Dallas (TV Series)

Sue Ellen's Sister (1979)

Colleen Camp: Kristin Shepard

Quotes 

• Kristin Shepard : I keep telling you, Sue Ellen, I know exactly what I'm going to do with my life. And being hurt is just not part of the plan.

• J.R. Ewing : You know, you've had a remarkable effect on my brother.

  Kristin Shepard : I have?

  J.R. Ewing : Oh, yeah. He was more cheerful this morning than I've seen him in weeks.

  Kristin Shepard : Well, I don't think you can hold me responsible for that.

  J.R. Ewing : But I do, I definitely do. Y'know, he hasn't wanted to admit it, but his marriage is over. It's just flat finished. And I think today he finally accepted that fact.

• Kristin Shepard : [floating in pool]  You know, I could spend the rest of my life here, Sue Ellen, instead of a few days visiting you.

  Sue Ellen Ewing : [on side of pool, dipping her toes in the water]  No matter what Mama says, Kristin, money is not the most important thing in the world.

  Kristin Shepard : That isn't what you used to think.

  Sue Ellen Ewing : Well, I thought I could save you from repeating my mistakes.

  Kristin Shepard : [taking in the luxury around her]  This is a mistake?

  Sue Ellen Ewing : I might have made other choices... Choices that would have made me happier.

  Kristin Shepard : You don't have to worry about me, Sue Ellen. I'll be very happy.

  [slides half-way off lilo into the water] 

  Kristin Shepard : Happy and rich.

  Sue Ellen Ewing : You don't like me very much, do you? Why? What have I ever done to you?

  Kristin Shepard : [spitefully]  You didn't have to do anything. You were there.

  [imitating her mother:] 

  Kristin Shepard : "Look how pretty your sister is, Kristin. Look how well-behaved she is. Why can't you be well-behaved like that? No, you can't have a new dress, Kristin. We'll just make over one of Sue Ellen's. It will be just fine." No one paid any attention to me until after you married J.R.

  Sue Ellen Ewing : That's not true, Kristin.

  Kristin Shepard : Yes, it is. I remember it very well, Sue Ellen. And I'm not playing second fiddle to you anymore. I'm not gonna be second best. I'm gonna get everything you've got and more.

  [phone rings] 

  Kristin Shepard : Much more... What about Bobby and Pamela? Do... do you think they'll get back together?

  Sue Ellen Ewing : Why?

  Kristin Shepard : Just curious.

• Lucy Ewing : [waiting for her rival after Kristin lost out with Bobby]  I told you so.

  Kristin Shepard : What are you talking about?

  Lucy Ewing : [smirks]  All I wanted was a glass of milk. Instead I got a love scene. I heard the whole thing.

  Kristin Shepard : And what do you intend to do about it?

  Lucy Ewing : Nothing. But there's just no room around here for you, Kristin.

  Kristin Shepard : What difference does it make to you?

  Lucy Ewing : It makes plenty of difference. You get in my way. Why don't you just go someplace that you have a chance? Stick around this family, you're just gonna end up... a big loser.