Secrets that can change everything

[jessie]

New Jock and Ellie story, Melinda this is written for you. I think you will enjoy this story, hope so anyway.

Chapter 1

It was the Ewing BBQ, and the Ewing's especially Miss Ellie and Jock were excited about it. They wanted this year to be perfect, they loved the idea of having all their friends and family over. The boys were grown, Bobby was 15 years , Gary was 19, and JR was 23. Jock walked over, "Ellie what is wrong, you have been down the last few days"?

"Oh just thinking I'm fine, I can't believe our boys don't really need us anymore. I remember getting them ready for the BBQ every year, but now they are up , and running waiting for their girlfriends to show up, even Bobby has someone special."

"Ellie I'm angry still that you invited the Barnes Family"

"Jock you promised leave them be, Digger is a friend, and Bobby likes Pamela so don't you dare ruin today"

"If Digger gets drunk , and gets all sappy with you Ellie, I will throw him, and his kids off this land"

"You stay away from Digger and his kids do you hear"?

Jock walked away, and Ellie didn't know what would happen, but she knew she had to keep Digger away from Jock.

Bobby ran out of the house, "Ma Ma how do I look"?

"Fine Bobby will you stop fussing, Pamela won't care what your wearing, beside it is a BBQ"

"I know Mom but I care, she is so sweet, she has the cutest laugh too".

"You be good, and remember to be a gentleman"

"Oh Ma Ma". Miss Ellie smiled, she saw Bobby run over to Gary, and she loved seeing how close they were together. JR came out of the house, Miss Ellie walked over, "don't you look, handsome"

"Oh Mom, I'm wearing jeans". He walked back into the house, and Miss Ellie wished she was closer to JR. He loved her alright but he never really talked to her, or told her anything" Miss Ellie saw some of the guest arriving, Jock came out to greet them all. They were saying hi, and shaking everyone's hands. Jock was in his element, he loved entertaining his friends, and his business friends in the Oil business. It was 1/2hour later Digger showed up with Pamela, and Jock mumbled, and Ellie walked over, "welcome Digger, and Pamela don't you look lovely"

"Thank you Miss Ellie, where is Bobby"?

"Oh he is over by the pool, he has been waiting for you".

"Really Mame"?

"Yes, but don't tell him he would be shy"

"Ok Miss Ellie, Daddy can I go over to see Bobby"?

"Pamela there is so many boys here, why Bobby Ewing"?

"Daddy please don't be this way, you promised"

"Fine hang with Bobby Ewing at the Ewing BBQ, but that is where it ends". Pam smiled at Miss Ellie, "Sorry Miss Ellie, he is in a mood". Pam ran over looking for Bobby.

"Digger where is Cliff"?

"Oh he went to pick up his date, he met her 2 days ago, and he already knows it is the girl he will marry"

"Oh really Digger that is sweet"

"Yes it is I remember feeling that way years ago". Miss Ellie whispered, "Don't start bringing up the past Jock will get angry"

"Who cares, but where is the bar"?

"Oh Digger why don't you stick to ginger ale, no hard liquor"

'Yeah sure Ellie, why are you cutting down on the booze at these parties"? Digger laughed, but Jock walked over, "The bar is over there, we got extras because we knew you were coming".

"Jock ".

Digger smiled, "Don't worry Ellie, I knew your husband would be this way". Digger walked over to the bar, and Jock glared at Ellie.

Miss Ellie saw Cliff walking up, she couldn't believe her eyes. She felt her legs go weak, but she tried to compose herself. She turned to look at Digger, who saw Cliff , and was walking back to Cliff. He stopped he stared at Ellie they both were pale as Ghosts. Jock yelled, "What is wrong with you two"? Cliff smiled, "Hi Miss Ellie so nice you invited Daddy, me and Pam to the party. This is my girl Melinda".

Melinda walked over putting her hand out to Miss Ellie.

"Hello Miss Ellie, thank you for allowing me to come with Cliff". Ellie couldn't say anything for a moment, Melinda was surprised, she looked at Cliff.

"Miss Ellie is something wrong"? Cliff said

"No Sweetie, go enjoy yourself". Cliff walked over to his Daddy, "Hi Dad this is Melinda, the girl I have been talking about " Digger smiled, and Melinda gave him a small hug. Cliff took her hand, and walked away from them. Jock touched Ellie, "I'm going over to talk with Punk are you ok"?

"Sure". Jock walked away, Ellie wanted to cry when Digger walked over to her. "Oh Ellie what are we going to do, how could this happen"?

[melindajo2000]

oh this is off to a good start. I wonder what has gotten Miss Ellie so upset? I hope you update soon, I really want to find out! Nice job

[jessie]

Oh Melinda your going to be surprised. ;D

Chapter 2

Miss Ellie felt weak, Digger took her hand. "Come Ellie lets go somewhere so we can talk"?

"Digger this can't be happening"

"Ellie come with me, I don't want Jock seeing us go in the house". Ellie walked into the house with Digger, Jock didn't notice. They were walked into the Den Digger shut the door. Ellie sat down, she put her hands over her face. Digger walked over, "Ellie I know your scared, but we have to do something".

"I know but Jock, and my children won't understand"

"I don't care about Jock at this moment Ellie, I'm worried about Cliff, and Melinda"

"You don't think I am, can't you keep them apart"?

"How Ellie without telling them the truth, you know what can happen"?

"You don't think I know that, how could I let my Daddy take my baby from me"?

"Ellie Melinda is our Daughter, we knew who got her. It was a friend of your Father's. We saw her grow up, but the last few years, we lost track. You hated giving her up, now she is with my Son, they are half brother and Sister. We have to sit them down together to explain. Melinda is our Daughter, she has to know the truth now".

"Oh God she will hate me, she is my Little girl. I hated giving her away Digger. They didn't let me hold her, my Father was so angry. He sent me away after I was 3 months pregnant. I begged him to let me keep her, but he said no. I felt so horrible, and it was months later I met Jock. My Daddy wanted me to marry him, and I did what I was told. I love Jock, but he would never understand, that I got pregnant before I was married. He will hate that me and you shared a Daughter together".

"Ellie we did, I wasn't given a choice to see her or keep her. You and your Father didn't give me a say in anything. It wasn't fair, you told me when she was 3 years old. You sent me pictures of her, that Mother sent you a couple a year. I know she was raised by great Parents, but we are her Mother, and Father. I want to get to know her, but I have to deal with Cliff first. This will hurt him deeply, he has been such a great son. He won't understand, he loves Melinda, but he can't continue dating her. If something happened, because we are cowards, I know I wouldn't forgive myself, could you"?

"No, but I'm scared".

"Ellie together we will get through this. I hope Melinda, forgives us, but she deserves the truth. I know her adopted Mother has passed on, and her adopted Father has been away doing business. He couldn't deal with the loss of his Wife, so he put everything into his business. She needs Family, and I'm going to tell her , with or without you Ellie".

Ellie hugged Digger, just as Jock walked in, and yelled, "What the hell is going on in here"? Ellie pulled away from Digger, and stared at Jock, she was speechless, she has never seen Jock more angry.

[melindajo2000]

wow that is a shocker, Melinda is in for a real shock and poor Cliff, he can never catch a break. I hope this doesn't break up Jock and Miss Ellie's marriage. you were right, I never saw this one coming

[jessie]

Sorry for the delay in writing.

Chapter 3

"Jock will you calm down it isn't what your thinking"?

"What you disappear, I come in and this drunk is hugging you behind closed doors"

'Jock Ewing you listen to me, we were talking, that is all"

"Barnes get off my property, and take your children with you"

"I will leave, but we have something to say first". Ellie turned, "Go Digger, I will tell my husband, you take Cliff and Pam home".

'Ellie"

"Now I'm sorry". Ellie felt horrible yelling at Digger, he walked out, running outside.

"What was going on in here Ellie don't tell me you are carrying on with him"?

'How dare you Jock Ewing"?

"How dare you kiss that man in my home"

"I can't talk to you like this, you say our goodbyes to our guests. I'm going to my room, I have a splitting headache". Ellie walked upstairs, Jock walked outside, he was so angry.

Digger walked over to Pam, "I'm sorry Pamela we have to go, we are not welcome here"

"Yes you are my Mom said it was ok, Mr. Barnes don't take her home yet"

"I'm sorry Bobby your Father wants us off the land, Pam get in the car now". Pam ran away, and Bobby chased after her. Digger walked over to Melinda and Cliff.

"Cliff can you and Melinda come with me now, Jock Ewing wants us to leave"

'Why Daddy what did you do"?

"Nothing Cliff please can you just listen to me for once. Get in your car, and bring Melinda to our place, I want to speak with you both"

"Fine Daddy". Melinda and Cliff walked to the cars, and drove off. Digger was walking to the cars, when Jock walked over to him, punching him, knocking him down.

"You stay away from Ellie or I will kill you"

"We were talking nothing else "

"I saw you hugging, I know you Digger Barnes. You are a Drunk, a loser, and a sorry excuse for a man"

"You took Ellie from me, you only got her because she was forced into marrying you. We loved each other, we shared a child together, and she was ripped from both of us, by her Father. You are a loser Jock Ewing, she only married you to get her Father out of debt, how does that make you feel"? Jock went to punch him again, but Digger just stood there. Jock yelled, "You are lying Ellie never slept with you, or had a child with you"?

"Yes she did, her Daughter was here today, that was what we were discussing. You don't deserve Ellie, I hate you Jock Ewing". Digger walked away, Jock turned running into the house, but most of the guests heard everything, Gary , JR heard too, and they were more than shocked, they were angry at their Mother for hurting their Father like that. JR ran into the house, so did Gary, they knew they had to do something, because they never seen Jock more angry, than he was when he went into the house to confront Ellie.

[melindajo2000]

great update I hope that this doesnt break up Jock and Ellie. I'm glad you updated sorry I missed it.

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Jock bursts into their bedroom making Ellie sit up. She has never seen Jock this angry, and it scared her. Gary, and JR ran into the bedroom, and Jock turned telling them to get out of the room, he had to speak with their Mother.

"Dad not like this your angry that drunk fool was lying can't you see that"? JR yelled

"I want your Mother to tell me he was lying, and if he was I will make him regret the day he said such a lie to me"

Ellie got off the bed, and walked over telling JR, and Gary to leave them alone.

"Mom we should stay"

"Go now please". JR , and Gary walked out, and Ellie shut the door.

"Tell me the truth did you sleep with Digger Barnes, and did you share a child together"?

"He told you that"?

"Did you"? Jock yelled making Ellie jump but she whispered, "It is true, the young lady Cliff is dating is our Daughter. My Father gave her away, and I have not seen her in years. I knew who raised her but we were going to take this secret to our grave. Digger is beside himself with worry because Cliff is falling in love with her. He wanted to tell her the truth, and I know this is hard for you to understand. I was in love with Digger Barnes, and we had a child but that doesn't change what we had"

"You lied to me you said I was the only man you ever slept with"

"Well l knew if I told you the truth you would hate me"

"You knew I would never marry you, and you needed to marry me to help your Father out of debt. Did you ever love me Ellie was this whole marriage a shame"

"How dare you , I have given you three sons, I have been your wife, and I have loved you , and you dare accuse me of marrying you only to help my Father"

"Digger threw that in my face today"

"He was angry, but he was wrong, I love you Jock Ewing. I only want you, but I have to speak to my only daughter, and explain what happened, and why I gave her away. I hate that she is going to be hurt, and it is all mine, and Diggers fault"

Jock sat on the bed, and Ellie walked over sitting beside him.

"Jock look at me, I love you with all my heart, but I need for you to tell me you forgive me "

Jock whispered, "I love you Ellie, but right now you should go to your Daughter she needs you more than me"

"Don't say that, I will be back, and we will work this out. Digger is going to tell her tonight, I really want to be there but if you don't think you can live with that, I will allow Digger to explain"

"Go"

"Come with me"

"I don't think so I may kill DIgger"

"No come with me as my husband, and stand beside me, and meet my daughter"

"You always wanted a Daughter, I guess Digger gave you that"

"You Hush Jock Ewing you gave me so much, and I'm blessed with so much, but right now my little girl is going to be so hurt, and my heart is breaking thinking her whole life is about to change"

"She will be lucky to have you as her Mom"

"Will you come"?

Jock got up, and hugged her, and whispered, "For you Ellie, I will"

[Sanda]

Jessie, I am so sorry that I missed the first three chapters of this awesome story. OMG I LOVE the idea that Melinda is Digger and Miss Ellie's daughter but I feel horrible for Cliff when he learns the truth that he and Melinda are brother and sister. I hope that Jock and Miss Ellie don't break up because of this secret. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.

[melindajo2000]

I love this story so much, I hope you update again soon, this is well written and has my favorite characters, good job

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Digger was pacing in the kitchen listening to Melinda and Cliff in the living room. He knew Cliff may never forgive him. He has never really had luck with woman, and he really cared for Melinda, and tonight he will find out she is his half sister. He was also worried about Ellie she will have to face Jock alone, and he knew Jock's temper first hand. He knew Jock would never ever raise a hand to Ellie but the thought of him yelling at her made Digger cringe.

Cliff walked into the kitchen, "Dad I was going to go out for a while with Melinda can our talk wait until tomorrow"?

"No please go back to Melinda I have to speak to you both it is very important Son"

"Dad you are freaking me out you seem upset what is wrong"?

"Cliff just give me a few minutes than I will explain"

"Fine Dad"

Digger watched as Cliff walked away Digger walked over to the counter, and grabbed a bottle he hid under the sink. He promised himself he would try to stop drinking for his kids but right this moment he needed to calm his nerves, and having one drink would help him do that. He was pouring a glass when he heard someone knocking at the front door. Digger put the bottle back, and walked over to the front door, and opened it. He was a little surprised to see Jock, and Ellie. He was a little relieved he would not have to explain everything on his own. He knew Ellie could help, and maybe Cliff would be more calm with Ellie and Jock around. He took one look at Jock, and he knew he should just focus on Cliff and Melinda, and not to provoke Jock he looked like he wanted to kill Digger he was shooting daggers at him with his eyes.

"I didn't think you would make it Ellie I was just about to tell them the truth"

"I want to be there when we tell them , and I asked Jock to be here with me"

"I see that please come in". Ellie and Jock came in Digger went to take their coats but Jock said they were not going to stay long they came for the kids not for a visit"

"Jock please be civil this is going to be hard enough without you both fighting each other"

"I am not fighting I'm here for your Daughter, and for you Ellie"

"I am grateful for that Jock"

"Lets go in , and see Cliff and Melinda they are confused especially Cliff he can tell I am worried about something"

Ellie, Jock, and Digger walked into the living room Cliff stood up he was really confused  so was Melinda.

"Dad what is going on"?

"Son can you sit down, and can you stay calm we have something very important to tell you both"?

"I don't understand why I need to be here Sir" Melinda said

Ellie was overwhelmed she has wondered for years what her daughter was like, and she was sitting right across from her. She was beautiful, and so sweet but Ellie could see she was confused, and scared she didn't understand why this was happening. Jock was looking at Melinda, and she could see Ellie in her she had Ellie's eyes, and smile. He knew Ellie wanted a daughter and all these years she had one, and she kept that from him. He could understand why she would be scared to tell him but they promised not to keep secrets but he was one to talk he kept secrets from Ellie, and she forgave him so he knew he had to let his pride go, and forgive her. He would never accept Digger into his life but he could accept Ellie's Daughter. He looked at Cliff he could see he was in love with Melinda so he felt sorry for him knowing this was going to hurt him when he finds out the young lady he is falling in love with is his Half sister.

Digger hated the thought of hurting Melinda and Cliff but he knew he had to just come out, and say what he needed to say, and let whatever was going to happen next happen.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I hope and pray that Melinda and Cliff will take the news well when Digger and Miss Ellie tell Cliff and Melinda that Melinda is their daughter. I also hope and pray that Jock and Miss Ellie don't break up becuase Miss Ellie and Digger share a daughter. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon. I really hope that Melinda likes the update that you wrote to the awesome story you are writng for her.

[melinda]

wow I love this story so much I am happy you updated. thanks for writing this for me it cheered me up big time