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JPV: Life Finds a Way: Chap. 1 part 4
By Mr Goodbytes
Chapter 1 part 4: Airport
“Flight 949 is now boarding at gate…”
The sound of the intercom faded into the background as Billy and Alan started discussing their trip.
“Come on Alan, It’s just a consulting job.”
“I know what it is,” Alan replied sternly, “I don’t know how I was talked into this.”
“We need the money. Granted it is easier to find funding than it was while the animals were alive, but its not easy enough to pass up a golden opportunity like this.”
“I guess you’re right…”
“Of course I am,” Billy said, “Jack Horner would give his soul for this job.”
Grant smiled. He knew it was true. All that money for such an easy job.
“Where are they,” Grant groaned, “It’s a good thing they are paying our way.”
Simone and Dalva walked through the door just as Alan had finished his sentence.
“Sorry for the delay,” Robert Dalva said, “We managed to charter a private jet.”
“Better than first class,” Simone replied, “We don’t usually cater to consultants, but you are already stars, in a sense, and you are important for your information on Jurassic Park.”
Grant, Billy, Simone, and Dalva boarded the jet. It was small, cramped, and packed with too much technology for Grants taste. Billy marveled at the small computers mounted in the back of every seat.
“This must have cost a fortune,” whispered Billy, “Pretty snazzy for a studio on the verge of bankruptcy.”
“Makes me nervous, I would rather have flown first class.”
“Settle in everyone. My name is Jim, I’m the company pilot. I’ll also be flying you to Isla Nublar, so your lives are in my hands for the next few days.”
“That’s comforting,” Grant replied sarcastically.
They sat in silence for a long time. Finally, Billy struck up conversation.
“You know, it’s amazing that the animals survived as long as they did on Sorna. Such a small island with so many large animals.”
“Not to mention all of the predators,” Grant responded.
“I’ve been thinking,” Billy said. “There must have been a large food source for them.”
“I agree, that is the only way those animals could survive on such a small island.”
“What do you think the source could have been?”
“I’m pretty convinced that it must have been due to the disease.”
“What do you mean,” Billy questioned.
“Well, the disease caused an abnormal death rate. This would have caused excess carrion, which the carnivores ate. That kept the carnivore population up, while the sickness and predation kept the Herbivore population manageable.”
“What about the animals on Nublar,” Simone asked.
“On Nublar,” Grant stated, “It was a true park setting. The animals were not aloud to mix, and they were fed by handlers. Just like a zoo.”
The jet continued toward California. They flew for another twenty minutes. Landing at LAX, they all climbed into the waiting limo, and drove to Galaxy Studios…
Chapter 2 part 1: Tyrannosaurus Rex Coming Soon!
3/22/2002 9:09:31 AM
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