Episode 26:
OIL BARONS´ BALL 2005
SC. 1: EXT. – SOUTHFORK RANCH PATIO / INT. – SOUTHFORK LIVING-ROOM
(Pam and Chris arrive at the patio in his new red Mercedes car. They get out of the car and she puts her arm around him and get into the house)
Pam: Hi everybody! (Present are John Ross, Lucy and Bob) John Ross, what a surprise! (She kisses his cheek) I didn´t see you for a long time! Is there a special reason you are here for? (Chris shakes his cousin´s hand)
Chris: I´m glad to see you too, John Ross.(They hear the phone ringing)
John Ross: Well, yes...(Teresa enters the room and tells them there´s a phone call for Mr. Bobby)
Bob (getting up and kissing a quick kiss to his wife): Thank you Teresa. (He walks up to the foyer and picks up the phone). Hello, Bob Ewing speaking. Oh Doe, yeah. Do you have any more news?
P.: Are you going to keep the mystery, John Ross? (He looks at Lucy and Chris and, a little blushed up, he continues).
J.R.: Er, no, aunt Pam. I just want to ask you a favor.
P.: Oh, a favor? I´ll be glad to. What is it?
J.R.: Would you give a special dinner for a friend of mine? A girlfriend, I mean...
P. (smiling ear to ear): Oh, I´d LOVE to do that. What day did you have in mind?
J.R.: Next Monday. Or is it too soon?
P.: Well, today is Saturday, but maybe with a little help of Lucy, we could make a really special event... (Lucy raises an eyebrow) What do you think Lucy?
Lucy: Oh that´s great John Ross. Count on me Pam. Who is the lucky woman, my dear cousin?
J.R.: It´s a surprise, but she is a very dear woman to me, we have been dating for several months now...well, a couple of months. I´m sure you´ll like her Pam.
P.: Ok then, it´s a deal, next Monday at six o´clock, as usual. (They hear Bob hanging the phone down. He returns to the room)
B.: It was my detective. He´s tracked Lucas down. He seems to be working at a ranch in Lubbock. I´ll get there with Doe to talk to him.
P.: That´s wonderful, I hope you can get him back to Southfork...
J.R.: That´s great piece of news, isn´t it Chris? Your long-lost brother is coming home. You must be impatient about meeting him, right Chris?
C.: Yes I am, cousin, I really am.(Lucy´s cell phone rings and she hangs it up)
L.: Hi Cally how are you going? Wait wait, don´t speak so fast...(Pam and Bob look at each other, and so do Chris and J. Ross). Please be calm honey, I´ll be there in half an hour...(She hangs down the phone)
J.R.: Anything happened to Cally?
L.: We´re not sure yet, but she says that James has taken his son Jimmy and left them last night. (J.R. frowns, rather surprised)
SC. 2: INT. – SUE ELLEN´S AND DUSTY´S SUITE AT THE ROYAL PLAZA HOTEL IN MILAN, ITALY
(Sue Ellen and Dusty finish their breakfast and two hotel employees take the remains of it away.)
Dusty: O mine, it was a long long time...since the last time I ate six scrambled eggs with bacon...
Sue Ellen: Do you remember that you asked that the first time we had breakfast together? Then you said you just wanted to impress me.
D.: Oh no, darling, cowboys never lie, did you never hear that say?
S.E.: French cuisine is too delicious to say no...Maybe we should hurry up and return to Dallas as soon as possible...(winking at him).
D.: Well, after all, Oil Barons Ball can´t do without you. Now, let´s do that sightseeing you promised me and let me burn out all these calories...(He kisses her. The scene fades into the next scene)
SC. 2b: EXT. PARCO SEMPIONE, MILAN, ITALY
(Sue Ellen and Dusty walk holding their hands)
S.E.: Well, not exactly the Takapa resort in Texas, is it?
D.: Not at all...(laughing). You must not know, but I had already been here with my father...
S.E.: Clayton? Really?
D.: Yes. When I was a teenager, I father wanted to make sure that I wasn´t gonna be just a mere cowboy with no culture and used to accompany him when he travelled to Europe, or even Asia. That didn´s stop me from being a cowboy anyway...
S.E.: Dusty...we never talked about this, but...he couldn´t have loved you more if he had been your real daddy, you know that, don´t you?
D.: Yes, darling. A father is the person who takes care of his or her children day by day, not the one who only fathers the baby. I never knew about that man who was Jessica´s lover, therefore my real father. But let me tell you one thing: the last thing he was, is my father.
S.E.: I could stay here forever, it´s so full of peace, greenness and stillness. But we had a reason to come here, apart from attending the best operas in town.
D.: I can´t wait to know what Eloise Carrière told you about Shania...
S.E.: Part of me felt guilty after our lunch together...
D.: Why that?
S.E.: Because Eloise was obviously drinking too much wine and I didn´t want to take profit of the situation...Even less, of SUCH situation.
D.: I see.
S.E.: I instantly understood that their marriage is in serious trouble, only together because of the partnership in the clinic. I quickly realized that Eloise was seeking for something I had been longing for so often years before...
D.: Revenge from your husband?
S.E.: Exactly. (Fade into flashback)
SC. 2c: INT. SAVINI RESTAURANT, MONTREAUX, SWITZERLAND (Flashback at the dinner-room of the restaurant)
S.E.: That´s why I have come to Montreaux this time, Mrs. Carrière...
Eloise: Please Sue Ellen, call me Eloise, we have known each other for a long time, and share a few secrets...(sipping a little of wine from her glass).
S.E.: I need proofs to make up my mind and get to a logical conclusion of who might have tried to murder me...You know about my alcoholism, but I never, ever, had taken sleeping pills...and even less, those anti-depressive capsules that person put in my mouth...
E.: Little “innocent” Shania...Her life was in a real turmoil when she came here. Her mother didn´t want to see her at all and just checked her in the clinic and years later, she appeared asking for her daughter´s condition...Her name was Amanda something...
S.E.: Mandy Winger, if I´m not mistaken.
E.: Yes, you´re right, “chérie”. She was sort of an American entrepreneur who had an unclear past related with jet-set and big shots. Now she was down but still a pretty woman, though very common to my opinion.
S.E.: Yes, she´s the same Mandy Winger we´re talking about then, dear. I need to ask you one more favor: Shania´s history record. Your husband refused to let me see it, but it´s the only way to find out the truth...
E.: (looking pensive, and then raising her glass) Ok Sue Ellen. I will get you those papers. But I won´t lie to you: partly because I want to piss my husband off even if he never gets to know. Here´s to us, Sue Ellen, and to all the ladies in the world who dont´t depend on an abusing husband. (The ladies click their glasses).
SC. 3: INT. LIVING-ROOM AT SUE ELLEN´S MANSION, TURTLE CREEK, DALLAS
(Evening establishing shot of the manor façade. Cut to a mid shot of Lucy and Cally holding each other)
Lucy: I´m so sorry about what´s happened sweetie.
Cally: Thank you Lucy. You were the first person I thought of. With Sue Ellen in Europe and John Ross staying at his Dallas apartment, now I´m practically alone in this big house.
L.: How did you notice that James had left with Jimmy?
C.: It probably was 4 or 5 in the early morning, and reached out for James, but he wasn´t in the bed. Something had made me wake up, probably the sound of his car, I don´t know...I went to check out that Ellie was alright and then, did the same thing with Jimmy. But he wasn´t there and his bigger bag was missing, as well as his laptop. Then I had a chill all over and went downstairs calling for them. At last, I picked up my mobile, but all I got as response was an automatic message.(Crying)
L.: He probably was afraid of losing Jimmy´s custody and chose to leave instead of staying here and battling together. But why?
C.: There´s the custody suit hearing this week and I don´t wanna make any mistake if I am called...
L.: Honey, we will get ahead of this, you bet we´ll do. I´ll get ya the best divorce lawyer in the State of Texas. Now tell me: is there anything in James´s past that might be a threat to gain Jimmy´s custody? Anything that might be considered, ahem, slightly illegal?
C.: Lucy, before we got married, we promised each other to forget the past and raise our two children together the best possible way. We had made several mistakes each in their own way, and decided to forgive each other. I chose to erase my past as J.R.´s wife and he, his years with his ex-wife.
L.: Darling, please take just a bag with some things for you and Ellie, and let´s go back to Southfork. Tomorrow will be another day...(Cally holds Lucy´s hand and Lucy smiles back)
SC 3: INT. MAIN WEIGHT-ROOM AT SUE ELLEN´S GYM, IN THE SHEPARD BUILDING
(The song “Strong Enough” by Cher can be heard all through the gym:
“So you feel misunderstood
Baby have I got news for you
On being used, I could write a book
But you don't wanna hear about it
Cause I've been losing sleep
And you've been going cheap
And she ain't worth half of me, it's true
Now I'm telling you
That I'm strong enough to live without you
Strong enough and I quit crying
Long enough, now I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go
Come hell or waters high
You'll never see me cry
This is our last goodbye, it's true
I'm telling you
Now I'm strong enough to live without you
Strong enough and I quit crying
Long enough, now I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go
There's no more to say
So save your breath and walk away
No matter what I hear you say
I'm strong enough to know you gotta go”
Long pan at the people working out with weights and machines, stopping at Shania, who is working on a leg machine. An unknown dark tall man in his thirties comes into the room and looks for the woman. Once he has found her, goes to a machine and tries to work out casually. Shania has noticed the good-looking man and takes a look at him. He doesn´t look back but, when Shania looks away, he stares at her and smiles a little but charming smile. She remains serious but blushes up. The man begins to work hard at the machine.)
SC 4: EXT. AIRPORT AT LUBBOCK, TEXAS
(Travelling of the Southfork helicopter landing at the center of the airport. One unidentified man walks towards it and, when it stops, Bob Ewing gets off the chopper. The man waiting for him is Doe, his detective. Shot-countershot of the talk)
Bob: How are you, Doe? Is there any more news about my son?
Doe: Yes, but nothing surprising. He got a job at a ranch called “Big T” and has been working there as a handman until yesterday.
B.: What happened?
D.: I don´t know for sure, but I got some clues. So we have where to investigate now.
B.: Great. Now let me go to the motel and have a shower, and will join you in half an hour.
SC 5: INT. SUE ELLEN´S GYM
(The song “Secret” by Madonna is played at the gym)
“Things haven't been the same
Since you came into my life
You found a way to touch my soul
And I'm never, ever, ever gonna let it go
Happiness lies in your own hand
It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me
Mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret”
(The camera pans away of one of the monitors playing the Madonna video and then stops in Shania´s profile. She is looking for the man who called her attention before. Suddenly she hears “Hi” at her back and gets scared. It´s the man in question.)
Man: Oh, sorry if I scared you...
Shania: Oh silly me. Don´t worry.
Man: My name is Tyler. My first time here.
S.: Oh, really?
T.: I noticed that you were doing the exercises really well...I used to have a coach, but not now. Too expensive...(She smiles openly) And your name is...
Shania: Oh, I´m Shania Wyatt, nice to meet you (she shakes his hand very formally)
T.: Would you like to have an energetic drink at the bar, Shania?
S.: Why not? Let me have a shower first. We´ll meet at the bar in twenty minutes, ok?
T. (smiling ear to ear): Ok. Can´t wait. See you now Shania...(The song continues)
“Mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret”
(The camera zooms into Tyler´s smiling face, who reminds a little to John Ross´s face. Fade out and End of Part One)
SC 6: INT. SUE ELLEN´S GYM BAR
(Travelling of a group of girls who walk to the weigh-room, ending up in a mid-shot of Tyler talking on his cell phone).
Tyler: Ok madam. She seems to be opened for a drink and talk. I´m waiting for her.
Pam (on the other side): Ok Josh. But please keep this in mind: I don´t wanna get her hurt at all, and keep your emotions apart from this. It´s a delicate matter and Sue Ellen didn´t hesitate to recommend you to me but I´m not as sure as she is.
T.: What do you mean?
P.: I mean that you are playing a part, and you should never forget this. She is vulnerable and there are some lines you must not cross.
T.: Like sleeping with her?
P.: To be honest, yes. That might be dangerous even for you, Josh.
T.: Well, I should hang down now, I seem to see her coming. Bye.(Shania comes out from the corridor that connects the dressing-rooms from the bar. She looks perfect as usual although her hair is still wet. She sees Tyler and walks to him.)
S.: Hi.
T.: Hi. You look terrific now. I mean, not that before you didn´t, just that now too (he begins to giggle).
S.(she smiles sweetly): Thank you. I don´t have too much time, must go back to work.
T.: Really? What would you like to have?
S.: A glass of orange juice, thank you.
T.: You´re not Texan, are you?
S.: No, I´m from N.Y. but Dallas fits me by now. It´s a very cosmopolitan town. People say it has the best and worst of Texas. Do you agree?
T.: I´d better say that best things in Texas are more available here in Dallas than in any other of the Texan towns.
S.: Wow, are you a tour guide?
T.: No, but maybe I´d show you a few interesting places if you´re staying long enough.
S.: That´s great. Really great! (They both click their glasses and drink).
SC 7: INT. GUEST-ROOM AT SOUTHFORK
(Establishing shot of the west wing of the ranch. Mid shots of Cally and Lucy)
Lucy: You´re gonna be just fine here until Sue Ellen returns.
Cally: That´s so kind of you, darling. But this is temporary. I´m sure that we´ll know about James soon.
L.: Sure, expect the best but be ready for the worst, like my uncle J.R. used to say. Do you like your bed, Ellie?
Ellie: Oh yes, it´s great. Thank you very much Lucy.
L.: Don´t worry about your daddy sweetheart. He´ll come back one of these days.
E.: Did…my real daddy live in this house too?
C.: Ellie, you know what I told you about that?!
L.: Well, honey, he did live here, and your grandma Ellie too, but the house was different. It had to be rebuilt after a big storm and now it´s big enough for all our family, including you two, babe.
C.: Why don´t you go to swim at the pool, Ellie? I´ll follow you right away.
E.: Ok, mum. (She takes her swimsuit and gets into the bathroom.
C.: You know Lucy, I don´t like her to speak that way. All these years I have considered Ellie as my own daughter, as a single mother, and James has been such a good father that the J.R. issue hasn´t appeared until very recently. What should I do, telling her about J.R. or not? She knows the basics about him but now, she´ll be living under his same roof. In a way, J.R. will always be present in the ranch.
L.: Also for me darling. Take my advice, don´t think too much of that. Before my first marriage, I was very resented to my parents and his presence was all around, especially because J.R. used to say awful remarks about him and my mum. Believe me, he doesn´t deserve you to keep his memory. Just enjoy your time here and don´t let Ellie to make up any good thought about J.R. He threw you away from here when you were carrying her, and didn´t give a damn of none of you while he lived. He was just a bastard! (Cally holds Ellie very endearingly. Cut to a shot of Ellie sitting on the ground of the bathroom, hearing what they are saying with a worried expression in her face)
SC. 8: INT. ROAD BAR AT THE SURROUNDINGS OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS
(Establishing shot of the place in the afternoon, and cut to two glasses of beer that are served to Bob and detective Doe)
Bob: So, what news do you have of my son?
Doe: As I told you before, he has been working at the “Big T” ranch until yesterday. He was fired accused of stealing some money, but I think it all was a setup.
B.: What do you mean?
D.: The ranch owner is famed to be rather jealous and has a young daughter who was seen a couple of times talking to Lucas.
B.: Just talking? Is that why he was fired?
D.: So it seems. Anyway, I asked you to come here because he usually comes by to have some beers at the end of the day. He´s over there (pointing at the man in the corner of the bar).
B.: Let´s talk to him. (Both men get up and walk up to where the man is) Hello. My name is Bob Ewing…
Man: Oh yeah (staring at him), from the Ewings of Braddock, right?
B.: If you like. My friend and I are looking for a young man who was your employee (handing him the worn picture from his burnt I.D.). Remember him?
M.: No. And I don´t have time to waste with you.
D.: I´d say that you´re not too busy now, sir.
M.: Who the hell are ya?
B.: He´s a friend. Please let this to me, Doe. We just want to confirm that he was at your ranch. Do you know where he went to afterwards?
M.: He was more interested in my daughter than in work. I told him to go as far as possible, he was a troublemaker…
B.: But didn´t he tell you anything at all? Some place maybe?
Man 2: Hey, Joe, what´s the matter here?
B.: We´re having a quiet conversation, it´s none of your business.
Man: I can handle them, Buster. They just want information about the handman I fired yesterday.
Bu: He was lucky that we didn´t call the police.
D.: What do you mean with that?
B: He was a hustler, and was after the boss´s daughter.
Bu: I said that this is none of your business, bud.
D.: It´s ok Bob!
M2: No, I don´t think it´s ok that you´re upsetting my old man, get out of here! (trying to punch Bob out. He avoids the man´s fist and then other people there get up and join the group. Someone takes a chair and throws it to Bob and Doe´s direction, and it misses by little. Then Bob and Doe look at the crowd around them. They look at each other and then Bob hits the old man´s son as Doe tries to get away of the other men. They all fight and, finally, the rancher finishes his drink and leaves the place. One minute after that, Bob and Doe end the fight and the first of them puts $100 on the bar).
B.: Just to pay the damages. And remember that nobody messes with the Ewings of Braddock, neither in Lubbock nor anywhere else! (Doe smiles and both walk out of the place)
D.: I guess that we have looked in the wrong place. I´m sorry, Mr. Ewing.
B.: I think I´m beginning to be too old for this kind of brawls. And you can call me Bob after a fight like this, Doe!
SC. 9: INT. ANDREA THORNE´S LUXURY APARTMENT IN DALLAS
(We see a close shot of her face, looking at the mirror and putting a necklace on. She looks hesitant and then puts it off and then back on her left ankle. She shakes her head and then hears the sound of John Ross´s car arriving as he blows the horn. Wearing just a towel, she leans out of the window. John Ross says “hi” and she drops her towel. He smiles and gets out of the car as she opens the door.
John Ross: Are you still undressed? You know how punctual my family is!
Andrea: I know I know, you always have dinner at six o´clock. But I have calculated that we still have ten minutes for us…(She takes his tie off, then unbuttons his shirt and pulls him onto the bed. The couple begin to make love and the camera pans away and into the next scene.)
SC.10: INT. SOUTHFORK RANCH LIVING-ROOM
(Profile of the ranch, then the camera pans away all through the room. Present are Lucy, Cally and Ellie, Gary and Val, Pam and a pensive Maggie)
Pam: How´s your dad, Maggie?
M.: He´s stable, but remains the same, Pam.
P.: You look very worried about him, aren´t you?
M.: Yes. And I get more worried every day, after what I told you about his vital testament. I just can´t sleep thinking that next week, maybe they will have to unplug him...
P.: He´s in good hands Maggie, I know that the doctors who treat him are some of the best specialists in the whole country. Just keep your faith sweetheart.
M.: Thank you aunt Pam. I will. (The camera follows Teresa, who is serving some snacks, and stops at Gary and Val)
Val: Why isn´t Bob here? I thought that the dinner was held in honor of John Ross and his girlfriend…
Gary: Pam told me that he has found some clues about Lucas in Lubbock. He will probably be here tomorrow.
V.: Next Friday is the Oil Barons´ Ball. I don´t know if we should go after all that happened in Galveston, all those people suffering is more important than a vacuous party…
G.: Val, you said that you wanted to create something, do something for them. Why don´t you use the Ewing connections at the Ball to start with? It´s for a good cause, you might create a foundation to raise funds for the victims, and help them with our own money too.
V.: It´s a great idea. Maybe Pam can join me, and also Sue Ellen and Donna, when Ray recovers.
G.: I miss Sue Ellen. Is she out of the country, Lucy? (addressing to Lucy)
Lucy: I think she and Dusty flew to Europe last week, we might ask John Ross about her.
V.: Your daughter is really beautiful, Cally.
C.: Oh thank you Val, you´re so kind. She is precious in and outside. She´s the center of my life. I don´t know what I´d do if I lost her…
L.: Oh come on, this is a party, we all have problems, but this evening belongs to John Ross, let´s not spoil his dinner!
John Ross: Thank you Auntie. We…we finally made it…(He and Andrea look at each other, because of the “double entendre”). It´s six o´clock. Let me introduce you a very important person to me: Andrea Thorne. (A splendorous Andrea smiles as the family smile back at her. Fade out and End of Part Two)
SC.11: INT. SOUTHFORK RANCH DINNER-ROOM
(First shot of John Ross explaining to his family how they first met)
J.R.: We have been dating for some time, but both of us have very busy agendas…
Lucy: I thought that you said that your P.R. job left you a lot of time for the gym…
J.R. (giving her a killer look): Yes indeed, but I´m not satisfied with what I have now, this is the difference between me and other people I know: I want more.
Pam: Do you run your own business Andrea?
Andrea: Well, not exactly. I…
J.R.: …She is the CEO of a big company here in Dallas, Pamela. A perfect example of the women´s role in the Texan society today…
Pam: I am the director of a magazine for women, maybe we should make you an interview. Do I know your company, by chance?
J.R.: …Auntie Pam, I don´t think that she has to give you a professional resume, after all Grandpa Jock always said “no business talk at dinner”.
Lucy: Oh and he really meant that! J.R. and Bob had to bite their tongues very often when we all lived here.
J.R.: Maybe you should bite yours Lucy…
Ellie: How was J.R., Lucy? (Cally looks at her, worried)
Lucy: Like all of us sweetie. He had his good days…and, mostly, his bad days.
Ellie: Was he sort of a bad person?
Pam: Honey, J.R. always wanted to do his way, and his parents had to lesson him even when he was grownup, go figure!
Cally: Thank you Pam (looking at her sweetly).
Gary: So, John Ross, your mother is out of town, isn´t she?
Val: I would have loved to meet her again…I haven´t seen her for awhile.
J.R.: Yeah, she had a business trip and must be in Rome, as we speak.
L.: I thought she went with Dusty…
J.R.: Business and pleasure are the perfect mixture. You should try some time, Lucy. Anyway, she´ll be here next Friday, she won´t miss the Oil Barons´ Ball for anything in the world…
Gary: Will you attend, John Ross?
J.R.: Yes, I have to deliver Grandpa´s memorial scholarship this year…
P.: I hope you will be sitting at our table darling…(addressing to Andrea)
A.: I wish. But I´m afraid that I will have to be at the Wentworth Industries´ table.
P.: Oh. And why is that?
A.: It´s where I work at. (John Ross raises an eyebrow and looks at Andrea, and then at Pam)
P.: Are you the CEO of Wentworth Industries?
A.: Yes I am. (Pam tries to smile and gives John Ross a killer look. Then she sips her glass of white wine)
SC.12: INT. A LUXURY YACHT ANCHORED IN ATHENS, GREECE (SAME TIME, IN EUROPE)
(Establishing shot of the boat with employees putting the lights on the masts. Travelling to a limo arriving at the place who stops right there. Two women get out it: Mandy Winger and Betsy Ewing. The chauffeur takes their baggage out of the trunk)
Mandy: What do you think? Isn´t it amazing?
Beth: Oh sure it is.
M.: This is going to be the first of many yacht travels, dear Beth. You will have enough money to buy one for yourself…
B.: Oh…really? (She smiles shyly) When will the fashion show happen?
M.: Friday evening. I hope you are ready for this, because ready or not, this is going to be your real start.
B.: Did you begin in the business very early Mandy?
M.: I was about twenty when came to Dallas with my first modelling contract. I used to model high couture at the best places of the town, until someone discovered me, just like I have discovered you!
B.: Was it a man or a woman?
M.: Well…I don´t want to talk of old times now, only of your future success. I can´t wait to introduce you to your girl fellows, they must be in the boat, come on! (her cell phone rings: She notices it´s Shania, and switches it off) Ahoy there!! (Cut to next scene)
SC.13: INT. SHANIA´S APARTMENT, DALLAS
(Cut into the new scene, a close shot of an angry Shania, who throws her cell phone away…Then she looks for something with her eyes and stops at the bathroom´s cabinet. She opens the door and sees her medicine bottles. She takes one of the bottles and takes the lid off. Then she changes her mind and the cell phone rings. Undisclosed caller)
Shania: Hello.
Tyler: Hi. Shania?
S.: Yes.
T.: It´s me, Tyler. Do you remember me?
S.(She wide opens her eyes and smiles a little smile): Oh hello Tyler. Of course I remember you. I´m glad to hear your voice again…
T.: That´s great. I was wondering…if you´re interested in having dinner tomorrow. A know a fantastic pizzeria near the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Not even my grandma could make them that good!
S. (her smiles becomes a laughter now): Ok, I´d love that…I love pizzas but my diet doesn´t allow me to eat it often…You know…
T.: …one minute in your mouth, one life in your hips. Haha…But you don´t have to worry about those things at all Shania. At least for what I have seen…
S.: You´re gonna make me blush up. So tell me where and what time at.
T.: There´s a flower shop in front of the Stadium, I´ll be there at eight o´clock, tomorrow. Unless you wanna me pick you up…
S.: I prefer it this way, Tyler. See you tomorrow.
T.: Bye-bye Shania. (She hangs down and goes to the bathroom again. She opens the two medicine bottles and picks up a couple of pills from every bottle. She takes them with a glass of water and then, she looks herself at the mirror, and smiles innocently)
SC.14: INT. BRADDOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALLAS
(Establishing shot of the hospital in the dark of the evening. Cut to a middle shot of Ray´s bed and Donna sitting by his side. She is falling asleep. All of sudden, Ray moves his right hand and tries to reach her arm.)
Donna (shocked): What? Oh…My God. Ray, darling… (She pulls the nurse alert and kisses her husband´s forehead.) The doctor will be here soon.
Ray (he smiles at her): Donna, where am I?
Donna: At the Braddock Hospital my love, you fell down at Southfork, remember?
R. (taking his breathing mask off): No Donna. I can´t remember anything. Anything at all.
D.: Don´t worry honey. Everything will be alright (kissing his lips). I love you…
R.: I love you… (Fade Out and End of Act Three)
TO BE CONTINUED