Dallas (TV Series)

The Kristin Affair (1979)

Martha Scott: Mrs. Shepard

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• Mrs. Shepard : [elderly romance]  We're strongly attracted to each other. Uh, spiritually, I mean.

  Lucy Ewing : Well, I'm so glad it isn't physical or anything.

  Miss Ellie Ewing : Lucy!

  Lucy Ewing : Why, I'll bet Mrs. Shepard's glad, aren't you, Mrs. Shepard?

  [smiles] 

  Mrs. Shepard : [resignedly]  Yes, Lucy. Oh, I wish Kristin could come with us, but of course she has her own plans.

  Kristin Shepard : I'm really gonna miss Dallas. I honestly don't wanna go back to Santa Fe.

  Bobby Ewing : Well, you probably should. All your friends are there.

  Pamela Barnes Ewing : You must wanna say goodbye to everybody before you go to California. USC Architectural School, that's really exciting, Kristin.

  Kristin Shepard : But I feel as if I'm...

  [shakes her head] 

  Kristin Shepard : missing something. Maybe I'm rushing into this architecture thing too fast.

  Mrs. Shepard : The answer to my dreams is to have Kristin marry the right man.

  J.R. Ewing : Oh, I'm sure she will, Patricia.

  Kristin Shepard : I'd even settle for a job until next term.

  J.R. Ewing : A job, really?

  [nods] 

  J.R. Ewing : Well, maybe we could work something out, uh... Say, Bob, maybe she can fill in for Louella. On a temporary basis.

  [explaining to the others:] 

  J.R. Ewing : Louella's my secretary. She's getting married.

  Mrs. Shepard : Oh, yes, Jock mentioned it to Kristin and me earlier.

  Bobby Ewing : Well, I imagine Kristin will find office work a little boring.

  Kristin Shepard : Oh, no, from what I've heard, Ewing Oil sounds fascinating.

  [unnoticed, Lucy quietly mocks her] 

  J.R. Ewing : Well, let's give it a try. What do you say?

  Kristin Shepard : [throws her hair back]  Oh, I'd love that.

  J.R. Ewing : Well, how about you, Patricia, do you think it's a good idea?

  Mrs. Shepard : Well, uh, if that's what Kristin wants... But I have given up the apartment.

  Lucy Ewing : Well, I don't think Kristin will be too happy here on Southfork. It's much too isolated for her.

  Kristin Shepard : Oh, I wouldn't think of imposing.

  J.R. Ewing : I wouldn't worry about that. I think Ewing Oil could find a place you'd be comfortable in. Uhm... what about the Oakside condo, Dad? That's available, isn't it?

  Jock Ewing : Uh, let's see, the Oakside... the Oakside condo... Yeah, that's available.

  J.R. Ewing : [to Kristin]  Well, then, there you are. Your got your own little place down in Dallas.

  [Kristin is elated, Sue Ellen scowls] 

  Mrs. Shepard : I don't know. Sue Ellen, what do you think? Is Kristin doing the right thing?

  Sue Ellen Ewing : [steely]  I think that Kristin always knows exactly what she's doing.

  [Kristin regards her coldly] 

  J.R. Ewing : [smiling at Kristin]  Well, there you go, start work tomorrow.

  [chuckles] 

• Mrs. Shepard : Kristin, one day you'll find a man like that just for yourself.

  Kristin Shepard : I think that's possible, Mama. Quite possible.

  Mrs. Shepard : Now, I'll be leaving tomorrow. You'll be completely on your own. I know I can trust you to remember all the things I've taught you, like waiting for the right opportunity.

  Kristin Shepard : Mama, I remember everything you've taught me.

  Mrs. Shepard : So, wherever I am, I can be relaxed, knowing that you would never do anything to harm your sister. I'm worried about Sue Ellen. Keep an eye on her, dear. Keep me informed.

  Kristin Shepard : I don't think she's been succeeding too well with J.R.

  Mrs. Shepard : Sue Ellen might be a little bit depressed right now. That often happens after giving birth. But if it turns out she's not entirely happy with the life J.R. has to offer her...

  Kristin Shepard : Well, above all, we want Sue Ellen to be happy.

  Mrs. Shepard : Of course, dear. We could give her all the love and support she'd need to start a new life elsewhere. I'd certainly miss having a son-in-law like J.R.

  [laughs] 

  Mrs. Shepard : I never met a man who enjoys the chase as much as he does. Almost more than winning.

  Kristin Shepard : Why don't you let me worry about J.R. Ewing?

  Mrs. Shepard : Whatever you do, Kris, it will be the best thing for all of us.

  Kristin Shepard : You can trust me, Mama. I won't let you down.

  Mrs. Shepard : I know you won't.