Sue Ellen's mother pays a visit to Southfork, hoping to reunite her and J.R. Mark explains his absence to Pam. Jack grows closer to Jenna. Miss Ellie wrestles with her decision about what to do with her Ewing Oil shares.

Miss Ellie and Pam come to their final decisions about the Weststar offer. Donna and Ray receive some bad news about their unborn child. Sue Ellen continues to progress in her recovery. Jack attempts to woo Jenna further. Mandy makes an appearance at the Oil Baron's Ball.

John Ross runs away as his parents battle it out to gain custody of him. Angelica attempts to push through her deal with Ewing Oil. J.R. continues to investigate her motives.

J.R. decides to appeal having lost John Ross' custody. Donna and Ray attempt to deal with the loss of their baby in very different ways. J.R.'s kidnapped detective is used by Angelica and Nicholas to futher the Marinos venture. Sue Ellen and her mother clash about her future.