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What if the very bedrock of your identity was suddenly rocked by a long-buried secret? Welcome to this thrilling exploration of "Dallas," where family dynamics are as volatile as the oil market. This episode of Soap Lore takes you deep into the Ewing family's turmoil in Season 4, Episode 7, "The Fourth Son." Bobby grapples with a catastrophic oil crisis orchestrated by none other than JR, as 600 barrels of promised oil are sunk, leaving a trail of betrayal and deception. At the breakfast table, JR's snide remarks stoke a fiery family confrontation, raising questions about outdoor dining etiquette on a sprawling Texas ranch. And why is JR sunbathing instead of starting a new company to claw back his power? Buckle up for a rollercoaster of sibling rivalry and business machinations.

JR Ewing's double life takes center stage as he masterfully balances clandestine affairs and manipulative schemes. While he sets up secret rendezvous with his lover, Sally, Bobby is blindsided by a fraudulent oil shipment that leaves him $18 million short. As Bobby's determination to unearth the culprit heightens the stakes, we also see Sue Ellen's mysterious resentment towards Pam simmering in the background. An unbothered old man, embroiled in scandalous business dealings through his wife, adds another layer of intrigue, as Bobby uncovers a plot involving old ships and hidden oil reserves.

Just when you think you’ve uncovered all the secrets, a surprise visitor turns everything on its head. Ray's encounter with his estranged father, Amos Krebs, reveals a shocking truth about his lineage that sends ripples through the Ewing family. Jock's discovery that Ray is his son from a wartime affair brings a wave of emotional complexity, as Ray struggles to reconcile this revelation with his desire to protect Ellie from the truth. We wrap up this intense episode with some vintage soap opera wisdom, reminding you to secure your records, avoid incriminating diary entries, and keep all your drama confined to your TV screen. Pour yourself a drink and join us for a wild ride through the labyrinth of "Dallas.