Quotes
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Miss Ellie Ewing : I've come to realize that you really do love your son.
J.R. Ewing : Yes, I do. And what's more, I love Sue Ellen. I just didn't realize it until after the divorce.
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J.R. Ewing : Well, Afton, what brings you here?
Afton Cooper : Your ex-wife's love life.
J.R. Ewing : [immediately interested] Sit down.
Afton Cooper : [to attentive waitress] Oh, no, thank you.
J.R. Ewing : I don't suppose you're here to tell me you got Cliff Barnes away from Sue Ellen.
Afton Cooper : No, I can't say I managed that.
J.R. Ewing : What do you want, Afton?
Afton Cooper : A favor. Look, I know you're gunning for Cliff. I also know you can destroy him.
J.R. Ewing : You have a grasp of the situation I wish Barnes had.
Afton Cooper : I don't want you to do it.
J.R. Ewing : Why not?
Afton Cooper : Because Sue Ellen is gonna dump him real soon. And he'll come back to me. I want him back in one piece, J.R. With all his assets intact.
J.R. Ewing : [amused by this] Why would Sue Ellen wanna dump him?
[takes sip from his drink]
Afton Cooper : [little sigh] I don't think even she realizes it yet, but there's another man in her life.
[has J.R.'s rapt attention]
Afton Cooper : A man who's... more important than Cliff. And who's really in love with her.
J.R. Ewing : And who might this man be?
Afton Cooper : [that little sigh again] I can't believe you haven't figured it out yet. I'm talking about Clayton Farlow.
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J.R. Ewing : [re crooked land deal] Honey, if you pull this off, I'm all yours.
Marilee Stone : All mine? No, you keep your mind and soul, J.R. I just want your body.