Dallas in the 90's

[Karin]

Thank you for the feedback.

Shan, I'm glad you thought the latest updates were fantastic.

Ms Southworth, thanks for the New Year's wishes albeit a bit early yet. Somehow New Year's is not as special to me as Christmas so I'll probably update over the weekend. But I'm likely to update earlier in the day on New Year's Eve...

Then as for John Ross and Paula, yeah we did try to show that John Ross is a bit younger than her and in over his head. That's why he is saying um so much. It shows that he is nervous around her.

Then as for dating in general I don't think it's that strange if you cut the evening short after the movies. I mean they have just been on a first date and how into someone can you be after one date?

I think the attraction can definitely be there and should be there, but to get really into someone you have to know each other better IMHO.

It's a bit disappointing that Sue Ellen and JR didn't get to meet Paula today, but maybe that's because you've got something else up your sleeve, Karin? I can wait, you know!

Well I think most people who are in college don't want to meet the parents before going out on the first date. But yeah we have something up our sleeves alright. Also let me remind you that when John Ross first met this girl he lied about his last name because he didn't want to admit he was one of those Ewings after Paula had seen the scandal movie his mother had made and had a negative impression of The Ewings. So he lied because he knows that Paula wouldn't want to go out with him if he knew who his parents were!

Anyway here's tonight's update:


The next day at Southfork Ranch, were Donna and Ray out riding. They rode slowly as they were having a serious conversation. “So Miss Ellie said yes. What do you say?”

Ray’s face broke out in a broad smile, “Donna I would love to have you and Margaret staying here.”

Donna smiled relived, “Really?”

“Yes, of course. This summer has been wonderful and I’ve really enjoyed getting to know my daughter.”

“She’s really enjoyed getting to know you too.”

“Well then it’s settled,” Ray smiled. “And don’t worry about your trips I’d love to watch Margaret.”

“Thank you,” Donna said. However then she bit her lip, “There’s just one thing though…”

Ray looked questioningly at her, “What?”

“What about Jenna?”

Ray sighed, “What about her?”

“Well…you’re still married to her. Are you going back to Italy at some point or…?”

Ray pushed up his cowboy hat a bit, “I don’t know. I don’t think so but…not right now anyway.”

“And for the next six months?” Donna inquired.

“Look Donna. Jenna and I are separated and…” Ray sighed, “I need to talk to her but I don’t think she wants to come back to the US and I don’t feel like going back to Italy so…”

“Are you getting divorced?” Donna asked bluntly.

Ray sighed again, “I don’t know yet. Look for now can we just take it one day at a time and see what happens?”

“Okay,” Donna nodded. “But since Margaret and I are staying here for six months if you leave… she would be pretty upset!”

Ray sighed heavily knowing that what Donna had said was true, however he also knew that there was a little boy back in Italy waiting for him and if he didn’t come back Lucas would be crushed. Ray closed his eyes feeling hopelessly trapped between two kids and two women!

 

[Karin]

At Wade’s house, Lucas was sitting in his room playing with his cars when Jenna walked into his room. “Hi baby.”

“Hi mom,” Lucas said. “Is dinner ready soon?”

“No it’ll be a little longer.”

“What are we having?”

“I don’t know exactly. Charlie and Randy are making some Mexican dish they ate last summer when they were down there.” Jenna sat down on Lucas bed. “Listen Lucas I want to talk to you for a little bit.”

“Sure about what?” Lucas sat down next to Jenna, looking at her hopefully, since he thought that maybe his mom was finally ready to tell him more about Bobby who was supposedly his real father.

“It’s about school…” Jenna crushed his hopes.

“Oh,” Lucas looked disappointed. “But mommy why talk about school?” Lucas didn’t get it. “I have summer holiday for another month!”

“I know. But school starts earlier here in the US then in Italy,” Jenna said.

Lucas looked at Jenna with questioning eyes, “You want me to go to school here?”

“Well…”

“But what about my friends?” Lucas asked, not liking the idea. “I mean Ivan, Marco, Fredrica, and Matteo they’re not going to school here, are they?”

“No darling. They are still in La Spezia. But since we are here…”

“We’re not gonna go back home, are we?” Lucas looked sad as realization dawned on him, “Ever?”

Jenna bit her lip, “I don’t know darling. I have to talk to dad about that but…”

“When can I see him?” Lucas facial expression brightened. “When can I see daddy?”

“Soon darling,” Jenna promised.

“Good because I miss him.”

“I know you do,” Jenna said. “So do I but we just have to be patient until he’s left Washington, ok?”

“Okay,” Lucas nodded. “But what if daddy goes home to Italy after he’s gone to Washington and we are here?”

“Sweetie he won’t, your dad wants us to live in Texas,” Jenna explained. “So is it okay with you if I sign you up for school in Braddock?”

“I guess, even though I won’t be in the same class as my friends…”

“Well you can always make new friends.”

“But it won’t be the same,” Lucas said sadly. “I miss my friends in Italy…”

“I know you do, so hey why don’t you write them a letter after dinner and tell them all about what you’ve been doing here?”

“Yeah I could do that,” Lucas smiled. “Yeah I wanna tell them about all the highways here and…” Jenna smiled thinking her son was going to be ok with the move, as Lucas went on telling her all about the differences between American and European highways!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Ms Southworth, thanks for the New Year's wishes albeit a bit early yet.

Once the Christmas holiday is over and done with, people usually begin to pass out "HAPPY NEW YEAR"-greetings, don't they??? And "HAPPY NEW YEAR"-greeting continues for the first week of January, no??? Anyway, that's been my experience in most parts of the world, both in public and in more private settings!

It's interesting that there seems to be local, cultural differences about this topic though!
My intention was to wish you a wonder last day of 2017, i.e. New Year's Eve! And I'll most likely wish you a Happy New Year again once we're in 2018!

Then as for John Ross and Paula, yeah we did try to show that John Ross is a bit younger than her and in over his head. That's why he is saying um so much. It shows that he is nervous around her.

John Ross didn't seem the least bit nervous about making out with Paula during the movie (or after the movie for that matter)! The only thing he seemed nervous about was being caught in his own web of lies, right?

Also let me remind you that when John Ross first met this girl he lied about his last name because he didn't want to admit he was one of those Ewings after Paula had seen the scandal movie his mother had made and had a negative impression of The Ewings. So he lied because he knows that Paula wouldn't want to go out with him if he knew who his parents were!

Uhh, I'd forgotten about that, but thanks for reminding me!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great updates with Ray and Donna on one hand and Jenna and Lucas on the other!

Ray needs to get his act together and figure out what he wants to do with the rest of his life. If not for himself, then he should at least speed things up for Lucas's sake!

Yikes, all of a sudden it dawned on me that Lucas and Rebecca may end up in the same class in Braddock! The only thing is that I don't recall Jenna's rental house being located in Braddock. And if their home isn't in Braddock, why then enroll Lucas in a Braddock school?

I feel so bad for Lucas at this point. He doesn't know what to expect for the time to come. For a little boy to be left in such a "limbo" just isn't healthy, IMO! Jenna should pay more attention to his needs! If she wanted, she could go back to Italy, so her son could have some form of stability in his life, while his parents try to sort out their future! Being in his childhood home surrounded by his friends would be the best thing for him right now! Even if his dad isn't there, it would still be so much better for him to be in his own house rather than being stuck in a temporary house in Dallas. My best advice to Jenna: Go back to Italy ASAP!

Please update soon! :up: I'm still trying to figure out what the cliffhanger could be for this episode! :wink@

 

[Presea]

Nice talk between JR and Sue Ellen, Karin. It was fairly productive, and I like how they are more of a team with John Ross' parenting now. And yes, I will admit that the Mandy reference was kind of funny. Lol.

Jenna is really being unfair to Lucas. Since she has no clear plan about what she even wants to do in Dallas, then she should just end things with Ray and go back to Italy so that Lucas can have his life back.

 

[Karin]

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

Ms Southworth, as for New Years I guess there are some local variations. Here we typically wish people "Gott Slut, Gott Nytt" then when the New Year start we wish each other "Happy New Year" and you still say that for a few days and then it's "God Fortsättning"(på det nya året). But I guess in a way you do wish people a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year at the same time on the seasons greeting cards so...

John Ross didn't seem the least bit nervous about making out with Paula during the movie (or after the movie for that matter)! The only thing he seemed nervous about was being caught in his own web of lies, right?

Right.

I think Jenna decided to enroll Lucas at a school in Braddock because Charlie went to school there (and so did Jenna herself a long time ago) so she knows it's a good school. She wants Lucas to go to a good school rather than one that is closer to their rental house.

Also Lucas and Rebecca are not the same age so they can't end up in the same class. Lucas is a year older than Rebecca.

I agree that Lucas doesn't have it easy. He would feel more comfortable back home in Italy.

Presea, I'm glad you liked the JR/SE conversation.

Although it may seem like Jenna is being unfair to Lucas she does have his best interest at heart. You see the reasonJenna doesn't wanna go back to Italy is because she wants to save her marriage so that's why she wants to stay in the USA. Because she wants Lucas to be close to his father and she knows that Ray doesn't want to live in Italy anymore...

Anyway here's tonight's update:

Wednesday at Southfork, John Ross and Christopher were sitting in John Ross’s room talking about girls. John Ross said, “Oh I wish it was Friday already!”

“I understand that, but how are you planning to get into On the Rocks?” Christopher asked.

“With this,” John Ross held up his fake British ID card.

“Wow, that looks real,” Christopher whistled appreciating.

“I know,” John Ross grinned. “This one’s gonna be my greatest conquest yet.”

“I still don’t get she believes you’re 19.”

“It’s just to appear worldly,” John Ross smiled.

“So you’re planning to nail her on Friday?” Christopher asked.

“I don’t think so, you’ll see little cousin, girls expects you to wait until the third date,” John Ross said. “If you move too quickly you risk getting nothing but a slap in the face.”

“You mean like with Melissa?”

John Ross made a face, “Don’t remind me. I didn’t even get to second base with her! No I prefer older women.”

“Yeah but 22 is not older, it’s like dating an adult!”

“Duh, that’s the beauty of it. Paula knows what she wants and if that’s me I’m not complaining,” John Ross smiled.

“So is she a good kisser?”

“On a scale one to ten, she’s a nine!”

“Wow, that’s good,” Christopher said. “I wish I had a girlfriend, the girls I’ve kissed were more like fours.”

John Ross raised an eyebrow, “Fours?”

“Yeah no tongue!” Christopher grimaced.

“Chris, Chris, no tongue is like a one!” John Ross laughed.

“Really?” Christopher said. “So what’s a four then?”

“That would be the kind of kiss your parents give each other,” John Ross informed his cousin who made a face, when suddenly giggling could be heard from underneath the bed. John Ross and Christopher exchanged a look.

“What was that?” Christopher asked.

John Ross looked underneath the bed and yelled, “What the hell are you doing here?”

Margaret and Rebecca crawled out from underneath the bed and Margaret replied, “We’re playing Nancy Drew!”

“Get out! This is private!” Christopher yelled angrily.

“Damn it now we have to leave. I wanted to hear more...” Rebecca whined.

“What exactly have you heard?” John Ross demanded to know.

“Oh not much, just that Paula’s a nine!” Rebecca smiled.

“And that you’re meeting her at On the Rocks, what’s that?” Margaret asked.

“f**k!” John Ross cursed.

“What’s that?” Rebecca asked.

“That’s none of your business, now GET OUT OF MY ROOM!” John Ross yelled.

“Why?” Rebecca asked. “So you can discuss tramps and grade them, I don’t think Christopher can since he doesn’t have a girlfriend!” Rebecca said teasingly.

“I can see why,” Margaret said.

“GET OUT YOU MISERABLE LITTLE KIDS!” Christopher yelled angrily.

“But we haven’t heard how many points Melissa got yet, was she a one?” Margaret asked curiously.

“Naha, Melissa probably gets 9,99 p. They were kissing at least 3 or 4 long kisses!” Rebecca said teasingly.

“GET OUT YOU BASTARDS!” John Ross screamed.

“Okay but then you’ll have to watch me swim!” Rebecca smiled. “Remember how Melissa said that…”

Hearing the kids mentioning Melissa’s name one more time finally made John Ross snap and he yelled annoyed, “For the last time, get out of my room and if you want to live make that fast! Why don’t you just go to hell and stay there!”

“So are you going to watch me swim or what?” Rebecca asked. John Ross and Christopher looked at each other, as they were both fed up with the little girls and next Christopher pushed Rebecca out of the room. “NO WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” Rebecca yelled.

Meanwhile John Ross lifted up a very surprised Margaret and carried her out of the room.

Margaret started to cry. “NO LET GO OF ME!”

John Ross put Margaret down in the corridor and said threateningly. “Don’t you little kids ever dare coming into my room ever again!”

“Rebecca can be such a pain in the butt! Why did mom and dad have to have her?” Christopher complained. “Things sure were a lot easier before I had a sister!” The boys then slammed the door shut and Rebecca also started to cry.

 

[Karin]

At that moment Lucy and Mitch, who had heard the noise, came running up the stairs. Lucy sat down next to the crying girls and said in a concern voice, “What’s wrong?”

“Christopher said he wish I never been born!” Rebecca cried.

“What?” Lucy asked. “Why did he say that?”

“I don’t know,” Rebecca cried. “They threw us out!”

“They are mean. Cousin Lucy you tell them!” Margaret cried.

“Threw you out from where?” Mitch asked.

“John Ross room,” Rebecca said.

“What were you doing in John Ross’ room?” Lucy asked.

“Playing Nancy Drew,” Margaret explained after she’d stopped crying.

Lucy and Mitch exchanged a look and Mitch said, “You mean that you were eavesdropping?”

“Still they had no right to throw us out. I want my parents. Where are they?” Rebecca whined.

“Your dad’s at the office and your mom’s gone into town to have lunch with your uncle Cliff,” Lucy replied.

“Okay so where are my parents then?” Margaret asked.

“Out riding,” Mitch replied.

“Okay let’s go find your parents then,” Rebecca said to Margaret who nodded and the girls walked away.

“I can see why John Ross and Christopher wanted to get rid of those kids. They’re such a pain in the butt!” Mitch sighed.

“Mitch it’s my little cousins you’re talking about. Besides they are actually rather well behaved compared to what I was like in their age,” Lucy smiled.

“I can imagine, I shouldn’t have said that and I’m sorry,” Mitch said.

“You’re forgiven,” Lucy said and they exchanged a kiss.

“So shall we talk to the boys?” Mitch asked.

“Nah, I can think of better things to do,” Lucy said flirtatiously. They then kissed each other again before they went into their room and closed the door behind them.

 

[Karin]

Okay so since this update will be the last one of the year I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! :ny1:
Here's to hoping that 2018 will be a great year for all of us.

Then now on to the update:

At the oil baron’s was Cliff waiting at his usual table when Pam finally walked into the restaurant. Dora Mae showed her to Cliff’s table and he got up to greet her with a smile. “Hello Pam.”

“Hi Cliff,” Pam smiled back before they hugged each other. “You’re looking well.”

“So are you,” Cliff smiled and they sat down. “So how’s Bobby and the kids?”

“Oh they’re fine, they send their love,” Pam smiled. “How’s Afton and little Becky?”

Cliff made a face, “Haven’t you heard?”

“Heard what?”

“Afton’s getting married…”

“But that’s great…” Pam stopped herself mid-sentence as she noticed the somber expression on her brother’s face. “Wait a minute, she’s not marrying you is she?”

“No she’s not,” Cliff said sadly.

“I’m sorry,” Pam said. “I guess I got it all wrong, but when I found Afton and Becky at your place that first day I thought that you were together…”

“Oh I wish,” Cliff sighed. “No she dates some fellow from back East. Mario, apparently he comes from a good family,” Cliff sighed. “According to Afton he’s Mr. wonderful and now she’s going to marry him.”

“You still love her?”

“Is it that obvious?”

“No but I know you, I can see when you’re hurting,” Pam reminded him. “So have you told Afton how you feel about her?”

“No,” Cliff shook his head. “For once I did the honorable thing!”

“Which is?”

“I wished her well,” Cliff sighed. “God knows she deserves some happiness after all the misery I put her through when we were dating.”

“She does,” Pam agreed. “So how does Becky feel about all this?”

“I am not sure,” Cliff said thoughtfully. “She hasn’t said much about it. She just told me that this won’t change things between us. She still knows I am her dad and she wants me to be a part of her life.”

“Well that’s good,” Pam said thoughtfully when Cassie walked up to them.

“So are you ready to order?”

“Sure I’ll have a Ceasar Salad and some white wine,” Pam placed her order.

“I’ll have the Texas Steak, mashed potatoes and vegetables with red wine,” Cliff said.

“Okay,” Cassie smiled before she left the table.

Once she was out of earshot Pam asked Cliff, “So what was it you wanted to talk to me about?”

“What do you mean?”

“On the phone you said you had something important you wanted to discuss with me,” Pam explained. “Because you didn’t ask me to come here to talk about Afton now, did you?”

“No,” Cliff shook his head. “I thought that I’d ask you about work.”

“Work?” Pam echoed.

“Yeah how about coming back and working with me at Barnes Oil?”

Pam shifted uncomfortably, “Cliff, I appreciate the offer and I loved working with you in the past...”

“But?”

“I don’t want to go back to the Oil business,” Pam said bluntly.

“Oh I see,” Cliff replied. “Not the answer I was hoping for but if that’s the way you feel I respect that.”

“I’m glad,” Pam replied. “If it wasn’t for that I’ve already made previous arrangements I might have considered it.”

“What previous arrangements?”

“Oh didn’t I tell you?” Pam smiled. “I’m going to look at a place this afternoon. If all is to my satisfaction I might buy it!”

“So you’re buying a new business?”

“Yeah something like that,” Pam smiled. “You’re welcome to come with me and have a look at the place if you want?”

“Thanks Pam, I think I might just do that!” Cliff smiled, even though he had no idea in the slightest just what business Pam was thinking of buying. Still it didn’t really matter as all that mattered was that he had his sister back in his life again.

 

[Ms Southworth]

Congratulations on reaching 57,000 views, @Karin Schill! :loveit: :fantastic:

I'll be back within the next day or two to give you some feedback on your latest updates! :wink@

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND THE REST OF YOUR FANS!!!


:ny1::ny1::ny1::ny1::ny1:

 

[Mrs Bobby James Ewing]

Great updates and Happy New Year Karin!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Outstanding scene with John Ross and Christopher! 10 out of 10 points from me! :loveit:

Great writing and dialogue ... I was really entertained! :up:And I laughed out loud quite a few times!

I'm not surprised that John Ross would use a fake ID card to get his ways! Like father, like son! JR always tried to stretch the "truth" as well!

Just listen to the way John Ross refered to his lady friend: “This one’s gonna be my greatest conquest yet.” John Ross is a teenager filled with testosterone, who doesn't have a clue how to be a gentleman! :wink@ (Great writing ... he fits the profile of being JR and Sue Ellen's son to a T!!!).

This is my favorite exchange of words between the teenage boys: :loveit:

• “I still don’t get she believes you’re 19.”
• “It’s just to appear worldly” :cooler:
• “So you’re planning to nail her on Friday?”
• “I don’t think so, you’ll see little cousin, girls expects you to wait until the third date. If you move too quickly you risk getting nothing but a slap in the face.”
• “You mean like with Melissa?”
• “Don’t remind me. I didn’t even get to second base with her! No I prefer older women.” :mo:
• “Yeah but 22 is not older, it’s like dating an adult!”
• “Duh, that’s the beauty of it. Paula knows what she wants and if that’s me I’m not complaining!” :cooler:

John Ross' "lecture" about how he rates kisses was funny! :lolo: Yet, somehow I imagine that John Ross is in for a "surprise" if he thinks that no tongue is like a one! Eventually - however, perhaps not until he gets his testosterone - he will learn that the lips are one of the (if not the) most sensory organs, and that ladies generally don't take to men who start off a kiss by sticking their tongue inside their mouth! In spite of his sexual experiences thus far, John Ross still has a lot of growing up to do!
Things got really "interesting" once the girls were discovered! :rlol: Great writing, Karin and Jenny!

Rebecca is quite feisty and sassy for being only seven years old!:

• “Oh not much, just that Paula’s a nine!”
• “Why [should we get out]? So you can discuss tramps and grade them, I don’t think Christopher can since he doesn’t have a girlfriend!”
• “Naha, Melissa probably gets 9,99 p. They were kissing at least 3 or 4 long kisses!”

I wonder if the girls will "happen" to tell their parents about the outcome of their detective work? Also, just imagine if Rebecca turns out to be like Lucy was when she becomes a teenager?

Something tells me that Rebecca will tell her parents not only that her brother pushed her, but also that he more or less expressed that he wished for her never to have been born! And why do I think that, you may ask? Because it would make great entertainment in this amazing fanfic!

I can't wait for the continuation of this fanfic! Please update real soon!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great scene with Lucy and Mitch "saving the day" for the girls!

This scene made me think of (once again) how much I'm looking forward to Lucy experiencing motherhood (and therefore I made a note of how the scene ended)! I admit that there's a little part of me that hopes that Lucy will get a small dose of her own medicine, i.e. that her own children will put her through some of the outrageous stuff that she herself put her grandparents and her aunts and uncles through as she was growing up!

“You mean that you were eavesdropping?” LOL ... ... ... ... Perfect behavior for girls her age, I would think! :wink@ And I agree with Lucy that Rebecca and Margaret are pretty close to being angels!

Great writing once again!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Okay so since this update will be the last one of the year I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!
Here's to hoping that 2018 will be a great year for all of us.

Happy New Year, @Karin Schill! :ny1:

I'd like to wish you and everyone else reading this thread a happy and prosperous 2018! Let's pray that our hopes and dreams for this year will come true!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Amazing scene with Pam and Cliff! You wrote every just perfect for these two characters, so it was real easy to imagine Victoria and Ken acting out this scene for real! I give you 10 out of 10 points for all your hard work ... ... on this very first day of 2018!

Great job on all the details you included! That goes for the whole setting as well! :loveit: For instance, I'm thrilled that you included Dora Mae and Cassie in the scene!

I felt so bad for Cliff, when Pam misunderstood about Afton! Not intentionally, of course, but still!

One thing that puzzles me though is that I seem to remember a scene in which Pam and Cliff (along with Bobby, Christopher, Rebecca, Afton, and Becky) all had dinner together ... ... and Cliff showed off his new car afterwards! Am I just imagining this scene? If not, then Pam has seen Cliff with Afton on more than one occasion and then - in some ways - was right to assume that Cliff and Afton were an "item"!

This part of their talk was simply beautiful and my absolut favorite: :loveit:

• “You still love her?”
• “Is it that obvious?”
• “No but I know you, I can see when you’re hurting.”

The next part of their talk (when they discuss whether Cliff has told Afton about how he feels about her) was my second favorite:

• “So have you told Afton how you feel about her?”
• “No. For once I did the honorable thing!”
• “Which is?”
• “I wished her well. God knows she deserves some happiness after all the misery I put her through when we were dating.”
• “She does.”

It was really nice of Cliff to "invite" Pam to come work with him again! He didn't have to do that, but chose to do so!

I can't wait to find out what kind of business Pam might buy!!! I'm guessing that it's not an aerobic studios!!! But something that involves children (if my memory serves me right)? :girl: I'm really glad that Cliff is open-minded to his sister's new "business" adventure (instead of just pouting). He seems to really want her to be happy!

Please update soon! (and preferably today, if your hangover isn't too bad, Karin! ) Sorry, I just couldn't help myself!

 

[Karin]

Thank you Sanda and a Happy New Year to you too!

Thank you for all the feedback and multiple New Year wishes Ms Southworth. I really hope your New Years was swell.
And don't worry since I only had cider in my glass last night I am not hungover at all. I didn't set off any fireworks though, it's not something I've ever been into. But as usual I got to see plenty as my neighbours love to set off fireworks!

Also once again to everyone who reads this :ny1:

Now let's move on to the story...

I'm glad that you enjoyed so many of the updates. Of course Rebecca is going to tell her parents about the argument she's had with Chris. She wouldn't be Rebecca if she kept her mouth shut about something like that now, would she?
Yeah she is sassy. I guess I must have been too when I was a child as I can see something of me in her...

Then as for Rebecca the teenager, maybe she will turn out like Lucy maybe she won't. I can definitely see her having a mischevious side and getting into trouble. It's sort of weird to think of Rebecca, Margaret and Lucas as teenagers and even more so as adults around 30 years old as they would be today. I guess it's because in my mind they are forever frozen in time in this story that will never move away from the 1990s and into the "new" millenium...

Oh yeah John Ross still has a lot to learn about how to treat the ladies and dating Paula is just a part of it all.

I think in some way Lucy's kids would turn out to be like her. Although they will have the advantage of having their parents there to raise them. Lucy never had that as she was raised by her grandparents. So that's a difference for sure.
Anyway right now neither Lucy nor Mitch is in a hurry to have kids as they enjoy being newlyweds...again...

No you didn't imagine the scene with Bobby, Pam, Chris and Rebecca having dinner with Cliff, Afton and Becky. They did have dinner together in the last episode and yes Cliff did show his new car to Bobby and Chris before he gave Bobby (and Pam) his blessing.

No Pam's new business is definitely not an aerobic studios!
And that's all I will tell you right now. You will just have to wait and find out...but yeah good that you remember the conversation she's had with Bobby about going back to work...

Okay so let's move on to the first update of the year:


Out by the stables at Southfork, Donna and Ray were standing talking to Margaret and Rebecca who were very upset. “But didn’t you hear what we said?” Margaret exclaimed. “They kicked us out!”

“Yes we heard you,” Ray sighed. “But I guess that the boys would like some privacy!”

Donna put her hand on Margaret’s shoulder saying, “Sweetheart I know it’s shocking for you to be thrown out.”

“Yeah no one’s ever done that to me before!” Margaret replied.

“Well I know that but you shouldn’t have been eavesdropping. It’s not nice!” Donna lectured Margaret.

“So are you saying that it’s my fault?” Margaret asked.

“Actually yes,” Ray said.

Donna sighed, “Margaret why don’t we go apologize to your cousins?”

“Hey that’s not fair. They threw us out, Christopher insulted me and they threatened us, so why should we apologize?” Rebecca complained. “They should apologize to us!”

“I agree but you should apologize first!” Donna replied.

Margaret hung her head low saying, “I’m sorry mama, I’ll apologize.”

“That’s my good girl,” Donna said.

Rebecca crossed her arms saying, “But I won’t apologize. They were wrong and as soon as I’ve told mommy Christopher will get a lecture for sure!”

Ray and Donna exchanged a look and Ray said in a strict voice, “Well your mom is not here right now. So that leaves us in charge and you are apologizing!”

“I won’t,” Rebecca pouted.

“Rebecca,” Donna said in a strict voice. “Let’s go straighten this out!”

“Oh f**k!” Rebecca cursed.


Ray crossed his arms saying, “Watch your mouth kid or we're gonna have to wash it with soap!”

“Soap?!” Rebecca echoed.

“Where did you learn that word?” Donna asked.

“John Ross said it!” Margaret informed her parents.

“Well let’s go talk to John Ross then,” Donna said.

“Yeah I don’t want him using that kind of language around my daughter!” Ray said and they walked towards the house.

 

[Ms Southworth]

It's sort of weird to think of Rebecca, Margaret and Lucas as teenagers and even more so as adults around 30 years old as they would be today. I guess it's because in my mind they are forever frozen in time in this story that will never move away from the 1990s and into the "new" millenium...

I agree!

Part of me is grateful that the characters of Margaret and Lucas weren't introduced in TNT's version of "Dallas"! Especially if you consider how little respect TNT (and Cidre) paid to original Dallas! I'd for them to ruin even more characters!

Anyway right now neither Lucy nor Mitch is in a hurry to have kids as they enjoy being newlyweds...again...

I wonder when (or if) Lucy and Mitch are going to get a house of their own now that he has a job! It really must suck for Mitch to be living with so many of Lucy's relatives - day in and day out! (... ... although it can be entertaining at times! ).

Anyway, being newly weds, you'd think that they couldn't wait to get out on their own! Only "doing it" in the privacy of their own private quarters, could get tedious over time!

No you didn't imagine the scene with Bobby, Pam, Chris and Rebecca having dinner with Cliff, Afton and Becky. They did have dinner together in the last episode and yes Cliff did show his new car to Bobby and Chris before he gave Bobby (and Pam) his blessing.

Thank you for confirming that I haven't lost my mind!

In fact, it was on Oct. 2, 2017 that you posted that particular scene! I can't believe that it's been that long though, so it took me several minutes before I was able to find it.

Reading the scene again, it doesn't quite make sense to me, why it didn't become apparent to Pam (or Afton) that wrong assumptions about the status of Cliff and Afton's relationship were in the works. Just listen to this part of their conversation:

“It’s not a car, it’s a monster eating diesel,” Afton said.
“That sounds expensive, what have you done to my brother?” Pam said jokingly.
“Beats me,” Afton shrugged her shoulders. “He’s changed.”

Especially Pam's comment made it obvious that she assumed that Cliff and Afton were an item! Yet Afton didn't seem to pick up on it!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Very entertaining, well-written and not to forget award-winning scenes just keep coming right now! :up: Thus, I'm very happy!

Amazing scene with Donna, Ray, Margaret, and Rebecca at the Southfork stables! It was funny that the girls were so sure that they were right, yet they both ended up with a long face!

Great dialogue overall! Two of Rebecca's lines were my favorite:

• “Hey that’s not fair. They threw us out, Christopher insulted me and they threatened us, so why should we apologize? They should apologize to us!” :lolo:
• “But I won’t apologize. They were wrong and as soon as I’ve told mommy Christopher will get a lecture for sure!”

I agree with Donna that the girls need to apologize first, and that John Ross and Christopher also need to apologize for their behavior and language uncalled for (although it's understandable that the boys lost their temper after finding out that their "secrets" perhaps won't be secret for much longer! )

I was thrilled to see Donna and Ray put their niece in her place! Rebecca was definitely out of line for talking back to her aunt and uncle!

I laughed so much when Rebecca all of a sudden said the f word! I had not seen that one coming at all! I was shocked, but in in a great way! If Rebecca keeps this up, she just might have to have her mouth washed with soap!

I can't wait to find out how this whole mess will end! Both in regards to John Ross in particular and also with Bobby and Pam! :wink@

Please update soon!

 

[Karin]

Thank you for the feedback Ms Southworth. I am glad that you have enjoyed the latest scenes so much.

I agree!

Part of me is grateful that the characters of Margaret and Lucas weren't introduced in TNT's version of "Dallas"! Especially if you consider how little respect TNT (and Cidre) paid to original Dallas! I'd for them to ruin even more characters!

Well I think the plan was to introduce Lucas in season four or at least so I've heard. A part of me wish they had introduced him in season three instead and had Priscilla guest star. I know that she wanted to guest star but was unable to return when they asked her to come back for JR's funeral. I love Jenna so I think that's a shame. As it would have been interesting to see the dynamics of Jenna-Bobby-Lucas and also what Lucas and Jenna showing up would do to Bobby and Ann's marriage...

They should have used Jenna as the old flame coming back instead of a recast of Tracey McKay IMHO that would have been interesting. Also Priscilla is more famous and might have given the show a much needed boost in the ratings in season three. Maybe even enough to have it renewed for season four...So many missed opportunities.

I wonder when (or if) Lucy and Mitch are going to get a house of their own now that he has a job! It really must suck for Mitch to be living with so many of Lucy's relatives - day in and day out! (... ... although it can be entertaining at times! ).

Anyway, being newly weds, you'd think that they couldn't wait to get out on their own! Only "doing it" in the privacy of their own private quarters, could get tedious over time!

Well although it would make sense for them to get their own place let's take this into consideration. It's their third marriage.
In the past they have lived together in an apartment in Dallas. But it didn't work out.
Then Lucy moved to Atlanta where she and Mitch lived in a house away from all of the Ewings. It still didn't work out.
So now what's the only thing they haven't tried?
Living with her family at Southfork...

So well for now they will stay put at Southfork!
Besides there's more drama with them in the house than off on their own.
But yeah the situation does suck for Mitch. But no more than it must have sucked for Pam to move in with the Ewings when she and Bobby were newlyweds...

Speaking of, yeah it's easy to see why Pam mistook Cliff and Afton for an item.

Well as for John Ross, I think the kids were too upset about being thrown out that they forgot to tell on him. Because in our next update he's on his way out on his date with Paula.

Okay update time:

On Friday night in downtown Dallas. Lucy stopped the car in front of ‘On the rocks.’ She took one look at the line waiting at the door to get in and then looked over towards John Ross who was dressed in jeans, a white T-shirt and a leather jacket and she put two and two together. “But John Ross this is a night club!”

“I know, didn’t I mention that I was going to one?”

“No you didn’t and I’m not sure that I like this. I mean you’re using me as your cover to go out partying?”

“I know I should have told you the truth. But then you wouldn’t have given me a lift and I’ve got this really hot date waiting for me. Please don’t tell my parents,” he then pleaded with his cousin.

Lucy sighed and John Ross got a bit nervous as she asked, “How are you planning to get in there?”

John Ross picked up his British id-card, handed it to her and said, “With this.”

Lucy looked at the card, which stated that John Ross was born in 1976. She chuckled a little and remembered what it was like when she was young. Ah sneaking out to meet men my grandpa knew nothing about, Lucy smiled, as she decided to go along with his scheme. “Alright I won’t tell your folks.”

John Ross smiled, “Thanks you’re the coolest Lucy!”

Lucy smiled a little at the compliment, “Well I guess us cousins got to stand up for each other.” Lucy and John Ross exchanged a smile before Lucy added sternly. “Just don’t drink anything, ok?”

“I promise.”

“Good, see you at 12 then.”

“12.30!” John Ross grinned and Lucy looked surprised so he explained it to her. “I pleaded with my dad to change my curfew tonight.”

Lucy shook her head as her younger cousins reminded her a bit too much of herself at that age, “Alright 12.30, and stay out of trouble you hear!”

“Loud and clear,” John Ross said before he jumped out of the car and Lucy drove away.

John Ross walked up towards the entrance feeling a little out of place among all the older people, but then he heard her calling his name, “John Ross!”

He turned around to see Paula, dressed in a very short, tight, black mini dress showing off her curves perfectly, coming towards him. John Ross had to stop himself from making a victory sign and instead gave a whistle saying, “Paula, you’re looking hot baby!”

Paula threw her arms around John Ross neck giving him a kiss before saying, “So shall we go in?”

“Lead the way,” John Ross said putting on a self-confident act, even though a part of him was nervous of being found out that he was underage. After all sneaking into that movie with Chris didn’t work out so well. So what if the guard will smell my bluff here too? John Ross bit his lips, as they went up to the guard, showing their ID’s. For a moment time seemed to stand still, but then they were waved into the club without any trouble. Inside the music was blasting loud and the dance floor was crowded. John Ross was thrilled as he followed Paula inside of the building. I’m actually at a nightclub with a hot babe. Can life get any better? John Ross grinned, as this was all so exciting.

Paula turned to John Ross and said, “So what do you want to drink?”

“Um…Sorry but I ain’t twenty-one,” John Ross said truthfully.

Paula laughed, “I know you’re nineteen. That’s why I’m buying the drinks. So what do you want?”

John Ross smiled mischievously, forgetting all about his promise to his cousin, “A Bourbon will be good.”

“Coming right up,” Paula said. “Wait here!” She gave John Ross another kiss before heading towards the bar. John Ross looked after her smiling his shit eating grin!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Well I think the plan was to introduce Lucas in season four or at least so I've heard. A part of me wish they had introduced him in season three instead and had Priscilla guest star. I know that she wanted to guest star but was unable to return when they asked her to come back for JR's funeral. I love Jenna so I think that's a shame. As it would have been interesting to see the dynamics of Jenna-Bobby-Lucas and also what Lucas and Jenna showing up would do to Bobby and Ann's marriage...

They should have used Jenna as the old flame coming back instead of a recast of Tracey McKay IMHO that would have been interesting. Also Priscilla is more famous and might have given the show a much needed boost in the ratings in season three. Maybe even enough to have it renewed for season four...So many missed opportunities.

Sorry, but Dallas TNT needs to ... ...

Honestly, "Dallas in the 90's" is a million times better than TNT's interpretation of my favorite show of all time, "Dallas" (original, of course)!

 

[Karin]

Thank you @Ms Southworth I'm flattered that you think mine and Jenny's take on what happened after the show went off the air is better than Dallas TNT.

Okay so here's another update:

At Southfork, Pam and Christopher were sitting by the kitchen table as they were planning for Christopher’s birthday party. “A pool party, are you sure?” Pam asked.

“Yeah I have a pool party every year,” Christopher said.

“Okay, so what about the guest list?”

“Oh I figured I’d invite my new class, gives me a chance to get to know them before school starts.”

“Yeah, that’s a great idea,” Pam smiled. “Now are adults allowed at your party?”

“Don’t worry mom I’d love to have you there!” Christopher smiled. “Heck I’d even let Rebecca join in.”

“I’m glad to hear that,” Pam smiled. “You know she’s been feeling a bit insecure since you told her you wished you didn’t have a sister.”

Christopher sighed, “Mom are you ever gonna let that go, all brothers and sisters fight, ok?”

“I know,” Pam smiled. “Your uncle Cliff and I sure have had our fair share of arguments over the years!”

“There you go,” Christopher said. “Now as for the food, I want Hamburgers and Sausages and Cola to drink.”

Pam frowned, “Really, that much junk?”

“Mom it’s my birthday party!”

“Alright I’ll let Teresa know what you want!”

“Good and if Uncle Ray or someone can handle the grill would be swell ‘cause dad serves charcoal every year!” Christopher laughed and Pam laughed at that since some things never changed. Bobby was still a lousy cook apparently.