Josef Ranier

Threatened by B.D. Calhoun's menacing presence, J.R. takes the necessary steps to rid himself of the mercenary. Pam's suspicious investigation into some of Cliff's business deals prompts him to reconsider Jeremy Wendell's proposition while April Stevens eyes a fortuitous opportunity when she "accidentally" runs into Wendell. Jenna attempts to sever more ties with Bobby while her pregnancy continues to put a strain on Bobby and Pam's marriage.

Sue Ellen is unsuspecting when B.D. Calhoun, whom she knows as Peter Duncan, makes contact with her in his vendetta against J.R. Calhoun "accidentally" bumps into Sue Ellen and Pam. Ray feels the frustration of losing his wife and their expected child. He and Clayton resume working together in the horse cutting business in an effort to forget their troubles. Pam's increasing overprotectiveness of Christopher worries Bobby. Jeremy Wendell pursues his plan to bring ruin to Ewing Oil.

Ewing Oil makes a financial comeback as Bobby and J.R. secure important deals, but J.R. is too overcome with anxiety about B.D. Calhoun to savor the success. Bobby becomes suspicious when J.R. acts overly concerned about Southfork's security system. Cliff reluctantly goes through with Jermey Wendell's plan to undermine Ewing Oil and April Stevens continues her ploy to gain back her five percent of the company. Meanwhile, Donna is unexpectedly rushed to the hospital with excruciating stomach pains and Sue Ellen has another inauspicious run-in with "Peter Duncan".