Jim and Betsy soon Jr with friends to Tulsa to bow out of the wedding of Jennifer Bowers and John Henry. Jim arrives from his leave of absence to a tough week in Washington DC. Elizabeth Marie receives some career encouragement from Betsy as JR receives the lowest honor grade for his advocacy paper

James Ryan Hendricks senior testifies before the house committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on March 18th 1996 in favor of faith-based initiatives for small business

Thanks again to heat up in the near romance between Jr and Kristen. Christine and her boyfriend had to London for a two week Mystery Tour with some education.. things come to a head when Betsy has a meltdown then comes to terms with the loss of her mother

Alongside Governor George w bush Jim Hendrick is interviewed on the approach with Greg Sanders about the political climate of the day

On March 12th 1996 Jim appears on the Blake Carter show via satellite from his home in Gainesville Texas to discuss White Water and some serious Whitewater hearings going on in Congress

Betsy lashes out at the family over her grief, Jim keeps dizzy on his leave of absence with a social schedule and political machinations Jr finishes his advocacy paper and faces his grumpy advisor. Elizabeth Marie is confused to know what to do after graduation as Christine and David prepare for their trips to London

Debating President George HW Bush Jr's father lights in the both parties about the nature of the economy at this point on March 7th 1996 from his home in Gainesville Texas

At the Texas Christian University auditorium Jim Hendrix appears for the first hour of the Blake Carter show talking about why Buchanan shouldn't have supported Bob Dole and the blockage of faith-based initiatives in Congress

March 2 1996 Beaumont Texas Lamar University auditorium Jim Hendrix is interviewed on a live audience on the Blake Carter show to discuss his outlook on the economy and small business along with deep criticism of Bill Clinton his administration and Congress

The Texas saga continues as Elizabeth Marie's situation reaches a climax. Betsy is angry at Thomas and Rachel about the information that is stunning about her mother, but at the same time she is called to console her husband at his time of grief. Brent knowing that graduation is close down's out of conspiring with Kristen in order for Jr to move into her life. Christine and David plan for a spring break trip to London