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<blockquote data-quote="CeeCee72" data-source="post: 260918" data-attributes="member: 5055"><p>I don't own any of the characters in this story and no copyright infringement is intended.</p><p></p><p>Season Ten of Dallas has always fascinated me. We get to see the slow reconciliation of JR and Sue Ellen, but unfortunately, we don't get to spend much time inside their heads and so often don't understand what they are really thinking and feeling or what emotions are truly motivating them.</p><p></p><p>When I asked for new fic ideas, Sarah suggested writing around the events of season ten from JR's perspective. I was so intrigued with the idea, that I decided to give it a go.</p><p></p><p>This fic will focus ONLY on JR and Sue Ellen and what happens between them. Other characters will appear, but only those who.directly affect their relationship. I will be making up scenes between them as well to help me more fully explore their actions and reactions. Also, if you read this, you'll probably be lost if you haven't actually watched season ten. Each update will revolve around the events of actual Dallas episodes without actually rehashing the episodes themselves.</p><p></p><p>So here it is, episode by episode, what I think was REALLY going on in JR and Sue Ellen's heads and hearts during season ten of "Dallas."</p><p></p><p>***</p><p>Between the Lines: Season Ten Deleted Scenes That Live in My Imagination</p><p></p><p>Episode Twenty-two: Revenge of the Nerd</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>"JR," Sue Ellen sighed, "if you're going to spend the entire evening staring at and obsessing about Cliff Barnes then we may as well go home."</p><p></p><p>JR turned his gaze away from the bar and back to his wife. "I'm sorry, honey. It makes me nervous to see him so happy. I promise I won't give that termite another thought. Not when I have the honor of having dinner with the most beautiful and exciting woman in all of Dallas."</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen blushed slightly and lowered her gaze to the table cloth. "Thank you for asking me to dinner, JR."</p><p></p><p>"Thank you for saying yes."</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen smiled and her husband and picked up a menu. "I'm starving. Pam and I spent the day reviewing the work of my new Valentine girl. I was so excited I could barely eat at lunch."</p><p></p><p>"Found a new one did you? Good for you."</p><p></p><p>"Yes. I mean she's no Mandy Winger, but I think she'll work out just fine."</p><p></p><p>"Sue Ellen, women like Mandy Winger are a dime a dozen. It's not the model that makes the money, it's you knowing how to use the model."</p><p></p><p>"Speaking of women...JR, can I ask you something?"</p><p></p><p>"Anything."</p><p></p><p>"Last night at dinner, you called April Stevens a floozy."</p><p></p><p>"Did I?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes. When you were talking about Ewing Oil. I was surprised to hear you call her that. You told me she wasn't a threat to me."</p><p></p><p>"She's not."</p><p></p><p>"But… if she's a floozy…"</p><p></p><p>"Sue Ellen, that's just a word that I…" he paused and sat back in his chair. "April's a floozy and a gold digger in her own way. She only came to Dallas looking for Jack's money. And she's willing to use what she has to get what she wants, if you know what I mean."</p><p></p><p>"Yes, I know what you mean. That's what makes me so nervous."</p><p></p><p>"She knows I'm back with you. She knows I'm committed. The minute I told her that she put any thought of romance out of her head. She knows she needs me as an ally. She wants money and a lot of ir. The only way she can get what she wants is with my help. She won't try to seduce me.Besides, even if she tried, she'd fail miserably. I only want you."</p><p></p><p>"I wish I could believe that."</p><p></p><p>"Honey, I keep telling you, there was never anything between us in the first place. It was pure boredom. Besides…"</p><p></p><p>"What?"</p><p></p><p>"Well, I wouldn't risk what I have with you for a woman I don't even want. And April… I can't explain it exactly. She's a real piece of work but also...decent in her own way."</p><p></p><p>"Decent?" Sue Ellen laughed skeptically.</p><p></p><p>"Yes," JR shrugged. "She actually felt guilty about Jamie because she was fooling around with Barnes. Like I said, it's hard to explain. I just get the feeling that even as ambitious as she is, she wouldn't do anything to destroy a happy marriage. And I damn sure wouldn't do anything to risk losing you again. Sue Ellen, there is absolutely nothing for you to worry about between me and April."</p><p></p><p>"Alright, JR," she decided to drop the subject.</p><p></p><p>Cassie came to take their dinner orders. When she left the table, JR reached over and took her hand. "So, you and Pam had a good day?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes. Except…"</p><p></p><p>"What?"</p><p></p><p>"Now, don't get angry, but I asked her to come in as a partner at Valentine. I thought it would get her away from Cliff and help keep peace around the house."</p><p></p><p>"Why would I get mad about that? Sue Ellen, that is a brilliant idea."</p><p></p><p>"You think so?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes. I do."</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen beamed with pride. "Well, it doesn't matter I guess. She said no."</p><p></p><p>"Pam never was the brightest bulb on the tree."</p><p></p><p>"JR!"</p><p></p><p>He chuckled and squeezed her hand. "Sorry, Miss Texas. Sometimes I just can't help myself."</p><p></p><p>"I know," she whispered softly. "I guess it's a good thing for you that I love you so much."</p><p></p><p>"It's a very good thing," he leaned forward to place a quick kiss on her cheek, "a very, VERY good thing."</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>JR straightened his tie in the mirror and frowned.</p><p></p><p>He had to figure out why Barnes was so happy. There's no way the little worm wasn't up to something.</p><p></p><p>He turned away from the mirror, grabbed his jacket, and his frown deepened when he glanced at his bed.</p><p></p><p>He and Sue Ellen had made love again last night when they'd returned home from dinner. It had been wonderful. But…</p><p></p><p>But almost as soon as it was over, she had gotten up and went back to her own room.</p><p></p><p>He'd truly thought that once they'd consummated their commitment to each other she would be moving back in with him, but so far she hadn't even mentioned it. He didn't understand what she was waiting for and he was beginning to get frustrated and annoyed about the whole situation.</p><p></p><p>As long as she stayed in her own bedroom, there would still be distance between them - physically and emotionally.</p><p></p><p>He couldn't have that.</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen was his wife and she belonged in his bed full-time. He would have to put his foot down about it very soon.</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>"JR Ewing! I could kill you!"</p><p></p><p>"Wh...what?" JR stuttered. He was shocked. Sue Ellen had put John Ross to bed then come storming into his bedroom, her eyes blazing pure fury. "What did I do?"</p><p></p><p>"What did you do?" Sue Ellen repeated incredulously. "You have been at Pam all day! First at breakfast this morning and then that scene tonight in the living room! The whole house is upset! Even Miss Ellie wants to shake you until your teeth rattle!"</p><p></p><p>"I won't apologize for wanting to protect my daddy's company from Cliff Barnes!"</p><p></p><p>"No one expects you to apologize for that! But it had nothing to do with Pam!"</p><p></p><p>"It has EVERYTHING to do with Pam! She works with Barnes all.day long…"</p><p></p><p>"But that doesn't mean she has any idea what he's doing! For God's sake, JR, I SLEEP with you and half the time I don't know what you're up to!"</p><p></p><p>"You don't sleep with me," he shot back.</p><p></p><p>"Excuse me?"</p><p></p><p>"You have sex with me. Then you get up to sleep in your own bed."</p><p></p><p>"JR…"</p><p></p><p>"Nevermind. We need to talk about that, but not right now. Sue Ellen, I'm sorry if me going at it with Pam bothers you, but it's the way it's going to be. She knew it when she moved back in here and you knew it when you took me back."</p><p></p><p>"JR, I'm not saying I expect you and Pam to be best friends. But she truly had no idea what Cliff was doing and she's very upset by it all. She's devastated that he and Bobby will be at odds. And don't forget, she loved Jamie very much, as much as I did. She's deeply angry at Cliff for claiming her estate after the way he treated her. I do realize that 'the memory of a dead girl' means nothing to you, but it means a lot to her. And to me."</p><p></p><p>JR sighed and sat down on the edge of his bed. He held out his hand to her. "Come here."</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen took his hand and sat down beside her. "JR all I am asking is that you try to understand that the family… me, Pam, Miss Ellie… we're all mourning someone we love."</p><p></p><p>"I'm sorry, Sue Ellen. I shouldn't have said that about Jamie."</p><p></p><p>"No. You shouldn't have."</p><p></p><p>"Alright. I'll be more careful. But as far as Barnes goes…"</p><p></p><p>"Do whatever you have to to get that ten percent away from Cliff, JR. But cut Pam a little slack. Please. She's so angry at Cliff right now, you might find an ally in her if you could stop yelling at her long enough to talk to her."</p><p></p><p>"I'll try."</p><p></p><p>"Thank you."</p><p></p><p>He reached out and gently stroked her face. "Will you stay with me tonight?"</p><p></p><p>"For a while," she smiled up at him.</p><p></p><p>He studied her eyes carefully and decided not to push her. "A long while," he whispered, bringing his head down to capture her lips in a soft kiss. "I have a lot of making up to you to do. It's going to take me a while."</p><p></p><p>***</p><p>Episode Twenty-three: The Ten Percent Solution</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen relaxed as JR stood up and kissed her on the cheek. "Off to the office. See you tonight, honey."</p><p></p><p>She nodded and watched him walk from the room, relieved that he had behaved himself and hadn't made another scene at breakfast.</p><p></p><p>"Are you going to work today, Sue Ellen?" Ellie asked her.</p><p></p><p>"Yes. I'm actually thinking of taking a new office. I'm meeting a realtor at eleven."</p><p></p><p>"It's so nice to see you doing so well. I'm very proud of you," Ellie smiled at her.</p><p></p><p>"We all are," Clayton agreed.</p><p></p><p>"Thank you," Sue Ellen blushed slightly. "I have to say this is the best I have ever felt about myself."</p><p></p><p>"You should feel amazing about yourself, Sue Ellen!" Pam told her. "I have never seen you so happy."</p><p></p><p>"Me either," Miss Ellie said thoughtfully. "And I can't help but notice that JR seems to be a big part of why."</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen cleared her throat and took a sip of her coffee. "Yes. Well, we are trying to work on our marriage."</p><p></p><p>"I'm so glad," Ellie smiled again. "Both of you are much happier when you're together."</p><p></p><p>"Miss Ellie, I know you're very upset with JR right now. I know you all are. And I know you're all worried that he'll hurt me again and I'll fall apart. But, I honestly believe this time JR is serious about fixing our relationship."</p><p></p><p>"I hope you're right, Sue Ellen," Clayton said quietly. "But never forget, JR is JR."</p><p></p><p>"Yes. And I know that better than anyone. My whole life doesn't rise and set on JR Ewing anymore. I know there's always a chance he'll...well, that things won't work out. If the worst happens, I'll survive."</p><p></p><p>"I believe you will," Ellie said. "As for JR's behavior around the family, you're right. I am very angry with him. And I Know you'll support and defend him, as you should. I just don't want that to come between you and the rest of the family."</p><p></p><p>"It won't Miss Ellie. I know JR better than any of you. I know sometimes he is insufferable and a little cruel. I won't blindly let him push me away from the rest of you."</p><p></p><p>"Good," Ellie nodded. "Because I don't ever want to lose your friendship again over JR."</p><p></p><p>"Me either," Pam said.</p><p></p><p>"Me three," Clayton winked at her.</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen smiled at them and turned her attention back to her breakfast. She knew they were all trying to protect her in their own way, but she hoped that someday soon they would all have enough faith in her to know these little talks weren't necessary anymore.</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen Ewing was her own woman. She loved JR, but from now on, he would be an important part of her life - but not the absolute center of it.</p><p></p><p>***</p><p>JR rolled off Sue Ellen's body and reached for the water on his bedside table. He took a long drink then offered the glass to her. "Want some?"</p><p></p><p>"No thank you, JR." She slipped out of the bed and reached for her nightgown.</p><p></p><p>JR's eyes narrowed as he watched her put her gown and robe back on. Same old story. They made love, then she leaves. "Sue Ellen…"</p><p></p><p>"I ran into April Stevens today," she interrupted him.</p><p></p><p>"Oh?" JR was immediately on high alert. He knew April still bothered her.</p><p></p><p>"Yes. I didn't recognize her at first. She looks different in regular clothes."</p><p></p><p>"Regular clothes?"</p><p></p><p>"You know… not dressed up like a street walker."</p><p></p><p>JR grimaced and braced himself for the coming storm. "Sue Ellen, whatever happened…"</p><p></p><p>"Nothing happened, JR. In fact, your name never came up. We talked about Jamie. I pretended I had no idea that she'd been having an affair with my husband. She actually invited me and John Ross to lunch."</p><p></p><p>"Lunch?" JR was getting more nervous by the second.</p><p></p><p>"Yes. I politely declined, of course."</p><p></p><p>"Of course," JR muttered.</p><p></p><p>"You can relax, JR," Sue Ellen laughed at him. "I decided that you're right. She isn't a threat to me. She actually seems… sort of sweet."</p><p></p><p>"Sue Ellen, I swear sometimes I don't understand how your mind works."</p><p></p><p>"That's a good thing, JR," she leaned over and kissed him. "It keeps the mystery alive between us."</p><p></p><p>JR laughed and pulled her back down into the bed. "You're incredible, you know that?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes, I do. But I love to hear you say so."</p><p></p><p>"I have a mystery for you to solve, Miss Texas," he growled, dipping his head to nuzzle at her neck.</p><p></p><p>"What's that?" She moaned.</p><p></p><p>"How many times do I have to take you before I'm satisfied?"</p><p></p><p>"That, JR Ewing," she said lowly, moving until she was positioned on top of his body, "is a mystery I hope we never solve."</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>Sue Ellen sat at her vanity and stared at her reflection in the mirror. She counted every line, every tiny little wrinkle.</p><p></p><p>She'd had lunch with Bruce Harvey today. He had gone on and on about Mandy Winger and how beautiful she was, how she was every man's dream. It had brought her insecurity over the younger woman bubbling back up to the surface.</p><p></p><p>JR had walked away from Mandy, but she couldn't help but worry that it had been under duress. Sue Ellen had manipulated them both.</p><p></p><p>And if she was totally honest with herself, Sue Ellen had to admit that a large part of the hold she had on JR was because of John Ross and didn't have anything to do with Sue Ellen herself.</p><p></p><p>She shook herself out of her daze and finished applying her makeup.</p><p></p><p>Mandy was gone. JR was back with her now. She may never be "every man's fantasy" but she had won. She'd held on to her husband.</p><p></p><p>And she wasn't about to let him go again.</p><p></p><p>***</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CeeCee72, post: 260918, member: 5055"] I don't own any of the characters in this story and no copyright infringement is intended. Season Ten of Dallas has always fascinated me. We get to see the slow reconciliation of JR and Sue Ellen, but unfortunately, we don't get to spend much time inside their heads and so often don't understand what they are really thinking and feeling or what emotions are truly motivating them. When I asked for new fic ideas, Sarah suggested writing around the events of season ten from JR's perspective. I was so intrigued with the idea, that I decided to give it a go. This fic will focus ONLY on JR and Sue Ellen and what happens between them. Other characters will appear, but only those who.directly affect their relationship. I will be making up scenes between them as well to help me more fully explore their actions and reactions. Also, if you read this, you'll probably be lost if you haven't actually watched season ten. Each update will revolve around the events of actual Dallas episodes without actually rehashing the episodes themselves. So here it is, episode by episode, what I think was REALLY going on in JR and Sue Ellen's heads and hearts during season ten of "Dallas." *** Between the Lines: Season Ten Deleted Scenes That Live in My Imagination Episode Twenty-two: Revenge of the Nerd *** "JR," Sue Ellen sighed, "if you're going to spend the entire evening staring at and obsessing about Cliff Barnes then we may as well go home." JR turned his gaze away from the bar and back to his wife. "I'm sorry, honey. It makes me nervous to see him so happy. I promise I won't give that termite another thought. Not when I have the honor of having dinner with the most beautiful and exciting woman in all of Dallas." Sue Ellen blushed slightly and lowered her gaze to the table cloth. "Thank you for asking me to dinner, JR." "Thank you for saying yes." Sue Ellen smiled and her husband and picked up a menu. "I'm starving. Pam and I spent the day reviewing the work of my new Valentine girl. I was so excited I could barely eat at lunch." "Found a new one did you? Good for you." "Yes. I mean she's no Mandy Winger, but I think she'll work out just fine." "Sue Ellen, women like Mandy Winger are a dime a dozen. It's not the model that makes the money, it's you knowing how to use the model." "Speaking of women...JR, can I ask you something?" "Anything." "Last night at dinner, you called April Stevens a floozy." "Did I?" "Yes. When you were talking about Ewing Oil. I was surprised to hear you call her that. You told me she wasn't a threat to me." "She's not." "But… if she's a floozy…" "Sue Ellen, that's just a word that I…" he paused and sat back in his chair. "April's a floozy and a gold digger in her own way. She only came to Dallas looking for Jack's money. And she's willing to use what she has to get what she wants, if you know what I mean." "Yes, I know what you mean. That's what makes me so nervous." "She knows I'm back with you. She knows I'm committed. The minute I told her that she put any thought of romance out of her head. She knows she needs me as an ally. She wants money and a lot of ir. The only way she can get what she wants is with my help. She won't try to seduce me.Besides, even if she tried, she'd fail miserably. I only want you." "I wish I could believe that." "Honey, I keep telling you, there was never anything between us in the first place. It was pure boredom. Besides…" "What?" "Well, I wouldn't risk what I have with you for a woman I don't even want. And April… I can't explain it exactly. She's a real piece of work but also...decent in her own way." "Decent?" Sue Ellen laughed skeptically. "Yes," JR shrugged. "She actually felt guilty about Jamie because she was fooling around with Barnes. Like I said, it's hard to explain. I just get the feeling that even as ambitious as she is, she wouldn't do anything to destroy a happy marriage. And I damn sure wouldn't do anything to risk losing you again. Sue Ellen, there is absolutely nothing for you to worry about between me and April." "Alright, JR," she decided to drop the subject. Cassie came to take their dinner orders. When she left the table, JR reached over and took her hand. "So, you and Pam had a good day?" "Yes. Except…" "What?" "Now, don't get angry, but I asked her to come in as a partner at Valentine. I thought it would get her away from Cliff and help keep peace around the house." "Why would I get mad about that? Sue Ellen, that is a brilliant idea." "You think so?" "Yes. I do." Sue Ellen beamed with pride. "Well, it doesn't matter I guess. She said no." "Pam never was the brightest bulb on the tree." "JR!" He chuckled and squeezed her hand. "Sorry, Miss Texas. Sometimes I just can't help myself." "I know," she whispered softly. "I guess it's a good thing for you that I love you so much." "It's a very good thing," he leaned forward to place a quick kiss on her cheek, "a very, VERY good thing." *** JR straightened his tie in the mirror and frowned. He had to figure out why Barnes was so happy. There's no way the little worm wasn't up to something. He turned away from the mirror, grabbed his jacket, and his frown deepened when he glanced at his bed. He and Sue Ellen had made love again last night when they'd returned home from dinner. It had been wonderful. But… But almost as soon as it was over, she had gotten up and went back to her own room. He'd truly thought that once they'd consummated their commitment to each other she would be moving back in with him, but so far she hadn't even mentioned it. He didn't understand what she was waiting for and he was beginning to get frustrated and annoyed about the whole situation. As long as she stayed in her own bedroom, there would still be distance between them - physically and emotionally. He couldn't have that. Sue Ellen was his wife and she belonged in his bed full-time. He would have to put his foot down about it very soon. *** "JR Ewing! I could kill you!" "Wh...what?" JR stuttered. He was shocked. Sue Ellen had put John Ross to bed then come storming into his bedroom, her eyes blazing pure fury. "What did I do?" "What did you do?" Sue Ellen repeated incredulously. "You have been at Pam all day! First at breakfast this morning and then that scene tonight in the living room! The whole house is upset! Even Miss Ellie wants to shake you until your teeth rattle!" "I won't apologize for wanting to protect my daddy's company from Cliff Barnes!" "No one expects you to apologize for that! But it had nothing to do with Pam!" "It has EVERYTHING to do with Pam! She works with Barnes all.day long…" "But that doesn't mean she has any idea what he's doing! For God's sake, JR, I SLEEP with you and half the time I don't know what you're up to!" "You don't sleep with me," he shot back. "Excuse me?" "You have sex with me. Then you get up to sleep in your own bed." "JR…" "Nevermind. We need to talk about that, but not right now. Sue Ellen, I'm sorry if me going at it with Pam bothers you, but it's the way it's going to be. She knew it when she moved back in here and you knew it when you took me back." "JR, I'm not saying I expect you and Pam to be best friends. But she truly had no idea what Cliff was doing and she's very upset by it all. She's devastated that he and Bobby will be at odds. And don't forget, she loved Jamie very much, as much as I did. She's deeply angry at Cliff for claiming her estate after the way he treated her. I do realize that 'the memory of a dead girl' means nothing to you, but it means a lot to her. And to me." JR sighed and sat down on the edge of his bed. He held out his hand to her. "Come here." Sue Ellen took his hand and sat down beside her. "JR all I am asking is that you try to understand that the family… me, Pam, Miss Ellie… we're all mourning someone we love." "I'm sorry, Sue Ellen. I shouldn't have said that about Jamie." "No. You shouldn't have." "Alright. I'll be more careful. But as far as Barnes goes…" "Do whatever you have to to get that ten percent away from Cliff, JR. But cut Pam a little slack. Please. She's so angry at Cliff right now, you might find an ally in her if you could stop yelling at her long enough to talk to her." "I'll try." "Thank you." He reached out and gently stroked her face. "Will you stay with me tonight?" "For a while," she smiled up at him. He studied her eyes carefully and decided not to push her. "A long while," he whispered, bringing his head down to capture her lips in a soft kiss. "I have a lot of making up to you to do. It's going to take me a while." *** Episode Twenty-three: The Ten Percent Solution *** Sue Ellen relaxed as JR stood up and kissed her on the cheek. "Off to the office. See you tonight, honey." She nodded and watched him walk from the room, relieved that he had behaved himself and hadn't made another scene at breakfast. "Are you going to work today, Sue Ellen?" Ellie asked her. "Yes. I'm actually thinking of taking a new office. I'm meeting a realtor at eleven." "It's so nice to see you doing so well. I'm very proud of you," Ellie smiled at her. "We all are," Clayton agreed. "Thank you," Sue Ellen blushed slightly. "I have to say this is the best I have ever felt about myself." "You should feel amazing about yourself, Sue Ellen!" Pam told her. "I have never seen you so happy." "Me either," Miss Ellie said thoughtfully. "And I can't help but notice that JR seems to be a big part of why." Sue Ellen cleared her throat and took a sip of her coffee. "Yes. Well, we are trying to work on our marriage." "I'm so glad," Ellie smiled again. "Both of you are much happier when you're together." "Miss Ellie, I know you're very upset with JR right now. I know you all are. And I know you're all worried that he'll hurt me again and I'll fall apart. But, I honestly believe this time JR is serious about fixing our relationship." "I hope you're right, Sue Ellen," Clayton said quietly. "But never forget, JR is JR." "Yes. And I know that better than anyone. My whole life doesn't rise and set on JR Ewing anymore. I know there's always a chance he'll...well, that things won't work out. If the worst happens, I'll survive." "I believe you will," Ellie said. "As for JR's behavior around the family, you're right. I am very angry with him. And I Know you'll support and defend him, as you should. I just don't want that to come between you and the rest of the family." "It won't Miss Ellie. I know JR better than any of you. I know sometimes he is insufferable and a little cruel. I won't blindly let him push me away from the rest of you." "Good," Ellie nodded. "Because I don't ever want to lose your friendship again over JR." "Me either," Pam said. "Me three," Clayton winked at her. Sue Ellen smiled at them and turned her attention back to her breakfast. She knew they were all trying to protect her in their own way, but she hoped that someday soon they would all have enough faith in her to know these little talks weren't necessary anymore. Sue Ellen Ewing was her own woman. She loved JR, but from now on, he would be an important part of her life - but not the absolute center of it. *** JR rolled off Sue Ellen's body and reached for the water on his bedside table. He took a long drink then offered the glass to her. "Want some?" "No thank you, JR." She slipped out of the bed and reached for her nightgown. JR's eyes narrowed as he watched her put her gown and robe back on. Same old story. They made love, then she leaves. "Sue Ellen…" "I ran into April Stevens today," she interrupted him. "Oh?" JR was immediately on high alert. He knew April still bothered her. "Yes. I didn't recognize her at first. She looks different in regular clothes." "Regular clothes?" "You know… not dressed up like a street walker." JR grimaced and braced himself for the coming storm. "Sue Ellen, whatever happened…" "Nothing happened, JR. In fact, your name never came up. We talked about Jamie. I pretended I had no idea that she'd been having an affair with my husband. She actually invited me and John Ross to lunch." "Lunch?" JR was getting more nervous by the second. "Yes. I politely declined, of course." "Of course," JR muttered. "You can relax, JR," Sue Ellen laughed at him. "I decided that you're right. She isn't a threat to me. She actually seems… sort of sweet." "Sue Ellen, I swear sometimes I don't understand how your mind works." "That's a good thing, JR," she leaned over and kissed him. "It keeps the mystery alive between us." JR laughed and pulled her back down into the bed. "You're incredible, you know that?" "Yes, I do. But I love to hear you say so." "I have a mystery for you to solve, Miss Texas," he growled, dipping his head to nuzzle at her neck. "What's that?" She moaned. "How many times do I have to take you before I'm satisfied?" "That, JR Ewing," she said lowly, moving until she was positioned on top of his body, "is a mystery I hope we never solve." *** Sue Ellen sat at her vanity and stared at her reflection in the mirror. She counted every line, every tiny little wrinkle. She'd had lunch with Bruce Harvey today. He had gone on and on about Mandy Winger and how beautiful she was, how she was every man's dream. It had brought her insecurity over the younger woman bubbling back up to the surface. JR had walked away from Mandy, but she couldn't help but worry that it had been under duress. Sue Ellen had manipulated them both. And if she was totally honest with herself, Sue Ellen had to admit that a large part of the hold she had on JR was because of John Ross and didn't have anything to do with Sue Ellen herself. She shook herself out of her daze and finished applying her makeup. Mandy was gone. JR was back with her now. She may never be "every man's fantasy" but she had won. She'd held on to her husband. And she wasn't about to let him go again. *** [/QUOTE]
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