J.R. tries to get Ewing Oil out of financial trouble but gets squeezed by the banks. Determined to fix the problem with Tony's adoption, Ray learns that it may be necessary to have Aunt Lil testify. Ben Stivers talks to Clayton about his past. Harry McSween comes up with dirt from Mark Graison's past. Punk Anderson has a strange feeling that he's met Ben Stivers before. J.R. and Sue Ellen grow closer, which upsets Jerry Kenderson when he sees them together at a reception. Ray and Donna get another chance at adopting Tony. Soon after J.R. breaks things off with Mandy for good, Angelica holds him at gunpoint.