A Surprise Birthday Party

[jessie]

This is for my Friend Melinda, it is your Birthday today. I'm writing this story for you. Hope you enjoy it, hope your day is special. Thanks again for all your support.

Chapter 1

Melinda was at work, she was a little sad, it was her Birthday but no one really remembered. She was a secretary at Ewing Oil, she basically answered the phones, and greeted everyone before they entered Ewing Oil. She was great friends with Phyllis, and she got along with Sly too. She was surprised they didn't really say Happy Birthday either. JR was leaving when he walked over, "Hey Melinda it is Friday night, I'm having a big party for my Wife tonight at Southfork. Phyllis and Sly are coming would you like to come"?

"What is the party for"?

"Oh it is her Birthday, she doesn't know, but I would love for you to come. Sue Ellen really likes you, don't tell Sly, she prefers you over Sly, I don't know why"?

"I like Mrs Ewing, we talk all the time when she comes by. I think she thinks Sly is a little protective of you. She always tells Sue Ellen she has to buzz in to see if you want to see her. I think that bothers your wife".

"Will you come by Melinda, I hope so, you don't have to work tomorrow? It will be fun, and I know you will enjoy yourself".

"Sure JR, I would love to what time should I come by"?

"Around 8pm, see you there, I better get home, I have to take her out to dinner, while everything is set up". Melinda smiled as JR got on the elevator, and waved. Bobby and Phyllis walked out next, and Melinda smiled, "I will see you both at Sue Ellen's surprise birthday party tonight".

"Great I knew JR was going to ask you. See you there Melinda, drive safely". Melinda was packing up when Sly walked out. I'm out of here Melinda, are you ready"?

"Yes, we can go down together, your going to Sue Ellen's party tonight"

'Yes, but she probably wouldn't want me there".

"She will but you really have to start being different around her. She is JR's wife, and she deserves respect".

"I respect her, but she shows up unexpected, JR doesn't like surprises".

"Sly she is his wife girl".

Sly laughed, "I know, I wish I was sometimes, don't you think he is dreamy"?

"I'm not even answering that question, the person I think is dreamy is the brother Gary. He came back to town a few weeks ago Sly, his marriage didn't work out. I can't wait to see him, maybe he will notice me"

Sly laughed, "Oh Melinda is going after sexy Gary, you go girl"

"I'm not going after anyone Sly, but if he noticed me that would be fine". They both giggle as they lock up, and leave the offices, to go to their cars. Melinda said goodbye, she drove home, and ran and took a shower. She came out walking to the closet looking at the dresses she had. She picked a beautiful pink dress that was very sexy but not too revealing. She brushed her hair, putting her make up on, and her jewelery. She slipped the dress on, and the matching shoes. She looked in the mirror, she hasn't dressed up like this in years. She giggled, and twirled around, and said, "Gary Ewing will you make my Birthday a Special Day, I sure hope you notice me". She grabbed her purse, and coat, and locked up. She ran to her car, got in, and was on her way to Southfork.

To be Continued

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. Happy Birthday Melinda. I hope you have an awesome birthday Melinda.

[melindajo2000]

Thanks Jessie and Sanda, you two are awesome.!!! Jessie this may be my new favorite all time story of yours just wait and see but I like it so much.... I can't wait to see how this one plays out... This is going to be a wonderful story, thank you so much for everything you do and for Sanda for maintaining this awesome site where we can ;post our stories. Thank you Sanda.

[jessie]

CHAPTER 2

Melinda arrived at the party parking the car. She was surprised seeing JR's car, she got out grabbing the small gift she picked up, on the way there for Sue Ellen. Phyllis ran over, "Melinda your here, right on time".

"I thought JR was taking Sue Ellen out for dinner"?

"He did she drove, he loves to have his bourbon, she doesn't drink so she took her car".

"Oh Thank God I thought I was going to walk in, when she already arrived".

"Come on, everyone is inside, we don't want to be out here when they arrive".

"OMG Phyllis what is it like living here"?

"With Bobby wonderful, we are getting married in 2 months. I'm so excited, I have loved him for years. He never made the move, so I did , and the rest is history".

"You both look so adorable together, you are lucky girl".

"Guess what Gary has been asking about you, maybe you should make your move"

"No, I don't approach guys Phyllis".

"Oh come on Melinda, he will come to you". They were walking inside, they both were laughing, when they walked into the living room. Everyone yelled " Surprise Happy Birthday Melinda". Melinda jumped she put her hand to her mouth. Phyllis hugged her, "Did you think we forgot your Birthday Girl"?

"Oh God yes, this is for me"? Bobby and JR walked over, "Yes Sweetie, you have been amazing all year, you deserve this".

"It isn't Sue Ellen's birthday"?

Sue Ellen walked over, "In 2 weeks, maybe JR will do this for me"? She hugged Melinda, "Happy Birthday come in". Melinda was shaking, she was excited, but she never thought for a minute they would do this for her. Sue Ellen was introducing her to Miss Ellie and Clayton. Gary walked over, "Happy Birthday Melinda, we surprised you didn't we"?

"Yes, this is to much".

"Oh JR, and Bobby really love you, you deserve this".

"Thank you Gary". Sue Ellen walked over to Gary, "Offer her a drink Gary". Sue Ellen winked, and Gary smiled, as she walked away.

"I'm sorry about that everyone around here are not shy. Would you like something to drink"?

"A glass of white wine would be nice"

Gary walked over getting her a glass of white wine. He handed it to Melinda, "Did you think everyone forgot your Birthday"?

"Yes, it hurt a little but I was fine about it".

"Awe that is sad, if I worked there I would have said it". Melinda smiled, "Your Brothers are amazing, doing this for me is so wonderful".

JR walked over, "So how is the Birthday girl, I see my brother got you a drink".

"Yes he has been very kind".

"He has been waiting for you Melinda, I'm just going to break the ice". Melinda looked down, Gary was shocked, "JR please you upset her".

"No, she likes you too, just admit it". JR smiled, as he walked over to the CD player. "Hey everyone lets dance, this is a party". JR put on Elvis's All Shook up, he smiled, "I know you love Elvis Melinda, your always listening to him on your Walkman".

Gary took the wine out of Melinda's hand, and whispered, "would you like to dance"?

"Sure". They walked over, Gary laughed, "I'm not great so don't laugh".

"I'm not great either". They were dancing, Sly walked over she started dancing with them. Melinda laughed, Sly yelled, "I hear your single now handsome"?

"Yes Sly you heard right"? Gary smiled

"Great so is she, and she talks about you all the time. Don't tell JR and Bobby she thinks your the cutest thing since Donny Osmond hit the airwaves". Gary and Melinda laugh, Sly smiled, "What is so funny"?

[melindajo2000]

oh I like this chapter. I love that Bobby and Phyllis are together and that they are getting married. and I like that Bobby and JR threw Melinda a surprise birthday party... that was nice. And Sly was very funny. Cant wait to read how things play out for Melinda and Gary. thanks for updating

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I LOVE it that Bobby and Phyliss are engaged to be married. Bobby and Phyliss would have made a cute couple on the show.

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Melinda and Gary were dancing, Sly walked away, and walked over asking JR to dance. Melinda whispered, 'Oh God why would she ask JR, Sue Ellen will lose it"? JR turned, Sue Ellen smiled, he started to dance, but Sue Ellen walked out of the room. Gary noticed, "God JR is a fool".

Melinda smiled, "Let me go see if she is ok".

"Sure that would be nice". Melinda ran out, seeing Sue Ellen walked out the side door. She followed, she smiled many couples were outside, some kissing, some dancing, and some just talking. She looked and saw Sue Ellen standing by the pool all alone. Melinda walked over, "Sue Ellen are you ok"?

"Yes where is Gary, you both were dancing so wonderfully".

"We noticed you seem upset, Sly is just Sly she wouldn't hurt you on purpose"

"Sly and JR have slept together Melinda, you and Phyllis are different, she likes my husband. She could care less how I feel, and at this point, I'm cold inside, I could care less myself"

"Sue Ellen go in, and dance with JR, show her he is yours"

"No one owns JR, he does whatever he wants. You go in, be with Gary, and keep Sly away from him".

"Sly never made a move on Gary, he is single I wonder why not"?

"She loves the power, JR is something, I love him, but I'm really tired". Melinda smiled as Gary walked over, "It is chilly out here, come back inside". Sue Ellen smiled, "I like the cold, you both go, I'm fine promise. I will be in don't worry, I want some of that delicious cake, we picked out for you". They both didn't want to leave her alone, but they went to the door. She walked down the path Melinda, whispered, "JR is a fool she really loves him Gary".

"I know she deserves better than him , but she stays, I don't know why"?

Melinda and Gary walked inside, JR walked over, "Where were you, this is your party girl"?

"Sorry, I was outside with your wife JR".

"Oh she is outside, she probably can't handle seeing everyone drinking. Oh great song, come on Melinda lets dance" .He pulled Melinda to the middle of the dance floor. JR was dancing, it was a fast song. Gary laughed, he knew JR was getting drunk, and he knew Melinda would be with him for a while. He turned seeing Lucy, "Oh where were you, I wanted to introduce you to Melinda".

Gary pointed to her, Lucy smiled, "Daddy I thought you liked her"?

"I do Lucy, why would you say that"?

"Where is Sue Ellen, does she know JR has the hots for Melinda"?

"Lucy Ewing, that is so wrong".

"Look at him Daddy, he wants her, and he normally gets whatever he wants". Lucy walked away, she was drinking to much, but Gary looked at JR, and he saw that maybe Lucy was right, and it made him sick.

Melinda waved at Gary, and he waved back, he wanted to pull her away from JR, but he knew it would look bad. Sly walked over, "Gary do you want to dance"?

"No, why did you dance with JR before, you hurt Sue Ellen"?

"Gary you are in a mood, what about Melinda she is dancing with JR"?

Gary glared at Sly, who put her hands up, and walked over to Phyllis and Bobby. They saw Gary's face he was angry, and Bobby knew if JR didn't stop acting like a fool, Gary would have it out with him. Bobby hated seeing Gary, and JR fighting, but he knew they would never be friends. Sue Ellen walked in, she was laughing, Ray had his arm around her, he had been drinking. He had lost Donna, and he was so lonely. Sue Ellen touched his shoulder, and said she would get him a coffee. He laughed, "I don't need a coffee, I need a good woman".

"Ray please you are drunk, maybe Bobby should take you home"?

"Come with me". JR turned, he was smiling one moment, but the next he was angry, he hated Ray being so close to Sue Ellen". JR walked over, "Sue Ellen can we talk upstairs"?

Ray laughed, "What you are showing her attention now, she was out there crying, she needs a real man"

"Oh is that you Ray"?

"Yes, that is me, I would take care of her". Sue Ellen was getting nervous, she grabbed JR, "lets go upstairs, and talk". Melinda walked over to Gary, "Are you ok, you look upset".

"Melinda, tell me the truth, do you have any feelings for JR"?

"JR he is married, NO'

"Ok sorry, he is a womanizer, he uses women and throws them away. Don't ever get hooked into his game promise".

Melinda smiled, "I wouldn't Gary". He touched her face, and smiled "Good because you are special, I knew it the moment, I met you".

[melindajo2000]

oh JR is so rude and thoughtless I hope that Sue Ellen is okay though. all of the drama lol I'm glad that Gary and Melinda are okay

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I agree with Melinda that JR was rude to Sue Ellen in this chapter. I also hope that Sue Ellen is ok. I am very happy that Melinda and Gary are OK.

[jessie]

CHAPTER 4

Sue Ellen walked into the bedroom, JR walked in behind her. He slammed the door, making her jump.

"JR you will wake up Christopher, and John Ross."

"I don't care at this point, what was that downstairs with Ray"?

"Nothing he was talking to me, he had a few to many to drink. Don't you make me feel like I have done something wrong, you are making a fool of yourself downstairs"

"Why"?

"If you have to ask, you must think I'm a fool JR. You and Sly have been sleeping around for years, I know JR"

"Well maybe if I was satisfied at home, I wouldn't go looking". Sue Ellen was shocked, and hurt, she ran out of the room, leaving JR alone. He walked to the bed, and sat down, wondering why he said that, but he laid back, and shut his eyes. Sue Ellen walked downstairs, when Ray walked over to her, "where are you going Sue Ellen"?

"For a walk Ray, go back inside, get a coffee"

"I don't want a coffee, I want someone to talk to" Sue Ellen smiled, "Come on I will get you home, you can sleep it off". Sue Ellen grabbed her car keys, and walked Ray out to her car. Gary and Melinda were outside, and saw Sue Ellen get in the car with Ray. Melinda looked at Gary, "OMG that isn't good, he is drunk, and she is hurt Gary"

"She wouldn't do anything with Ray, JR would kill them both. He would deserve it, but she knows JR, don't worry"

Melinda smiled, "Oh this was a wild night, one good thing about it, was being here with you"

Gary touched her chin, "lets go in , and say our good nights, everyone is about to leave anyway. I can take you home, Melinda"

"I have my own car Gary".

He smiled, "Well you can drive me to your home, and I can take a cab home"

"You sure Gary"?

"Yes, I would like to spend some alone time with you. I'm sorry my Family ruined your party tonight".

"They didn't this was a great night, but I would love to spend time alone with you too". They went inside, and were saying their goodbye's. Melinda thanked everyone for the Birthday surprise, and took her gifts, and was about to leave. JR walked downstairs, "Melinda your leaving already"?

"Yes, it is late, Gary is taking me home, thank you for everything JR"

"You can have tomorrow off Darling"

"Tomorrow is my day off already JR, but thank you"

JR touched her cheek, "You are my favourite secretary".

"Sure I am, JR you better go up to bed, and have a good night sleep"

"I would but my wife, took off on me, have you seen her"?

"No, she has to be around here somewhere, go to bed, she will be up"

"No, I have to find her, she was angry, she is so sensitive"

Gary walked over, "JR we are leaving, see you later"

"Gary you are lucky, you have a good girl there"

"Yes I do JR, and she is mine". Melinda laughed, and Gary whispered, "Sorry but you are"

"Nice to know Gary". Gary kissed Melinda and JR laughed, "Oh you guys are to sweet, go home". Melinda and Gary left, and JR walked into the living room. "Where is Sue Ellen"?

Bobby and Miss Ellie walked over, "You took her upstairs, what do you mean"?

"She ran out, she was angry, I'm so tired of her moods"

"JR you are a idiot go to bed" Lucy walked over, "JR you lost your wife"?

"Yes where is she"?

"I don't know JR", She walked away smiling, she saw her with Ray, and she thought to herself. " Oh Sue Ellen, you are with the better brother, I'm sure once you have Ray, you won't give JR , a second look". She ran upstairs, laughing all the way.

JR sat on the couch drinking a bourbon, when Sly walked over. "JR you look sad, what is wrong"?

"Oh my wife is angry about you girl".

"Me why"?

"She knows about us, how I don't know"

Sly smiled, "JR you can come to my place, let Sue Ellen cool off. I will make you smile, you know what I mean". JR laughed, "I'm never leaving Sue Ellen Sly"

"I know, but I don't care, anytime with you JR, is worth it". JR got up, wrapping his arms around Sly, and whispered, "Lets go, she deserves to be alone tonight, I need some loving, I won't get any from her". Sly smiled, and walked outside with JR, helping him into her car.

[melindajo2000]

Sly and JR are awful in here, I hope Sue Ellen doesn't do anything stupid either great update!

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. JR and Sly are awful in this story. I hope that Sue Ellen doesn't do anything stupid.

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Gary was driving Melinda home in her car. He was going to take a cab home, from her place. Melinda was really quiet, and Gary touched her arm.

"Penny for your thoughts Melinda"

"Gary tonight was so sweet, but I'm really upset about JR"

"Sweetie that is JR, he will never change"

"You and Bobby are total opposites of him, I thought he loved his family, but I guess not"

"He loves John Ross, I think he even loves Sue Ellen, but he loves playing around even more"

"I could never stay with a man like that, how does Sue Ellen survive"?

"Oh she has had some rough times, she is a alcoholic Melinda"

"Really I didn't know that she didn't drink tonight"

"Recovering alcoholic, so am I"

"You Gary"?

"Yes, I'm clean almost 2 years Melinda. I went to the bottle to drown my self pity away, but I only destroyed myself in the process."

"I'm proud that you got help, and you are clean now"

"I'm proud of myself, I hope you are not scared of me now. I will forever have this problem Melinda"

"I know, I have known people in my life that has had problems too. I'm not scared away, I'm actually more drawn to you, for being so honest"

"Great because I really like you Melinda, and I thought maybe we can give this relationship a try. We can go slow at first, but I would really like to see where this goes"?

"I would love to go steady with you, and see where it goes"

"Steady I haven't heard that word in a long time"

They both laugh, he got to her place , and parked the car. She smiled, "would you care to come in for a coffee"?

"Sure I would love a coffee". They went inside, and she took his coat, and she took him, into the kitchen. She made coffee, and brought them over to the table. She sat down, and they were drinking the coffee, and talking.

"Melinda do you like working at Ewing Oil"?

"I love it, everyone is very nice"

"You know I was thinking of working there, would you like to be my secretary"?

"You are going to work there, that is wonderful"

"Well JR doesn't want me, but I might give it a try"

"You should, and I would love to be your secretary"

"Good than it is a deal, I'm going to give Ewing Oil a chance". They both smile, he reached over holding Melinda's hand. "You are different than most ladies, I have been with. You are sweet, you listen, and that smile is sweet"

"You are something to Gary". He stood up, she smiled, "Oh it is getting late, I should call you a cab"

"Yes, but not before this". He leaned over kissing Melinda, and than he touched her chin. "Thanks for tonight, it was fun, until JR ruined it"

'He didn't ruin anything for me, all I saw tonight was you Gary". He smiled, "Oh I'm falling for you girl, you better call that cab". She smiled she walked over calling the cab, she walked him to the door. They kissed and she waved, as he got in the cab, and it drove away.

[melindajo2000]

this was a sweet chapter, thanks for continuing it. I'm glad Gary's going to work at Ewing Oil and that she will be his secretary

[Sanda]

Cute update Jessie. Gary and Melinda are so cute and adorable together in this story. I am glad that Gary going to work at Ewing Oil and that Melinda is going to be his secretary.