Dallas (TV Series)

End of the Road: Part 1 (1981)

Larry Hagman: J.R. Ewing

Quotes 

• J.R. Ewing : [after they kissed passionately]  Well, that leaves four things.

  Afton Cooper : I don't believe we'd best find out what they are today.

  J.R. Ewing : But soon?

  [she smiles] 

• Louella : [on phone]  I may not make it back for another hour or two, Connie.

  Connie Brasher : Well, It's pretty quiet here now. But I wish you'd hurry back in case Bobby needs me.

  Louella : Well, I'm sure that what J.R. has me doing is just as important as what's going on in the office.

  Connie Brasher : [impatient]  All right. Bye.

  [cradles receiver] 

  J.R. Ewing : [turns out Louella is lying in bed with J.R. and he plants a kiss]  Well, what did she say was going on in the office?

  Louella : It's very quiet. You know, It's funny. When I first started to work for you, I never thought we'd be...

  [kisses J.R] 

  Louella : You know..

  J.R. Ewing : Well, these things take time. I never appreciated all your marvelous qualities until... until recently.

  [pulls on her earlobe] 

  Louella : But sometimes I feel like it's not right because I'm married and all...

  J.R. Ewing : Hey, now, it's not your fault your husbands on the road all the time.

  Louella : I know, but...

  J.R. Ewing : Well, I don't think he appreciates you. Leastways, not like I do. All those weeks that you kept me informed as to what was happening at the office when I was gone, that was invaluable to me.

  Louella : I'm doing it because I think you should be running Ewing Oil, not Bobby.

  J.R. Ewing : Well, I thank you for that. I think you're gonna have a tough time convincing Connie of that, however.

  Louella : I cant even talk to Connie about Bobby. I think she's got a thing for him.

  J.R. Ewing : [realizes potential of this]  Oh? They spend a lot of time together?

  Louella : Not the way she would like. He's so busy being the big boss that he doesn't have time for anything else. I don't know how his wife can handle it.

  J.R. Ewing : Well, she may be getting him back sooner than she thinks. Especially if you keep old J.R. informed as to what's happening at the office.

  Louella : You just tell me what you want, and I'll do it.

  [J.R. whispers something in her ear, she giggles, and they cuddle] 

• J.R. Ewing : [very attentive to Mitch's sister]  Can I get you a cold drink or something?

  Afton Cooper : No, thank you.

  J.R. Ewing : I must say, beauty certainly runs in your family.

  [chuckles] 

  J.R. Ewing : I understand they raise these huge magnolias down in Mississippi. Is that right?

  Afton Cooper : Yeah, that's true.

  J.R. Ewing : And is it true what they say about the alligators down in Mississippi?

  Afton Cooper : Yeah.

  J.R. Ewing : It is?

  Afton Cooper : Yeah, it is true.

  [he chuckles, while Sue Ellen looks on knowing full well where all this is leading] 

  Afton Cooper : They're all along the sides of the road.

  J.R. Ewing : Yeah, you're kidding. Are they really?

  Afton Cooper : And the Spanish moss is hanging... from the trees. It's pretty scary.

  J.R. Ewing : [laughing]  And they sing songs like "doo-dah, doo-dah day"?

• J.R. Ewing : [to Jock]  You suppose Afton can type?

• Afton Cooper : [walking into bedroom 'accidentally']  Oh, my goodness. Excuse me, I was looking for Lucy's room. I left my sweater there.

  J.R. Ewing : Getting chilly, is it?

  [knows It's not] 

  Afton Cooper : Some.

  J.R. Ewing : How you liking Dallas?

  Afton Cooper : Yeah, I love it.

  J.R. Ewing : And Southfork?

  Afton Cooper : It's beautiful. I've never seen anything like it. You sure are lucky to live here.

  J.R. Ewing : Yeah, I guess so. Well, your being here adds more beauty to it.

  Afton Cooper : Well, it sure puts Mississippi to shame. I almost hate to go back.

  J.R. Ewing : Well, since you're almost a member of the family...

  [closes bedroom door] 

  J.R. Ewing : Well, it seems a shame to lose you so soon.

  Afton Cooper : Wouldn't take much to talk me out of it.

  J.R. Ewing : Talking's the second best thing I do.

  Afton Cooper : [soft snicker]  I guess talking is about... the fifth best thing I do.