- 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.
- 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.
- 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.