John Ross hugged his parents "Yes" he said

After arriving back to the house, John Ross went upstairs while Sue Ellen and JR went into the living room.

"Everything’s so quiet" Sue Ellen said

"You can say that again, we’ve only got one child to make a noise now" JR replied

JR looked at Sue Ellen, he saw a look of sadness in her eyes. He put his arms around her and hugged her tightly.

"Sue Ellen, we’ve been okay for the last six months on our own" he said

"I know, but I really enjoyed having everyone here this Christmas" she said

"So have I, but now we’re on our own again" JR said "I’m going to do the best I can to look after you"

Sue Ellen kissed him and smiled "You’re all I need"

Just then John Ross came downstairs with his football in his hand.

"Daddy, can we go to the park and play football for a while?" He asked

"John Ross, I was going to help your mom cook dinner" JR replied

"Please!" John Ross said

JR looked at Sue Ellen, he really didn’t want to leave her alone, and Sue Ellen sensed what he was thinking.

"Go on, JR but dinner will be in an hour" she said

"Are you sure?" JR said

"Positive" she replied

"Cool!" John Ross said

While playing in the park, JR looked at his son. He seemed so relaxed and happy.

"Did you enjoy playing with Christopher this Christmas?" JR asked

"Yes" John Ross replied "And I can’t wait until he comes back"

"John Ross, how would you feel about going back to Southfork next Christmas" JR asked

John Ross went silent; part of him wanted to go back but he was also concerned about what his mom.

"I don’t know, bad things happen when we’re there" John Ross said

"What if I promise that nothing bad will ever happen again" JR said "I love both you and your momma so much that I don’t ever want to lose you again"

"You said we’d be staying here, do you want to get Ewing Oil back?" John Ross asked

"No, that’s the last thing on my mind" JR said "But I know your momma wants to go home, she’s already missing the family"

"Well, maybe we could go back just for Christmas and see whether we like it over there" John Ross said "But I want us to be a real family"

"John Ross, we wont go back until you’re ready, but I promise you we are a real family" JR said

"Why did you hurt momma so much when we were at Southfork" John Ross asked

"I don’t know, sometimes adults do stupid things" JR replied "But that’s in the past"

"Daddy I love you!" John Ross said

"I love you too!" JR said, "I always have"

JR hugged his son "Never forget no matter what I love you and your momma and where we live is not going to change that" JR said

They continued to play football for a while before returning home to Sue Ellen.

"Momma I beat daddy at football again" John Ross said, as he walked through the door.

"But my son informs me that I’m getting better!" JR laughed

"Are you hungry now" Sue Ellen said

"Yes" they said

They all went into the kitchen for their meal. JR noticed Sue Ellen was quiet. He took her hand and gently squeezed it. After finishing their meal, JR asked John Ross if he had any homework.

"Yes" John Ross replied

"Well you go and get it, while I help your mother clear up the dishes" He said

"Okay" John Ross said

After John Ross had left the room JR walked behind Sue Ellen’s chair and gave her a hug.

"What’s the matter?" He asked "You were so quiet at dinner"

Sue Ellen kissed him "Nothing, I’m fine afterall I’ve got the two most gorgeous men in the world with me"

"John Ross and I had a chat in the park" JR said

"What about" Sue Ellen asked

"Going back to Southfork next Christmas" JR said

"What did he say?" Sue Ellen asked

"That he doesn’t mind going back as long as I don’t do anything horrible to you." JR replied Sue Ellen laughed "My protector"

"I told him that I love you both too much to hurt either one of you" JR said

Sue Ellen kissed him "This is a start of a great life" she said, "I love you so much"

JR kissed her "I promise you I will always be there for you" he said

After clearing away the dishes, Sue Ellen and JR helped John Ross with his homework. Once he had gone to bed, the two of them laid cuddled up on the sofa.

"Well tomorrow the holiday is over" JR said

"I know, everything will get back to normal" Sue Ellen said.

JR kissed her, "What was that for?" Sue Ellen asked

"I love you so much" He replied "I promise you that from now on, I’m going to create happy memories for us"

"No more looking back JR, I love you and I promise you that I will do everything in my power to make you happy" Sue Ellen said

"You already do" JR replied

They held each other closer both looking forward to their future together, knowing that this time their relationship was forever. Finally they had realized how much they belonged together.