4-Grady-Vlad (this is a day late, I know, I'm sorry)

"Good Morning, everybody!" Grady's voice boomed from the speakers and silenced the idle chatter in the crowd. "And welcome to the grand opening of Earl and Grady's Worm World Adventure!"

The audience cheered and clapped and Grady couldn't help the giant grin that spread across his face. He glanced back at Earl, standing quietly beside him with a small smile of his own. Earl had always had his withdrawals about the park, but now he seemed just as excited. He was trading a thumbs up with his friend, Val, at the front of the audience.

Turning back to the crowd, Grady continued. "It's been almost two years since opportunity knocked on our doors and Earl and I ended up on an exciting voyage in Mexico." Earl huffed at his adjective choice. "Hunting the graboids that had overrun the oil refinery gave us both a second chance, as well as the idea for this park. We've worked hard to make Worm World a fun, family friendly environment where you can learn about these amazing, if terrifying, creatures. We hope you enjoy it!"

Grady nodded at Earl. The older man hefted up the giant pair of scissors he'd been leaning on, deftly snipped the large red ribbon in front of the gates, and declared their very life savings open to the public. Grady felt an assortment of excitement, relief, and pride rush through him.

The park was open.