2.14 "Home Again" Trivia Quiz

Answer: A nursery for Sue Ellen's baby

Miss Ellie appeared to be thrilled to assist Sue Ellen with the plans for a new nursery - one befitting the latest Ewing heir, of course. Sue Ellen seemed to be more than just a bit devious as she made comparisons of her baby with those Miss Ellie made of J.R. We the viewing audience were led to believe that Sue Ellen knows more about the baby's (possible) inherited characteristics than she is willing to share with Miss Ellie.

Answer: A painting

Garrison was initially excited to receive the painting. His elation turned to ire very quickly when he explained that the artwork looked nothing like the photo he had given the artist to do the work. At this point in the story, we did not know who Cathy and Garrison were and we did not know the significance of the painting.

Answer: A ranch hand had seen a truck near Section 40 of Southfork

In previous episodes, we the viewing audience had learned that Section 40 of Southfork was (apparently) rich in underground oil but Miss Ellie's father had been very emphatic that there would NEVER be oil drilled on Southfork land. This is also the section Bobby had wanted to use for commercial development.

This is also same section that J.R. is using to entice some of his acquaintances into doing his bidding with the promise of oil in the future from that section. In others, for many reasons concerning to the Ewings - but each for have different intentions for it.

Answer: Yes

Of course, J.R. jumped at the chance to take the lead on investigating what was happening at Section 40. He certainly did not want anyone else to learn that it had been caused by the crew he had hired to prove to Willie Joe and Jeb (his acquaintances) that there was a bountiful supply of oil right there on Southfork. J.R. was very quick to suggest to Jock and Bobby that what Jock and Ray had seen was "just pain ol' vandalism" but assured them both that he would "check on it" - yeah, right.

Answer: He was Miss Ellie's brother; he had been presumed dead for many years.

Miss Ellie seemed to recognize the voice of the mystery man even before she saw him. He was her brother, Garrison. He had been gone almost forty years and had long since been declared dead. Garrison and Digger Barnes had been friends when they were younger. Garrison made it clear he had never approved of the relationship between Jock and his sister, Ellie. Garrison was delighted to meet Pam and learn of her relation to his old friend, Digger. Sue Ellen chocked on her drink when Garrison asked about Digger's grandchildren. Maybe she felt Garrison had asked the wrong Mrs. Ewing about the possibility of Digger being a grandpa.

Answer: She wanted to give the ranch, Southfork, to Garrison.

Miss Ellie reminded everyone that her father's will had designated Garrison as the sole heir of the ranch. It was only because Garrison could not be found that he was presumed to have died "at sea" and once Garrison was declared dead Miss Ellie had become the only Southworth heir. Jock and J.R. were adamantly opposed to her decision to give Garrison the ranch. Jock felt his position as head of the household had been usurped. J.R. (of course!) was certain it was Cathy who had convinced Garrison to come to Southfork "on the take". Bobby suggested all of them wait until they could learn from Garrison why he had chosen to re-appear after such a long time.

Answer: "Meanwhile, I have a few more pressing problems to worry about."

J.R. was very concerned that Ray (and, Jock, too) might snoop around Section 40 enough to discover that he (J.R.) had been drilling oil from the very sight that his grandfather (Southworth) had designated to never be drilled for oil. Of course, J.R. went directly to Ray and reminded him to stick to concerns of the ranch. J.R. firmly told Ray that Jock had retired (and, "Mama wants him to stay that way") and that he (J.R.) would run the oil business. From all appearances this only made Ray more determined to learn more about what was happening at Section 40.

Answer: False

According to J.R.'s investigator, although Garrison was not impoverished what money he did have was being spent rather quickly. J.R. immediately blamed the young, attractive woman named Cathy who had accompanied Garrison to the ranch. J.R. showed no reserve or restraint when he pulled Cathy from the family gathering to "show her around the ranch" only to accuse her of a scheme that included "marrying a rich old guy to grab a nice chunk of Texas landscape". Cathy was just as quick to let J.R. know she was disgusted. Cathy and Garrison hurriedly left the ranch but not before Garrison told the family group (pointedly toward J.R. and Jock) that if the Ewings want to fight for Southfork then a fight it will be.

Answer: "J.R., you run Ewing Oil and you do that well but you do not run me"

With an amazing show of fortitude Miss Ellie lambasted J.R. with that phrase which was preceded by: "How dare you talk to my brother that way". Although, Jock had been clear that he agreed with J.R. about Garrison's reasons for his sudden reappearance, he was not about to get between Miss Ellie and J.R. at that time.

She was furious. Miss Ellie later went to Garrison's hotel room (to apologize) and it was there that she learned all of the details for his visit.

Answer: "It's good to be home".

This air of tranquility opposed much of the rather tumultuous episode as the two siblings seemed to re-connect and we viewers were assured their love for each other was genuine. It would appear Miss Ellie had provided a comfortable environment for Garrison to spend the final days of his life.

She was sincerely glad he had returned - for whatever reason. As with every revelation we have learned as we have watched the Ewings it only means there are more questions to be answered.