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After putting Phoenix's saddle and gear up, I got out Luna and Thorn's halters and grabbed more carrots and broccoli, calling up the girls again. I couldn't help but grin as they jogged up, I was so very proud of them.

"Hey baby Luna," I said as I haltered the slightly larger one of the two and took her into the round pen, tying her to the hitching post as Thorn followed in behind us.

Giving Luna a carrot, I walked over to Thorn who tossed her head and nuzzled my pockets, "Now, now," I chided as I slipped the halter onto her head and gave her a small head of broccoli. Tying her to another post, I walked back to the storage/tack room and grabbed Luna's saddle and pad first, walking back out to saddle her up before going back for Thorn's.

The trailers would be arriving soon and I wanted to make sure the girls were suited up before we went since it would be easier that way. The plan was to get the girls introduced and settled in to the pony rides, and once they were set, I would go back and get Esme ready for our 3:00 performance.

After saddling up Thorn, I untied Luna and had her go through the cones and do small patterns, just to get her loosened up and any edginess gone. After a few minutes, I took up her lead rope and mounted her easily, riding her around the arena a couple times before dismounting and retying her. I then took Thorn and did the same with her, as I was finishing up with her, I heard the trailers rumbling up the road and come to a stop at the main gate. Larry's voice carrying over as he greeted them.

I walked out of the round pen as four men came through the main gate, two of which I knew to be Steve, a man with dark-blonde wispy hair and blue eyes, and Dan, who was African American and could be easily recognized by his height (6'4") and his thick beard.

The other men looked to be new.

Smiling, I waved at them, "Hello boys! How are you today?"

Dan sent me a wide smile, he was a very joyful man "It's a good day for Jurassic World! Two new Triceratops greet the crowds and not just in the pasture!"

Pushing my glasses up my nose I practically skipped over to the men, "It is a good day!"

I looked to the two newbies and held out my hand, "Natalie Fisher, pleasure."

The shorter of the two, a man with tanned skin and a balding head took my hand eagerly, "Jimmy Dean, I've heard a lot about you Ms. Fisher."

At his name I raised an eyebrow, "Jimmy Dean?"

He let go of my hand and shrugged, "That's my name."

I nodded, interesting name…turning to the second man I smiled and held out my hand again…"And you are?"

The dark haired man stared at my hand and snorted, "I'm whatever you want me to be sweetheart."

I scoffed, "A smart ass. How nice."

Dropping my hand I turned to Dan, "Let's get the girls loaded."

Turning around I looked to the tree line where Esme and Phoenix were grazing and sighed, Phoenix was going to be alone for the first time today when I take Esme out to do a show, I just hope she handles it alright.

Steve, reading my mind touched my shoulder to get my attention, "I'll stay with her while you take Esme."

I gave a half smile, "Thank you Steve." Steve and Dan were always someone I could rely on here, other than Owen.

Walking to the round pen, I untied Luna while Dan got Thorn and we led the girls out to the trailers, Luna easily hopped on her trailer and I patted her lightly on the shoulder giving an encouraging "Good girl!" and a carrot.

Dan was at the other trailer with Thorn who was balking so I made my way over to take her lead and stepped into the trailer. "Come on Thorny girl, you've been in one of these before."

She snorted and shook her head. Clucking to her I tugged on the rope, "Come on Thorn, step up, step up,"

I could see in her eyes that she was thinking about it, and just when she went to put a foot on the trailer the smart ass from earlier, exasperated, came up behind her and hit her on the rump with a crop, that I didn't see, giving a harsh "Get on!"

Thorn jumped sideways and hit the trailer door that Jimmy held open, knocking the man off his balance and almost sending him to the ground.

Pushing my glasses up my nose, I snarled, "Back up and don't you dare touch her again."

Jumping off the trailer, I walked over to Thorn and stroked her nose, "its okay baby girl, come on." Grabbing her halter I circled her before walking with her to the trailer entrance and walking up into it, praising her when she hopped right on with me.

"Good girl! Was that so hard?" I cooed, giving her two carrots and securing her to one side of the trailer.

After I was out of the trailer and Jimmy had closed and locked the door, I turned to the smart ass and glared, "What the hell was that? I had everything under control!"

He just shrugged, "We're on a schedule here baby, and we don't have time to be mucking around."

Rolling my eyes, I shook my head, "Ya know, I really hate smart ass people like you that don't give a shit about anything but their self. I understand that you're apparently new around here Mr. whatever your name is…but here's the first rule when you're in my area. Don't. Touch. My. Triceratops. Or you will be gone."

He threw his hands up, "whatever sweet cheeks."

Letting out a sigh I turned to Dan and Steve, "let's get going shall we?"

Getting into the first truck with Dan I buckled my seat belt and looked out the window as the truck and trailer started moving, "Who the hell is that guy?" I growled.

"His name is Josh Manning, ex construction worker. He's only been here a week."

"Well he's an asshole."

Dan laughed as we passed other paddocks, "Yes he is."

Looking out the window as we passed the Raptor paddock I waved to Owen who I could see was at the top ramps watching me, I smiled as he waved back.

Today calls for celebration, I'm hoping we have time for a couple of drinks tonight.

I frowned then, I had a crush on Owen, I wasn't going to lie, and he was a great guy and an excellent friend. I'd grown pretty close to him since we both started working here…I just didn't know how he felt about me, I didn't want to push for an answer either….the last time I did something like that, the guy laughed in my face.

That's a mistake I'll not make again…besides, Owen seemed to be interested in Claire, something I thought was a ridiculous match.

The truck stopping outside of the pony ride pens and petting zoo areas brought me out of my thoughts and I hopped out, heading around to unload Luna first, who jumped down easily and nudged me with her nose.

"There's a girl," I smiled, stroking her neck before leading her over to the pen where the two young ladies who would be helping me with them were waiting.

"Natalie!" they both exclaimed in union, "Hi girls," I waved, Ashley and Helen were two interns at the park that wanted to work with the herd animals, they had been working with me steadily in the past month and I trusted them to handle the pony rides while I was gone and care for Luna and Thorn while they stayed in this area for the weekend (today is Friday)

Helen came up to me and I gave her a brief hug as I passed Luna's rope to her, "Are you excited?" I stage whispered to her and the girl nodded.

Turning to Ashley, I outstretched my arms and we hugged. "I hope you're ready for a long day!" I said to her as we went to get Thorn, the men in the trucks watching from the cabs other than Dan.

Ashley grinned from ear to ear, "I'm very ready! Today's finally happening!"

I laughed, "You girls have done a great job helping me get them ready."

We unloaded Thorn with little problem and I waved to Dan as he got into the truck to drive off.

Letting Ashley lead Thorn over to walker, to hook up behind Luna and Helen (who stood beside the blue Triceratops) I went to the entrance of the pony rides and the petting zoo, waving to the two workers stationed at the zoo and opened up the gates for the public.

When the first little children came in to ride the pony rides a little boy and girl, I took out my phone and snapped pictures, my girls first day, both the four legged ones and the two legged ones. The next hour or so went really smooth, with Helen and Ashley handling the children and their parents beautifully and Luna and Thorn working like champs, being so gentle and easy. I couldn't be happier!

Looking at the clock I realized I'd better get a move on if I was to get Esme in time, so saying goodbye to the girls and telling them that I would be back later, I made the walk back to the paddock (since I forgot to ask someone to wait for me.)

Making my way through the crowd of people, I didn't pay attention when someone tapped me on the shoulder.

The tapping persisted and I swatted at the hand turning around to see Owen standing behind me with his finger outstretched to poke my shoulder.

"Owen! What are you doing here?"

He grinned, "I figured you'd forget you'd have to walk back to the paddock."

I laughed, pushing my glasses up my nose, "well thank you sir but I don't know if I want to ride that beast of yours."

He scoffed, "My bike is perfectly safe! Although she is a beast, a sexy beast, like me."

Rolling my eyes, I slapped him on the shoulder, "Well lead the way to your 'sexy beast' Mr. Grady."