Wendy Fulton

A district attorney matches wits with a much-despised author (Tricia O'Neil) after the writer's best friend dies.

As civil war threatens the country, Orry and George suffer a rift in their friendship; Elkanah Bent learns about Madeline's secret.

As the outbreak of civil war becomes inevitable, Ashton plots to kill Billy; Orry and George attempt a reconciliation.

Clayton's sister, Jessica, arrives at Southfork for her brother and Ellie's wedding loaded with gifts but lacking the customary good thoughts. J.R. is especially impressed by Jessica and her present to him -- her late husband's regimental sword. Pam makes the decision to marry Mark out of pity and a triumphant Katherine demands that J.R. give her the tapes he has been using to blackmail her. Bobby is unable to wish Pam luck and admits to Jenna how he is torn between his feelings for Pam and his need to hold onto her and Charlie.

Cliff bids high and J.R. bids low but each think he is the winner in the offshore drilling controversy. Randolph confesses to Ray and Donna that he gave J.R. information and all are at a loss to explain why he did not use the knowledge to win the leases. Ellie wants a small wedding, but Clayton is upset that his sister Jessica has been invited and Katherine realizes she may have outsmarted herself by getting Jenna out of Bobby's life.