Afton finds Bobby shot in J.R.'s office. Lucy suspects J.R. framed Peter. Ray tries to warn J.R. against Randolph. Sue Ellen and J.R. have a new "marital arrangement" after the showdown with Peter. Lucy, J.R., and Sue Ellen rush to Dallas Memorial where Bobby undergoes an operation. J.R. realises the killer was after him. Tract 340 comes in and Cliff is delighted. The bullet wound blinds Bobby. Marilee is angry with J.R. after Cliff strikes oil. Afton suspects Cliff shot Bobby. Jenna and Pam meet by Bobby's hospital bed. An attempt is made on J.R.'s life. Afton leaves Cliff. Pam stops Katherine from going into the hospital to see Bobby. Marilee seduces Cliff. Bobby is sceptical about J.R. "watching" the Ewing Oil business while he's away. J.R. and Bobby learn that the killer is still at large.

Bobby informs Jenna that marriage is off the cards unless he manages to regain his sight. Cliff ends up being arrested for attempted murder.