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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stevew" data-source="post: 166120" data-attributes="member: 130">Dallas 2013My version of Season 2:The Sue Ellen rushes into the hospital emergency room and grabs Matty who’s already there.  “How are they.” “Ellie was only grazed.  She’s just fine.  You can see her now.   John Ross was shot in the shoulder but he’s just fine, a clean shot.” “What the hell happened.” “My men took out both shooters, ranch hands on the property.  We’re going through everyone right now.  Tightening up security.”“Why would anyone do this?”“Warnings.  We got the message and delivered one of our own.” “And Lucas.” “He’s in surgery right now.  One of the bullets got his liver.” “Oh my god.”  Sue Ellen collapses into a seat. Bobby runs in next.  Then Amy. Lucas lies unconscious, hooked up to machines.  Gordon holds his hand and Bobby sits across the room when a young boy walks in.  “Grandpa.” Bobby hugs him.  “Alex.”“Is he gonna be alright?” “I don’t know.”  Bobby breaks down and cries. Gordon sobs over the bed. A private jet is prepped.  Matty says to John Ross, “The liver’s a match.  We just have to get him there.”“He’ll be safe?”“Of course.  I promise you.  Go to your meeting.  I’ve got this.” A stretcher with Bobby, Gordon and Alex walking next to it is loaded onto a plat form which raises up to the plain door. TridentEO office building: John Ross walks into the CEO’s office and they shake hands.  He calls him “Mr. Ewing.” “Todd, thank you for taking over the lead on this for my cousin.  TridentEO buys the Trident Corporation with the massive drop in share value after the called off merger, you recombine the companies in a stock switch of Trident A and B shares for TridentEO A and B shares.  The new giant energy company is TridentEO.  Seek out a fifty/fifty partner for the chemical operations.  Let’s rap this up quick.”“Will do.  Your appointments here.” John Ross walks into the board room next door and closes the door behind him.  “Mr. Sechin.  Glad to finally meet you.” “Mr. Ewing.” “I got your message loud and clear.  Your not happy with my stunt to take Trident away from you.  The federal government’s investigating your investment in CalCo.  The government of Venezuela’s investment as well.  I expected Antonio De Le Vega to be here with you.” “Where are my grandchildren.” “Being well looked after.  Are you at all concerned about my sister and cousin?”“No.”“Interesting. Two people I care about might die because of you and I hold two people you care about and you’re not concerned.” “Anything happens to them . . .”“And what?  Are they the only two people you care about?” “You underestimate me.”“No Mr. Sechin, you came to me because you underestimated me.  I’ve got a deal for Rosprom.  TridentEO will make a significant investment for two board seats.    You’ll sell your shares in CalCo and we’ll work out a relationship between the two company’s including a board seat for an associate of yours.  I want you out of the county.”“My grandchildren.” “You return to Moscow with a stake in TridentEO, a start.  But before you leave I want something which will ruin you if you ever come after me again.  I’ll also see that the American government gets no where investigating you.  Otherwise you go home with nothing, a failed business deal to report, billions lost, an American incitement and without your grandchildren.” “I’m not an enemy you want.”“That’s why I want a rope around your balls you piece of shit!”  John ls leans into his face.  “Because if my cousin doesn’t come home I’m going to castrate you and everyone between me and you.” “The other two men you killed . . . ““I didn’t kill anyone.  I don’t know what you’re talking about.”“Ask your associates.  They’ll fill you in.  It’s not me you have to worry about.  It’s people much higher up in the food chain than me.” “Let me just deal with you first.  But those people you mention, higher up on the food chain in your country, I’m going to need you to keep them uniformed.  You see being underestimated has its advantages.  And next time you come after my family, we’ll be ready.” Amy knocks on a Southfork bedroom door.  Rachel says, “Come in.”Amy enters the room.  “Your father asked me to talk to you about Matty.”“Matty Culver, why?” “Do you think anything happens in this town without him knowing about it?”“Then where is he?”“He’s busy with taking care of Lucas.”“Of course he’s busy.”“Don’t give me that crap about how your daddy wasn’t there for you growing up.  He was sixteen when you were born. Your mother didn’t even tell him about you.  And it’s not like you were raised in poverty.  So cut out the poor me routine.  You’re a predator, that’s why you went after Matty, pouncing right after his mother died.”“Well you seem to know everything.”“Your father wants you to leave Matty alone.” “What if Matty doesn’t want to be left alone?”“Believe me, he does.  He’s already apologized to your father.”Rachel laughs.  “Apologized for what?  We’re both grown adults.  What we do together is none of your business.  And you’re certainly not my mother.” “That what you want me to tell your dad?”“Tell him what you want.”“You remember that boy you slept with in school?  Your dad told him he had nothing against him, figured he was a fine young man, but he had to make an example out of him to warn other guys off.”“He’s not gonna chase Matty off.”“No he’s not, but he can make it so you live a very lonely life.”“Then I’ll go live with my mother.” “No you won’t.  You’re here because she’s even more controlling.  So stay away from Matty.” Bobby and Alex play checkers out on a patio overlooking the Serengeti.  Alex finally wins and is ecstatic.  Matty whispers in his ear and then walks away.  “Say Alex, your father can go home soon.  Would you like to spend sometime at Southfork?”“I’d have to ask my mother.” “Let’s ask her together.”Sue Ellen and Ellie sit at the counter in the kitchen of Southfork watching Amy and the cook prepare dinner.  Amy hands Sue Ellen carrots to cut up. Ellie says, “Just because Lucas is coming home doesn’t mean we have to eat pot roast.”“It’s his favorite,” Amy says. “So.”“Ellie,” Sue Ellen admonishes her daughter. “You know if you found yourself a man you could cool him his favorite meal,” Amy jokes. “Oh my god, I’m not turning into a house wife for any man.”“Then maybe get a job?  A hobby?”“I have a hobby.  And I’m a Ewing.  We don’t get jobs.” “What hobby?” “I travel.  I see my friends all over the world.  Did you see how many flowers showed up when I was in the hospital?  I have a great many friends and it takes a long time to see them all.”Sue Ellen says, “What about settling down with a husband.” “Why in the world would I do that?”Amy says, “Get married.  Have children.”“I don’t need a man to have children.” “Kinda do,” Amy says. “I mean I could hire a professional for that, pick the right sperm.”Amy laughs, “That takes all the fun out of it.”“I can hire professionals for that too.” “Oh Ellie,” Sue Ellen admonishes. John Ross helps Lucas out of the car.  “Listen, before we go in.  I wanted to thank you for helping the family.” “Of course.  You made sure everyone knew we were working together?”“Of course I did.  Especially Dorian.”  The two laugh like partners in crime. Alex and Bobby come rushing out of Southfork to welcome Lucas home. “You know Gordon didn’t leave your side until the doctors said you were out of the woods.”Lucas smiles. The family gathers out by pool, excited to have Lucas home.  John Ross pulls Ellie aside.  “I haven’t had a chance to talk to you about Lucas.”“What about him?”“Your stunt with Gordon.   You need to speak to him and make sure he knows it was you not Lucas.”“What are you talking about?”“Don’t bullshit me.  I’m not asking you Ellie.  You set this right on your own or I’ll take care of it.”“You really want a Wendell in this family?”“I’d accept a Barnes if that’s what Lucas wants.  I ain’t daddy.  All that matters is what he wants.  Same as with you.  Unless you want me change my philosophy.” Bobby shows off the cattle to Alex.  “My granddaddy wanted us all to stay right here and live off the land.  My momma was a bit of a daddy’s girl, and so that means she didn’t always please him, but she honored him.  This land meant everything to her.  Does to me.  And to John Ross.  I’ll show you your grandma’s land tomorrow.” “You and grandma grew up together?”“Yeah we did.”“Did you love her?”“She was a good friend, and I love her, but not like my daddy lived my momma.”“Do you think my dad loves Gordon like that?”“Gordon?  I don’t know.  But after spending all that time with Gordon I gotta say I think he loves your daddy like that.  I ain’t seen that in a long time.”“My parents don’t love each other.”“No Lucas.  They do.  Just not like that, where you can’t let them go.”“Ever love someone like that?”“Yeah.”“Why are you with her?”“Wasn’t up to me.  Sometimes just not up to us.”“John Ross love Amy like that?”“Yeah I think so.  I thought they got married to please JR, but yeah I think there’s more to it.” “It’s nice here.”“It sure is.  You know you can stay as long as you like.”  Bobby hugs his grandson. The rodeo is set up and Dwight Yoakam takes the stage to sing Honky Tonk Man. John Ross takes Amy and dances with her, swinging her around.  Bobby takes Sue Ellen out for a spin.  A stiff Lucas offers his hand to Gordon and Gordon accepts it and the two start dancing and with all the other guys, they sing along, “I love to give the girls a whirlTo the music of an old jukeboxBut when my money's all gone,I'm on the telephone singingHey hey mama can your daddy come home.” When it’s done, Dwight Yoakam hands John Ross a guitar and the two begin to sing Guitars, Cadillacs.”   Ellie approaches Gordon right after Lucas leaves to go get them a couple beers.  “Gordon.” “Well hello Ellie.” “I’m just gonna tell you and that’s that.  The news paper outing you, that wasn’t Lucas.  That was me.  I don’t want you near this family, but apparently my cousin does more than I thought.  Thank you for being there for him.” “I don’t know what to say.  Is that an apology?”“Certainly not.  Your family’s dangerous.  They can’t be bought off, they don’t care about anyone so they can’t be blackmailed, you can’t be scared off.”“Do you know the story of what happened to Carter McKay?” “No I can’t say I do.”“He married my Aunt Judith, and left her his sole heir, six months later.  Don’t think you’re done with the Wendell’s.  And you’re right, we are dangerous.  And the single largest shareholders in TridentEO.”Clint Black takes the stage and sings A Better Man. Judith walks up behind him and says, “Hello John Ross.” He turns to face her.  “Well glad you could make it.” “As always, the best event in Texas is a Southfork Rodeo.” “Glad you’re enjoying yourself.” “I’m glad you didn’t veto my place on the Trident Board.  Makes things simpler.” “As long as you remember Trident is a Ewing company.”“Let us all hope you putting Lucas in charge was a good idea.”  Judith pats his chest.  “The goal is to make money, not puff up your family’s ego.”“My family has plenty of money.  So does yours.““Is there any such thing as having enough money?” “Well Lucas is good at that, so if that’s all your worried about, he’ll keep the dividends high.” “The share price could be higher.  Wall Street isn’t responding so well to your class B shares.” “I don’t know what to tell you.  That’s not going to change.  When my father first took the company public there was a lot of doubt, but it soon went away.”“You’re not your father.”“No I’m not.  And you’re not your brother.  So I’m curious.  If neither one of us is really concerned about the money, truthfully you know Lucas will make us more money than Dorian, and we’re certainly not worried about revenge for some family feud between your brother and my father, what are we doing?” “Power my dear.  Power.”  She pats him on the chest and walks away. Ellie walks up to her brother.  “That is one determined woman. Long Dia said she’s approached him.”“So did Richard Channing.  But you don’t approach those people.  They approach you.  So our father said.” “Seven husbands later, that woman is after something.” “Acquiring and saving are too sides of the sane coin.”“Meaning?” “It might not be her acquiring power as much as it is maintaining what she already has.  That makes her more dangerous then her nephews.” Rachel approaches Matty.  “I need to talk to you.” “No you don’t.  I made it very clear to you to stay away from me.”“I’m pregnant.” Louis dances with another girl. Bobby approaches Sue Ellen.  “How are you doing?” “A lot of memories.”“Lots of rodeos behind us.  I keep thinking of JR and how despite not loving the land the way I thought he should, he loved Southfork.”“He did.”“But he’s in a better place now.  JR was suffering.  He’s better off now.  The idea of being weak and vulnerable would have been worst for him than any physical pain.  I’m glad it didn’t last long, he didn’t suffer like that.  You ok?” “I’ve came to peace with JR.  And JR’s came to peace with, well JR.  No, it’s just where has all the time gone?  Seems like just yesterday Jock and Miss Ellie were the old people.  Now we are.”“It’s nice having someone here calling me grandpa.”“Yeah that is pretty cool isn’t it?” “He’s a very polite young man.  His mother’s done a good job.” “Yes she did.”“You’re worried about Lucas?” “He’s just taken on too much work.  And you and I both know the Wendell’s aren’t done yet.  Judith won’t rest until she’s bested John Ross and for some reason Lucas wants right in the middle.  I asked Christopher to try and talk to him.” “And?”“He doesn’t think he’d listen.   He says John Ross is more of a brother to Lucas that he is.” “He’s probably right.”“Oh Sue Ellen.  I’m too old for this.” As the night settles in, the rodeo still going strong, John Ross sits on the back porch of Southfork in a heavy lamb skin jacket, sipping a Bourbon and Branch.  Lucas steps up and says, “Matty tell you De Le Vega’s in town.” “Did.  I assume your contacts told you the same.” “Did.  Heard he meet with Dorian.” John Ross takes a sip of his drink.  “He’s offering him the CEO job with CalCo.  Suppose to turn the company around after the failed merger.  Lead it through all the government investigations.” “Good for him.  Landing on his feet.” “Not what I’d like to see happen to him.”“I also heard Rosprom dumped its shares in CalCo on the open market.  Sending the company further down the crapper.”John Ross holds his glass up as if to toast such a thing.  “Things are gonna get worst for them.  Their shipping division is gonna get hit with drug smuggling and there’s a clean up in South America they’ve kept off the books Dorian will put on the books.  From what I gather he’s going to do what ever it takes to drive down the share price, and buy.” “He’s not gonna be able to wrestle control from De Le Vega, is he?” “We’ll see.  Speaking of Wendell’s.  How are you Gordon getting along?” “I don’t know.  I’ve been working so much since I got home, I haven’t had time for him.” “He was by your side every minute of the day.  I’m no more thrilled you seeing him than Ellie, but I gotta admit he cares for you.” “But maybe not enough to wait around for ever.” “That’s a bit much to ask of anyone, Lucas.  You making time for your son.” “Yeah that’s not been in the schedule either.” “Put it in the schedule.  Family comes first.  And was there for you too, everyday.” Ellie walks in on Austin taking a shower.  Scares him, thinking he’s alone.  “How was visiting your family?” “Good.  Thank you,” he replies while drying off. “Good.  Family’s important.  But you missed most of the rodeo.  All the Ewing’s where there.”“You don’t really care that I wasn’t there.” “No I suppose not. Lucas steps up the Judith watching a rope tying event.  “I’ve considered your offer?” Judith does not turn to look at him.  “Trade the Wendell family’s shares in TridentEO for your newly acquired shares in CalCo.” “If you dump your shares on the open market, the effect will be devastating, especially after your nephews failed merger already has the company way undervalued.  But the same goes for CalCo.”“With your father’s shares you’ll own more of TridentEO than JRE.” “And you’ll own more than De La Vega.  If you can get the Venezuelan government out of your way, we’ll.” “So what have you decided.” Lucas grins. “Deal.” Rachel clumsily pushes her way into a bunch house on the ranch in the arms of a ranch hand, kissing each other until she hears a woman’s voice.  “Rachel.” Shocked Rachel turns and says, “Mother.”   “Your father told me I’d eventually find you here.   Is this the baby’s father.” “What?” The guy says. “Oh god no.  You’d better go.”   The boy is more than eager to leave.  Rachel says, “I take it daddy called you.” “Of course he did.  So who’s the father?  Louis?  It’s not Matty?”“And how do you know that?” “Matty can’t have children.  Do you really think Matty didn’t confess to John Ross as soon as he saw him?  You don’t know your father and his friends very well do you?” “Are you sure?” She gives her a look of disapproval.  “How about Dorian Wendell?”Rachel’s face turns to stone, pale. “You’re coming home with me.” “No I’m not.”“You really think you’re staying here?” “You can’t make me leave.” “Darlin’ I can make a lot of people do a lot of things.  You really think I can’t make you come back home?  Besides if that child is a Wendell, you’re gonna need a great many allies.” Bobby and Alex role a calf from up on horseback together. Bobby and Alex ride into the barn together.  Hoping off Bobby asks Alex to take care of his horse and then walks up to Lucas.  “I want Alex to stay here on Southfork.  Both of you.” “I’m not sure his mother would agree.  Besides I’m moving into the Wade Ranch as soon as it’s done.” “I’m putting my share in TridentEO into trust for Alex.  Under your control until he’s twenty-one.”“If I do what you want?” “No.  Regardless.  And if Alex goes back to Italy, I’m going with him.” “You’re turning over your shares in TridentEO to me?” “They’re for my grandson, but yes, I’ve no doubt his money is safe in your hands.”“That’s all you have.”“The trust will pay be an annuity to live on, but essentially yes, that’s everything I own.” “You’re giving it to Alex?” “Do you think you’ll have other children?”“No.  I don’t intend to be with a woman again.” “Then yes.”“And Christopher?”“He doesn’t have children and even if he did, he won’t be aloud in their lives.  An it’s not like a Barnes will be without money.” “Is Alex ok with staying here?”“He asked me.” “I’ll speak to his mother.” Late at night Judith walks into a high rise penthouse overlooking the skyline of Dallas lite up.  She says to a shadow facing the window.  “Done.  Lucas agreed.  The papers are signed.  The Wendell’s will focus on CalCo and the Ewing’s on TridentEO.  We can call this feud resolved.”John Ross turns around. “And Dorian?” “I can’t speak for my nephew.  I’m curious, I know your shares essential control the company, but why help Lucas?”“It’s what my father wanted.  The three of us to get along.”“Odd considering the legionary fighting between him and your Uncle.  You’re sure you can get congress to get Venezuela out of CalCo?” John Ross steps up next to her.  “Of course.”  He had a her a flash drive, “And this control of Antonio De Le Vega.”“Thank you.” “I’d advise you to keep Dorian away from my family.  Because I have a copy of what’s on there.  The punishment for high treason is death.” “Your friends are resourceful,” Judith says holding up the flash drive.“Hopefully I can count you among them going forward.” “Maybe.  Like my daddy use to say, ‘keep your eye on your friends, because your enemies will take care of themselves’.”  He smiles, tips his hat and walks out.Lucas holds onto Gordon by the pool at Southfork, the night is dark, the music from the arena fills the air. Ellie looks down and smiles. Sue Ellen bends over JR’s body on the terrace overlooking the ocean, crying.  “I love you JR.  I’ve always loved you.  Please just rest now.  Please.  Oh my god. Oh my god.  I love you so much.  I always loved you.”   As sad as it would make me, JR would die partway through Season 2.</blockquote>

Verification: What month follows July?