionate lip lock. Nick’s tongue pushes
                                    its way into Sue Ellen’s mouth and she almost pulls back. He pulls away and smiles, “Be safe. I love you.”
 
 Sue Ellen smiles at him. “Me too. I’ll call you
                                    when I land.” She grabs her briefcase and walk onto the plane. Not looking back.
 
 The plane has been up in the air for about 30 minutes. Sue Ellen can’t concentrate
                                    on the work she brought so she closes her briefcase. She leans back in the plush chair and stares out the window. Jesus, she
                                    couldn’t get JR out of her mind. Yesterday was just crazy. If that phone hadn’t rung….her thoughts go to
                                    an evening in JR’s office when they were happy.
 
 FLASHBACK
 
 Sue Ellen was waiting for JR
                                    to get off the phone so they could go. They had theatre tickets, even though she didn’t really want to go. She locked
                                    the door and went to stand in front of his desk. She unzipped her dress slowly and let it drop to the floor. JR’s eyebrows
                                    raised and she had caught his eye and knew that unmistakable look of pure lust. He had quickly ended his phone call.
 
 When I think about how much I'm loving you
 No limitations, no set of regimented rules
 I'm amazed how much this love has touched my life
 And the commitment that we share is a welcome sacrifice
 
 This must be, sweet fatal attraction
 My life-long date with destiny
 Love this strong, it just brings out the passion
 I never knew was here in me
 
 JR stood up and started to undress. He was rock hard by the time he finally got out
                                    of his damn monkey suit. He smiled at Sue Ellen and pushed her onto the desk. He kissed her hungrily, working his way down
                                    her collarbone. He sucked greedily on her nipples, causing her to cry out his name.
 
 I love you just because
 I love you just because
 Just because I do, my darlin'
 
 Emotions more than words can help me say
 I love you, baby, just because you're you
 Just because you're you
 
 JR entered her quickly filling her up fully. “Jesus, JR, you feel so good. I love you.”
 
 JR moves in and out of her steadily. “Mmmmm, I love
                                    you honey. You’re so beautiful.”
 
 You're a diamond in my mind, a treasure found
 A precious gem to me, you're so nice to have around
 I'm so glad I took the path that led to this
 And it's amazin' loving you, I'm doin' things
 I never thought I'd do
 
 I don't know, there ain't no explanation
 Of why I'm sharin' love at last this way
 I won't try to work out all my reasons
 I'll use these words to simply say
 
 JR thrusts increase in pressure and he send Sue Ellen spiraling into her release. JR waits until her body
                                    is done trembling, and he begins thrusting again.
 
 I love you just because
 I love you just because
 Just
                                    because I do, my darlin'
 Emotions
                                    more than words can help me say
 I
                                    love you, baby, just because you're you
 
 I love you just because
 I
                                    love you just because
 Just because
                                    I do, my darlin'
 Emotions more than
                                    words can help me say
 I love you,
                                    baby.
 
 JR throws Sue Ellen
                                    over the edge again and spills into her immediately after. He lays his head on her chest for a moment and looks up at her.
                                    “Sue Ellen, I don’t think I’ll ever look at this desk in the same way.”
 
 Could it be that there's more to this than meets the eye
 Maybe that's the reason why
 All I know is when I'm in your arms
                                    it feels all right
 I'II hold you
                                    tight and I come alive
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen laughs out loud as she caresses her husbands face. He sits back in his chair bringing her with him. She sits in his
                                    lap and he holds on tight to her. “I love you Sue Ellen. I know I don’t show you as much as I should, but I do.
                                    I’ll love you forever.”
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen kisses him gently. “I’ll always love you too.”
 
 I love you just because
 I love you just because
 Just because I do, my darlin'
 Emotions
                                    more than words can help me say
 I
                                    love you, baby, just because you're you
 
 
 END FLASHBACK
 
 Sue Ellen rubs her hands over
                                    her face and blows a breath out. She whispers to her self, “Jesus. It’s been over a year Sue Ellen get a grip.
                                    It’s over with JR. He’ll never change. Why can’t you let yourself be happy with Nick?” She looks out
                                    the window again and is quiet for a moment. “Because he’s not JR.”
 
 JR smiles at her from his hiding place. His heart almost leapt out of his chest. She
                                    did still love him. As long as she still loved him, that was all the chance he needed. He grinned mischievously, as Sue Ellen
                                    called up front to not be disturbed and she lay on the couch to try to take a nap.
   CHAPTER 4
 Sue Ellen falls asleep. JR steps out from his hiding place and sits next to the couch, staring at Sue Ellen.
                                    “I’ve got to find a way to convince you I’ve changed, that I can make you happy, and not just for one night.
                                    I can make you happy for a lifetime.”
 
 I miss the look of surrender in your eyes
 The way your soft brown hair would fall
 I miss the power of your kiss when we made love
 Oh but baby most of all
 I miss my friend.
 
 JR
                                    brushes a strand of air back from her face and she whispers his name in her sleep and smiles. “She’s dreaming
                                    about me. I know you still love me Sue Ellen. I know you do. Why won’t you listen to your heart? I miss you so much.
                                    I miss your body next to mine at night. When I came home from work and curled up next to you. I miss your clothes hanging
                                    in the closet. I miss eating breakfast with you. I even miss you yelling at me for something. Most of all I miss my best friend.”
 
 The one my heart and soul confided in
 The one I felt the safest with
 The one who knew just what to say
 To make me laugh again
 And let the light back in
 I miss my friend.
 
 “You
                                    were always my best friend. You always will be. I can’t let you go, honey. I know you asked me to, but I can’t.
                                    Maybe if I wasn’t so damn selfish I could let you be happy with Nick. But I don’t think he can make you happy.
                                    You belong at South Fork. You always have and you always will.”
 
 I miss the colors that you brought into my life
 Your golden smile, those blue-green eyes
 And I miss your gentle voice in lonely times like now
 Saying it'll be alright
 I miss my friend.
 
 “You belong there as my wife. I won’t stop until you’re back home with me, where you belong.”
 
 The one my heart and soul confided in
 The one I felt the safest with
 The one who knew just what to say
 To make me laugh again
 And let the light back in
 I miss my friend.
 
 JR
                                    kisses her forehead and smiles when she whispers his name again. He sits back and watches her sleep, occasionally touching
                                    her face.
 
 I miss those times
 I miss those nights
 I even miss our silly fights
 The making up
 The morning talks
 And
                                    those late afternoon walks
 I miss
                                    my friend.
 
 The one my heart and
                                    soul confided in
 The one I felt the
                                    safest with
 The one who knew just
                                    what to say
 To make me laugh again
 And let the light back in
 I miss my friend.
 
 Sue Ellen starts to wake up and JR quickly goes back to his hiding place. When Sue
                                    Ellen awakens, she swears she could feel JR’s caresses still on her skin. “Lord, Sue Ellen you need to get him
                                    out of your mind.”
 
 I
                                    miss my friend.
 I miss my
                                    friend.
 I miss my friend..
 
 JR smiles from his hiding place and whispers her name to
                                    himself in the dark.
   CHAPTER 5
 The plane lands and the limo takes Sue Ellen to her beach house that she bought in Miami. JR gets into
                                    the limo he had waiting and arrives at her house a few moments later. Sue Ellen takes a shower and changes into a negligee.
                                    She walks out onto her deck and stands, looking out at the ocean. Her thoughts drift to JR.
 
 I thought it was over, baby
 We said our goodbyes
 But I can't go a day without your face
 Goin' through my mind
 
 In fact, not a single minute
 Passes without you in it
 Your
                                    voice, your touch, memories of your love
 Are with me all of the times
 
 She whispers his name as he stands on the side of her house watching her. She whispers to herself, “God,
                                    why can’t I forget him? Please, let me forget him, let me move on.”
 
 Let me let go, baby
 Let me let go
 If
                                    this is for the best, why are you still in my heart
 Are you still in my soul, let me let go
 
 I talked to you the other day
 Looks like you made your escape
 You put us behind, no matter how I try
 I can't do the same
 
 “Nick
                                    is a good man. He respects me, he loves me, and he doesn’t make me cry.”
 
 Let me let go, baby
 Let me let go
 It
                                    just isn't right, I've been two thousand miles
 Down a dead-end road
 
 Let
                                    me let go, darlin', won't you
 I just
                                    gotta know, yeah
 If this is for the
                                    best, why are you still in my heart
 Are
                                    you still in my soul, let me let go
 
 Sue Ellen looks out across the ocean. A few silent tears escape her eyes. “I can’t believe I still love
                                    him. I still love JR, after everything. How insane am I?”
 
 The lights of this strange city are shinin'
 But they don't hold no fascination for me
 I try to find the bright side, baby
 But everywhere I look, everywhere I turn, you're all I see
 
 Let me, let me let go, won't you
 Let me let go
 It just isn't right, I've been two thousand miles
 Down a dead-end road
 
 “Things would be so much easier if he’d just let me go.”
 
 Oh, let me let go, darlin', won't you
 I just gotta know
 If this is for the best, why are you still in my heart
 Yeah, you're still in my soul, let me let go
 Let me let go, let me let go
 
 JR steps around the corner and leans against the house, his Stetson is on his head
                                    and he puts a hand in his pocket and the other holds a yellow rose. “Hello Darlin’.”
 
 Sue Ellen doesn’t turn around at first. She grabs the
                                    railing in front of her. JR walks up behind her, standing so close to her she can feel his breath on the back of her neck.
                                    He puts his hands on the railing, pinning Sue Ellen in, but not touching her.
 
 She can hardly breathe. “JR”
 
 Where did my heart go
 When did it lose the way
 How did I let you slip away
 Why
                                    is it so hard to say
 (The) words that
                                    might touch you
 Make you believe that
                                    I'm
 More than it seems that I am
                                    today
 
 She turns around and
                                    their faces are inches apart. He hands her the rose and she takes it. “I want you to listen to me. Don’t say anything
                                    until I’m finished. I love you Sue Ellen. I love you more than I ever knew. I screwed up and for that I’m truly
                                    sorry. I remember every tear you cried because of me. It tears my heart into pieces. Sue Ellen, I swear on my daddy’s
                                    grave, if you give us another chance, I’ll be the husband you deserve. I will never hurt you again. I know you think
                                    Ewing Oil was always the most important thing to me, and for a long time it was. Then you walked away from me, for good. I
                                    saw you running your company, living with Nicholas, and for the first time I knew you would never need me again. That scared
                                    me. It really scared me because it was that moment I realized, you would never come back to me. And it’s haunted me
                                    every night since the night you left. That night you saw me at the bar? I had just closed a huge deal, the biggest deal in
                                    the history of the oil business. And you know what? It didn’t mean a damn thing, because I didn’t have you to
                                    come home with and share my news.”
 
 I can run
 But I
                                    can't hide
 From all these dreams
 That I keep inside
 Now, it's going to take awhile
 But I've got to learn to smile again
 
 JR brushes a strand of hair behind her ear and gently touches her cheek. Sue Ellen shivers involuntarily.
                                    “Are you cold?”
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen whispers “No.”
 
 JR:
                                    “I know I hurt you and I’d give up everything I own if I could go back and live our life over again. But I can’t.
                                    I can’t promise you that we’ll never fight. We’re both to stubborn to never disagree about something.”
                                    She smiles a little.
 
 Once
                                    it was easy
 I never had to
                                    try
 I never had to tell a lie
 Never thought I'd see you cry
 But now I know better
 (And) I've got to find a way
 I don't wanna hear you say goodbye
 
 Sue Ellen whispers to him. “If you really loved me, you would let me go.”
 
 JR: “See, I don’t believe that. I do love you,
                                    but I can’t let you go. I can’t let you go because I love you. Maybe if I really thought Pearce could make you
                                    happy, I might let you go. But I don’t think he can. Answer me honestly, do you ever think about me?”
 
 Sue Ellen closes her eyes. “Yes.”
 
 I can run
 But I can't hide
 From all these dreams
 That
                                    I keep inside
 Now, it's going to take
                                    awhile
 But I've got to learn to smile
                                    again
 
 JR: “You fill
                                    my mind every waking minute and you're in every dream. I can’t live without you in my life. Can we try again? Please.
                                    We’ll move as slow as you want or as fast as you want.”
 
 I've got to find the smile
 That filled your heart with laughter
 Don't wanna find a way
 To get along after you
 I wanna be the man, that you knew
 
 Sue Ellen looks up into his eyes as a tear escapes her eye. Her heart wanted to say yes. Her body missed his touch.
                                    She starts to move forward, leaning into him when the phone rings, breaking the moment. JR curses the phone silently.
 
 She picks up the phone which was lying next to her. She picks
                                    it up. “Hello……Hello Nicholas.”
 
 JR hangs his head almost in defeat.
   CHAPTER 6
 Sue Ellen walks away but JR can still hear her conversation.
 
 JR faces the ocean with his hands on the railing. He knows he almost had her. A tear
                                    rolls down his cheek, thinking that he’s lost her.
 
 Sue Ellen hangs up and walks over to him. She touches his shoulder and he turns around. She gasps when
                                    she sees his tear stained cheeks.
 She
                                    whispers: “You’re crying.” She slowly reaches up to brush his them away and he grabs her wrist.
 
 JR: “Don’t. I can’t have you touch me like
                                    you love me and then tell me to leave.”
 
 Sue Ellen caresses his face with her other hand. “I wasn’t going to tell you to leave.”
 
 I can't hide the way I feel about you anymore
 I can't hold the hurt inside, keep the pain out of my eyes
                                    anymore
 My tears no longer wait, my
                                    resistance ain't that strong
 My mind
                                    keeps recreating a life with you alone
 And
                                    I'm tired of pretending I don't love you anymore
 
 JR closes his eyes against her touch. When he opens them he is staring into her eyes. “I love you
                                    Sue Ellen. Are you willing to give us another chance? I don’t want just one night. I want a lifetime.”
 
 Sue Ellen smiles softly. It amazed her how JR’s tears
                                    cleansed her soul of the anger she felt towards him. She had never seen him cry, never. Whispering, “I’m scared.”
 
 Let me make one last appeal to show you how I feel about
                                    you
 'Cause there's no one else
                                    I swear holds a candle anywhere next to you
 
 JR: “So am I. Scared that I’ll never hold you again, or kiss you, or be able to make love to
                                    you. Scared that I’ll lose the other half of me, the best part of me.”
 
 My heart can't take the beating, not having you to hold
 A small voice keeps repeating deep inside my soul
 It says I can't keep pretending I don't love you anymore
 I've got to take the chance or let it pass by
 If I expect to get on with my life
 My tears no longer waiting, my resistance ain't that strong
 My mind keeps recreating a life with you alone
 
 Sue Ellen: “I love you. I always have. Let’s
                                    try.” She puts his arms around his neck and he kisses her with all the pent up passion of the past year.
 
 And I'm tired of pretending I don't love you anymore,
                                    anymore, anymore
 
 He picks
                                    her up and carries her to the bedroom.
 JR
                                    sits her down and slowly takes her robe off. Sue Ellen slides his jacket off of him and onto the floor. He brushes his fingers
                                    up and down her arm lightly. He slowly peels the straps of her nightgown from her shoulders.
 
 My heart cried out for you
 Over an ocean
 And your pain cried out for me
 Across a wave
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen unbuttons his shirt, trembling with passion. JR helps her and rips his shirt off, flinging it across the room.
 
 You stood half
 Numb to any emotion
 Cause you were a prisoner
 And I was a slave
 
 JR
                                    pushes the nightgown off of her shoulders, letting it fall to the floor. “You are so beautiful.” He puts his arms
                                    around her waist and pulls her too him. He kisses her neck and her shoulder, whispering to her, “I love you Sue Ellen,
                                    I love you..”
 
 We’d
                                    both stopped searching for
 Any
                                    acceptance
 And rejection always was
                                    our bitter pill
 Cause I have no precious
                                    gifts to give you
 I only have these
                                    four words
 Darlin, I love you….
 I love you
 Still
 
 Sue Ellen puts her arms around JR and kisses him passionately. She caresses his chest, lightly brushing
                                    his nipples, causing him to inhale sharply. She traces a path down to his belt and quickly gets him out of his pants.
 
 I never thought someone would ever see
 Or make a prisoner of my heart
 But like a warrior dressed in armor
 Your carved your name in it
 Right from the start
 
 JR gently pushes her to the bed and climbs up her body, kissing every inch of her. He tries to slow his breathing
                                    down and savor the moment. “Honey, it’s been so long. I missed you, I missed you so much.”
 
 He takes each nipple in his mouth as sucks greedily, causing
                                    Sue Ellen to arch her back into him. “God JR, I missed you too.” JR reaches down to Sue Ellen’s womanhood.
                                    His fingers gently touch her folds, making Sue Ellen cry out again.
 
 You held my soul hostage
 In your tower on the hill
 And all I pray for when I sleep
 Or
                                    lay awake
 Is that you love me
 Still
 
 Sue Ellen opens her eyes and caresses JR’s face, “I need you inside of
                                    me now. I can’t wait.” JR pushes her legs apart and enters her without breaking eye contact. He stays still for
                                    a moment before beginning his thrusts into her.
 
 My heart cried out for you over an ocean
 And your pain cried out for me across a wave
 'Cause we hid half dead
 Numb to any emotion
 Now you
                                    are my prisoner
 And I am your slave
 
 JR moaned and whispered into
                                    Sue Ellen’s neck while kissing her, “You feel so good, God I never thought I’d be able to feel you again.
                                    Please promise me you’ll never leave again. I swear I’ll never to anything to make you leave, or not trust me.
                                    I’ll never hurt you again. No one has ever brought these feeling out in me. Only you” He increases his pace a
                                    little.
 
 
 We’d both
                                    stopped searching for
 Any
                                    acceptance
 And rejection always was
                                    our bitter pill
 Cause I have no precious
                                    gifts to give you
 I only have these
                                    four words
 Darlin, I love you….
 I love you
 Still
 
 Sue Ellen kisses JR’s neck and whisper’s in his ear, “I promise to never leave.”
                                    JR increases his pace upon hearing those words whispered into his ear from the love of his life.
 
 Oh baby I love you
 I love you…still
 Oh baby I love you still
 Baby I Love you still
 I love
                                    you still
 
 Sue Ellen wraps
                                    her legs around JR’s waist allowing him to bury himself deeper inside. “Jesus, I love your legs.” JR strokes
                                    a little harder, throwing them into a blissful release of their built-up passion for each other, causing them both to cry
                                    out for each other.
 
 Oh baby
                                    I love you
 I love you…still
 Oh baby I love you still
 Baby I Love you still
 I love you still
   CHAPTER 7B
 Sue Ellen takes a shower and comes out of the bathroom in a towel. JR comes up to her and kisses her. “What
                                    time did you say you had to leave?”
 
 Sue Ellen looks at him “I have 3 hours until I have to leave.”
 
 JR smiles and grabs her lips in a passionate clinch. “3 hours huh?”, he
                                    whispers against her lips.
 
 She
                                    shakes her head yes. JR picks her up and falls back on the bed taking her with him.
 
 when I look in your eyes
 there I see
 Just
                                    what you mean to me
 Here in my heart
                                    I believe
 Your love is all I'll ever
                                    need
 Holdin' you close through the
                                    night
 I need you, yeah
 
 JR quickly rids her of the towel and lays her flat on the
                                    bed. He stands up and quickly sheds his pants. JR is rock hard and his erection springs out of his pants when he drops them.
                                    Sue Ellen sits on the edge of the bed and takes JR into her mouth, sucking hungrily. JR swears out loud, “Shit.”
                                    JR runs his hands through her hair, moaning with pleasure. Sue Ellen runs her tongue around the tip and then brushes her tongue
                                    along the vein that runs through the shaft, almost causing JR to spill his seed. “Oh my God honey, where did you learn
                                    that trick?” He pulls away from her and looks down at her smiling face. He lays her back on the bed and kisses her feet
                                    and every inch of her long legs.
 
 I
                                    look in your eyes and there I see
 What
                                    happiness really means
 The love that
                                    we share makes life so sweet
 Together
                                    we'll always be
 This pledge of love
                                    feels so right
 And, ooh, I need you
 
 Sue Ellen writhes underneath
                                    him in pleasure and anticipation. JR kisses the inside of her thighs and blows breaths slowly into her womanhood. Sue Ellen
                                    grabs the bedspread and whispers his name softly. JR smiles to himself as he plunges two fingers deep inside of her. Sue Ellen
                                    screams out loud and bucks off the bed. JR waits until she comes back down and then uses his tongue to pleasure her beyond
                                    her dreams.
 
 Here and now
 I promise to love faithfully [Faithfully]
 You're all I need
 Here and now
 I vow to be one with thee [You and me], hey
 Your love is all [I need] I need
 
 Say, yeah, yeah...
 
 JR moves his fingers in and out of her as his tongue makes circles around her clit. JR’s tongue comes into
                                    direct contact with her button and Sue Ellen’s orgasm slams into her. “Oh God….JR…”
 
 He gives her not a moments rest before he plunges his erection
                                    deep into her. Whispering, “Sue Ellen, I love you….” He plunges in and out of her, causing her to moan incoherently.
 
 When I look in your eyes,
                                    there I'll see
 All that a love
                                    should really be
 And I need you more
                                    and more each day
 Nothin' can take
                                    your love away
 More than I dare to
                                    dream
 I need you
 
 Here and now
 I promise to love faithfully [Faithfully]
 You're all I need
 Here and now
 I
                                    vow to be one with thee [You and me], yeah
 Your love is all I need
 
 JR
                                    kisses her lips. Sue Ellen’s tongue plunges into his mouth, and he gladly welcomes it. Both moan into each other as
                                    JR continues to move.
 
 [Starting
                                    here] Ooh, and I'm starting now
 I
                                    believe [I believe in love], I believe
 [Starting
                                    here] I'm starting right here
 [Starting
                                    now] Right now because I believe in your love
 So I'm glad to take the vow
 
 Sue Ellen whispers into JR’s ear. “JR, I’m so glad you didn’t give up on me. I love you.”
                                    With those words, JR increases his speed, and throws them both into their release.
 
 Here and now, oh
 I promise to love faithfully [Faithfully]
 You're all I need
 Here
                                    and now, yeah
 I vow to be one with
                                    thee [You and me], yeah
 Your love
                                    is all I need
 
 JR looks deep
                                    into her eyes. “I love you Sue Ellen. I’ll never make you regret taking me back.”
 
 Sue Ellen just hugs him close and they lay in each other’s
                                    arms.
   CHAPTER 8
 JR walks Sue Ellen out to her limo. He is in his pants and a buttoned down shirt that is unbuttoned. He
                                    pulls her close. “Have a good day, honey.”
 
 Sue Ellen kisses him. “What will you do with your time?”
 
 JR smiles at her. “First I’m going shopping. I don’t have any clothes.
                                    Then I’m going to have dinner waiting for you when you get home, but I won’t cook it.”
 
 Sue Ellen laughs. “I’ll see you later.”
                                    She gets in and the limo drives away and JR walks back into the house. Neither notices the paparazzi snapping pictures of
                                    them.
 
 JR gets a shower and his
                                    limo drives him into the city and he does some shopping. He also stops to pick up an engagement ring. He wasn’t wasting
                                    another minute. If he had his way, they’d be married tonight. He asked his driver where he could find a preacher that
                                    married people quickly. JR asks the preacher to meet him at Sue Ellen’s house at sunset.
 
 JR gets back to the house and has a romantic dinner set up
                                    on the beach. He lays out his new tux and the dress he bought for Sue Ellen.
 
 Sue Ellen’s dress: Click for SE's dress
 
 Sue Ellen makes her way home
                                    about 2 hours before sunset. She walks in the door and there is a trail of yellow rose petals leading to the bedroom. “What
                                    is he doing?” She follows them and sees the dress with a note to get ready and meet him on the beach. She does just
                                    that and walks out to the deck. She can see JR in the distance and walks down the steps, trying to figure out why she has
                                    butterflies in her stomach.
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen reaches JR. He asks her to dance with him. She moves into his arms, and is amazed at how much love she feels for this
                                    man. She silently asks God to let things work this time.
 
 Oh my love my darling
 I've hungered for your touch
 A long lonely time
 And time
                                    goes by so slowly
 And time can do
                                    so much
 Are you still mine
 
 JR’s arms encircle her waist and he breathes in her
                                    scent. JR silently begs God, “Please let her say yes. Please let her give me the chance to love her and treat like she
                                    deserves.”
 
 I need your
                                    love
 I need your love
 God speed your love to me
 
 Lonely rivers flow to the sea to the sea
 To the open arms of the sea
 Lonely rivers sigh wait for me wait for me
 I'll be coming home wait for me
 
 JR and Sue Ellen sway together in the sand, holding on to each other tightly, again neither noticing the
                                    paparazzi snapping away feverishly.
 
 Oh my love my darling
 I've
                                    hungered for your touch
 A long lonely
                                    time
 And time goes by so slowly
 And time can do so much
 Are you still mine
 I need your love
 I
                                    need your love
 
 JR breaks
                                    away from her and kisses her lightly. He takes the ring out of his pocket and bends down on one knee.
 
 God speed your love to me
 
 JR’s voice cracks as he starts to speak and he takes
                                    a minute to clear his throat. “I can’t believe how nervous I am. Sue Ellen, I love you. I don’t really have
                                    any fancy words. I can only tell you how much I missed you and how stupid I was to ever let you go. I don’t want to
                                    waste another second without as my wife. I want to love you, laugh with you, and grow old with you. I want to simply life
                                    the rest of my life by your side as your husband, your lover, and your best friend. Will you marry me?”
 
 Sue Ellen looks at him with tears in her eyes. She had never
                                    heard those words spoken from JR like that. Her heart wanted to say yes, but she was still scared.
 
 JR looked up at her expectantly, fighting to hold back his
                                    own tears, but not winning. For the second time in Sue Ellen’s memory, JR cried. She knelt in front of him and wiped
                                    his tear and quietly whispered, “Yes.” They held each other close just enjoying up the moment
   CHAPTER 9
 JR stood up and pulled her with him. “Are you ready?”
 
 Sue Ellen smiled: “Let’s go.”
 
 They walk to where the preacher is standing and have a simple ceremony. Sue Ellen couldn’t
                                    believe she was about to marry JR again, without any second thoughts. Not once has Nicholas crossed her mind since JR kissed
                                    her and carried her into the bedroom. They exchange vows and are pronounced husband and wife.
 
 JR grins widely. He takes Sue Ellen’s face in his hands
                                    and kisses her lovingly. They join hands and walk up to the table JR has set for them. “Dance with your husband, Mrs.
                                    Ewing?”
 
 Sue Ellen moves
                                    into his arms as they begin to sway.
 
 Are those your eyes?
 Is
                                    that your smile?
 I’ve been
                                    looking at you for ever,
 But I never
                                    saw you before.
 Are these your hands?
                                    Holding mine?
 Now I wonder how I
                                    could have been so blind.
 
 JR
                                    pulls her a little closer and holds her a little tighter, praying all this is not a dream.
 
 And for the first time, I am looking in your eyes.
 For the first time, I'm seeing who you are.
 I can't believe how much I see,
 When you're looking back at me.
 Now I understand what love is,
 Love is...
 For the first
                                    time...
 
 Sue Ellen looks at
                                    him and smiles. She kisses him and hugs him tight.
 
 Can this be real?
 Can this be true?
 Am I the
                                    person I was this morning?
 And are
                                    you the same you?
 It’s all
                                    so strange.
 How can it be?
 All along this love was right in front of me!
 And for the first time, I am looking in your eyes.
 For the first time, I am seeing who you are.
 I can't believe how much I see,
 When you're looking back at me.
 Now I understand what love is...
 Love is...
 For
                                    the first time.
 
 JR: “I
                                    love you Sue Ellen. I swear nothing will ever come between us again.”
 
 Such a long time ago,
 I had given up on finding this emotion,
 Ever again.
 But
                                    you're here with me now,
 Yes I found
                                    you somehow,
 And I've never been
                                    so sure.
 And for the first time,
                                    I am looking in your eyes,
 For the
                                    first time, I'm seeing who you are,
 Can't
                                    believe how much I see,
 When you're
                                    looking back at me.
 Now I understand
                                    what love is...
 Love is...
 For the first time.
 
 Sue Ellen kisses JR, igniting their passion. His blue eyes go dark with desire and
                                    she almost gets lost in them. "Make love to me. Right here, where our new life began. I love you."
 
 JR hardens instantly. "Sue Ellen...God I love you.." She
                                    slips his jacket off as the trashy photographer, snapping away, can't believe his good luck.
   CHAPTER 9B
 Sue Ellen kisses JR, igniting their passion. His blue eyes go dark with desire and she almost gets lost
                                    in them. "Make love to me. Right here, where our new life began. I love you."
 
 JR hardens instantly. "Sue Ellen...God I love you.." She slips his jacket off as the
                                    trashy photographer, snapping away, can't believe his good luck.
 
 Sue Ellen unbuttons his shirt and he maneuvers them to the lounge chair. Sue Ellen slips his shirt off
                                    and unbuckles his pants. She pushes him down on to the lounge chair and removes his pants. She stands up and smiles. He was
                                    already standing at attention for her. How she loved that she could still do that to him, with a few words.
 
 My love
 I’ll never find the words, my love
 To tell you how I feel, my love
 Mere words could not explain
 Precious love
 You held
                                    my life within your hands
 Created
                                    everything I am
 Taught me how to live
                                    again
 
 Sue Ellen slipped her
                                    dress off and watched JR drinking in every inch of her tanned body. “You are so incredible beautiful.” She smiles
                                    at him and straddles the lounge chair, gently lowering herself onto his erection. “Jesus, woman,”
 
 She smiled, closed her eyes and started to ride her cowboy
                                    gently. JR watched Sue Ellen’s face without her knowledge for a few moments. Her face could only be described as pure
                                    sexual pleasure. God he loved to watch her when they were like this.
 
 Only you
 Cared when I needed a friend
 Believed in me through thick and thin
 This song is for you
 Filled
                                    with gratitude and love
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen opened her eyes and caught JR staring at her. She leaned down and kissed him, brushing her fingers across his chest
                                    and nipples. His sharp intake of breath caused her to grin teasingly. JR took hold of her waist and sat up so he could shower
                                    kisses on her face and neck. She wrapped her legs around him, causing him bury deeper inside of her. “You feel so good.
                                    So warm.”
 
 Sue Ellen kisses
                                    him as he changes the pace a little and she allows him to take over. One hand goes around her waist to hold her as he thrusts
                                    into her. She throws her head back in passion. JR latches onto her neck as his other hand caresses her breast, gently pinching
                                    her nipples, causing her to moan in ecstasy.
 
 God bless you
 You
                                    make me feel brand new
 For God blessed
                                    me with you
 You make me feel brand
                                    new
 I sing this song ’cause
                                    you
 Make me feel brand new
 
 She traces her nails lightly up and down his back and on
                                    his neck. She leans in to him and gently licks his ear, sucking on his earlobe “Sue Ellen…god honey…that
                                    feels so good.”
 
 My love
 Whenever I was insecure
 You built me up and made me sure
 You gave my pride back to me
 Precious friend
 With you
                                    I’ll always have a friend
 You’re
                                    someone who I can depend
 To walk a
                                    path that never ends
 
 JR gets
                                    a better grip on his wife and pumps into her. He brushes a thumb against her clit, sending her spiraling into release. She
                                    starts trembling. JR can feel the walls of her womanhood tighten up around him and he helplessly follows her into bliss.
 
 Without you
 My life has no meaning or rhyme
 Like notes to a song out of time
 How can I repay
 You for
                                    having faith in me
 
 JR scoots
                                    back on the chair with Sue Ellen still in his lap. She stretches out on top of him and he covers her with his jacket. She
                                    snuggles on his chest and he leans down and kisses her forehead. “There are really no words to describe the depth of
                                    my love for you. I am so grateful for this moment. I swear you’ll never regret it. I love you.”
 Sue Ellen smiled into his chest and kissed it lightly. “I
                                    love you too.”
   CHAPTER 10
 Sue Ellen looks up at her husband. “So….when are we going to tell our family that you drugged
                                    me and got me to remarry you again?”
 
 JR laughs at her. “You are so funny. I don’t know. Should we tell them over the phone or wait until
                                    we get home?”
 
 Sue Ellen
                                    thinks for a moment. “Maybe we should wait. I think I want you all to myself for a few more days. Plus it's probably
                                    not something we should tell over the phone.”
 
 JR smiles and kisses her. “That’s probably the best idea. Are you ready to go in?”
 
 Sue Ellen shakes her head yes and stands up. She puts her
                                    dress back on, and JR throws on his pants. He grabs his jacket and shirt and they walk up to the house hand in hand. They
                                    go into the bedroom and take off their clothes. JR stares at Sue Ellen for a moment. The moon bathes her in a soft light.
                                    JR whispers, “You look like an angel.” Sue Ellen walks up to him and he reaches out to her.
 
 For all I've been blessed with in this life
 There was an emptiness in me
 I was imprisoned by the power of gold
 But one honest touch could set me free
 
 He pulls her close to him and inhales her scent. “I love you Sue Ellen. God I
                                    can’t believe this night is real. Tell me I’m not dreaming.”
 
 Sue Ellen hugs him close. “You’re not dreaming, sweetheart. If you are
                                    then I am too, and I hope we never wake up.”
 
 Let the world stop turnin'
 Let the sun stop burnin'
 Let them tell me love's not worth going through
 If it all falls apart
 I
                                    will know deep in my heart
 The only
                                    dream that mattered had come true
 In
                                    this life, I was loved by you
 
 He
                                    picks her up and lays her across the bed. He places gentle kisses along her body, starting with her right hand, up her arm,
                                    and down to her feet and back up the other side. He reaches her neck and works his way down to her breasts. He takes each
                                    nipple in his mouth, sucking tenderly. He kisses his way back up to her neck and finally pulls back looking at her. “Somehow,
                                    when I tell you I love you, it doesn’t seem to be enough to convey what I feel for you. You are my heart and soul, my
                                    life, my love, my world.” He enters her gently, filling her up completely. Starting to thrust softly into her he whispers
                                    in the moon lit room. “I know how much I’ve hurt you in the past, but I swear on my life, I’ll never do
                                    it again and I’ll spend the rest of our lives trying to show you how deeply and truly you are loved.”
 
 For every mountain I have climbed
 Every raging river crossed
 You were the treasure that I'd longed to find
 Without your love I would be lost
 
 JR’s words bring tears to her eyes. She had never heard those types of words
                                    from his mouth. Something had changed in him. She saw it in his eyes that night at the bar. He was broken inside. Looking
                                    into his eyes now, she saw a new sparkle to them. She saw what she had always wanted to see, his love for her shining through.
                                    “I love you JR.
 
 Let
                                    the world stop turnin'
 Let
                                    the sun stop burnin'
 Let them tell
                                    me love's not worth going through
 If
                                    it all falls apart
 I will know deep
                                    in my heart
 The only dream that mattered
                                    had come true
 In this life, I was
                                    loved by you
 
 JR took them
                                    both into the passionate release. Both crying out as they came together.
 
 In this life, I was loved by you
   CHAPTER 10 
 Sue Ellen wakes up to JR’s kisses. “Good morning.”
 
 JR smiles, “And a good morning it is. Thank you for forgiving me. It seems so
                                    inadequate, but I love you. I’ll swear I won’t mess up again.”
 
 Sue Ellen just kisses him lightly. “I believe you. Now come on let’s get
                                    some breakfast.” Sue Ellen sets about making breakfast and JR goes out to get the paper. As he looks at the front page,
                                    he simply mutters “Shit.” The headline reads: “Marry me, again?” Below the headline is a picture of
                                    him proposing to Sue Ellen last night. Underneath that is “Business Woman of The Year, fashion mogul Sue Ellen Ewing
                                    remarries ex-husband, JR Ewing, head of Ewing Oil, in private ceremony on the beach.”
 
 He looks up to the sky and silently curses himself for being so stupid to not even
                                    think about reporters. Sue Ellen was more famous down here then he was in Texas. He walks in and hands her the paper.
 
 She sets her coffee on the counter and looks at the front
                                    page. “Oh my God.” At that exact moment the phone rings
   JR and Sue Ellen stare at each other for what seems like an eternity. JR moves to pick it up. “NO, what
                                    if it’s Nick?”
 JR gets a tad bit angry, “So what? He knows by now.”
 
 Sue Ellen grabs the phone from him, “JR you don’t
                                    understand.” She walks to the counter and stares out the window. JR tries to calm down. He comes up behind her and puts
                                    his hands on her shoulders. “Honey, I’m sorry. I just don’t…I’m scared I’m going to lose
                                    you again.”
 
 Sue Ellen turns
                                    around. She looks at him and sees the fear in his eyes. She puts her arms around his waist. “You’re not going
                                    to lose me, but I need to tell Nicholas in my time. I didn’t want to hurt him. God JR, do you realize that I haven’t
                                    even given him a second thought since that moment you kissed me and carried me to the bedroom? None of this is fair to him.”
 
 JR hugs her close. “Believe it or not, Sue Ellen part
                                    of me does feel sorry for him. I know what it’s like to lose you. So we’ll do things you’re way.”
 
 Sue Ellen and JR hold on to each other for a moment. “You
                                    need to call home so we can talk to John Ross and the rest of the family before they find out through the media.”
 
 JR picks up the phone and calls home. “Hello Momma.”
 
 Ms Ellie: “JR, is it true? Did you marry Sue Ellen
                                    again?”
 
 JR: “What?
                                    Is it in the papers there too?”
 
 Ms Ellie: “Of course it is. You are CEO of the biggest independent oil company in the US and Sue Ellen is a
                                    CEO of the worlds second most successful fashion company. Did you think it wouldn’t be in the paper?”
 
 JR: “I wasn’t thinkin’ at all Momma. I
                                    just wanted Sue Ellen back.”
 
 Ms
                                    Ellie: “Oh JR. Is Sue Ellen all right? Let me talk to her.”
 
 JR hands Sue Ellen the phone. “Hello Ms Ellie.”
 Ms E: “Sue Ellen, are you all right? Are you sure this
                                    is what you want?” JR points to the balcony and he walks out.
 
 Sue Ellen: “I’m fine Ms Ellie. Ms Ellie last night, when he proposed he
                                    cried. He actually cried. I..I love him Ms Ellie, I always have and I always will. This is what I want.”
 Ms Ellie smiles into the phone. “Well I can’t
                                    say I’m sorry that you’re back in the family. You belong here, you always have. We’ll be glad to welcome
                                    you back.”
 
 Sue Ellen: “Thank
                                    you Ms Ellie. We’ll see you tomorrow. We'll talk with John Ross when we get home, so if you can try to keep it from
                                    him, we'd appreciate it.” She hangs up and walks out to the balcony. She puts her arms around him and he grabs her hands.
                                    “You ok?”
 
 JR: “Yeah.
                                    I’m sorry. I wasn’t even thinking about the press. I should have known that down here what you do is news worthy.”
 
 Sue Ellen smiles, “Its ok. Hey at least we made the
                                    front page, probably of every Texas and Miami newspaper.” They both laugh for a moment.
 
 JR turns around and slides his arms around her. “I
                                    love you, Sue Ellen.”
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen hugs him a little closer. “How about we lock out the world for one more day?”
 
 JR leans down to kiss her and smiles against her lips. “I
                                    say absolutely.” He picks her up and carries her into the bedroom and lays her gently across the bed.
   CHAPTER 11
 JR untied her robe and spread it open. He smiles down at her, whispering, “I love you. Promise me
                                    nothing will change once we get back to Dallas.” Sue Ellen reaches for his and she pulls his close, kissing him. “Nothing
                                    will change. I won’t leave you.”
 
 Wherever, wherever girl I'll do it
 Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
 I'll see you through it
 
 I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can
 Gonna give you all of me As much as you can stand
 Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do
 
 JR enters her quickly, holding still so she can adjust to him. “God you feel
                                    so good, honey.” JR starts thrusting into her, kissing her neck and then biting it. Sue Ellen cries out his name as
                                    he sucks on her neck. JR pulls out of her suddenly causing her to whimper at the lost of contact. She feels him get of the
                                    bed and pull her to the edge. He kneels down in front of her and spreads her legs. Biting the inside of her thigh lightly
                                    and then licking each spot he bites. Sue Ellen grabs the bedspread as he inches closer to her womanhood.
 
 I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too
 'Cause I found what the world is searching for
 Here, right here, my dear I don't have to look no more
 And, oh, my babe, I hoped and I prayed for someone
 Just like you to make me feel the way you do
 
 JR finally reaches her core and traces a finger around it
                                    teasingly. He starts to suck on her button lightly, still encircling her hold lightly without entering her.
 
 Never, never gonna give you up
 I'm never, ever gonna stop
 Not the way I feel about you
 Girl, I just can't live without you
 
 I'm never ever gonna quit,
 'Cause quitin' just ain't my schtick
 I'm gonna stay right here with you
 Do all the things you want me to
 
 JR bites her love button lightly, then licks it. “JR...please...” JR smiles at her pleading
                                    tone. He knows she is nearly over the edge. He pulls back and slams into her with his rock hard erection. Sue Ellen immediately
                                    crashes over in oblivion. JR stays unmoving while Sue Ellen’s orgasm hits its peak. JR feels her walls quiver around
                                    his member. He smiles down at her and watches in fascination as her orgasm comes to its conclusion. She opens her eyes and
                                    looks into his. She smiles and he begins thrusting into her at a frenzied pace.
 
 Whatever you want, girl, you got it,
 And whatever you need,
 I don't want to see you without it,
 
 You've given me much more
 than words could ever say
 And
                                    oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day
 I don't know just how to say all the things I feel
 I just know that I love you so and
 it gives me such a thrill
 
 'Cause I found what this world is searching for
 Here, right here, my dear I don't have to look no more
 And all of my days I hoped and I prayed
 For someone just like you
 To make me feel the way you do
 
 JR holds Sue Ellen’s legs together and straight up in the air as he continues his relentless thrusting.
                                    After a few minutes he spreads her legs wide and pushes them toward her, allowing deeper access. Sue Ellen is in another world
                                    and moan with pleasure as he pushes deep inside of her, hitting her g-spot. After a few minutes of pushing against her spot,
                                    JR feels her explosion of fluids rush over his dick. “Oh God..JR..” Sue Ellen cries out as another orgasm hits
                                    her. This time JR gives her no rest as he continues his plundering.
 
 Never, never gonna give you up
 I'm never, ever gonna stop
 Not the way I feel about you
 Girl, I just can't live without you
 
 I'm never ever gonna quit,
 'Cause
                                    quitin' just ain't my schtick
 I'm
                                    gonna stay right here with you
 Do
                                    all the things you want me to
 
 JR
                                    plunges inside of her intent on falling over the edge inside of her. Sue Ellen wraps her legs around his waist as he bends
                                    down to kiss her, pushing his tongue into her mouth. She sucks his tongue, throwing him into his orgasm. JR moans into her
                                    mouth as his seed releases deep inside of her. Sue Ellen pulls away to look at him. “Uuhhh. Jesus.” JR and Sue
                                    Ellen catch their breath. “I love you darlin’.”
 
 Oh I never gonna give you up
 I'm never, ever gonna stop
 All the things I feel about you girl,
 I just can't live without you
 
 Back in Dallas, Nicholas opens his morning paper. He spits his coffee out as he reads the headline. “Oil
                                    Tycoon finally gets his Valentine” He sees the picture of JR and Sue Ellen in a deep lip lock. “What the f***?”
   CHAPTER 12   A few hours later on Sue Ellen’s plane
 JR is sitting on the sofa, while Sue Ellen lies with her
                                    head in his lap. She sighs and JR asks her what’s wrong. “Nothing, everything. Nicholas is going to be furious
                                    when he finds out.”
 
 “So?
                                    Are you changing your mind?” JR asks worriedly.
 
 “What? No of course I’m not changing my mind about us. JR I love you, I married you because
                                    I wanted to, but you have to admit it’s going to be tough explaining this to Nick.”
 
 “No, it won’t. You love me and I love you. We
                                    got married, end of story. I’ll tell him if you want.” She laughs out loud, “Oh I’m sure that would
                                    make everything peachy. No, I have to tell him, I’m just not looking forward to it.” JR strokes her hair as she
                                    lies in his lap. “Everything is going to be fine. We were meant to be together honey, and I’ll do whatever I have
                                    to do to make sure we stay that way.” Sue Ellen smiles before drifting off to sleep. The plane lands and JR wakes his
                                    wife up. “Come on sleeping beauty, let’s go home.”
 
 The doors open and they exit the plane. As they walk through the terminal they are
                                    bombarded by paparazzi. Thousands of flashbulbs pop off, causing Sue Ellen to stumble back into JR’s arms. “Jesus
                                    Christ.” Bobby and Ray show up seemingly out of nowhere with some security and they finally make it out to the limo.
                                    As JR & Sue Ellen get in, the limo drives away and all four of them stare at each other for a moment. Ray breaks the ice,
                                    “Well, welcome home and congratulations.” They all laugh and talk about the craziness that they created, as they
                                    ride home. “I’ll tell you something, you do sure know how to keep this family from boredom. I can’t say
                                    I’m sorry you married this fool again though. We missed you Sue Ellen.” Sue Ellen smiles at Bobby, “Thank
                                    you Bobby. I missed all of you too.” Nick watches the spectacle from his house as he drinks straight from the bottle,
                                    cursing both JR & Sue Ellen.
 
 Pulling
                                    into the driveway, Sue Ellen took a deep breath. She got out of the car and was greeted by John Ross, “Momma, is it
                                    true? Are we a family again?” She picks him up as JR steps out of the limo and takes him from her. He holds him with
                                    one arm and pulls her close with the other. “That’s right son. We’re a family again. This time it’s
                                    forever.” John Ross smiles as the rest of the family congratulates them. They start to walk into the house when they
                                    hear tires squealing. They turn around as Nick gets out of his car.
   CHAPTER 13  JR
                                    quickly pushes Sue Ellen behind him, as Bobby stands next to JR. “Ray, take Sue Ellen in the house please.” Sue
                                    Ellen steps away from him, “I am not going in the house.”
 She walks up to Nicholas before anyone can grab her. “What the hell is going on?” He grabs
                                    her arm. JR starts after them but Sue Ellen holds her hand up to him. “Nick, let me explain…” “Explain
                                    what, that you’re a slut, that you used me and the second JR Ewing wanted you, you jumped right back into his bed? I
                                    loved you, I wanted to start a life with you, but that didn’t matter to you did it? Tell me something princess, how
                                    long did it take for you to spread those pretty legs for him?” Sue Ellen slaps Nick hard across the face. He grabs her
                                    wrist and twists it causing her to cry out.
 
 JR rushes over and pushes Nick away from Sue Ellen. She has a bruise already beginning to form on her wrist. JR’s
                                    eyes darken with anger as he turns around to face Nick. “Ray…” Ray comes over and takes Sue Ellen in the
                                    house. Bobby stands back and lets JR do his thing. Nick pulls a gun on JR. JR doesn’t even flinch. “We handle
                                    things a little different down here in Texas, boy. Now if
                                    you want to fight, hand the gun to Bobby and we’ll fight. But if you want to shoot me, you better not miss, cause if
                                    you do I’ll kill ya.” Nick looks at JR and clicks the safety on and throws Bobby the gun.
 
 JR doesn’t give him a minute before he tackles him
                                    to the ground and starts hitting him in the face. Nick tries to fight back and get in a few good punches, but he is not match
                                    for JR. JR holds Nick’s head up so he can look him in the eye. “Sue Ellen is mine. She always has been and always
                                    will be. You will not come here again, tomorrow you’ll tell John Cates he needs to find another analyst to take over.
                                    We clear on that Nick?” Nick spits blood onto the ground, “Yeah, we’re clear. Just so you know, I’ll
                                    be waiting for you to fuck up, though. And Sue Ellen can run into my open arms and I’ll make everything better for her.”
                                    JR smiles at him, and then laughs, “You do that boy. You’ll be waiting a long, long time. Because I am never letting
                                    her go again.” He starts to turn away, but turns back to Nick, “Oh, just one more piece of advice, if you ever
                                    put your filthy hands on my wife again, I’ll break each of you fingers one by one, and then I’ll break each bone
                                    in your hand so you’ll never be able to use it again.” With that he takes Nick’s index finger and snaps
                                    it, causing Nick to cry. “Just so you know it wasn’t an idle threat, now get the hell off my ranch.” JR
                                    turns his back on the goomba and walks back into the house with Bobby following him. Nick drives off, furious at JR. “Oh
                                    you’ll pay for taking her away from me you son-of-a-bitch, you’ll pay. And she will too.”
   Chapter 14   Bobby empties the gun and puts it in his pocket. “You know that won’t be the last we see of him. How
                                    about we have a meeting after dinner in the library?” JR turns to look at him. “That’s fine. Thanks Bob.”
                                    JR goes to find his wife. 
 He finds her in her old bedroom in the bathroom. She is sitting on the floor, with
                                    her back up against the wall, knees bent, head resting on her forearms. JR looks at her for a moment without saying anything.
                                    She was a survivor. No matter what life threw at her, she always bounced back and landed on top. She was so strong, but sometimes,
                                    like know, JR knew how vulnerable she could be. She’d never let anyone see it except him and even then those instances
                                    were few and far between. JR sees the bruise instantly and his anger washes over him. He takes a deep breath before kneeling
                                    in front of her.
 
 I was born
                                    a believer, biggest dreamer this world has ever seen
 Ready to face most anything but learned that I was naive
 Ran into things in life that I never planned
 But that's what made me who I am
 I've had highs and lows and seen my share of ups and downs
 There's been nights it seemed there wasn't a friend to be
                                    found
 I've had to save myself from
                                    drowning in a sea of tears.
 But I'm
                                    still here
 
 He doesn’t
                                    say anything as she lifts her head up and looks into his eyes. She smiles at him, and his heart almost explodes. How he loved
                                    that smile. The smiles that told him she may be hurt but she was not broken, and that she loved him, still.
 
 ('Cause) I, I'm a survivor
 I won't let it get the best of me, I'll try my very best
                                    to be that strong
 Oh, oh, oh, I,
                                    I'm a survivor
 And I'll never give
                                    up, never let out, never give in
 I'll
                                    just keep moving on
 
 Oh
 I was taught that honesty was simply the only way
 I've spoken honestly and had it blow up in my face
 Sometimes I look around and I don't know what I see
 But I gotta believe in God above and what he's made me
 
 He sat down with his legs out in front of him and pulled
                                    her into him. She wrapped her legs around him and he kissed her forehead. He took her hand so he could look at her wrist.
                                    His jaw muscle twitched in anger and he swore that if Nick put another mark on his wife, he would rip his heart out and bury
                                    him under the stables. “Does it hurt as much as it looks like it does?” He smiled at her kindly. “It’s
                                    ok, it hurts a little but it’s not broken.” JR turned it over and saw the deep scratch that Nick’s ring
                                    must have left. He reached behind him for the first-aid kit and cleaned the cut gently. When she winced, another jolt of rage
                                    coursed through him, but he quickly tried to bury it.
 
 No
 I've
                                    witnessed pride and ego destroy the kindest of hearts
 Seen how greed can take the best of friends and tear them apart
 Every corner, every turn, every lesson I have learned
 Has helped me find my way
 
 He finished cleaning and bandaging her wrist. He pulled her back into his arms and
                                    held onto her. “I’m sorry honey, I’m sorry my love for you always ends up hurting you.” Sue Ellen
                                    pulled back to look at him. “Hey, this is not your fault. Nick is responsible for his own actions. I love you JR. I
                                    really love you. Your love doesn’t always end up hurting me. It has in the past but we agreed that it was over and we
                                    were starting fresh right? This doesn’t change anything. We are survivors. Our love has survived everything we’ve
                                    ever done to each other. Now it’s time to get it right. This love is only going to bring joy and happiness.” JR
                                    hugs her and then kisses her lovingly. “You’re right. This time I’m going to love you like you deserve.”
                                    He hugs her close again, holding her in his arms. Sue Ellen held onto him. JR loved her and he would never let Nick hurt her
                                    again, of that she was sure. She felt protected, really protected for the first time in years.
 
 I, I'm a survivor
 I won't let it get the best of me, I'll try my very best to be that strong
 Oh, oh, oh, I, I'm a survivor
 And I'll never give up, never let out, never give in
 I'll never give up, never let out, never givin
 Oh no I'll, I'll never give up, never let out, never give in
 I'll just keep moving on
 I'm a survivor
 Oh yes I am
   CHAPTER 15
 Sometime later Sue Ellen looked into JR’s
                                    eyes. JR caught the lust creeping into her beautiful brown eyes. He picked her up and carried her to the bed, laying her across
                                    it. He smiles down at her as he removes his shirt and unbuckles his pants. He unbuttons her blouse slowly and tenderly. He
                                    carefully slides it off, watchful of her wrist. She reaches up to touch his face as he sweetly kisses her injured wrist. He
                                    lightly brushes his fingertips over her stomach and unbuttons her jeans, slowly sliding them off.
 
 Looking at you,
                                    I can't believe that it's true
 I've got someone who's crazy over me
 Here and now, I am sure that I've found
 What
                                    true love is and what love should to be
 
 JR takes a moment to savor the beauty of his wife, lying there in matching
                                    white lace bra and panties. “Jesus Sue Ellen, do you know what the site of you does to me? You’re so beautiful,
                                    and I love you so much.” He leans over and kisses her passionately. He quickly rids himself of his clothes and enters
                                    her gently. Sue Ellen whispers his name, kissing him each time.
 
 When you hold me then I know
 That's where I
                                    belong and I don't want
 To let you go
 Nowhere in this world I'd rather be
 
 He slowly slides in and out of
                                    her, savoring every second of being inside of her. “Honey, I love you…” He kisses her lips, and then licks
                                    all the way down to her nipples. He swirls his tongue around them before gently sucking each one.
 
 You and I, can't
                                    deny, we can't deny
 Heaven's here between your lips and mine
 I promise I, I will never say good-bye
 It's you and
                                    me 'til the end of time
 
 It's just enough, all I've ever dreamed of
 The love I pray for before I go to sleep
 Just
                                    in time I never thought that I would find
 Another reason to give all of me
 
 Sue Ellen runs her hand through
                                    his hair as he continues sliding into her. She spreads her legs wider and wraps them around him. “I love when you wrap
                                    those sexy long legs around me. It’s the second best feeling in the world.” Sue Ellen smiles, “What’s
                                    the first?” JR grins at her, “Being inside of you. You’re so soft, and wet, and god you’re so warm…”
 
 When
                                    you hold me then I know
 That's where I belong and I don't want
 To let you go
 Nowhere in this world I'd rather be
 
 You
                                    and I, can't deny, we can't deny
 Heaven's here between your lips and mine
 I promise I, I will never say good-bye
 It's
                                    you and me 'til the end of time
 
 JR hits her g-spot and stays inside of her, rotating his hips in a circular motion,
                                    causing her to cry out. “OH GOD…JR….” JR smiles down at hr when he feels her juices explode over him.
                                    He pushes into her deeper and then begins thrusting, increasing his pace. His orgasm slams into him as another hits Sue Ellen.
                                    JR stays inside of her for a moment and kisses her lips tenderly. “I love you wife.” She smiles as he rolls over
                                    bringing her with him. “I love you husband.” He holds on to her as she drifts off to sleep. JR thanks God for
                                    giving him a second chance. He kisses her forehead and whispers sleepily, “I swear I’ll never hurt you again,
                                    honey. I love you.”
 
 You are the air that I breathe
 I've seen all that I need to see
 Finally I know
 Love
                                    is what used to be when
 I don't and I won't have to spend
 Another night alone
 You don't have to be alone
 
 You
                                    and I, can't deny, we can't deny
 Heaven's here between your lips and mine
 I promise I, I will never say good-bye
 It's
                                    you and me 'til the end of time
 It's you and me 'til the end of time
 It's you and me 'til the end of time
   CHAPTER 16
 JR wakes up to an empty bed. He looks over and sees the note,
                                    knowing Sue Ellen went running before he even looked at it. He reads the note, “Went running by the lake. Love you.”
                                    He quickly dresses and gets a breakfast together and drives to the lake.
 
 He gets out of the car and watches her run
                                    for a moment. Damn she looked good. Those running shorts showed off her long lean legs and her little sports bra top showed
                                    her trim tummy. JR made a mental note that she wouldn’t be running anywhere but South Fork dressed like that. He didn’t
                                    want another man gawking at his wife. Sue Ellen spotted her husband and waved. He held up the picnic basket and walked to
                                    the lake, as Sue Ellen increased her pace to join him. He grabs her in a bear hug and kisses her. “I don’t much
                                    like waking up without you, woman. So maybe you can either go jogging later in the morning, or wake me up before you go. Ok?”
                                    She kisses him back. “Deal. I’m starved.” They sit and enjoy a picnic breakfast.
 
 After eating, JR
                                    stretches out and lays his head in her lap. She looks down at him and kisses his forehead. “I love you.” JR smiles,
                                    “I love you too.” He is quiet for a moment. “Sue Ellen…” She cuts him off. “I know, you
                                    want me to have a bodyguard.” JR looks at her, “I know you hate them, but if yesterday was any indication of how
                                    that jackass is gonna be, I can’t leave you unprotected. Since I can’t be there with you all day…Please?
                                    Just for a little while?” Sue Ellen sighs in resignation. “Oh all right. Like I have a choice.” JR smiles
                                    and puts a hand behind her neck pulling her in for a deep kiss. “You have a choice, I can make love to you right here,
                                    or we can go home and take a shower together.” Sue Ellen smiles against his lips. “Hmmmm, let’s go with
                                    the shower. I promised John Ross we’d take him to the zoo today.” JR stands up and helps her to her feet. “Let’s
                                    go woman.” They drive home and Sue Ellen smiles at JR as they walk through the door. “Race ya..” and with
                                    that takes off up the steps rushing past Clayton. “Morning Clayon.” She calls to him as JR is fast on her heals.
                                    “Morning.” JR calls over his shoulder as he chases his wife. Clayton laughs and thinks how good it is to have
                                    Sue Ellen back at South Fork. Sue Ellen is almost to the bedroom door, when JR catches her. He throws her over his shoulder
                                    and carries her into the bedroom, both laughing out loud.
 
 Lord almighty,
 I feel my temperature rising
 Higher
                                    higher
 It’s burning through to my soul
 
 Girl, girl, girl
 You gonna set me on fire
 My brain is flaming
 I
                                    don’t know which way to go
 
 They quickly strip and hop in the shower. JR pushes Sue Ellen against the wall
                                    and lifts her up in his arms. Her legs go around his waist as he enters her, causing both of them to moan out loud. Water
                                    cascades over them as JR thrusts into Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen kisses JR’s neck, and then bites it causing him to slam into
                                    her harder. Sue Ellen cries out his name in ecstasy.
 
 Your kisses lift me higher
 Like the sweet song of a choir
 You
                                    light my morning sky
 With burning love
 
 Ooh, ooh, ooh,
 I feel my temperature rising
 Help me, I’m flaming
 I
                                    must be a hundred and nine
 Burning, burning, burning
 And nothing can cool me
 I just might turn into smoke
 But
                                    I feel fine
 
 JR captures her lips and kisses her, and thrusts his tongue inside her mouth. He squeezed her ass
                                    cheeks and continued his relentless pounding. Sue Ellen moaned against his mouth. “JR…”
 
 Cause
                                    your kisses lift me higher
 Like a sweet song of a choir
 And you light my morning sky
 With burning love
 
 It’s
                                    coming closer
 The flames are licking my body
 Please won’t you help me
 I feel like I’m slipping away
 It’s
                                    hard to breath
 And my chest is a-heaving
 
 JR kisses her neck and bites her causing her to arch her back against
                                    the shower wall.
 
 Lord almighty,
 I’m burning a hole where I lay
 Cause your kisses lift me higher
 Like
                                    the sweet song of a choir
 You light my morning sky
 With burning love
 With burning love
 Ah, ah, burning love
 I’m
                                    just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 Just
                                    a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
 
 JR
                                    increases his pace, both of them racing towards the edge, hitting it at the same time. JR sets her down and holds her as water
                                    washes over them. He kisses her lightly, then soaps up her body sensually. He starts at her neck slowly working his way down.
                                    Caressing each of her breasts and pinching each nipple between his soapy fingers. Sue Ellen moans and arches into him. He
                                    gets on his knees and soaps up her stomach and ass. He spreads her legs and soaps up her still wet pussy. She grabs onto his
                                    shoulders as he pushes two fingers inside of her. He uses his thumb to caress her clit, smiling as she moans his name over
                                    and over. Sue Ellen digs her nails his shoulders as her orgasm slams in to her and he has to almost hold her up. He stands
                                    up and she starts to soap him up, smiling as she caresses his dick slowly. JR grabs hold of the doors to stay upright. “Christ
                                    woman.” She lets the water rinse the soap off as she slides to her knees and takes the length of him in her mouth, gently
                                    squeezing his balls in her hand. Sucking hungrily, it isn’t long before JR spills into her mouth. Swallowing his juices,
                                    she stands up and he takes her in his arms and holds her tight, as his feelings overwhelm him. She holds onto him as he mumbles
                                    her name and how much he loves her. They finish showering and get dressed.
 
 JR sits on the bed while Sue Ellen finishes.
                                    She comes out in a white pullover and jeans unbuttoned. “Sweetheart can you button my jeans for me?” She holds
                                    her wrist up as a reason. JR’s jaw twitches in anger once again at Nicholas Pearce. “Stop. It happened, I’m
                                    fine and we’re together.” JR smiles at her simple reasoning as he buttons her jeans. “I love you.”
                                    He kisses her as John Ross comes flying through the door. He jumps on the bed yelling about going to the zoo. JR grabs him
                                    in mid jump throwing him over his shoulder. He holds Sue Ellen’s hand as the family goes downstairs.
   CHAPTER 17 
 They all have a great time at
                                    the zoo and JR and SE take John Ross out to dinner. While there, they run into Nick who is there with Marilee Stone. After
                                    dinner Sue Ellen gets up to go to the ladies room, while JR pays the check. Nick discreetly follows her. As she comes out,
                                    he backs her against the wall. “Hello sunshine.” Sue Ellen looks up at him and cringes at his beat-up face. She
                                    finds herself touching his black eye.
 
 He closes his eyes at her touch. He touches her wrist lightly, “I’m
                                    so sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your wrist. Are you ok?” Sue Ellen smiles, “I know you didn’t mean
                                    it.” She sees his hand in a cast. “What happened?” Nick’s anger returns for a moment, “Ask your
                                    husband? He snapped my finger in half yesterday.” Sue Ellen looks at him horrified, “On purpose?” Nick smiles.
                                    “Yes on purpose. The fight was over and he picked my hand up and snapped my finger to teach me a lesson.” Sue
                                    Ellen starts to walk away but Nick slams her back against the wall. “I’m not done talking to you.” He puts
                                    his good hand around her neck, pinning her to the wall. “Why did you ruin everything? How could you do that to me, to
                                    us?” Sue Ellen can’t speak or breathe, since Nick is pushing on her larynx. JR walks out and rage crashes into
                                    him. JR’s eyes turn almost black with anger as he shoves Nick away from Sue Ellen. She slides to one knee trying to
                                    catch her breath as John Ross stands over his mother protectively. JR’s hands go around Nick’s neck and he starts
                                    to squeeze. Nick’s eyes start to roll back in his head. Security comes out from the restaurant and tries to restrain
                                    JR.
 
 Nothing gets through to him until he hears John Ross call him, “Daddy, Momma needs you.” He abruptly
                                    lets go and kneels next to Sue Ellen who is holding her throat. Nick slides down the way and struggles to catch his breath.
                                    JR gently takes her hand away and new anger courses through him as he sees bruises forming on her neck already. “Sue
                                    Ellen, are you ok?” Sue Ellen looks at her husband and shakes her head. “Yes”, she whispers. “Let’s
                                    just go home.”
 
 Arriving home, JR carries a sleeping John Ross upstairs as Sue Ellen tell Clayton and Ms Ellie
                                    what happened. Clayton is visible angry as Sue Ellen walks up the steps. He looks t Ellie, “I think it’s time
                                    Mr. Pearce and I had a little chat.” Ellie just looks on in worry.
 
 Sue Ellen finds JR tucking John Ross in,
                                    reading him a story. He kisses John Ross’ head and shuts the book. “I’m sorry you had to see all that today
                                    son. I love your momma so much. When I saw that idiot with his hands on her, I just went crazy. That’s what your momma
                                    does to me. I love her, more than my life. I finally have her back and I won’t l anyone take her away again. We’re
                                    going to be a family John Ross, one big happy family. I promise.” Sue Ellen slips into the room and kisses John Ross
                                    as JR looks at her lovingly. He stands up and they walk out of his room, softly closing he door. They quietly make their way
                                    to their bedroom. Sue Ellen walks in and sits in the chair. JR closes the door and stares at her for a moment. He kneels in
                                    front of her and takes her hands in his. She pulls away and looks at him. “Did you break his finger on purpose?”
                                    She asks with her scratchy voice. JR stands up, “You’re god damn right I did, he’s lucky I didn’t
                                    break his neck.”
 
 Sue Ellen looks at him and sighs. “I was hoping you would tell me no. Who are you? When
                                    did you become this violent? You almost killed him tonight.”
 
 JR looks at her incredulously, “He almost
                                    killed you, or did the blood supply being cut off from your brain make you forget?"
 
 Sue Ellen looks at him angrily.
                                    “No it’s a little hard to forget someone’s hands around your throat. You scare me.” JR looks at her,
                                    angry for a second and then kneels in front of her once more, “I would never strike you in anger. I did it one time
                                    in our life, and I swore I’d never do it again. I love you Sue Ellen, and it’s insane to think we’ll never
                                    fight, and no one can make me more angry than you can, but I would never hurt you.” She touches his cheek and feels
                                    her heart swell with love at the tender look in his eye. “I know. I’ve never seen this side of you and it worries
                                    me. Can we just stay away from Nick until he calms down?” JR kisses her hand, “Yes. I’m going to run downstairs
                                    for a nightcap, I’ll be back in a few minutes ok?” Sue Ellen sighs inwardly, “Sure.” JR closes the
                                    door and leans against it. Somehow, he would get rid of Nicholas Pearce, for good. He walks downstairs in search of a nightcap.
                                    Sue Ellen takes off her clothes and takes a hot shower trying desperately to fight for control of her emotions. Nick may have
                                    killed her if JR hadn’t come out. She’d never seen him so angry. She had hurt him and she felt sorry, but she
                                    loved JR more than life itself. And he loved her. She finally felt like she was home. As hot water washed away her torment,
                                    she prayed things would calm down. Little did she know they were about to spiral out of control.
 
 CHAPTER 18
 JR stands by the fireplace with
                                    his drink, staring at a picture of him & Sue Ellen, taken right before she found out about Kimberly Cryder. Clayton comes
                                    in and gets a drink. Without turning around, “What are we going to do about Pearce?” JR looks at his drink and
                                    drowns it in one gulp. Walking over to the bar, he stands next to Clayton. “I’m going to find a way to get rid
                                    of him permanently.” Clayton finishes his drink and puts the glass down. “Let me know if you need any help.”
                                    Clayton walks away and JR looks after him, smiling.
 
 He makes a phone call to Harry to find out everything about Nicholas
                                    Pearce. He got off the phone and looked at the picture once more. He closed his eyes reveling in the fact that he had his
                                    wife back and she was upstairs waiting for him. He opened his eyes and silently swore he’d do whatever he had to do
                                    to ensure her safety and to make sure she stayed with him. JR stared at Sue Ellen’s picture and was still amazed what
                                    just looking at her picture did to him. He started upstairs. For the year she was gone, he looked at her picture every night
                                    and fell asleep holding it. Now he had the real thing, and he was going to take advantage of that fact. He was rock hard as
                                    he climbed the steps.
 
 Opening the door her found her lying in bed, naked. “Finally, what took you so long?”
                                    She smiled seductively at him. JR felt himself harden even more and took his shirt off, letting it fall on the floor. As he
                                    kicked his shoes off and unbuckled his pants, she threw the sheet back that was covering her. JR took a moment to look at
                                    her. Still so beautiful, so perfect. She was tan, lying against stark white sheets and the moonlight made her almost glow.
                                    Once he got to the edge of the bed he kicked his pants and boxers off. Seeing his hard cock standing erect, Sue Ellen smiled
                                    at him. He climbed into bed next to her, running his hands lightly over her body. She had taken the bandage off her wrist,
                                    but he still kissed it lightly and then set about kissing every other inch of her body, from her toes to her eyelids.
 
 I
                                    just want to tell you all the things you are
 And all the things you mean to me
 You’ve been with me forever
 Through
                                    the changes in my life
 Through all the tears and laughter
 
 JR supported himself over top of Sue Ellen smiling
                                    down at her. He kissed her and whispered, “I love you.” Sue Ellen touched his cheek lightly. “I know. I
                                    love you too.” She spread her legs for him and as he entered her, both cried out from the sensation.
 
 When
                                    I find myself believing there’s no place to go
 When I feel the loneliness inside my heart
 
 You’re the
                                    answer to my prayers
 And you’re with me everywhere
 You’re my angel, miracle, you’re all I need tonight
 Give me shelter from the rain
 You breathe life in me again
 You’re my angel, miracle, you’re all I
                                    need to know, tonight
 
 JR thrust into her as she matched his rhythm. “Jesus honey, you feel so good,”
                                    JR whisper into her ear before he assaults her collarbone, biting it and sucking it, causing her to moan out loud. Sue Ellen
                                    ran his hands through his hair, moaning his name.
 
 Life is just a moment
 We’re blowing in the wind
 We’re
                                    trying to find a friend
 And only time can tell us
 If win or if we lose
 And who will stand beside us
 
 When
                                    there’s darkness all around me
 You’re the light I see
 When I need someone to ease my troubled mind
 
 JR
                                    increased his pace, and Sue Ellen spread her legs wider for him, allowing deeper access, but he knew he wouldn’t last,
                                    so he rolled over, putting Sue Ellen on top. She smiled at him for a moment and then started to move forward and then up and
                                    down. JR cupped her breasts in each had and pinched her nipples lightly. He smiled as he brushed his hand lightly towards
                                    her stomach. His finger gently pushed it’s way into her folds, finding her clit. As he rubbed it lightly, Sue Ellen
                                    knew she wouldn’t last long. She started riding him harder, as JR increased the pressure on her clit.
 
 You’re
                                    the answer to my prayers
 And you’re with me everywhere
 You’re my angel, miracle, you’re all I need
                                    tonight
 Give me shelter from the rain
 You breathe life in me again
 You’re my angel, miracle, you’re
                                    all I need to know, tonight
 
 Sue Ellen’s orgasm crashed into her, and she grabbed JR’s other hand to
                                    hold onto. He smiled widely as he felt her tighten around his cock. She threw her head back and called out his name. He quickly
                                    flipped he over and spread her legs wide. He looked into her eyes before plunging into her deeply. After a few thrusts he
                                    felt her juices flow over him again and he felt his seed spurt inside of her. Out of nowhere a thought crashed into him, he
                                    hoped they had made a baby. He smiled to himself and stretched out next to her. JR pulled Sue Ellen into his arms. “I
                                    love you JR.” He pulled her into him tighter, “I love you too honey.”
 
 You’re all I need
                                    tonight
 All I need tonight
 All I need tonight
 You’re my angel
 
 As sleep claims her she mumbles
                                    his name once again, which causes him to smile. Yes, another baby would be perfect, he thinks as sleep claims him as well.
 
 You’re
                                    the answer to my prayers
 And you’re with me everywhere
 You’re my angel, miracle, you’re all I need
                                    tonight
 Give me shelter from the rain
 You breathe life in me again
 You’re my angel, my miracle, you’re
                                    all I need to know, tonight
 
 CHAPTER 19
 JR woke up to Sue Ellen kissing
                                    his face lightly. He pulled her closer and smiled without opening his eyes, “What time is it?” Sue Ellen whispered,
                                    “Almost 6, I’m going to go running.”
 
 JR smiled, she remembered their deal. “Ok honey, I’ll
                                    go with you.” Sue Ellen looked at him, “Are you crazy? I don’t need a baby sitter and I run to actually
                                    be alone.” Sue Ellen got out of bed abruptly and got dressed. “I won’t be long.” JR looked after her
                                    as she shut the door softly. “Damn.” He fell back onto the bed staring at the ceiling. “Good job, boy. Now
                                    she’ll be pissed off.” Sue Ellen looked in on John Ross before walking downstairs and finding Clayton waiting
                                    for her.
 
 “What are you doing up so early?” She eyed him suspiciously. “I was hoping to catch you.
                                    Want an old man to keep you company on your morning jog?” Clayton looked at her hopefully.
 
 Sue Ellen sighed
                                    angrily, “Did JR put you up to this?” Clayton looked at her and put his hands up in mock surrender, “No,
                                    I really just wanted to talk to you.” Sue Ellen smiled, “Ok, maybe we can just take a brisk walk.” He hugged
                                    her, “Oh good, I thought you were going to make me jog.” She laughs at him as they walk out the door.
 
 They
                                    walked briskly for about 20 minutes before stopping to watch the sunrise over the ranch. As she leaned against the fence,
                                    Clayton watched her. She was still as beautiful as she was the day he met her. He saw the bruises on her neck and immediately
                                    felt anger course through him.
 
 She noticed the change in him. “Clayton, there’s nothing you can do to
                                    change what happened. It’s my fault anyway.” Clayton grasps her by the shoulder, “No it most certainly is
                                    not. Sue Ellen, I learned a long time ago, you can’t help who you love. We don’t get a choice. You love JR, and
                                    he loves you. No one will ever be able to replace you in his heart. You never got over him, no matter what you did to each
                                    other. You have a right to make any choice you want. I’m sure Nicholas is hurting, but that does not give him the right
                                    to hurt you.” Clayton pulls her to him as tears sting her eyes. He lets her cry in his arms until she gets it all out.
                                    “Clayton, what would I do without you?” She looks up at him and he smiles. “You’ll never have to worry
                                    about that. You’re the daughter I always wanted, and I’ll always be here for you and I’ll never let anyone
                                    get away with hurting you.”
 
 He turned her loose, and smiles down at her, “Now I know you still want to
                                    run so go ahead. I’ll see you at breakfast ok?” She smiles, “Thanks. Tell my husband I’ll be around
                                    the stables, ok?” Clayton smiles as she runs off, “Ok. Be careful.” She waves in acknowledgement. Her thoughts
                                    start to clear after a ½ mile of running. How she loved this ranch. She had missed South Fork and the family. She missed JR
                                    most of all. Things just spiraled out of control when she left him. She had no intention of filing for divorce, but she had
                                    Nick telling her she should, and that they could have a life together. Her thoughts drift back to signing the divorce papers.
 
 Summer 1988
 
 She walked into JR’s conference room with her lawyer
                                    and sat down across from JR. She wasn’t asking for any money and she agreed to share custody of John Ross with him.
                                    All that was left was to sign. Last night she had spent hours looking at her photo album remembering.
 
 She stayed up all night and cried into her pillow
 And fought off the urge to just break down and call
 Last
                                    night to find the fault seemed so darn easy
 But now whose to blame don't matter much at all
 She thinks if she calls
                                    him it just shows weakness
 So the hurt goes on with every tear she's cried
 Ain't it sad to see a good love fall to pieces
 Chalk
                                    another heartbreak up to foolish pride
 
 JR had spent the night getting drunk in his room, cursing himself and his
                                    stupid pride. As much as he loved her, he knew he had hurt her enough. It was time to let her go. He’d find a way to
                                    get her back or die trying, but for now, he had to show her how much he really did love her. She had asked him that. She came
                                    to his office and begged him to let her go. He looked at those beautiful eyes filled with tears once again, and agreed to
                                    everything she wanted. So now here he was trying to drink her memory away, but it wasn’t working. He fell asleep listening
                                    to her favorite cd of love songs, holding her picture, and crying into his pillow.
 
 Turn
                                    out the lights the competition's over
 The stubborn souls are the losers here tonight
 And while the bridges burn, another
                                    hard-hard lesson's learned
 As through the ashes passion slowly dies
 And this romance goes down to foolish pride
 
 He
                                    relives every word they spoke in anger
 He walks the floor and punches out the wall
 To apologize to her would be so simple
 But
                                    instead he cries I'll be damned if I'll crawl
 If he loses her he's lost his best friend
 And that's more then just a
                                    lover can provide
 So he wrestles with emotions that defeat him
 Chalk another love lost up to foolish pride
 
 Sue
                                    Ellen signed the papers with a shaky hand. She slid the papers over to JR, and when their hands touched a jolt of electricity
                                    surged through him. He looked up into her eyes and fought for control. He looked at her for a moment before sadness washed
                                    over him as realization came over him. She signed them, so he had to, for her. He signed his name and that was it. The lawyers
                                    walked out of the room and JR and Sue Ellen for left alone in the conference room. She stood up. He whispered her name; so
                                    faint she almost didn’t hear it. She looked at him, “What?” JR stood up and stared into her eyes, “I’m
                                    sorry for everything. For every tear I ever made you cry. I hope you’ll find happiness. You deserve it more than anyone.
                                    I’ll always love you and if you ever need anything, I’ll be there.” Sue Ellen wanted to throw her arms around
                                    him and tell him she only needed him, but instead turned her back and walked to the door. “Goodbye JR.” She walked
                                    out with her head held high, but broke down as soon as she was safely in her car.
 
 Turn
                                    out the lights the competition's over
 The stubborn souls are the losers here tonight
 And while the bridges burn, another
                                    hard-hard lesson's learned
 As through the ashes passion slowly dies
 And this romance goes down to foolish pride
 
 JR
                                    walked back to his office and poured himself a drink. His heart broken, his pride wounded.
 
 Chalk another heartbreak
                                    up to foolish pride
 
 Sue Ellen came back to the present shaking her head to clear it. Thank god that
                                    was all over. They were together and nothing could keep them apart now. She would do everything in her power to make sure
                                    it worked out between them this time, for her sake as well as his and John Ross’.
 
 JR came downstairs, running
                                    into Clayton. He said good morning and Clayton told him Sue Ellen was by the stables. JR found her half way. As she saw him,
                                    she waved. A look of terror crossed JR’s face as he saw Nick behind her with a gun. Sue Ellen turned to see what he
                                    was looking at. Nick called her name as panic swept over her. She whispered his name as he shot her once in the abdomen. JR
                                    screamed her name as the shot echoed. Nick ran and JR ran over to Sue Ellen. He screamed, as the ranch hands came over to
                                    see what happened. They call for an ambulance and start looking for Nick.
 
 JR cradles Sue Ellen in his arms. “Oh
                                    God…Sue Ellen…stay with me…open your eyes god damn it…Honey..” Sue Ellen opens her eyes for
                                    a moment. “JR it hurts.” JR rips his shirt off and holds it on the wound as the family comes running. “I
                                    know it does honey, it’s ok. The ambulance is on the way.” He puts pressure to stop the blood. God there’s
                                    so much blood. JR silently begs God to save her. The ambulance is heard in the distance. “A little while longer babe.”
                                    JR kisses her lips. She whispered to him, “I love you…” She closes her eyes as JR screams her name and the
                                    paramedics push him out of the way.
 CHAPTER
                                    20
 JR rides with Bobby because the ambulance won’t let him ride with SE. The whole family races to the hospital.
                                    JR struggles to keep from screaming, as Bobby floors the gas, keeping up with the ambulance. They pull up front and JR races
                                    inside, staying next to her until he can’t go any further. JR is covered in her blood, and finally realizes it. He looks
                                    down at his hands and falls to his knees in the hall. Bobby comes up behind him and puts a hand on his shoulder. JR stands
                                    up and tries to control his emotions. He calmly walks to the nurse’s station and asks where the chapel is. He walks
                                    in and closes the door. He sits in the pew and prays for Sue Ellen’s life. “Please, I know I don’t deserve
                                    her, but she doesn’t deserve this. I know you’re not supposed to make bargains, but I swear, if you let her live,
                                    I’ll try to change my life. I’ll make amends; I’ll do right by people in business, whatever it takes. Just
                                    don’t take her from me. Please don’t let John Ross lose his mother.” JR’s tears fall freely down his
                                    face. “I won’t make it without her. I had a hard time waking up each day when she wasn’t with me, but if
                                    she’s gone, I don’t want to live. Please God, please let her be okay.” JR sits there for about an hour reminiscing
                                    and praying.
 
 How do I get through the night without you
 If I had to live without you
 What kinda life would
                                    that be
 Oh I need you in my arms, need you to hold
 You are my world, my heart, my soul
 
 If you ever leave
 baby
                                    you would take away
 everything good in my life
 and tell me now
 
 JR finally gets up and finds his family.
                                    He sits down next to his mother and picks up John Ross. John Ross holds on to his father tightly. “Daddy, is Momma going
                                    to be ok?” JR fights for control as he speaks, “She has to be son, because we love her too much to let her go.”
                                    The family is quiet as they wait. After a few hours, JR asks Ms Ellie to take the boys home. Ellie tells Clayton to stay.
                                    She leaves and takes the boys home. JR lets his head drop into his hands.
 
 How do I live without you?
 I want to
                                    know
 How do I breathe without you?
 If you ever go
 How do I ever, ever survive
 How do I, how do I, oh how do I
                                    live
 
 Suddenly he stands up, “Where is the god damn doctor?” AT that moment the doctor comes in. JR
                                    rushes over to him, “How is my wife?” The doctor gestures for him to sit. He sits next to JR and starts to explain.
                                    “Some one was watching over your wife Mr. Ewing. We removed the bullet, which thankfully didn’t do any irreparable
                                    damage to her organs. She lost a lot of blood, but we gave her a transfusion. She’ll be here for a while, but we expect
                                    a full recovery. JR closes his eyes, and fights for control once again. “There was one small problem. She lost the baby.”
                                    JR looks at him questioningly. “You didn’t know? She looked to be about 6 weeks pregnant, but she lost too much
                                    blood for us to save the baby. The good news is there was no damage to the placenta or any other organs, so you’ll be
                                    able to have more children. They’re moving her into a private room now; a nurse will come and get you when she’s
                                    settled.” He stands up and JR shakes his hand. “Thank you.” The doctor nods and walks out. JR sinks into
                                    the chair, as his body starts to shake with relief. Clayton excuses himself, “I’ll call your mother.” Bobby
                                    sits next to his brother and puts an arm around him. JR looks at him and smiles through his tears, “She’s going
                                    to be okay Bob.” Bobby hugs him, “Maybe we should find some clothes for you before you see her huh? You’re
                                    a mess.” JR laughs at him, “Yeah I guess I am.” Clayton walks back in with some scrubs for JR. “This
                                    is all they had. They said you could use the bathroom at the end of the hall.” JR gets up and embraces him. “Thanks
                                    Clayton.” He goes to clean up.
 
 Without you
 There would be no sun in my sky
 there would be no love in
                                    my life
 there'd be no world left for me
 
 And I, baby, I don't know what I would do
 I'd be lost if I lost you
 
 If
                                    you ever leave
 baby you would take away
 everything real in my life
 and tell me
 
 JR cleans up and looks
                                    in the mirror. “Thank you God…Thank you.” He comes out and goes to SE’s room. He sits beside her,
                                    carefully picking up her hand and kissing it. “Hi darlin’. The doctor said you’re going to be fine. Thank
                                    God because I can’t live without you. I love you so much.” JR sits quietly by her bed occasionally talking to
                                    her.
 
 How do I live without you
 I want to know
 How do I breathe without you
 If you ever go
 How do I ever,
                                    ever survive
 How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
 
 Please tell me baby how do I go on
 
 If you ever leave
 baby
                                    you would take away everything
 need you with me
 baby don't you know that you are
 everything good in my life
 
 She
                                    opens her eyes a few hours later and whispers his name. He looks at her and kisses her lips. “Hey…hey..you look
                                    beautiful..” She smiles slightly, “I’m sure.” “The doctor said you’re going to be fine,
                                    don’t worry about anything right now.” She closes her eyes for a moment, “Will you stay with me?”
                                    JR laughs lightly, “Are you kidding me? Did you think I would let anyone keep me from you? I’m not leaving this
                                    room until you do. Sleep, you’re safe honey. I’m right here. I love you.”
 
 And tell me now
 How
                                    do I live without you
 I want to know
 How do I breathe without you
 if you ever go
 how do I ever, ever survive
 how
                                    do I, how do I, oh how do I live
 
 Sue Ellen whispers sleepily, “Love you too.” He watches her sleep
                                    for a while and slowly falls asleep himself, not letting go of her hand.
 
 How do I live without you?
 How do I
                                    live without you, baby?
 How do I live without you?
 CHAPTER
                                    21
 Sue Ellen stays sedated for the next week. Clayton brings him a change of clothes and stays with Sue Ellen while
                                    JR talks with the doctor in his office. “Dr. Mills, I don’t want my wife to know she was pregnant. No one is to
                                    discuss anything with her unless I’m in the room.” The doctor looks up at him, “Mr. Ewing I can’t
                                    possibly keep that information from her.” JR grins evilly, “Oh I think you can, or your wife will find out about
                                    that cute little nurse you’ve been seeing on your lunch hour.” The doctor looks at him for a minute. “Fine,
                                    Mr. Ewing your wife will not find out from me she was pregnant.” JR looks at him for a moment, “I want it erased
                                    from her files by the end of the day. When can she go home?” The doctor looks at her chart, “She’s healing
                                    beautifully, we started to wean her off the sedative yesterday and she’ll probably be able to go home in a few days.”
                                    JR puts his hat on, “Thanks Doc, I appreciate your cooperation.”
 
 JR leaves and goes back into her room.
                                    JR has already told Bobby & Clayton Sue Ellen was not going to know about the baby. “Did you talk to the doctor?”
                                    JR smiled, “Yep. Everything is fine. She’ll be able to go home in a few days.”
 
 Sheriff Washburn
                                    comes into the room. “Mr. Ewing, Mr. Farlow.” JR nods, “What can I do for you Fenton?” Fenton takes
                                    off his hat, “I just wanted to let you know we still haven’t found Mr. Pearce yet.” JR’s face contorts
                                    in anger, “Fenton, don’t come to me with bad news. You better hope you find him before we do. If we find him first,
                                    you won’t have to worry about a trial.” Fenton sighs, “Now JR, I told you…” JR raises his voice
                                    and cuts him off. “Fenton, I don’t give a damn what you said. He almost killed my wife. You know what I’ll
                                    do when I find him. Bye Fenton.” Fenton quietly walks out.
 
 JR takes a seat next to Sue Ellen. He takes her hand
                                    as Clayton sits on the other side. Sue Ellen opens her eyes and smiles at she sees her husband and Clayton. “Hello boys.
                                    Been waiting for me long?” Clayton and JR laugh out loud. “Honey, I’d wait forever just see you smile.”
                                    Sue Ellen smiles at him lovingly as he leans up to kiss her lips gently but lovingly. JR lets Clayton hug her and then Clayton
                                    excuses himself. JR asks him to bring John Ross up after school. JR sits back down and looks at her. She brings her hand up
                                    to caress his cheek. He kisses her hand and holds on to it trying to control his emotions. His voice cracks as he speaks,
                                    “I missed you.” She looks at him and scoots over carefully and pats the bed. He climbs in next to her and wraps
                                    his arms around her carefully, both of them savoring the feeling. She whispers to him, “I missed you. I love you JR.”
                                    JR kisses her forehead, “I love you too.”
 
 Remember that blue crystal sky
 The sun reflected in your
                                    eyes
 Kissed me unexpectedly
 A moment I just can't forget
 We filled the air with promises
 Took them up so tenderly
 But
                                    life never asks you what you want
 It's just gonna have its way
 Sometimes it doesn't give like it takes
 
 “So,
                                    what did the doctor say?” Sue Ellen asks. “He said you are recovering beautifully. No permanent damage, not even
                                    much of a scar after awhile.” Sue Ellen smiles, “Thank God for that.” JR kisses her head again, “I
                                    figured you’d be happy about that. He also said you could go home in a few days.” Sue Ellen plays with JR’s
                                    ring on his ring finger, “Good. I’ll be glad to get home.”
 
 If I never see your face
 If wings
                                    take you away from me
 And tomorrow never happens, baby
 If the world comes tumbling down
 And crumbles all around us
 Fate
                                    turns cruel
 You're on your knees
 So desperate for one truth
 Know that I have loved you
 
 “Not as
                                    glad as we’ll be to have you home. John Ross has been drivin’ Momma crazy. He’s been worried sick about
                                    you.” “Just like his father?” JR closes his eyes for a moment. “Sue Ellen…I almost lost you…Christ
                                    I’ve never felt so helpless. I knew I’d never get to you in time to push you out of the way. When the gun went
                                    off…it was like being in a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from.”
 
 Don't think I'll write another
                                    letter
 Or watch another pink sunset
 Without thinking about you
 I take a walk along the blue seaside
 How will I
                                    sleep at night
 How will I wipe the tears from your eyes
 
 If I never see your face
 If wings take you away from
                                    me
 And tomorrow never happens, baby
 If the world comes tumbling down
 And crumbles all around us
 Fate turns cruel
 You're
                                    on your knees
 So desperate for one truth
 Know that I have loved you
 
 “Well, everything is ok now. It’s
                                    all going to be fine. How long do you think it will be before I’m recovered enough to resume normal activities?”
                                    she asks smiling. JR strokes her arm, “Too long, sugar. Too long. I think I’ll be taking a lot of cold showers.”
 
 Without a single hesitation
 Without thought or reservation
 Baby, I'll be waiting
 Even if I never see your
                                    face
 And wings take you away from me
 And tomorrow never happens, baby
 If the world comes tumbling down
 And crumbles
                                    all around us
 Fate turns cruel
 You're on your knees
 So desperate for one truth
 Know that I have loved you
 
 I
                                    have loved you
 
 If I never see your face
 If wings take you away from me
 With all my heart and all my soul
 The
                                    world comes tumbling down
 And crumbling all around
 I have loved you
 
 Sue Ellen drifts off to sleep, and
                                    JR thinks about the baby. God help him, she was glad she lost it. If she hadn’t, JR knew she may have left him, for
                                    no other reason that so the baby knew its father. She was that type of mother. She even let John Ross live at South Fork with
                                    him, even when he was being an asshole, Sue Ellen never said anything to John Ross. He loved her for that, more than she would
                                    ever know. JR knew he would have never been able to raise someone else’s child, especially Nicholas Pearce’s.
                                    The thought of his wife having Nick’s baby makes JR sick to his stomach. JR lets a small smile escape, but it was okay
                                    now. It was gone and they could have another baby. When he got his hands on Pearce, JR thought, he would make him suffer beyond
                                    reason. Oh yes he would pay for hurting Sue Ellen, and pay for it dearly. He would make sure Sue Ellen never found out about
                                    that dam baby. He would protect her from any more pain and suffering with his last breath.
 
 If I never see your
                                    face
 If wings take you away from me
 I have loved you
   
 
    
                                    
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