Christopher Albee

Clayton Farlow and Miss Ellie have a surprise for the guests gathered at Southfork for the annual Ewing barbecue. Reactions vary after Clayton announces that he and Ellie are engaged, but J.R. is furious. Bobby tries to get Jenna to quit her job so that he can see more of her. J.R.'s plotting against Cliff Barnes gains momentum and Sly makes a deal with Cliff to support her and her brother.

Sue Ellen looks for a way out of her relationship with Peter. Peter talks Sue Ellen out of breaking off their affair but when she is mistaken for his mother her resolve becomes firmer. J.R. wants to have another child which Sue Ellen refuses to do. Ellie and Clayton talk about their upcoming marriage then have a serious misunderstanding. Bobby wants to buy another company against J.R.'s advice and Sly again sets up with Cliff. Bobby and Jenna reach an agreement even as Katherine works Bobby and J.R. works her.