Chapter 4: Claire

Owen spent the next hour showing him everything's he's taught the Raptor Squad. That was the little pen names Owen and Barry had given them and it was incredible. When they were all said and done, Owen locked them up in their cages so that Grant could get a closer look at them. Blue, Charlie, Delta, and Echo were their names, and he was especially fond of Blue.

"Can I touch them?" Grant asked, slightly nervous.

"Yea, go ahead." Owen laughed.

Grant reached toward Blue, cautiously of course. Slowly he touched the top of her head. Wow, he thought, amazing. He moved his hand down towards her snout, and then slowly under her neck. He dared not go near the teeth, but he could see them bright as day. They were big and beautiful, and deadly of course.

At that moment, Blue hissed and growled. Grant thought he did something wrong, but Owen looked just as tense. A larger man with short hair, and a beard was walking towards them and the raptors. He had a large smirk on his face and definitely did not look friendly at all. Grant didn't even hear the helicopter landing. But Owen noticed. And he was silent. There was also a Woman with short red hair, clad in all white walking next to him. They didn't look like they were together, but as the woman came closer, Grant recognized who she was.

"Vic and Claire. To what do I owe the pleasure?" Owen said in a low tone. "I've already told you Vic, that we are not field testing them, so I don't know why you're back."

Vic smiled, "Relax Owen, I'm not here for field tests, I just came to see how my babies were doing." His eyes were gleaming as he spoke.

"They're not your babies." Owen snapped.

Hoskins ignored him and went on his way towards the raptors. Grant could tell they didn't like him very much. If they weren't chained up like this, he's sure Hoskins would be their first kill.

Claire came up to the both of them and introduced herself. "Dr. Grant, my name is Claire. I help run the park when Mr. Masrani isn't available. I'm so glad you were able to come. Have you enjoyed yourself so far?" She asked.

"Why yes I have. Owen is excellent, and he really knows what he's doing with these animals. I'm in disbelief in what I've seen today." Grant said.

"That's...wonderful." Claire said hesitantly. "I'm here now, however, because Mr. Masrani would like me to bring you, Mr. Grady, to inspect one of our newer enclosures. To make sure everything is up to par."

Owen was curious. "Why me? What could I possibly know that you guys couldn't figure out?"

"Mr. Masarani thinks that since you can control the raptors, and you know what's best for them that you have better knowledge than anyone about maintaining the safety of our newest attraction." Claire said. "All I need is for you to come with me, inspect the paddock, make sure it's safe, and that animal is properly contained, and then you can be on your way back here to tend to the raptors."

Owen looked at her with a sly smile. "It must've taken quite a bit to get you to see me personally. It's nice to feel wanted."

Claire rolled her eyes. "Oh please, Mr. Grady, don't flatter yourself. If it were my idea, you wouldn't even be here right now."

"Oh come on, don't act like you didn't enjoy what we had going." Owen smiled even wider.

"Don't even start. What kind of man comes to a date dressed in board shorts?" Claire asked. Claire was getting frustrated now.

"We're in Costa Rica. It's hot here. Besides, who comes to a date with an entire itinerary?" Owen continued.

"I like to be prepared and plan ahead. But that's not the point. Are you coming or not?" Claire asked, annoyed at his persistence.

"Yes, yes. Alright. Alan, why don't you come with us?" Owen asked.

"Sure." Grant said. He wasn't sure what he could do, but he was interested to see this new dinosaur.

"I don't know if that's such a good idea." Claire said hesitantly.

"After what he's seen in Jurassic Park, I think it's an excellent idea." Owen replied. Owen talked to Barry real quick and told him to watch out for Hoskins. Barry nodded and said he wouldn't let him out of his sight, then Grant, Owen, and Claire got into the Jurassic World styled Mercedes and sped off towards the field.