Don Starr

A terminally ill boy takes in another boy who's continually in trouble with the law in an effort to help both his mother and the boy.

Charles and Jonathan leave on a business trip that will greatly increase their incomes, but they both have a change of heart when they regret the extensive time being spent away from their families. Meanwhile, Laura develops a crush on a classmate and finds herself asking help from Nellie. Laura's desperate efforts lead to humiliation, but she is learns an important lesson about being herself.

Cliff is high bidder; Miss Ellie invites Clayton's sister, Jessica, to the wedding; J.R. overhears Sue Ellen and Peter.

J.R. investigates Clayton's background; Miss Ellie delays accepting her engagement ring; Katherine investigates Jenna's former husband.

Sue Ellen worries over Peter leaving school; J.R.'s offshore drilling irritates Cliff; Miss Ellie wants J.R. to stay out of her plans.

J.R. and Sue Ellen remarry, but cartel members stay away; Mickey and Lucy meet; Donna agrees to serve on the Texas Energy Commission.