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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stevew" data-source="post: 164456" data-attributes="member: 130">note: I would prefer to use the name JRE Industries as it was a company JR created so I use it here, but if in the TNT version, this was an issue of who gets paid, I’d use Ewing Industries.  You’ll also see, I’d use minor roles for the original characters, except for John Ross and Lucas.  While tied to the original families (something CC should have done and could have easily done), the rest are my characters. November 2012 . . .In the early morning when it's still dark outside John Ross sits in his study, what had been his grandfather's study, at the Southfork Ranch, going over reports, skimming papers for information when Matty and Lucas walk in from the living room.  "Tell me you have some news," he says to them.Lucas says, "Wendell meet with Vicktor Sechin in Zurick.""Cliff Barnes was at the meeting," Matty adds."Are you sure?" Lucas asks.  "I have a list of people that were there and he wasn't on it.""Branch Water was watching the serivce elevator." John Ross says, "Do we know what was discussed?"Matty says, "I should have a transcription and the original recording sometime later today, but the idea is a merger, to further water down JRE Industries' shares in Trident, thus giving Wendell more control.""And the Russian government and Cliff Barnes a stake."Ellie walks into the room next.  "What the hell is Dorian Wendell meeting with the Russian's for?""You get in late last night.""I don't know what time it was here, but you were all asleep.""How were the Nationals?""I don't know.  I left as soon as I heard about this meeting.  And believe me, I do not like intrupting my schedule.""Well if you'd called me, I would have told you I was on top of things.  Exactly why did you go to Switerland without letting me know?""I don't tell you everything I do.  Besides, I had a friend at the meeting.""Who?" Lucas asks."Well a friend’s father.  We went to Le Rosey together.""And he was in the meeting?" Louis asks."Yes.  He's in banking in Switerland." John Ross says, "You're not going to give us his name are you?""No of course not." "And what did you find out?""You first." In the warm morning sun, a very pregnant Amy and Jay join Sue Ellen for breakfast by the pool.  Sue Ellen asks how she's feeling and Amy discribes being tired of waddling.  "Did you decide on a name yet?""John Ross wants to name him after his grandpa Clayton, Steven Clayton Ewing.""Oh that would be nice.  Dusty never had any sons of his own.  I know Clayton would really like that.”  Sue Ellen then talks with Jay about going to the Zoo. “Oh by the way, I want to get the foundation involved in the educational part of the zoo.   I’ve got some ideas to involve the kids around mid Texas.” “Up to you.  Like I said I’m just overseeing the investing now.  How the Ewing Farlow Family Foundation spends its money is up to you and your advisors.  Speaking of such, the DOA.  Are we meeting here this week?”“Yes.” “I want to bring up adding to Miss Ellie’s scholarship.” “Great idea.” John Ross, Lucas, Matty and Ellie come out of the back of Southfork and join them. John Ross asks about Rachel. Amy says, “She’s sleeping in.”“I thought this gap year was suppose to be about community service.  All she does is party late and sleep in.” Sue Ellen says, “Do you want me to talk to her?” “I suppose that would be a good idea.” Bobby walks up from the barns. “Well hello sleepy heads.  Anyone coming out to get to work?”“I know you’re not talking to me,” John Ross says.  “I was already working in the study when I heard you walk out the back.” “Is that so?”  Bobby laughs and explains some work they’ve got to get done at Southfork for the day, before heading over to the Wade Ranch.  Matty says he can join them. Lucas says he’s got to get into the office and mentions Matty’s nephew, Louis, starting as an intern today. Lucas arrives at his office greeting everyone along the way, including Louis. “In early.  I have some reports I want to go over with you, later today you can take them to the ranch for John Ross to look over.  Kayly, get Justin Horner over at DSP Bank on the phone.” Ellie walks into one of the barns and startles a ranch hand caring for a calf. “Sorry.  You’re new around here.  I’m Ellie Ewing.”  She looks up and down him, cowboy boots, tight jeans, his bare, sweaty, ripped torso, stubble and a Stetson. “Hello Miss Ewing.  I’m Antonio.  Can I help you.”   “Yes I know who you are.  Something my daddy taught me.   Make sure you know everything there is to know about the people around you.  That way there’s no surprises.”   “I don’t understand.” “You’ve drifted from ranch to ranch because you’ve got a temper.” “That’s behind me.” “You been clean for about two years now.  Good for you.” “Thank you.  I assure you Miss Ewing, you have nothing to worry about with me.” “That’s good to know.  We don’t want any incidents at Southfork.  You’re an excellent rancher, so I hear.  Imagine my surprise at the other profession you had before ranching.”  She holds up her phone to him and his jaw drops as the sounds of a porno fills the barn. “Please Miss Ewing, that was another life time.” She rubs his chest.  “I want to contract for your services.” He backs up.  “No I’ve got a family now.”  He shows her his ring.  “I’m sure there are a lot of guys who would love to be your boyfriend, Miss.”“I don’t want a boy friend.  You see, I’m too busy to settle down.”  She steps up to him. Her hands all over his body.  “No I need someone who’s highly skilled.” Louis walks up from the drive way at Southfork on his way to study door off the back when he sees Rachel getting out of the pool and can’t help but stare at her gorgeous, wet body in a two piece. Lucas walks out from a hotel bathroom in a towel.  An older man sits up in bed, naked, covered in the bedding.  “Your brother hasn’t dropped any hints about being up to anything?  What about your aunt Judith.” “No.  You know they both hate the Ewing’s so Dorian never has anything good to say, but nothing about a merger in the works for Trident.  But he doesn’t share his business with me.  I certainly don’t see him discussing a Russian deal with me.” “Well you’ll tell me if he does, won’t you Gordon?” “Of course.   As long as you keep your source a secret.” “I’m good at keeping secrets.” Sue Ellen walks through a beautiful beach house on a secluded tropical island out to the back and a patio butting up against a sandy beach.  There she watches JR stand out of his wheel chair, unbeknownst to him.  “I told you, no one can keep JR Ewing down.” “So you did.  Well I guess it’s happened.   Ole JR was finally wrong.  I thought I couldn’t do it, but seems like I did.”   He stands holding tight to his walker.  “Still down to the water.” She takes his arm.  “So when you’re strong again, how you gonna explain this to your family.” Walking out to the water, slow and stiff, JR holds tight to her arm.  “I’m not.  I’m not going back Sue Ellen.  Last thing they need is me in their way.” “And your grandchildren, don’t you want to see them?”“Of course I do.  But look at them.  Look how happy Bobby and Gary are.” “JR.  This isn’t right.  I’ve stood by you because you did t think you were going to make it, but.” “No buts Sue Ellen.  Let me have this.” John Ross sits in his study, dirty from working the ranch all day.  He opens a letter.  It reads (in JR’s voice), “By now you’ve gone through my closet, the black box with details going back to my daddy.  You should have pieced together what happened to my daddy in Venezuela, the fight for freedom, the loss, the Russian interference.  There’s a man not detailed in all that information, Mikhail Sechin. Below is the website where you’ll find that information.  Mikhail died a few months before I did, but his son Vicktor is of concern, carrying on his father’s legacy and then some, no longer hiding under a veil of communism, just out to get the oil under Venezuela.  Vicktor Sechin will be in touch with the Barnes, Wendell and the DeLaVega families.  He’s coming for you.  But I know you’re ready to handle him.  If I didn’t believe that I’d have made a deal with the devil to stay and fight by your side.  Just remember ‘Don't forgive and never forget; Do unto others before they do unto you; and third and most importantly, keep your eye on your friends, because your enemies will take care of themselves.’  Love always, Dad.” Overlooking the Houston skyline, Judith Lee walks off the elevator and through the corridors of the c-suite offices of Trident.  Dorian greets her with a cordial hug.  “Aunt Judith.  How are you?” “Depends on what you have for me.  How'd the meeting go?""If you can get the board to agree to the merger, we're good to go.""And Barnes?""He's agreed.  It's JR Ewing's company after all.""I'm well aware.  JR took control of West Star and then arranged some convoulted merger with Trident.  He created the Trident Corporation, which was really nothing but paper work and it bought out all of West Star and the Texas Oil Company.   Then he took it public and the whole world forgot how corrupt JR Ewing was.  Suddenly he's a master of Wall Street.  Well today we put an end to legacy.""You're sure about getting the shareholder votes for the merger?""JRE Industries only owns two percent of Trident.  Plus some shares Bobby owns.  I’m not seeing an overwhelming obstacle, are you?” “With the Russian government, Vicktor Sechin controls Rosprom and Rosprom and the De La Vega’s with the Venezuelan government now own all of CalCo.  Cliff Barnes helped with securing Swiss financing.  It’s up to us to bring the board and shareholders of Trident.”“Well if you see a way for the Ewing’s to stop us, let me know.  Without JR here to hold people on the board or other major shareholders in line, I see no reason this shouldn’t happen.  And once it does the Ewing’s will be even smaller shareholders, less than one percent.  Through our friends the Wendell’s will control the West Star Corporation, bigger and more powerful than ever.” “And TridentEO?”“That’s the real target.  When JR spun off the upstream assets he created the nation’s largest pure play production company and put the Ewing name on it.  I want it back.  And as the Ewing’s only own two percent of it as well, this shouldn’t be a problem.”   “They’re agreeable.  They want at the marketing assets in America in particular, but they agreed to go after TridentEO next.” “I know he’s young, but Lucas is the one you need to look out for.  John Ross is just some oil rigger turned rancher and his sister, Ellie’s a pampered brat.  But JR put Lucas in place to run he companies for a reason.  He sold most of Trident and TridentEO to flood his businesses with cash.  A lot of cash.  We have to be prepared for a fight.” “The kid may be a genius but we can take him.” “Yeah will your father thought the same thing about the Ewing brothers.”Louis walks into the lobby of his apartment building laughing with friends after work.  They go their way he steps up to the elevator.  The doors open and John Ross is there.  “Going up?” The young man gets on the elevator with John Ross, a bit nervous.  The doors close. John Ross says, “So I hear you’re interested in seeing my daughter.”  Louis attempts to explain. John Ross stops the elevator and interrupts him.  “Cut the crap.  You just need to know one thing.  This is my town.  And nothing happens without me knowing about it.”“Yes sir.” “So before you go trying any shady shit maybe ask your Uncle Matty for some advice about seeing a Ewing.”   John Ross open the door, pats Louis’s shoulder and steps off the elevator. Sue Ellen sits a tray of lemonade in front of JR.  “I’m worried about this fight.”“If they choose to fight they’ll win.  If not the Wendell’s will make them a lot of money.  I’m not sure what you’re worried about.” “I don’t want our children to fight.  I just want them to be happy.” “Well which is it?   Sometimes you can’t have both, if it makes them happy to fight.  Right?” “This isn’t like you and Bobby fighting or you and Cliff or Wendell or you and anybody else.  You’re talking about some Russian syndicate linked to underworld thugs and the Russian government.  How can you know they’ll win.”“I maybe ill, but I’m not dead and I’ve never been stupid.  Mark my word Sue Ellen.  There are things your children know that Lucas never will.  They know how to fight.” The Ewing’s gather for dinner in the living room, John Ross handles the bar.  Sue Ellen, sitting on the sofa plays with Jay.  Bobby walks in laughing with Lucas, Lucas telling him about one of the Stone girls pouring hot soup on her date this afternoon at the Cattleman’s Club. “That’s awful,” Sue Ellen interjects. Lucas says, “Rumor has it he spent the weekend with porn stars.” “Oh my God.  What is this world coming to?” Amy says, “Speaking of seedy characters.  Children’s Hospital got a call from the Sechin Foundation offering a great deal of money toward doubling the size of the JR Ewing Play Center.  So I Googled him.  I assume you know about him.”Lucas says, “Yes I’ve heard of him.”“The hospital wants me to meet with them and see what we can come up with.” Ellie comes storming in.  “We really have to find out who’s sending these letters for dad.  Apparently as I’m not married two years after his death, he’s setting me up with Roger Leland.” “Oh he’s charming,” Amy says. “He’s a doofus.”   “Oh Ellie,” Amy exclaims. Amy takes her drink from John Ross. “Speaking of such, did you know your daughter’s seeing Louis del Rey?” “Whose that?” Sue Ellen asks. “Matt Culver’s nephew,” Lucas answers.  “He’s interning in my office.  His mother, Samantha, took her Uncle Dave’s seat in the Senate for short awhile.”Ellie adds, “She was married to Martin del Rey, the Argentinean polo player.” A maid whispers in Amy ear and Amy announces, “Dinner is ready.” The family gathers around the dinner table.  John Ross in his grandfather’s seat, Amy in Miss Ellie’s with Jay in a high chair next to her.  The rest gather in their usual seats and begin to pass dishes, chatting about the up coming social season, starting with Oil Barons’ Ball.  Sue Ellen mentions an award in Jeremy Wendell’s name.  The family is shocked considering his disgrace and going to prison. ——————————————————-The Ewing’s arrive at the Oil Barons’ Ball, stepping out of a limousine and walking to the front door of the Four Seasons.  A news reports stops Sue Ellen.  “Mrs. Ewing.  Maybe we have a moment?”“Hello Kate.  Sure.” “Don’t you look lovely.  But you always dress so elegantly.”“Thank you.”“To us you will always be Sue Ellen Ewing, but to the British people, you’re Lady Maitland.  Last spring your stepson got married.  You were absolutely stunning for that as well.   You attended with Norwegian shipping magnet, Johann Fredriksen. Can we expect him here tonight?”Sue Ellen laughs, “Of no.  Johann and Don were good friends.  No I’m here with my brother-in-law, Bobby Ewing.”“We’ve heard about an announcement regarding a scholarship to honor JR Ewing.  Care to comment.”“Yes, we’re setting up funding at UofT for several undergraduates.  It’s the belief of the Ewing Farlow Family Foundation that any student accepted should not walk away with student debt.” The Ewing’s gather around there table in the center of the room.  Ellie introduces her date, Gustav.  Lucas arrives with Lucy.   John Ross says to Lucy, “Came for the fireworks?” “Well you have to admit it’s always an interesting time.  Why’s Rachel over at the Culver’s table?”“She’s with Louis del Rey.”“Oh.  Are you ok with that?” “Kinda feel bad for the boy.  Matty’ll kept an eye on him.  He’s a nice kid.” “And Rachel?” “Gets board quickly.”“Oh I see.”Bobby and Sue Ellen approach the Wendell table.  Sue Ellen says to Judith, “Don’t you look lovely.” “Why thank you Sue Ellen.  So do you.  This is Vicktor Sechin.  Vicktor this is Sue Ellen Ewing and Bobby Ewing.”“I’ve heard a great deal about you both.  Nice to meet you.” “And you remember my nephews Dorian and his wife Caroline and Gordon and his wife Olivia.”Matty sits next to John Ross.  “Interesting Vicktor is here.  A bit brash.” “When you think you have that much over on the competition, you tend to be.” “ ‘Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak’ .”John Ross grins, “You remember when I gave you the Art of War?  My father said only pass it on to people who you know you can count on.” “I remember.  We were both on our se I f boarding school like some pathetic Holden Caulfield wannabes.” John Ross chuckles.  “Maybe you were but I was authentic.” “ ‘Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.’  It appears you’ve achieve such.”“ ‘ Put division between them’ .” “The problem is he may intend the same thing.”  Matty pats his shoulder and walks away. John Ross looks at his mother and uncle happily talking with the Wendell’s and mumbles, “Like you use to say dad, keep an eye on your friends.”   Up at one of the bars Lucas pats Gordon on the back.  “Looks like the family’s all here.” “Oh Lucas.  You startled me.  Sorry, what were you saying?”“Your family’s here.” “Oh.  Yes. Olivia you mean.  She likes these kind of things so she flies in for them.” “Well good for her.” “Don’t be mean Lucas.” Lucas goes to speak and Amy approaches.  “Gordon I wanted to talk to you about the action.  Yes the foundation will support the paintings you want.  We’ll send you the details.”“Excellent.  These are pieces we need.  Thank you Amy.” “Of course.  I also want the Pissarro.  I spoke to my family.  The Anderson’s are willing to support it.”“Are you serious?”“What ever they don’t come up with, John Ross and I will cover.  I want a copy for the house but the original is safer with you.” “Excellent.  Yes.  That’s exciting news.” Looking at Lucas Amy says, “Oh sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.” Lucas says, “You’re not.”She orders a Bourbon and branch and a martini, very dry.  “Well I just wanted to share the news.” “And it’s incredible news.  Thank you.”  Gordon beams. “Now I’m hoping you can help with an artist in residency program we want to establish.”“Sure.  I’d love to discuss it.”  She takes the drinks.  My scheduler will set up an appointment next week.”“Look forward to it.”   She walks away and Lucas says, “Text me tonight,” and takes his drinks and leaves. Ellie approaches Dorian on his way out.  “Last time I saw you was Switzerland.  Small world.” “Ellie.  How are you?” “Oh I’m excellent.  You?” “I always enjoy these things.  People watching you know.” “That’s the same reason I enjoy them.  Your aunt’s choice of date is interesting.  I hear he’s sniffing around for an investment which gets the Russians an in to the American oil industry.  You’re all not helping him are you?” “You hear a lot for a girl who don’t do much but travel.” “Lots of friends.  The DeLeVegas control CalCo.  I hear they’re looking for a partner.  Though Congress might be an obstacle.”“The Ewing’s have friends in Congress.  Maybe you could help.” “You know better than that.  A Ewing wouldn’t help a Wendell jump off a cliff.” “Oh sure you would.  A cliff, that’d be your kinda help.”“No too messy.”   She pats his shoulder.  “Into a prison cell maybe.”  Ellie walks away smiling. Vicktor stands at a urinal when Lucas comes into the bathroom to occupy the one next to him.  “Are you trying to irritate my cousin?” “No just curious.” “Don’t be.  Our deal has taken three years to plan around John Ross and Dorian.  I don’t need any suspicion now in the final stages.” “Why are you in here then?”“Because you’re getting cocky and need warning off.” “I don’t need warning from a pup like you.  By the way, did you acquire Faraday?”“Yes.”“The alternative energy company is important to our future.”“What’s important is you over pay me in shares of the new merged company to buy Faraday.” Vicktor zips up.  “The price of loyalty to your family.”   He walks out. Ellie approaches Rachel.  “Sitting with the Culver’s.  Louis is a good start but you need your eye on Matty.” “Ew, he’s old enough to be my dad.”“He also controls his family’s sixteen percent of JRE.”“They own sixteen percent of grandpa’s company?”“Yes they do.  And maybe with your help we could manage to get that sixteen percent away from them?” “How?  I can’t afford anything like that?” “We could figure it out.  If it’s something you’re willing to work on?” A smile crosses Rachel’s face. Amy dances with John Ross.  She asks him, “Is there anything I need to know?” “Like what?” “That Russian guy at the Wendell Table?” “He’s working with Wendell to push us out of Trident.” “Wendell is recruiting American’s enemies just to take you on?” “Not exactly.  Vicktor Schin recruited him.  He’s aunt’s smart enough to manage the situation but Wendell doesn’t have the brains god gave a mosquito.  Though he’s arrogant enough to actually think he’s a stable genius.” “Hie bad is Dorian going to fall?” “Well he keeps digging, he’ll end up in prison just like his dad.”“Can you put a stop to it before things get that carried away?” “Why?  You’re not still in love with him are you?”“I was never in love with Dorian.  We were friends.”“He was in love with you.” “Well I can’t help that.  No it’s just Dorian’s life hadn’t been easy.  Both parents with multiple marriages.  His dad in prison when he was a kid.”“That’s certainly not my family’s fault.  His dad did that to himself.”“I’m not saying it is.  I’m just saying I fell bad for Dorian.”  Amy flinches in pain. “You ok?” “Yea, just he’s really kicking.  Maybe I should sit down.” John Ross helps her to their table. Sue Ellen, dancing with Senator Fenton Washburn, watches them with concern in her face.  She excuses herself and goes to check on Amy. The Ewing’s rush out of the hotel.</blockquote>

Verification: Who played JR Ewing?