Dallas in the 90's

[Karin]

Thank you once again for the feedback. It's much appreciated as always.

Honkytonkangel, no sweat it, some days we are all just beeped and end up writing weird sentences. It happens to me all the time when I chat with a group of friends.

Miss Texas 1967, I see where you are coming from and maybe you will be pleased to know that Bobby & Pam still have some issues to work out from the lost years before they can truly move past those and plan for a future together. Redecorating is just the first step.

Ms Southworth, good point about how what seems logical to you as a Bobby & Pam fan might not seem logical to the JR/SE fans and the other way around. Luckily for all of you I love both those couples about equally. So hopefully this story can satisfy everyone who reads it, regardless of which couple you ship.

I'm glad that you enjoyed the family scene with Bobby, Pam and Rebecca. Oh yeah I remember Bobby splashing Pam with water and her getting annoyed about it on the show too. It was like a game they were playing and always funny to watch.

Sanda, I am glad that you love Bobby & Pam in my story.
We are trying to keep all the characters as true to the way they were on the show as possible. In some scenes that succeeds better than in others.

Silvie, thanks for the great score.

Okay so it's time for another update:


At Diamond’s Hotel, in Wade’s suite, Lucas was sitting at the carpet playing with his cars while Jenna, Charlie and Randy were sitting in the sofa, having a conversation.

“Randy would you like some more coffee?” Jenna asked.

“No thanks Mrs. Krebbs,” Randy said.

“Oh please call me Jenna.”

“Okay…Jenna,” Randy said sounding a little doubting.

“Oh by the way Charlie the owner of that house we looked at this morning called and we could rent it.”

“But mom that’s great. When can we move in?” Charlie asked and Randy stared at her.

“At the end of the month,” Jenna said. “And the best part is it’s totally furnished.”

“That’s great!” Charlie smiled.

Randy gave her a strange look, “Honey what do you mean?” Randy wondered. “Why are you moving in with your mom when you and I are going to move in together?” Randy searched out Charlie’s eyes for an explanation and Jenna looked at Charlie too.

“Look I’ll move in with you as soon as we’ve found an apartment. In the meanwhile though I thought I could live with my mom over the summer.”

“Honey we’ll find an apartment within a week. Do you think I wanna stay here with my dad?” Randy asked.

Jenna bit her lip, “But…”

“You were gonna live in the suite until we found one remember?” Randy reminded Charlie.

“Yeah but your dad doesn’t like me,” Charlie squirmed.

“That’s not true, he just doesn’t know you,” Randy said. “Besides he wanted to take us out for dinner.”

“I know so I guess we’ll have to eat with him some day,” Charlie sighed. “As long as it’s not every day.”

Randy looked at her, “So do you really prefer having dinner with Mr. Krebbs every day?”

“Oh but Ray’s in Washington over the summer,” Jenna said.

“Oh really?” Randy looked surprised. “What’s in Washington?”

“His daughter and ex-wife,” Charlie explained.

Randy snorted, “Jeez that man sure is priceless…”Jenna looked at Randy. “Oh I’m sorry I didn’t mean to…”

“It’s all right. I know you and Ray don’t get along,” Jenna said. “But if you would like to until you found a place to stay, you could stay in my house.”

Randy looked at Charlie before he shook his head, “Um thanks Jenna but no thanks. It’s only for a week or two so why don’t you stay with your mom in the meanwhile darling?”

“I will,” Charlie said. “But believe me I’ll be visiting you often.”

“Love that idea!” Randy smiled before he leant forward and gave Charlie a short kiss. Jenna smiled as she saw them as she remembered what it was like to be young and in love.

 

[Miss Texas 1967]

Caught up now.

For all of Randy's 4 episodes he sure made an impression. I never thought that much about him. I hope he either integrates into the Ewing storyline or is written out (sorry); on his own he's not even really an important character, then with Charlie so disconnected thus far too it's kind of hard to care about his personal life even if it is understandable for a young character to have some identity issues like he's having. I do have an opinion though, I think Randy can please everyone including himself by dressing appropriately for the situation. In his personal life he can wear whatever he wants (not what Charlie wants or what his dad wants), but at work he needs to dress more business-like. If he wants to be employed in a business where he's using his MBA, it's highly likely he's going to have to dress a certain way, no matter whether he's working for his father or someone else. Unless of course he goes into business for himself or uses his MBA knowledge to further a more casual business. I find it odd that his father wanted him to wear something garish for business though
I assume all of the Wade stuff is going to tie together when they make their presence known in Dallas, I think that I'll enjoy them more when that happens.

I'm interested to see how long it takes JR to work out Marilee is playing him. She'd be smarter to pair with him than Cliff, but it appears she's not, so I'll keep reading to see how it all develops. I like that we're getting the classic side characters though

Go Sue Ellen laying down the law with John Ross. She's completely right and he was being a dick to her. JR needs to have a talk with him. He can stay in Dallas, but school isn't an afterthought.
On the positive side since Christopher is already grounded, John Ross isn't missing out on much anyway lol

I have to laugh at Bobby bribing Rebecca to get in the pool. With the way Pam treats her she probably would have already been able to get the Barbie Dream House if she just asked. Sweet scene with Bobby though

 

[Ms Southworth]

Your writing skills are as always excellent, @Karin Schill! But other than that I don't really have any relevant comments on the latest update! (sorry :shy: ) And you probably already know why, so there's no need to go into that again!

Please update soon! (... and yes, I'm a bit impatient ... )! I just really wanna know what's happening with either the Ewing or the Barnes families!

BTW, we're getting close to 20,000 views of this thread! It's time to prep for yet another celebration!

On the positive side since Christopher is already grounded, John Ross isn't missing out on much anyway lol

@Miss Texas 1967: Are you a mind reader or something? ... LOL ... I was thinking the very same thing just a few hours ago! Thus, you sort of stole my thunder ... LOL ... oh well, I'll live! :wink@

 

[Karin]

Thank you for the feedback.

Miss Texas 1967, I'm glad you've caught up. You know the whole thing about Randy's clothes and appearance is really from the very first script written from teenagers POV. So I can promise you that Randy will be a bit more interesting later om if you don't get all hung up on this plot. But yeah I guess the most important point we were trying to establish with all these scenes is that Randy doesn't have the best relationship with his father and his mother has not been in the picture since he was 4. Also by trying to please his dad he's not being true to himself and Charlie's been backing him up and trying to encourage him to stand up for who he is by chosing his own clothes. So really this plot would probably have made more sense if Randy had been let's say 7 years younger or something. Anyway I agree about that sometimes you need to dress a certain way for work and I promise that Charlie and Randy will be more integrated with the Ewings later on.

I'm glad that you enjoy that Marilee is back. I think she was an interesting supporting character and most of the time she made me laugh.
You will find out what JR has to say about John Ross grounding in tonight's update...

Ms Southworth, thanks for the compliment on my writing skills.
I agree that the Ewings-Barnes are at the center of Dallas. But yeah I do think the Krebbs and the Wades are also an essential part of the show and of the family. I mean Ray is Jock's son so although his name is not Ewing he is a Ewing too!

Okay so time for tonight's update:


Back at Southfork, Miss Ellie, Clayton, JR, Sue Ellen, John Ross, Bobby, Pam, Christopher and Rebecca were seated at the dinner table, having dinner. “Mommy why couldn’t I go with Margaret and her parents to town tonight?” Rebecca asked.

“Because they wanted to spend some time together just the three of them,” Pam explained.

“Besides they were going to the opera and knowing you,” Bobby gave Rebecca a knowing glance. “You’d be bored.”

“What’s the opera?” Rebecca asked.

“A lame concert where you don’t hear what they are singing!” Christopher explained.

“Sounds boring,” Rebecca agreed. “So did Cousin Lucy and Mitch also go to the opera?”

“No they’re having dinner with the Jones,” Miss Ellie replied.

“So Bobby, have you been able to look at the papers I gave you?” JR asked.

“Yeah I did. By the way I forgot to mention Pam’s coming with me on the business trip.”

“What?” JR exclaimed. “She is?”

“I am,” Pam confirmed.

“Yeah I promised her we’ll look after Rebecca while they’re gone,” Sue Ellen said.

“Oh well,” JR made a face. “Just make sure not to forget why you are going on it in the first place.”

“JR, Bobby, please, no business talk at the dinner table!”

“Oh sorry Mama,” JR said before he turned to John Ross and said, “So how was your day son?”

John Ross glared at Sue Ellen and said, “Wonderful, mama grounded me again!”

“What?” JR asked surprised. “But I thought you were going with me to the office on Monday!”

“Well I did too but Mama doesn’t approve of it,” John Ross said angrily.

“Sue Ellen what the hell are you doing…”

“JR darling, before you bite my head off, don’t you wanna hear the reason our son’s grounded?”

JR sighed, “Sure, sure, what did he do this time?” JR asked sarcastically. “Sneak into another movie?”

“No,” Sue Ellen snorted. “He has neglected his schoolwork. The headmaster called me today.”

“Oh really?” JR looked displeased. “John Ross, how many times do I have to tell you, I want you to get a college degree before you’ll come work with me at Ewing Oil…”

“Sorry dad, it’s just that I figured since I’ll be transferring here this fall and school’s out in Texas, I should have summer holiday too!”

Miss Ellie put her hands together saying happily, “Oh John Ross, you’re back home to stay I’m so happy!”

“Yes it’s gonna be so nice having you stay with us again,” Clayton said.

Sue Ellen looked at JR and said, “You don’t look surprised JR. Did you have anything to do with John Ross wanting to stay?”

JR put on an innocent face and said, “Of course not, but I’m not surprised to hear that.”

“Oh?” Sue Ellen raised an eyebrow.

“No as you once said the boy decides himself where he wants to stay and obviously he’s happiest here at Southfork.” JR grinned before turning to John Ross. “So welcome home son,” JR reached over and gave John Ross a pat in the back.

“Thanks dad, so about my grounding…”

“What about it?”

“Don’t you think it’s unfair that I’m grounded the whole summer?”

“You are not,” Sue Ellen insisted, “just until you’ve sent in your schoolwork.”

“That sounds fair to me,” JR said. “So you’ll better get started son. The sooner you’ll finish. The sooner you can come with me to the office!”

“Oh man,” John Ross sighed.

“Welcome back to the grounders club!” Christopher laughed and John Ross made a face.

 

[Ms Southworth]

@Karin Schill: First of all, I stand corrected! :bag: Of course, Ray Krebbs is amongst the characters that are at the center of "Dallas"! :loveit: I wouldn't have it any other way!

Ray's wife (whom he's separated from, thank goodness), her children, (and her daughter's boyfriend and his family) do not interest me, sorry! They're so far away from the backbone of the "Dallas" storyline, and at least to me, it doesn't make sense why they should be given so much time in the spotlight! I could possibly make an exception regarding Lucas, but other than that, I would be quite happy, if they would just leave town! Especially, since there are so many other characters in this fanfic that I'd much rather give time in the spotlight! For instance, Miss Ellie and Clayton (both alone and together); Sue Ellen and JR (also alone and together); Cliff, Afton, and Becky; and Cliff and Pam.

Completely change of subject, Karin! Wonderful update today, thank you very much! The scene at Southfork was great! It was cute how Miss Ellie totally ignored the info about John Ross's misbehavior and only chose to hear that he is staying for good at Southfork! And I love Christopher's closing line! :lolo:

I'd rank today's update as a 10 out of 10! :hats:Now, THIS is what "Dallas" is all about! Please give us more of this "stuff"! Please update soon!

 

[Mrs Bobby James Ewing]

Great updates Karin. I love your story so much. The dinner scene at Southfork was amazing. I am so glad the Ewing family still talks to each other at meal time and that they aren't pecking away on their IPhone's during meal time like families do today. I love reading about everyones lives in your story including Jenna and her kids because fortunately or unfortunately I do consider them to be a part of the Ewing family because Bobby is Lucas's biological father even though Ray is currently raising him with Jenna. Eventually Donna, Ray, Margaret, Bobby, Pam, Rebecca, and Christopher are all going have to deal with them when Jenna and her kids finally decide to go to Southfork for a visit. Please update your story again really soon becauase I am looking forward to finding out what happens next in your story.

 

[Pammy P]

As I have said many times over, this reading just gets better and better and should be filmed into new DALLAS. Much more inventive that the TNT/CC debacle! What a talent!

 

[Ms Southworth]

I forgot to comment on the three members of the Krebbs clan being at the opera!

Christopher said that Rebecca would have been bored if she'd went with Margaret and her parents. And I imagine that it's very likely that the opera isn't Ray's cup of tea either!

Somehow, I can just picture Ray falling asleep during the opera ... :lolo: ... dreaming about having a cold beer, either on his patio or at Billy Bob's!

Once, I feel asleep myself at an opera. The orchestra got a good laugh out of it, since about half of the group I was in slept through the whole thing - in spite of us having front row seats!

 

[Karin]

Thank you everyone for the feedback. It's much appreciated as always.

Ms Southworth, I'm glad you agree with me that Ray and his family are also an important part of Dallas.
Then I think we can also agree on that all fans have their own opinions of the different characters on the original Dallas and well the reason why Jenna, Charlie, Randy and Lucas are in this story is because we like them. When I first began watching Dallas it was season ten and Charlie was about 15 years old. I was 11 myself. So naturally it was easier for me to identify with the kids of Dallas (Charlie, John Ross and Chris) than with their parents. Since well the kids were about my age and their parents were my parents age or older. I think that is quite natural. Also when I watched Dallas all the way through for the first time in reruns I was 14 to 16 years old so yeah I still idenitfied with Charlie and also with Lucy. I also loved Bobby & Pam who represented a sort of idealized version of love for me. I adored them and their relationship. The next time I rewatched the show all the way through I was 24-25 years old and it was in that rerun that I found JR/SE most interesting to watch. Not because I wanted a dysfunctional relationship like theirs or have ever had that. But because they are magic to watch. I bet the next time I rewatch the show all the way through again I will discover something else that I've never thought about and my perspective is likely to change slightly as I grow older. The same can be said for my writing. My perspective is changing as I grow older.

This story has been much updated from the first draft but since that first draft was written by two teenage girls the younger characters do get more time in the spotlight than they would in most stories. It's as simple as that.

I'm glad you enjoyed the dinner scene and I agree with you about the opera. It's definitely not my kind of thing either. Give me a concert with a pop or country artist I love and I'd take that over a visit at the opera every time!

Sanda, I agree with you about the iphones. I think in some ways our society was better 20 years ago than today when people socialized more with people who were in the same room as themselves. In other ways I do like how easy and inexpensive it is to keep in contact with people on the other side of the world with all our modern technology.

I'm glad that you like the scenes with Jenna, Charlie and Lucas.
Also you are right Bobby is Lucas biological father so that makes Jenna and her kids a part of the Ewing family too.

Pammy, I am glad that you think this story keeps getting better and better. I take that as a real compliment. :thank:

Oh and it's time for an update and since the first scene is rather short you will get a double treat tonight:


A couple of hours later at Diamond hotels, in Wade’s suite Jenna knocked on the door to Charlie’s room. Charlie went to open it. “Hi,” Charlie said.

Jenna looked at Charlie’s clothes. She was dressed in a colored top, boots and skirt. She had her hair up, had put on nicer earrings and was just done with the makeup. “Are you going out?”

“Yeah,” Charlie nodded. “There’s this new great club in town that Randy wants to show me. It’s called On the Rocks. It should be great.”

“Really?” Jenna looked questioning. “Well don’t stay out too late. Remember we have to shop that car bed for Lucas tomorrow.”

Charlie picked up her purse, “I won’t forget!”

“Good.”

“Was there something that you wanted to talk to me about?”

“No it can wait.”

Charlie sat down, “I got a few minutes. So?”

Jenna sat down too, “I was just wondering. Are you sure you’re okay with living with me over the summer?” Jenna asked. “I mean if you’d rather wanna stay here with Randy…”

“No mom, believe me I don’t. Besides I was planning to spend the summer with you anyway. So we’re in Dallas instead of Gstaad, but that’s fine. But now if you’ll excuse me it’s the weekly party time!”

“Weekly?” Jenna asked.

“Yeah, when Randy and I were living at Berkley we went out partying with Celine and Matt at least once a week! See you,” Charlie called, as she rushed out of the door. “Don’t stay up waiting.” Jenna nodded before she sighed heavily.

 

[Karin]

On Monday the 26th of June, at Southfork Ranch were Miss Ellie, Clayton, JR, Sue Ellen, John Ross, Bobby, Pam, Christopher, Rebecca, Donna, Ray, Margaret, Lucy and Mitch sitting outdoors eating breakfast. JR turned to Bobby and asked, “Bob have you got all the papers with you?”

“Yep right here in my briefcase,” Bobby patted his briefcase that was standing next to the table.

“How long are you gonna be gone?” Rebecca asked.

“Just a few days,” Pam reassured Rebecca.

“A week at the most,” Bobby promised.

“Listen Lucy I was thinking, how about eating out tonight?” Mitch asked.

“Yeah I guess we could,” Lucy smiled before turning to Miss Ellie. “Grandma count us out for dinner tonight.”

“Me too, I’ve got an appointment in town at five…” Donna turned to Ray. “Do you wanna join me?” Ray looked at Donna. “Maybe we could go out for dinner afterwards?”

“Sounds nice, are we bringing Margaret?” Ray asked.

But Donna shook her head, “No she wouldn’t like it. So it’ll be just the two of us, if that’s alright with you?”

“Yeah sure it’s alright,” Ray smiled before he turned to Miss Ellie. “Count us out too.”

“Actually, I might not be here for dinner,” Miss Ellie said to everyone’s surprise. “Since Claytons got his doctor’s appointment…”

“Was that today?” Clayton asked, as his facial expression changed in dismay.

“Yes it is so I figured that I’d join you and afterwards we could do some shopping and have dinner in town,” Miss Ellie said.

“That sounds nice,” Clayton said.

“Good then that’s decided,” Miss Ellie smiled before turning to JR and Sue Ellen. “So I guess it will only be you two and the kids at home tonight.”

“Well how about that,” JR smiled, not displeased with the idea.

Sue Ellen gave him a chilly look and said, “Don’t get any ideas!”

Bobby looked at his watch and said, “Honey hurry up we don’t want to miss our flight.”

“You’re right, we’d better get going,” Pam agreed as they got up.

But unfortunately leaving was not that easy, as Rebecca threw herself around Pam’s waist and started to whine, “Mommy I don’t want you to go.”

“I’m sorry Rebecca but I have to,” Pam said.

“Then I wanna go with you,” Rebecca whined. “Can I please go with you?”

“Rebecca we’ve been through this before. You can’t. It’s a business trip.”

“Then how come you’re going?” Rebecca asked.

“Because your daddy asked me to come, besides I know the oil business,” Pam explained.

“You do?” Rebecca asked.

“Yes I used to work with your uncle Cliff before you were born,” Pam said. “So do you understand why mommy will have to go with daddy now?”

“Yes but I don’t like it!” Rebecca pouted.

“I know you don’t but it will give you a great chance to get to know your family a little better,” Pam said.

“I guess,” Rebecca looked down, as she was not happy at all that that her mother was leaving her.

“Don’t worry sweetie, it will be alright and once mommy returns I will bring you something real nice, ok?” Pam promised.

“Okay,” Rebecca nodded.

Pamela then turned to Christopher and said, “I hope you’re okay with that we’re going away.”

“Sure it’s ok, dad goes away on business trips all the time,” Christopher shrugged his shoulders.

“I’ll miss you though,” Pam smiled.

“Me too,” Christopher said. “But you promise you’ll be back this time?”

“I promise!” Pam said.

“Yeah don’t worry son, I won’t let your mother get away from us ever again,” Bobby said with a twinkle in his eye.

“Good,” Christopher said.

“Oh and Christopher if you’re on your best behavior while we’re away we might consider lifting the rest of your grounding when we return!” Pam said.

“Really?!” Christopher’s face lit up. “You mean it?”

“Sure we do son,” Bobby said.

“So what do I get if I’m on my best behavior?” Rebecca asked. At that moment a taxi pulled up in the driveway and Raoul started packing in their bags in the trunk.

Bobby and Pam exchanged a look and Pam said, “You’ll find out when we’ll get back!” Bobby and Pam then hugged both their children goodbye before they ran towards the awaiting taxi. They got into the car and waved towards their family, as the taxi drove away.

 

[Ray&Donna]

I hope Margaret doesn't expect the opera to have a happy ending.

 

[pd fan]

Great chapter again and I'm totaly agree with what Pammy P said this storyis better and better and should be on the new Dallas ; it's so true anyway you give us some great moments reading your lovely ficton Merci beaucoup Karin

 

[Ms Southworth]

I'm glad you enjoyed the dinner scene and I agree with you about the opera. It's definitely not my kind of thing either. Give me a concert with a pop or country artist I love and I'd take that over a visit at the opera every time!

It wasn't my intention to talk negatively about opera. If that's how it came across, I apologize! :bag:

I still feel bad that I fell asleep during "The Magic Flute" (with music by Mozart). It was my first opera ever, and we were lucky to get front-row seats at the beautiful opera house in Prague. But because we'd been sightseeing literally all day long, the beautiful music (combined with the heat in the opera house) unfortunately put us to sleep, not only in the first half of the opera, but also after the break! :shy:

Opera isn't my favorite art form (and it's certainly not for everyone, including Ray, I imagine! ). But if you are able to enjoy live classical music, it's worth giving opera a shot! Just make sure that you know the storyline beforehand!


I loved Bobby and Pam's going away scene ... with Rebecca being reluctant to let her mom go ... and Christopher being presented with the offer of a "lifetime" (at least when you're a teenager! ).

Sue Ellen's words: "Don't get any ideas!" ... ... just priceless ... I laughed so much! :lolo:

I'm guessing that JR will take advantage of Bobby and Pam being out of town, so he can take Rebecca to his "doctor" friend for DNA tests! I can't believe that I'm saying this, but I actually hope that Bobby and Pam won't stay away for a full week ... ... even though they really deserve to have plenty of time for both business and pleasure in Houston (or whereever they'll be spending their special time!). ... Hmmm ... wouldn't it be funny, if Rebecca will end up being a blabbermouth regarding her visit to the "doctor"? ('cause how is JR going to talk his way out of that one? :lolo: )

Looking forward to the next update! :wink@

PS. Hmmm ... you said something to the extent that the Wade's will become "intertwined" with the Ewings later on? Hmmm ... I wonder what that means? :thinks: ... hmmm ... If Charlie ends up teaching at the school where the Ewing children are enrolled (or will be enrolled), I think that I will be sick, sorry! :hiding:

 

[Presea]

Nice to see JR agreeing about Sue Ellen's plans for John Ross' schooling and that he didn't go nuts about the Pam thing. He was a lot more mature than he's been in other chapters in this story.

I kind of felt sorry for Rebecca when she got sad about her parents leaving. It's pretty sad that Bobby needs his wife to help him do his job, especially since I never a lot of real proof of Pam's so-called knowledge of the oil business on the show. I've always thought the writers went the Mary Sue route with Pam and Sue Ellen in business. But I am excited to see what will happen while Bobby and Pam are in Houston!

What I don't really understand is why Jenna is renting a house. I thought she just came here to try to get Ray to come back with her to Europe, but renting a house sounds a bit more permanent than just staying at a hotel. Does Jenna still plan to go back to living in Europe?

 

[Karin]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I always enjoy reading your comments.

Tommie, you are probably right about the opera ending unhappily. But unfortunately we won't get to see the Krebbs visit at the opera. So you'll just have to imagine how it went. You will however get to see how Donna & Ray's dinner without Margaret will go later tonight.

De Rien Silvie. I am glad that you're enjoying this story and think it keeps getting better.

Ms Southworth, thanks for explaining about the opera. Well since I'm not much for classical music I don't think I would enjoy going to the opera really. Like I said I'm more for going to pop concerts. I guess when I listen to music the lyrics speaks to me so if I can't hear the lyrics that's not a good thing.

I'm glad you enjoyed the going away scene and well as for JR you know him. Of course he's going to seize this moment to put his plan in motion. You'll find out how Rebecca will react to it though. I don't wanna spoil the plot but I can tell you one thing, she will act like a true little Ewing!

I'll just let you find out later on how the Wades will be interwined with the Ewings not to spoil the plot for you!

Presea, I don't think Bobby needs Pam to do his job really, it's more of an excuse because he wants her to come with him so they can have some alone time without the kids. Then as for Jenna, she is still planning to return to Italy this fall. But she has decided to stay in Dallas over the summer to be close to Charlie and to give Lucas an opportunity to get to know his roots. She is renting a house for a couple of months since it's cheaper to rent a house than to live at an hotel. Also it makes her feel more at home when she can do her own cooking instead of eating out all the time.

Okay so time for an update and since you've all been so good with the feedback I'm gonna spoil you with a double treat again:



At Afton’s townhouse, Afton and Becky were sitting at the breakfast table. “Oh by the way mom, dad called, he’s coming for dinner tonight!”

Afton sighed, “Becky you know you should check with me before you make plans!”

“But he’s my dad!”

“That you haven’t seen for ten years.”

“And who’s fault is that?” Becky asked accusingly. “We have a lot of time to make up for!”

“Becky that’s not fair, besides your dad shouldn’t just take for granted that he can come over whenever he calls!”

“Why not?” Becky asked. “You were the one who told him just to call whenever he wanted to see us!”

Afton looked grumpy. “Yeah but…”

“What’s the matter mom?” Becky asked. “Did you have plans with Mario?”

“No but…”

“So why can’t dad come?”

Afton sighed, “Fine if it makes you happy, he can come!”

“Thanks mom!” Becky smiled before she gave Afton a hug.

 

[supermanfan]

The car bed is an awesome idea loved it ! Rebecca's parents need to stop treating her like a baby and treat her like the 7 year old that she is no wonder Christopher and john Ross tease her I probably would join in with them lolol love this story :bravo:

 

[Karin]

At the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston were Bobby and Pam standing at the check-in desk talking to a receptionist. “What do you mean there’s no reservation, I’m sure we’ve got a reservation,” Bobby said in an upset voice.

“Um…what was your name again?” The receptionist asked.

“Mr. Bobby Ewing. Bobby James Ewing.”

“I’m sorry but I can’t find it. Could it be in your name Ma’am?”

“I don’t think so,” Pam said.

“Well just to make sure?”

“It’s Pamela Jeanne Barnes Ewing.”

“Well we do have a Jeanne Barnes staying here but that can’t be it, as she already checked in two hours ago!”

“You don’t have anything under Pam Ewing?” Pam asked.

“No, I’m so sorry but there is no booking for you.”

“What the hell?” Bobby cursed. “My brother said he’d booked the room.”

“And what is the name of your brother?”

“Why do you need to know?” Bobby asked grumpily.

The receptionist sighed before she put on her work smile and said, “Well I figured since your brother made the reservation he might have booked it in his name. It’s a very common mistake.”

“Oh it’s John Ross Ewing II.”

“No sorry.”

“JR Ewing?”

“Mr. Ewing I do not have any reservation in your name or your brother’s name. Could be your secretary has said his or her name but I’m strongly doubting it at this point.”

“Never mind just give us a room,” Bobby said.

“Once again I am sorry Mr. Ewing but we are fully booked. So without a reservation…”

“I’ve had enough of this crap. Come on Pam let’s get out of here,” Bobby lost his temper.

“But Bobby you’ve got a lunch meeting in…”

“I’ll skip it. We need to find a hotel we can stay at.” Bobby and Pam left the hotel lobby dragging their suitcases behind them and the receptionist sighed.

 

[Mrs Bobby James Ewing]

Great updates Karin! I feel sorry for Bobby&Pam at the hotel in Houston. It isn't fun to show up at a hotel and not a have a reservation be in the hotel computer after you made it months or weeks earlier prior to leaving on a trip especially after you have been traveling for hours to reach your destination for your trip. I hope they are able to find a hotel to stay at soon so they can some fun in Houston on Bobby's business trip.

 

[Ms Southworth]

I'll look forward to Cliff, Afton, and Becky's dinner plans!

Great update from Houston! :danc: I can totally put myself in Bobby's shoes! I'd be furious too! I flew into LAX once, and when I went to pick up the car that I'd booked months prior, they weren't able to find my booking in their system! I went into a rage when they told me that they didn't have another car to give me, but eventually they caved in and upgrated me to a much nicer car! :hats: If I'd been Bobby, I'd have left the Four Seasons too! After all, it's only about lunch time, so they have plenty of time to find another place to stay at. (I wonder if JR had anything to do with the mix up at the hotel?). On a sidenote, I'm sure that Pam can think of a few ways to relieve the anger and stress that Bobby must be dealing with! ... ...

Please update soon!

PS. I can see my own daughter (who is approaching the age of 7) in some of Rebecca's behavior. For the most, my daughter is talking and acting quite mature for her age, but once in a while she'll act out when I leave by protesting (or whining as Karin calls it ) and being sad! (She might even put on a sad puppy face too! ... LOL ... And then you remember that she is still just a young child who may be able to do many things on her own, but still needs to feel safe and protected by those closest to her. From what I can gather in Karin's fanfic, Rebecca seems like an average 7 year old girl! And BTW ... teenage boys like John Ross and Christopher will always be annoyed by younger children, especially when they're of the opposite sex! )

 

[Karin]

Thank you for the feedback everyone!

Shan, I'm glad you love the car bed idea.
Then as for Rebecca, I guess her parents can be a bit overprotective on her at times since for so many years they never thought they could have a biological child together.

Sanda, you are right that it's not fun when you don't have anywhere to stay on a trip. But yeah sometimes double bookings can happen.

Ms Southworth, I'm glad that you think Rebecca is acting like a normal 7 year old girl most of the time and I agree that teenagers in general thinks that younger kids can be annoying. You'll see how it goes for Bobby & Pam in their search for another hotel to stay at later.

But first it's time for a little business meeting. Here's another update:


At the oil baron’s club was JR already sitting by his usual table having a drink when Marilee Stone and an unfamiliar man walked up to him. Marilee called his attention, “JR!”

“Marilee, why didn’t you tell me that you were bringing company?”

“Oh this is my second husband Alan Stone!”

“Stone you say any relation to Marilee’s first husband Seth?” JR asked, as he sized up the other man. He was rather short, a little overweight, with a plump face and brown hair.

“No, he just took my name because of the company,” Marilee answered for Alan.

“I see,” JR said. “I’m JR Ewing of Ewing Oil,” JR extended his hand to Alan who shook it lamely, with no strength in his grip.

“Alan Cleaver…I mean Stone.” They sat down.

“So Alan how long have you been in the oil business?”

“Oh he just started at my company two years ago…” Marilee again answered for Alan who doesn’t seem to mind at all.

“Smooth Marilee, falling in love with your employee,” JR said.

“Like you never have,” Marilee replied when Cassie, the waitress showed up.

“So are you ready to order?”

“Sure, I’ll have a Texas steak with frites,” JR said. “Oh and a refill of my drink.”

“Sure Mr. Ewing, so Mr. Stone?”

“I’ll just have whatever Marilee’s having,” Alan replied. JR frowned at that.

“I’ll have a Caesar salad and white wine,” Marilee said.

“Okay a Texas steak and two Caesar salads coming right up,” Cassie said and left.

“So Alan are you sure you just want a salad for lunch, that’s no food for a man,” JR said.

“Of course he’s sure, he’s on a diet,” Marilee again jumped in.

“Ah so is that so?” JR said.

“Yeah, I need to lose weight and Marilee is helping me,” Alan said.

“I see,” JR said. “So Alan ever been married before Marilee?”

“Yes,” Alan nodded and looked sad.

“His wife died from cancer, five years ago,” Marilee explained.

“Oh my condolences,” JR said. “Any kids?”

“No, she didn’t want any,” Alan explained.

JR nodded, as he wondered silently what kind of wimp Marilee had gotten married to. “Too bad, I think every man should have a couple of kids.”

“Well just too bad yours abandoned you,” Marilee said before twisting the knife in a bit more. “So how are John Ross and James doing?”

“Very well thank you. James is living with his family in Arkansas,” JR replied.

“And John Ross, how is he enjoying life in good old England?”

“Actually John Ross and Sue Ellen are back at Southfork,” JR grinned.

“You mean for a visit?” Marilee’s eyes lit up, as she was always interested in the gossip.

“No,” JR shook his head, “My boy’s back to stay!”

“And Sue Ellen’s fine with that I mean…”

But JR who didn’t feel like discussing Sue Ellen with Marilee cut her off, “Well enough small talk, so Marilee what business proposal did you have in mind?”

“I was thinking if we could do a joint venture, like I’ve heard there’s supposed to be some undeveloped fields up in Montana that can be quite profitable if…” Marilee and JR got down to discussing business while Alan mostly sat there silently and nodded in agreement to almost everything Marilee had to say. JR on the other hand was more skeptical as he couldn’t shake the feeling that Marilee was not telling him something…